White Papers: 2016
Adding Value To Your Business With ISO System Certification
Discover how auditing and ISO/international quality standard assessments can enhance a company's value in our short paper, outlining the top ten ways it positively impacts both financial worth and subjective value.
White Paper Download: Insight into Botanical Ingredients
Consumer preference for botanical cosmetics rises due to natural qualities and perceived efficacy. Extraction methods and bioefficacy play crucial roles, driving interest in ethically sourced products.
Alarm Systems & Components
This white paper, updated December of 2016, is your guide to understanding the EN Security regulations and standards that apply to your alarm system.
Glass Containers for Pharmaceuticals: Delamination and Interaction Studies
Glass delamination jeopardizes product quality; early evaluation via USP<1660>, predictive studies, and microscopy mitigates risks.
Transitioning from UL 1995 to UL 60335-2-40 White Paper
HVAC equipment faces regulatory changes from UL 1995 to UL 60335-2-40, leading to stricter testing standards across various areas.
FAQ: China Regulation and Quality Compliance for Textile Products
Download our FAQ for China textile standards, compliance, testing, and labeling guidance, ensuring your products meet regulatory requirements.
Third Party Testing in an Agile Environment
Explore misconceptions about third-party testing in agile environments. This paper clarifies common misunderstandings for better decision-making.
NFPA 79 for the USA in Comparison to IEC/EN 60204-1 for Europe
Explore the differences between NFPA 79 in the USA and IEC/EN 60204-1 in Europe in this paper. It aids in meeting compliance requirements for border inspections and AHJ reviews for your products.
Overview of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
Get an overview of the mandatory legislation governing equipment in the EU with this paper, which covers the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU.
Polymer Rheology Case Study: Characterisation of the Physical Properties of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
Polymer rheology testing links stress to material flow, crucial for product performance and optimization, saving costs, and minimizing waste.
Industrial Machinery Standards: Comparing NFPA 79 and IEC / EN 60204-1
EU manufacturers exporting to the US need to understand US electrical standards (NFPA 79) vs. EU standards (IEC/EN 60204-1) to avoid compliance issues.
Environmental Testing: Corrosive by Nature
This paper helps understanding what environmental factors will compromise your product down the line, will help you improve its design and make it more robust and less prone to avoidable failures.
Verify the Ingress Protection provided by your lighting product’s enclosure
Ensure outdoor or industrial lighting durability with Ingress Protection (IP) testing. This white paper clarifies IP vs. NEMA ratings, aiding in product design and compliance.
IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4: New Requirements for Medical EMC
Our experts developed this white paper to provide guidance on the new requirements and important changes of IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4 and improve your speed to market.
Overview of the EU Food Contact Regulations
We cover the key elements of the most important European regulations and guidelines and also address the different steps towards achieving compliance for food contact materials.
Top-8 FAQs of Failure Analysis
Failure analysis investigates the root cause of product, component, or asset failures. It offers insights to solve issues, take corrective measures, and prevent recurrence. Explore the top 8 FAQs for a better understanding of the process, including what it includes, why something broke, and its ability to pinpoint the exact cause.
Use of Portable Electrical Devices in Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas
With the rising use of portable electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres, it's crucial for Safety and IT personnel to grasp the safety and risk implications of such "Ex" protected devices like smartphones and tablets.