Plastics & Composites
Medical & Cosmetic Products

Main activity

Testing of medical devices and cosmetic consumer goods

Accredited testing laboratory according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025

by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS GmbH) for the determination of mechanical-technological parameters on products made of plastics and elastomeric materials in the field of cosmetic articles and consumer goods, in particular

  • toothbrushes (DIN EN ISO 20126, DIN EN ISO 22254)
  • interdental brushes (DIN EN ISO 16409

Test laboratory for physical and comparative tests on products made of latex or other high-polymer materials, e.g.

  • Condoms (DIN EN ISO 4074; ASTM D3492; IP-494 of the MPA)
  • Medical disposable gloves (DIN EN 455-1,-2)
  • Condoms after media storage, e.g. in lubricants, vaginal therapeutics (ISO 19671; ASTM D7661, in-house method)

Other activities

  • Active participation in the preparation and updating of national and international test specifications, e.g. DIN, CEN and ISO standards
  • Cooperation in professional associations as a neutral body
  • Preparation of expert opinions (court opinions) in connection with evidence preservation proceedings
  • Preparation of damage analyses on aforementioned products