What is the prefect kitchen? It is a gathering place where cooking is a pleasure in a comfortable and safe environment. Central to this is the performance characteristics and safety of household utensils and cooking wares.
Safety and performance test for household utensil and cookware ensure merchandise compliance with safety standard such as ASTM, FDA and BS. From ceramic and enamel cookware to kettles coffee makers table cutlery food containers and other products, Intertek tests, inspects, and certifies all household utensils to ensure they are safe for use around our homes.
We check on quality and safety characteristics, such as handle strength, coating thickness, adhesion,, abrasion, thermal shock resistance, corrosion and other potential defects to prevent mishaps in home use. By testing product quality and performance before utensils meet store shelves, Intertek provides comfort and trust in your household brand.
To ensure that household utensils are manufactured to comply with requirements, we conduct the following tests:
- US FDA Food Grade Testing
- EU 10/2011 Total Migration and Specific Migration
- LFGB Food Grade Test for German Market
- Leachable Lead and Cadmium
- Water Absorption
- Dishwasher Safe
- Microwave Safe
- Impact Resistance
- Crazing Resistance
- Stability
- Usability