Accredited Textile Testing Laboratories

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Accredited Test Laboratories

A detailed range of services offered by our accredited bodies can be found in the respective certificates of accreditation and their annexes.

In addition, you will find an up-to-date list of test methods in the flexible scope of the testing laboratories accredited by the DAkkS.

Within the flexible scope, Hohenstein is permitted to carry out the following without prior information to and approval by the DAkkS:

The free choice of standard methods or equivalent test methods
The modification, refinement and development of test methods
The application of the listed standard methods or equivalent test methods with different issue dates, provided that the measurement principle is already included in the scope of accreditation

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Hohenstein Laboratories GmbH & Co. KG

Test laboratory accredited by the German National Accreditation Body (DAkkS) according to ISO/IEC 17025

Certificate

Scope 1
Consumer Health Protection
Scope 2
Physical, physicochemical, chemical and sensory tests of textiles
Scope 3
Personal Protective Equipment
Scope 4
Tests on fibers, yarns, fabrics and clothing in the field of textile technology and textile chemistry; Physiological and electrostatic tests of textile, clothing systems, bedding materials, sleeping bags, motor vehicle seats and upholstery; Spectrophotometric tests of two-dimensional materials (textile, paper, films, lacquers) – colorimetric, whiteness evaluation, textile UV protection; Fit and workmanship tests of clothing and ready-made textiles in new condition and after care treatment
Scope 6
Efficacy testing of disinfectants and antiseptics; Hospital hygiene and infection prevention
Scope 8
Chemical tests on toys, Physical tests on toys, infant articles and furniture
Scope 9
Physical and physicochemical parameters of sludge
Scope 10
Microbiological analysis of water; sampling of raw and drinking water, swimming pool and bathing pool water, process water; microbiological analysis in accordance with the German Drinking Water Ordinance; selected chemical analysis of water
Scope 11
Determination of surfaces for fiber dust (asbestos)

Flexible scope

Hohenstein Laboratories GmbH & Co. KG

Test laboratory for medical devices accredited by the German National Accreditation Body (DAkkS) according to ISO/IEC 17025

Certificate Scope

Hohenstein Laboratories (HK) Limited

Test laboratory accredited by the German National Accreditation Body (DAkkS) according to ISO/IEC 17025

Overview of all annexes
Scope 1
Physical, physical-chemical and chemical tests, mechanical-technological properties, burning behaviour, colour fastness and performance tests of textiles and textile products (excluded consumer products)
Scope 2
Physical, physical-chemical, chemical, visual and sensory tests of textiles and leather; selected physical, physical-chemical and chemical test of food contact materials
Scope 3
Physical, physical-chemical, chemical, visual and sensory tests of textiles and leather in textile and clothing industry