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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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Melt Flow Rate (MFR) according to ISO 1133 and ASTM D1238

The Melt Flow Rate measures the ease of flow of melted plastic and represents a typical index for Quality Control of thermoplastics.

Plastic characterization

Methenamine pill test according to ASTM D2859

The ASTM D2859 or the methenamine pill test is required for rugs to be sold on the US market.

Burning behaviour

N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable Substances in toys according to EN71-12

EN 71-12 provides test methods in support of the EU requirements for N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances in certain types of toys.  As a reference to this standard has been published in the EU’s Official Journal, compliance will offer a presumption of conformity to the Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC.

Chemical lab

Number of tufts / loops per unit Iength and per unit area according to ISO 1763

Test method to determine the number of tufts and/or loops per unit Iength and per unit area of a carpet. The test method is applicable to carpets the pile of which consists of uniformly spaced tufts and/or loops.

Floor & wallcovering

Permethrin content in protective clothing according to EN 17487

Centexbel is acknowledged by the Deutsche Bundeswehr - Wehrwissenschaftliches Institut für Werk- und Betriebsstoffe (WIWeb) to perform this test 

Chemical lab

PFAS assessments according to EN 17681-1/EN 23702-1

Centexbel offers a complete portfolio for PFAS screening and analyses.

Chemical lab

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in footwear according to ISO 16190:2021

Quantitative analytical method to detect and measure polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in footwear materials. PAHs are a group of potentially carcinogenic organic compounds that can be present in materials such as rubber, plastics, and adhesives used in footwear production.

Chemical lab

Protection against rain according to EN 343:2003 – Section 5.1.3.5

EN 343:2003 is a European standard for protective clothing against rain, including exposure to precipitation, fog, and ground humidity.

Physical lab

Protective gloves against chainsaws according to EN ISO 11393-4

EN ISO 11393-4: Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws – Part 4: Test methods for chainsaw protective gloves

Physical lab

Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms according to ISO 374-2:2019

EN ISO 374-2:2019 is part of the EN ISO 374 series, which specifies requirements for protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms. Specifically, EN ISO 374-2:2019 focuses on determining penetration resistance (i.e., resistance to water and air leakage).

Chemical lab
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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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