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BELAC EN ISO/IEC 17025

Testing

Partnering with an independent, accredited laboratory to evaluate your textiles and plastics is a game-changer. It puts your company in a class of its own, showing off your dedication to safety, health, and well-being.

Our testing offer

This lists features a selection of the tests we carry out for the textiles and plastics converting industry. If you don't find what your looking for, contact us.

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Soaking test according to EN71-1 §8.9

The EN 71-1 §8.9 soaking test is intended to assess the effect of saliva on toys.

Physical lab

Stereo-microscopy

The stereo or stereoscopic or dissecting microscope is an optical microscope designed for low magnification observation of a sample.

Plastic characterization

Stiffness Cantilever according to ASTM D1388

Method for determining the bending stiffness of fabrics using the cantilever test.

Physical lab

Strength Tests for Zippers according to ASTM D2061-07

The usefulness of a zipper in service can be evaluated by these tests. No one test determines the suitability of a zipper for a specific end use. Since the tests are inter-related more than one may be needed for a complete evaluation.

Physical lab

Stretch Properties of Fabrics Woven from Stretch Yarns according to ASTM D3107-07(2019)

Stretch properties are critical for apparel comfort, fit, and performance, especially in activewear, denim, and form-fitting garments.

Physical lab

TABER® Abrasion tester

The TABER Abraser (Abrader) is used to perform accelerated wear testing on plastics, coatings, laminates, leather and  other materials.  

Plastic characterization

TABER® Shear / Scratch tester

Method to determine the resistance to shearing, scratching, gouging, marring, scraping and engraving of a variety of flat, rigid specimens.

Plastic characterization

Tear resistance of coated fabrics according to ISO 4674-1:2016

Test method to determine the resistance to tearing of flexible materials, such as coated fabrics, using defined test procedures

Physical lab

Tear resistance of coated fabrics according to ISO 4674-2:2021

This method determines the tear resistance of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics using a ballistic pendulum.

Physical lab

Tensile strength of buttons according to ISO 17394-2

Assessing the mechanical resistance of buttons to being pulled off when subjected to tensile force.

Physical lab
056-TEST

Accreditation

Centexbel is EN ISI/IEC 17025 accredited by BELAC (the Belgian accreditation body).

Our laboratories are known for their: 

  • vast testing offer including several tests that are unique in Europe
  • professional advice
  • thorough knowledge and follow-up of international standardisation and legislation
  • continuous updating and expansion of testing equipment, testing methods, and database of chemical compounds
  • accredited tests involving an annual severe audit of all our laboratories
  • conditions in conformity with the market

056-TEST scope granted by BELAC

The scope consists of a fixed scope, including test and product standards, and of a flexible scope, where no specific reference to the standard is included.

Flexible Scope

Accredited tests included in the flexible scope have a specific code mentioned in the first column (e.g. B001). Centexbel has a detailed list of these tests where a direct link between the specific codes, the test and product standards can be found.

On page 30/31 of the 056-TEST scope, BELAC states:

The laboratory is authorized to determine, under accreditation, the measured properties/parameters belonging to the specified group of measured properties/parameters for the products/matrices belonging to the specified group of products/matrices, using methods that utilize the specified test or measurement principle or measurement technique. This authorization is granted on the condition that appropriate validation and/or verification has been performed in accordance with the overall validation and/or verification concept, as established in the laboratory's management system and the provisions of BELAC 2-002 and BELAC 2-101. The laboratory maintains, for each applicant, an updated and detailed list of the specific tests (in terms of specific measured properties/parameters belonging to the specified group of measured properties/parameters, specific products/matrices belonging to the specified group of products/matrices, and specific test methods) performed under accreditation. 

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Authenticity of Centexbel certificates and reports

To prevent any misuse of certificates and test reports, Centexbel has added an additional security. 

Official documents are digitally signed to indicate and provide proof of their authenticity.

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Certificate: designation as technical service

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Designation of Centexbel as technical service by the Flemish Department of Mobility & Public Works – technical requirements to which cars, their trailers, their parts and safety accessories must comply.

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Testing application form

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If you have received a quotation, you're welcome to fill in and sign this form, and submit a printed copy together with your sample(s). In this way we can start testing immediately, and serve you much faster!

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