Independence is the key

Our independence and neutrality form the basis for our globally recognised and renowned testing system. Our wide range of fields of work and activities rule out the possibility of any commercial influence

Our quality management system is a further guarantee of the highest quality of our products and expertise which you, as the customer, can rely on at all times.

The Hohenstein Institute holds the following accreditations:

Recognised test centre under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, accredited by the German Accreditation Centre GmbH (DAkkS) [Hohenstein Laboratories GmbH & Co. KG]

Recognised test centre under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, accredited by the German Accreditation Centre GmbH (DAkkS) [Hohenstein Textile Testing Institute GmbH & Co. KG]

Testing centrafor personal protective equipment (PPE), accredited by the German Certification Centre GmbH (DAkkS) accredited by the Central Authority of the German federal states for Safety Equipment (ZLS)

European notified certification centre No. 0555 for Personal pProtective Equipment (PPE), accredited by the Central Authority of the German federal states for Safety Equipment (ZLS)

Accredited test centre meeting the requirements of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Inspection centre under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020, accredited by the German Accreditation Centre GmbH (DAkkS) [Hohenstein Laboratories GmbH & Co. KG]

Inspection centre under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020, accredited by the German Accreditation Centre GmbH (DAkkS) [Hohenstein Textile Testing Institute GmbH & Co. KG]

Founder member of the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile Ecology ( OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and 100plus)

Founder member of OEKO-TEX® International - Association for the Assessment of Environmentally Friendly Textiles ( OEKO-TEX® Standard 1000)

Founder member of the International Testing Association for Applied UV Protection ( UV Standard 801)

Test centre for down and feathers, internationally recognised by the Association of the European Down and Feather Association ( EDFA) and the International Down and Feather Bureau ( IDFB)

Test centre for the certification programme for down and/or feather-filled bedding (Traumpass label), recognised by the Association for Conformity Assessment (DIN CERTCO)