The first UK based accreditation for testing cookware has been granted to Amstel Testing Ltd by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). This accreditation is to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for the main cookware testing clauses (BS EN 12983-1:2000+A1:2004). Additionally, Amstel is the only UKAS accredited laboratory in the UK covering standards for: non-stick endurance/hob suitability (DD CEN/TS 12983:2005 Part 2); ovenware (BS EN 13834:2007+A1:2009); stove-top kettles (BS EN 13750:2002); and glass lid thermal shock (BS 3193:2008).
Cookware testing by an accredited laboratory is important in the process of product development so that manufacturers can be confident in their product’s performance. In turn this ensures distributors, retailers and ultimately consumers can be sure the products they purchase have been appropriately tested.
Source: www.ukas.org
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