Hardlines Product Testing Laboratory

Independent Verification for Hardlines Products

A global leader in product testing and certification, Hohenstein ensures that your hardline products (and softlines) meet rigorous safety, quality, regulatory and performance standards. From household goods and furniture to kitchen appliances and toys, we partner with brands, retailers and suppliers to protect both consumers and your brand.

Why choose Hohenstein for hardlines testing?

Choosing a reliable testing partner is critical.

At Hohenstein, we empower you to confidently showcase your product’s safety and performance. Our expert testing services help protect both your customers and your brand reputation with:

Comprehensive Product Evaluations: Ensured compliance and quality with rigorous testing and clear, reliable results
Customized Testing Plans: Tailored testing strategies based on your product’s specific risks, materials, supply chain and relevant regulations
Commitment to Compliance: Up-to-date compliance with international regulations and standards (like CPSIA, REACH and Proposition 65)
Hohenstein Quality Label: Trusted certification that boosts consumer confidence and highlights the benefits of your products

With Hohenstein’s independent, trusted results, you can confidently expand into new markets, enhance product performance and reduce the risk of costly litigation or brand damage.

Hardlines Testing

Meet customer, legal, quality, performance and safety requirements.

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Hardlines Standards
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Testing Services

Hohenstein Testing Services for Hard Goods

Our services are designed to help you maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and meet your customers' expectations for product durability, safety and performance.

Risk Assessment: Stay complaint and reduce risk of costly recalls, legal action and damage to your brand's reputation
Product Safety Testing: From lead and phthalate content to mechanical and physical safety, ensure your products comply with U.S., EU and international safety standards
Performance Testing: Validate product durability, functionality and usability to meet customer expectations
Chemical Testing: Ensure compliance with California Prop 65, REACH, CPSIA, food contact rules and other key regulations affecting brands and retailers
Materials Testing: Analyze textile and non-textile materials for fiber identification, claim verification, quality control, etc.
Sustainability Testing: Verify your products' environmental impact, including compliance with green certifications
Compliance Checks: Verify your packaging, labeling and user manuals
Hohenstein Quality Label: Certify the safety and performance for use of pet supplies, luggage, toys, etc.

Product Types

Comprehensive Testing for a Wide Range of Hardlines

We provide consumer product testing across various sectors, including:

Toys, children's & pet products
Household and home goods (cookware & kitchenware, tools & hardware, DIY tools, hand carts, office and craft supplies)
Food contact materials
Sporting goods (fitness equipment, camping & outdoor products, inflatable products)
Furniture
Luggage and backpacks

Hardlines Standards

Frequently Tested Standards for Durable Consumer Goods

We test hard goods for these and other international standards:

EN 12983
Cookware – Domestic cookware for use on top of a stove, cooker or hob
EN 13834
Cookware – Ovenware for use in traditional domestic ovens
EN 15284
Resistance to microwave heating of ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic or plastic cookware
EN 12875
Mechanical dishwashing resistance of utensils
EN ISO 8442
Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Cutlery and table holloware
EN 12546
Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Insulated containers for domestic use
EN 71
Safety of toys
EN 16781
Safety requirements and test methods for children’s sleep bags for use in a cot
EN ISO 23537
Requirements for sleeping bags
EN 17885
Candle Accessories – Specification for fire safety and product safety labels
DIN 32935
Home sports Equipment – Non-stationary tension and pression training equipment – Safety requirements and test methods
EN ISO 25649
Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water
EN ISO 4892
Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources
EN ISO 9227
Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt spray tests
EN ISO 6270-2
Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to humidity

Product Label

This product label identifies high quality, durable and safer products for pets.

The Hohenstein Quality Label

Tested Pet Supplies

3rd-party claim support for pet products with verified product safety and performance features.

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Hardlines Labs

Our Hardlines laboratories

Global Expertise with Local Support

With decades of experience and state-of-the-art (ISO 17025 accredited) laboratories, we provide timely, localized service that addresses the specific needs of your market.