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”Our focus is quality and responsiveness” |
CPSC Chairman Ann Brown is pictured
with Jeff Minnette in Washington, DC
at an "awards ceremony". |
The United States Consumer Product Commission (CPSC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list Sunbeam as a testing agency for child-resistant and adult testing to 16CFR and 40CFR. Sunbeam provides many innovative services to our clients, including, ability to deliver CPSC/EPA test results within 2 weeks, provide real-time updates (daily), digital imaging of results and failure mode analysis.
In addition Sunbeam Laboratories applies its 125 years of packaging knowledge to evaluate human ergonomics and consumer preference of products. Sunbeam's unique experience can provide valuable consumer "sensory" testing, including acceptance, preference, focus group and in-home use.
A highly trained staff and rigorous quality systems ensure the utmost integrity to our testing.
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Testing Provided:
• CPSC and EPA Child Resistant
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- Child and adult testing to 16CFR and 40CFR |
| • UN and DOT Registration |
- Packaging and container testing to HM-181 |
| • Canadian and ISO |
- Child and adult testing to ISO 8317 & CSA-Z76.1 |
| • FDA Tamper Evident Assessment |
- Package testing for compliance to FDA regulations |
| • Focus Group and Consumer |
- Develop and conduct consumer preference studies |
| • In-Home Use (IHUT) |
- Develop and conduct product evaluations |
| • Package Preparation |
- Provide conditioning to meet end-use simulations |
Reporting
Sunbeam Laboratories employs the latest technology including electronic media and digital imaging to provide our client the best assessment and quality possible. All reports comply with regulatory requirements. In addition, our clients are provided digital images to maximize the learning. Customized testing and reporting is provided to meet the needs of the customer. Integrated compliance and consumer preference testing can accelerate the development cycle.
Why Sunbeam Laboratories?
• Listed by the CPSC and EPA as a recognized testing agency.
• 125 years of combined packaging experience.
• Knowledge of biomechanics applied to packaging design and consumer
preference.
• Highly trained staff and rigorous quality systems ensure test integrity.
• Electronic media and digital imaging for quality and capturing critical data.
• Integrated compliance and consumer testing accelerate development cycle.
• Responsive In-progress test updates save you time and money.
• Real-time progress reports provide data to manage project objectives and
timelines.
Links
CR Test Procedures U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Canadian Standards Association
International Standards Association
European Committee for Standardization
British Standards
CR Packaging - Spotters Guides CPSC
EPA
United Kingdom Accreditation Service - UKAS
Poison Prevention Packaging Act - PPPA (without exemption filing)
Federal Insecticide Fungicide Rodenticide Act - FIFRA
National Poison Prevention Week Council
ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials
ASTM International, Committee D10.31 on Child Resistant Packaging and Closure Systems
Institute of Packaging Professionals
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