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Independent Verification for Hardlines Products

Deliver trusted results that protect consumers and your brand.

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.
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

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.

Headquarters - Germany
Hohenstein Laboratories GmbH & Co. KG
Phone: +49 7143 271-898

Hong Kong
Hohenstein Laboratories (HK) Limited
Phone: +852 3191 5800

China
Hohenstein Laboratories Shanghai
Phone: +86 21 2356 8506

Verify product quality and build consumer trust.

Partner with Hohenstein for reliable test results that help you meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, improve quality and exceed expectations.

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Contact
Ben Mead
Managing Director
Hohenstein Americas