Services in health and life science

To ensure that children's toys are safe to use, a wide range of rules and regulations are in place. Among the most comprehensive frameworks is the Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC), supplemented by harmonized standards. The directive sets requirements for toy safety, including chemicals, flammability, general safety, and electrical safety.

Measuring drugs or doping substances in wastewater makes it possible to estimate the amount of abuse substances over a certain period of time. It provides an overview of the abuse and trends in an area or workplace.

Do your products meet today's expectations for quality assurance, health protection and environmental responsibility requirements? We help you find out - with advanced analyses tailored to your needs and the latest EU standards.

Company certification under SBF 2025 for kitchen fire suppression systems is a vital tool for ensuring quality and competence among companies that install these systems.

Certain chemical compounds are mutagenic; they can alter DNA and lead to severe diseases like cancer. When working with novel substances, it is essential to assess their mutagenic potential. At RISE, we offer a simplified bacterial reverse mutation test (Ames test), which is a cost-effective initial screening assay to detect mutagenic compounds.

As servitization, environmental awareness, new technologies and the circular economy become more prevalent, so do the demands for renewal and innovation.  With a management system for innovation, organizations are better equipped to respond to change, drive development and create sustainable solutions - whatever their industry or business.

With the new regulations, we will soon move from today's voluntary type approval to a statutory requirement for testing and certification of products in contact with drinking water. The Drinking Water Directive imposes higher demands on manufacturers, who must ensure that their products comply with the applicable regulations.

The Certification of Production Process regarding Formaldehyde Emissions and REACH supports production processes for composite wood products. It aims to demonstrate that the manufacturer has the capacity to control the level of formaldehyde emissions from products produced in the certified production process.

The Universal Design standard helps organisations design products, services or environments so that as many people as possible can use them, regardless of their disability

ASTM F1980 is commonly referred to, not only for sterile barriers but for many accelerated ageing studies.

Hygiene and safety are central in the food industry, but not always easy to combine with economical use of energy. RISE offers food-safe and hygienic solutions that take into account the impact on product quality when you want to become more energy efficient.

Mechanical properties of paper in the form of tensile testing (ISO 1924-2), tearing resistance (ISO 1974), and folding endurance (ISO 5626) are three measures of paper strength. These methods are important for evaluation in other standards, e.g. the paper permanence (ISO 9706, ISO 11108) and permanence of writing and printing on paper (ISO 11798).

Since April 2024, under Swedish law, new requirements apply to products that come into contact with drinking water. Construction products used in drinking water installations must not compromise human health, affect water quality or enhance microbial growth.

Do you manufacture or distribute medical devices in Europe? If so, you must comply with the MDR and IVDR. RISE certifies your management system to ISO 13485 – an accredited route to regulatory compliance that gives you credibility with authorities, customers and partners.

"A certified food safety management system according to ISO 22000 helps organizations identify and control food safety risks in their production. This can apply to the production of food and packaging, as well as transportation, warehousing, etc."

Long-term exposure to radon gas increases the risk of developing lung cancer. The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority estimates that radon in homes causes about 500 cases of lung cancer each year in Sweden. Radon can enter buildings from the ground, building materials or tap water. The only way to detect radon is to measure it.

The structural design and stability of the structure shall not be affected by the system or the design of the structure itself, such as the frame, foundation, roof or walls. RISE may make any or all of the following interpretations that may be necessary to prevent damage or to ensure that no damage occurs.

Moisture experts at RISE are involved in all or part of the construction process as a support to the developer or contractor to ensure the quality of moisture safety work (ByggaF). RISE conducts research and develops tools for ByggaF to better verify and analyse the moisture safety of structures and materials. The staff are area specialists.

We assist you in identifying and utilizing building materials with high reuse potential. By focusing on reuse and reducing waste management, we can collaboratively create a more sustainable and circular building process.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free from hazardous and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the chemical content of products.

We offer odour tests that allows us to carry out practical tests. The methods involve recognising odours from textile materials.

Product safety is an issue of very high concern for all kinds of materials and products. One of RISE´s core activities in this area is analyses of packaging and materials intended for food contact (FCM).

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

To achieve the best possible protection for individuals in high-risk professions, it is essential to thoroughly test and verify equipment against ballistic protection requirements, as well as resistance to sharp and blunt force impacts.

Using the equipment The Sweating Indentor, properties related to microclimate can be measured, which is essential for a product’s perceived comfort.

With the help of TEM, materials can be analysed on the nanometer- to micrometer-scale, which can be useful either as a complementary technique or as preparation and sample screening before experiments at large scale research infrastructure facilities. 

Gain an insight into what consumers think when they evaluate your products; see what the consumers see.

Accessibility means that all users, with or without disabilities, should be able to access and easily use what you are developing. Without thoughtful design choices, there is a risk of inadvertently excluding people from being able to use a product or service. We help you create accessible design for an inclusive and socially sustainable society. 

A ventilation system consists of many different components, all of which through their design can contribute to good indoor air quality and thermal comfort being achieved in an energy-efficient way

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) is a class of chemicals found in, among other things, food contact materials, and they have garnered increasing attention as they are ubuiquitous, persistent and could have adverse effects on human health and the environment.

Food contact safety is an issue of very high concern for all kinds of materials and products. Our core activity in this area is analysis of materials intended for food contact (FCM).

Materials in contact with hygiene products and cosmetics are, like foodstuffs, in direct and regular contact with people, thereby necessitating strict control of which substances that can migrate. Many products are also fatty and are kept in packaged form for extended time, further tightening the requirements on the material.

As an organization, it can be difficult to know whether you are making better or worse choices in the green transition. What is a more sustainable alternative? We can help you by categorizing chemicals and materials based on their impact on the sustainability goal: non-toxic environment.

