Dodgy Certificates: How to Spot a Fake Before It Gets You in Trouble
Dodgy Certificates: How to Spot a Fake Before It Gets You in Trouble The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory and Training Facility that specialises in access equipment. Author: John Darby, General Manager, Test & Research Centre 22/10/25 “I’ve got this certificate, so the product must be OK, right?” If […]
Euro Towers – BS 1139 Part 6 Compliance
CASE STUDY Euro Towers – BS 1139 Part 6 Compliance The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory and Training Facility that specialises in access equipment. 02/10/25 Background Euro Towers Ltd, based in Northampton, UK, is a leading manufacturer of aluminium access equipment, including mobile scaffold towers, podiums, and low-level units. […]
Lakeside – Testing & Certification Services
CASE STUDY Lakeside – Testing & Certification Services The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory and Training Facility that specialises in access equipment. 13/08/25 Background Lakeside Industries is a manufacturer specialising in high-quality aluminium scaffold towers carrying the recognised Alto brand name, designed specifically to meet the robust demands of […]
Step Ladders vs. Step Stools: Understanding the Safety Standards EN 131 and EN 14183
Standards Step Ladders vs. Step Stools: Understanding the Safety Standards EN 131 and EN 14183 If you’re making, bringing in, or selling step ladders and step stools, it’s critical to understand the difference between the EN 131 and EN 14183 standards. 03/04/25 Why does the right standard matter? In the UK, making sure your product […]
BBC investigation highlights dangerous ladders with T&R’s help
T&R in the Media BBC’s Morning Live investigation into dangerous ladders 2025 is off to a flying start, as we helped the BBC’s Morning Live team investigate dangerous ladders. 21/01/25 BBC’s Morning Live shares concerns The Ladder Association’s campaign, “Step up to safe ladders” has been gaining momentum over the last few years. Aided by […]
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 […]
