Product & Material Testings at Fully Accredited Laboratories

QIMA Laboratory Testing

In today's global market, manufacturers, retailers and importers must be mindful of product quality and safety requirements of their target markets. Failure to do so results in costly product recalls, legal issues, and reputational damage.

QIMA's lab testing services help businesses in over 120 countries secure the quality and safety of their products. With 6 in-house labs and a network of preferred partners, we provide outstanding service coverage and an industry-leading turnaround, conducting tests to a wide range of international and industry-specific standards.

Secure Your Production Cycle

We can conduct lab tests at every stage of your production cycle, including Pre-Production, Production, and After Market, testing samples of raw materials as well as finished products. Our sample collection process ensures that we will test a representative sample, not a sample your supplier may want you to test.

QIMA Lab Testing Expertise

CPSIA

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) is a United States Government law restricting levels of hazardous materials in products imported or made within the US, especially those for children. Läs mer

REACH

REACH is a European Union regulation (1907/2006/EC) restricting the levels of specific chemical substances in all imported goods. Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is one of the most comprehensive and far-reaching pieces of environmental legislation to come out of the European Union. Läs mer

RoHS

RoHS is a European Union directive restricting the use of hazardous materials in both products imported or made within the EU. RoHS affects any company importing goods containing electrical components into the European Union. Läs mer

Food Testing

From contaminants to genetically modified organisms, food companies are confronted by a host of food safety and quality challenges in today’s global marketplace. Testing at the source allows you to gain time and cost advantages. Läs mer

Quality Assurance for Products

QIMA experts offer guidance to assist you in making critical decisions throughout your product development, manufacturing, and procurement processes. Our services help our clients deliver products that comply with global, federal, and state requirements as well as work with their teams to address any in-house or client specifications. Läs mer

Phthalates Testing

In response to consumer health concerns, phthalates are being phased out of toys in the United States CPSIA, Canada, and the European Union REACH. At high level of exposure, the toxicological properties of phthalates present a risk of cancer and can lead to adult infertility. Läs mer

ASTM F963 Toy Safety Testing

ASTM F963 has long been a key standard for toy safety testing. Läs mer

CA Proposition 65 Compliance

Those doing business in the state of California must be aware of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, more commonly known as California Proposition 65, or Cal Prop 65. Läs mer

QIMA Lab Accreditations

With fully accredited capacities and a team of highly trained experts, QIMA is perfectly positioned to address all of your compliance needs.

Our laboratories are accredited by and in accordance with several regulatory bodies and international standards:

View our list of accreditations

Testing Capabilities for Your Product and Industry

Our laboratories offer over 6,000 tests in a number of product categories, including softlines, hardlines, promotional items, textiles, apparel, and more.

QIMA lab tests include:

Physical/Mechanical testing
Chemical testing for lead, heavy metals and phthalates
Flammability testing (wearing apparel & hardlines)
Indirect food additives/food simulating solvent extractives
Reliability, comparative, and destructive testing
Performance evaluations
Component and raw materials testing
Toxicological Risk Assessments (TRA) and LHAMA Evaluations
Packaging and labeling evaluations
Regulatory testing, including CPSIA, REACH, RoHS, ASTM, FDA, and more.

Take a Tour of Our Labs

Get a full view of QIMA's laboratories, where we address the product safety compliance needs for clients in 120 countries.

Complaint Handling for Laboratory Testing Services

Any client may file a complaint regarding the lab testing services provided by QIMA.
Complaints can be sent to your sales representative and program manager or directly to LabTestingQA@qima.com.
All customer complaints are to be acknowledged within 24 hours with an email confirmation receipt.
Investigation duration depends on the complaint nature, and may take a minimum of 3 working days.
The results of the investigation, resolution and corrective actions are communicated via telephone or e-mail, and an official complaint report can be issued upon request.

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Global Supply Chains Amid the Trade Wars of 2019

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Trade Wars, Brexit, and Global Supply Chains in 2018

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