Rigging for impact is a methodological support for organizations that want to develop their ability to work with needs analysis, group development, theory of change, evaluation and continuous learning, with the ambition of creating a learning organization.

Emissions of various gaseous compounds and particles is inevitable in many workplace processes. RISE offer sampling and chemical analysis of airborne compounds and particles in workplace assessments and in laboratory experiments.

It is important that the materials on the market are free of hazardous and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

Colophony, also referred to as rosin, is a term used to describe a collection of resin acids that are naturally present in the extractives of pine, spruce, and larch trees. Given that pine oil is a common byproduct of the wood distillation process, colophony is often found in significant quantities in pine oil.

It is important that the materials on the market are free of hazardous and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD is a certification for leather products and accessories that have been tested with regard to the content of substances that are harmful to health. Do you want to convey that your products are safe to use regarding harmful substances? RISE helps you with the certification.

RISE has extensive experience of sound insulation measurements in buildings in order to ensure the indoor environment. We work widely in all areas with examples such as research, verification and certification. Our customers are in industry and within public sector and we are accredited for the current Swedish and international standards

The test can be used to assess the effectiveness of finishing procedures to make fabrics water-repellent and to assess the ability to absorb and resist water penetration. At our Textile Laboratory we can offer testing of water repellency properties by Bundesmann.

Plasma surface modification is an efficient and environmentally safe method for improvement of different materials surface properties. The surface of all solid materials can be modified. RISE uses the method for cleaning of surfaces, increased adhesion to paints, lacquers and adhesives, preparation of liquid-repellent and biocompatible surfaces.

The P-mark is a certification for air filters intended for ventilation systems within the classification groups ISO ePM1, ISO ePM2.5 and ISO ePM10. The P-mark is RISE own quality label, which is found on many products and services, of which air filters are one.

In order to be able to label primary batteries with the Nordic Ecolabel, these must, among other things, meet the limit values ​​for the content of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and mercury (Hg).

Jewelry can be made from a mixture of materials and may contain harmful substances such as lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd).

Mixers, valves and couplings intended for drinking water must, in accordance with national rules and general guidelines, meet the requirements for leachable lead content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content. Plasticizers are used to make a stiff plastic, e.g. PVC, soft and flexible.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.

The field-calibration department is a complement to RISE National Laboratories and contributes to the effective calibration services offered by RISE. The field-calibration resources are primarely intended to meet the need of accredited and traceable calibrations of instruments, which are used directly in production.

Studies show that the brain is more sensitive towards rotational as opposed to pure translational motion hence, different helmet manufacturers approach this claim differently. RISE offers measuring of not only the conventional translational motion but also the rotational one, where the latter affects helmets upon oblique impacts.

RISE offers evaluations of lighting and visual comfort in buildings, sports facilities and vehicles.

RISE offer textile testing according to the following healthcare standards: SS 8760001:2016, SS 8760002:2018, SS 8760164:2018, SS-EN 13795-1 och SS-EN 13795-2.

RISE offers support in the identification of relevant alternatives to substitute unwanted chemicals and substances in products and processes. RISE has developed an efficient internal substitution tool to easily screen a broad database of substances and select the most promising ones to solve complex substitution challenges.

Personal protective equipment placed on the common market must be CE marked as ensurance that it complies to the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425. RISE is a Notified Body according to the regulation for assessing a variety of equipment and can issue the documents that the manufacturer needs as a basis for the CE marking.

Challenge testing is used for the practical assessment of growth, survival or reduction of relevant, pathogen or spoilage microorganisms when added to the actual product. It is an important tool when developing a new product or changning recipe.

Certify your production according to STeP to show that your articles are produced environmentally friendly in a sustainable way. The certification includes requirements for environmental impact, chemicals, quality, social responsibility and health and safety Or perform an Internal Assessment-comparison with the requirements but no certification

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is the most well-known and widespread brand in the world, therefore also the world's leading label for textiles, accessories and products tested regarding content of harmful substances. Do you want to convey that your products are safe to use regarding harmful substances? RISE helps you with the certification.

RISE is verifying most types of sound level meters and sound analysers. 

RISE is calibrating all types of sound calibrators

The National Laboratory for Photometry and Radiometry offers calibration of optical materials.

The use of lubricating grease on moving parts is essential to save energy and to diminish friction and wear. Since the grease used is consumed and may leak to the environment it is vital to use an environmentally adapted grease, especially in outdoor applications. Therefore, a Swedish standard has been drawn up that sets environmental requirements.

The National Laboratory for Temperature offers fixed point calibration of resistance thermometers and thermocouples.

Determination of mass for weights according to OIML's system in accuracy class E1, E2, F1, F2, M1 and M2

Field tests to study static interactions between material/substances and marine fouling organisms according to CEPE.

Evaluation of gamma emissions in building materials.

Fires can be caused by, for example, bed linens that catch fire through bed smoking. The flammability of bedding products is an important feature to consider when evaluating fire risks. The test is carried out where either a glowing cigarette or a match-like flame equivalent is used as a source of ignition. These two methods are useful for evaluating flammability for pillows, duvets, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, thin bed mattresses etc.

Examples of organic substances are additives such as dyes, biocides, surfactants, preservatives, consistency sensors, flame retardants (in, for example, plastics and electronics), plasticizers (phthalates) or other additives in plastics and rubber.

SS 8760010:2016 - Healthcare textiles – Nursing beds – Burning requirements for mattresses to be used in high risk Environment (NT FIRE 055)

SS 8760001:2017 - Healthcare textiles – Nursing beds – Resistance to ignition