Hardlines Testing

Power your business with safety and quality

We understand that into today's current technological developments that customers want products that are of higher quality and more efficient at meeting their needs, and at the same time regulators seek to ensure that products are safe for use and of a high quality. 

We are experts in the fields of product design, compliance with international standards, regulatory and voluntary market access requirements, our fully equipped global laboratories can carry out all your hardlines testing needs. 

As an independent organisation with longstanding experience in the consumer and retail industry, TÜV SÜD can support with a comprehensive range of testing, certification and training services. 

Our services at a glance

Mechanical testing and assessment for components and products is obtainable to customers on an international basis. A variety of components are tested for mechanical properties by knowledgeable experts with years of market experience.

  • Pressure and compression
  • Tensile strength testing
  • Continuous load tests
  • Slip resistance
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Package robustness
  • Highly Accelerated Life Testing and Stress Screening (HALT/HASS)
  • Weather resistance testing and simulations

Whether you are a manufacturer, buying agent, wholesaler or retailer, you must be sure that your products meet quality and performance standards. To ensure everything meets the stringent quality requirements that apply in different global market segments, TÜV SÜD provides a comprehensive range of testing services for quality and performance.

  • Durability tests
  • Function tests
  • Handling tests
  • Instruction manual artwork evaluation
  • Comparison / Benchmark testing

Regulations strictly limit the amount of these substances that may be used during manufacturing and subsequently released when the product is used. These regulations vary from market to market. To help you operate within the regulated limits, TÜV SÜD offers chemical testing services for: 

  • Materials and components testing
  • Chemical analysis for known dangerous chemicals including Phthalates, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  • Chemical tolerance testing
  • Compliance testing to Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, REACH regulation and any other regulatory requirements
Mechanical testing

Mechanical testing and assessment for components and products is obtainable to customers on an international basis. A variety of components are tested for mechanical properties by knowledgeable experts with years of market experience.

  • Pressure and compression
  • Tensile strength testing
  • Continuous load tests
  • Slip resistance
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Package robustness
  • Highly Accelerated Life Testing and Stress Screening (HALT/HASS)
  • Weather resistance testing and simulations
Performance and endurance testing

Whether you are a manufacturer, buying agent, wholesaler or retailer, you must be sure that your products meet quality and performance standards. To ensure everything meets the stringent quality requirements that apply in different global market segments, TÜV SÜD provides a comprehensive range of testing services for quality and performance.

  • Durability tests
  • Function tests
  • Handling tests
  • Instruction manual artwork evaluation
  • Comparison / Benchmark testing
Chemical testing

Regulations strictly limit the amount of these substances that may be used during manufacturing and subsequently released when the product is used. These regulations vary from market to market. To help you operate within the regulated limits, TÜV SÜD offers chemical testing services for: 

  • Materials and components testing
  • Chemical analysis for known dangerous chemicals including Phthalates, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  • Chemical tolerance testing
  • Compliance testing to Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, REACH regulation and any other regulatory requirements

Lab capabilities

Living Furniture Standards

• BSEN 12520
• BSEN 12521
• BSEN 14749
• BSEN 16122
• ISO 7170
• BS EN 1021
• FIRA C001
• FIRA C002
• FIRA C003
• FIRA C004

Outdoor Furniture Standards

• BSEN 581-1
• BSEN 581-2
• BSEN 581-3

Testing Equipment

• Universal Tester
• Seat and Back Tester
• Dual Durability Tester

Test Items

• Formaldehyde
• Banned amines (Azo dyes)
• Allergic disperse dyes & Carcinogenic dyes
• Chlorinated organic carriers
• Chromium VI
• Nickel Release
• Phthalates
• SVHC

Your benefits at a glance

  • TÜV SÜD has a base of international and local experts in all key markets worldwide
  • Our experts work with you along the entire product development lifecycle and support you from the onset of your project with technical expertise that will result in a safe and reliable product
  • TÜV SÜD is one of the leading global independent assessment bodies with a sterling track record
  • TÜV SÜD mark of approval is recognised as symbol of quality and safety