Ladder open day for Trading Standards Officers
Open Day Ladder open day for Trading Standards Officers The Test & Research Centre held ladder open days in November for Trading Standards Officers in partnership with the Ladder Association. 22nd November 2024 Delegates from far and wide In November 2024, the Test & Research Centre (T&R) hosted two open days for Trading Standards Officers […]
EU GPSR – a turning point for Product Safety?
Blog Post EU GPSR changes: a turning point for product safety? In this blog post T&R General Manager, John Darby, takes a look into the new General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) in the EU – and what the UK could do next. 11th October 2024 Responding to the ways we shop In today’s digital age, […]
2000 dangerous telescopic ladders stopped at Port
2000 dangerous telescopic ladders stopped at Port The Test & Research Centre has again helped Suffolk Trading Standards to prevent dangerous products from entering the UK market. Over 2000 were stopped at the Port of Felixstowe inthe largest shipment detained so far. 1st March 2022 Detained at the Port of Felixstowe Suffolk County Council Trading […]
T&R helps stop more dangerous ladders from entering the UK
T&R helps stop more dangerous ladders from entering the UK When the Imports Team at Suffolk Trading Standards came across some suspect ladders, the Test & Research Centre was there to help. 21st August 2021 suspect ladders Suffolk County Council Trading Standards are responsible for ensuring the goods arriving at the Port of Felixstowe are […]
Dangerous ladders prevented entry to the UK with T&R help
Possibly the most dangerous ladders in the UK? Test & Research Centre helps to block another shipment of dangerous ladders from hitting UK shelves, in a joint operation with Trading Standards. 24th February 2021 Suspicious ladders Suffolk County Council Trading Standards has an Imports Team focused on the Port of Felixstowe. As the UK’s largest […]
T&RGETMARK granted to Parrs for UK made Kick Step
First T&RGETMARK goes to Parrs for UK-made Kick Step Test & Research Centre is proud to announce the first access product to hold its T&RGETMARK Certification Mark. Parrs had struggled to find a Certification Body to help them – until they came to T&R. 19th January 2021 Parrs & the Kick Step F Parr Ltd […]
Testing Vs Certification?
Testing vs Certification? What is the difference between testing and Certification? Does it mean the same thing? Does it matter anyway? By the end of this 2 minute read, you should know the difference and why it is important. 18th November 2020 What is Testing? At some point in the development of any product, it […]
What is the value in Certification?
The value of Certification The word ‘Certification’ is thrown around a lot, but it has a very specific meaning. Do you know what it tells you about a product and why it’s such an important factor to consider before you make a purchase? By the end of this article, you’ll have a better understanding of […]
