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.

Society and consumers set high demands on companies and their products. The legislation also means that you as an actor must have complete information and control over the chemicals in your product. It is especially important with products for children and goods with skin contact, such as clothes and accessories.
Aprotic solvents such as DMFa, NMP and NEP are commonly used in polyurethane coatings (PU coatings) of textiles, gloves and "faux leather". The substances are also used in the manufacture of elastomers such as elastane, as well as in the manufacture of aramide fibres (kevlar). The concentrations can be kept down in the end product, but often occur more or less in the materials.

We help you interpret chemical legal requirements and restrictions that apply to goods made of textile materials and plastics and that are linked to e.g. REACH and POPs. We suggest what analyses you need to do based on legal requirements, but also other specifications such as eco-labels or procurement requirements

EN 16778. Protective gloves — Determination of dimethylformamide (DMF) in gloves

EN 17131. Textile and textile products — Determination of dimethylformamide (DMF) by gas chromatographic method

OEKO-TEX analysis method

Sample amount 20 grams

Written report in Swedish or English

After order and arrival of sample material - normal delivery time 10 working days

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

The standard is used to assess the flammability of bed products, mattresses, bed mattresses, air mattresses etc. by using a smouldering cigarette and a small gas flame as ignition sources.

These methods only evaluate the flammability properties. In order to evaluate how a bed / mattress contributes to a developed fire, the end-use furniture must be tested in full scale with more powerful ignition sources.

From a patient safety, and work environment point of view, it is necessary to set fire resistance requirements for nursing beds.

This standard is divided in two risk classes (high risk and normal risk) depending on where the nursing bed is to be used.

Products are to be tested according to test method EN 597-1, EN 597-2, EN ISO 12952-1 or EN ISO 12952-2. Products consisting of more than one component shall be tested as a complete product.

After testing, a test report in Swedish or English is delivered with the results.

Material consumption according to required method.

Related standards:

• EN 597-1
• EN 597-2
• EN ISO 12952-1
• EN ISO 12952-2
• SS 876 00 10

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.

ISO 13485 is the international standard for quality management systems in the medical device industry. Certification demonstrates that you work in a systematic and structured manner to meet both customer and regulatory requirements. It confirms that your processes are controlled, traceable and quality-assured, which instils confidence in your entire way of working and contributes to the high quality of what you deliver.

Manufacturers of medical devices are responsible for ensuring that the product is safe and suitable for its intended use. By implementing a quality management system in accordance with the standard, you comply with the relevant parts of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745) and the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR 2017/746).

Benefits of certifying your management system: 

• Ensures that you comply with the relevant provisions of the MDR (2017/745) and the IVDR (2017/746)
   
• Increases confidence among authorities, customers and partners
   
• Creates clear processes that reduce risks and improve product quality
   
• Facilitates market access within the EU and globally
   
• Demonstrates that you take responsibility for patient safety and quality

See the description of the RISE certification process for management systems.

Our audits are characterised by innovative thinking and a constructive, open dialogue that provides you with new perspectives, contributes to the development of your business and builds greater trust among your customers. At the same time, you benefit from a reliable and stable service accredited by SWEDAC, backed by many years of experience and expertise within the organisation.

With RISE as your certification body, you gain a partner to grow with. We also offer certification of management systems for quality, the environment and occupational health and safety, as well as a wide range of other certification services covering management systems, products, companies and individuals. RISE can provide a comprehensive solution for you in this field.

Contact us to find out more!

Accredited classification of product in accordance with SS-EN 62471 Photobiological safety for lamps and lamp systems

Classification of a lamp or lamp system in accordance with SS-EN 62471 means that the lamp is tested and assigned a risk group which indicates what risk the lamp might pose to the user or others affected by the light. 

In order for a product to be marketed it is required that the product is safe. SS-EN 62471 is one of the standards that lamps and lamp systems need to comply with in order to be considered safe. 

The classification is performed in accorance with applicable parts of method 4432 which is based on IEC SS-EN 62471.

The results are presented in a digital report in english which indicates that the testing is accredited.

RISE is also a CB Test Laboratory for IECEE and can upon request issue an IECEE-report for the test which can then be certified by IECEE through Intertek Semko. 

IEC SS-EN 62471 Photobiological safety for lamps and lamp systems

Type approval is a national certification system that helps you demonstrate that your construction product, building system, or prefabricated structure meets the requirements of the Swedish Planning and Building Act (PBL) and the regulations of the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning, when used according to its intended function.

With a type approval, you receive confirmation that your solution complies with legal requirements. This provides assurance for developers, installers, and other stakeholders: the product or system has been tested, certified, and approved by an independent party.

RISE offers type approval as an accredited certification. The product's properties are verified through testing or calculation, and the manufacturing process is linked to a quality-assured production control with third-party review.

The certification process begins with the submission of an application along with documentation for the relevant product, structure, or system. RISE reviews the material and plans the next steps in dialogue with the client. Once the requirements are deemed fulfilled, a type approval is issued.

Type approval follows the certification rules published by RISE (see link below). If a product-specific certification rule exists, it is applied. If not, our general certification rule “CR 100” is used, which enables certification even for innovative and complex solutions.

For a list of the construction products and building systems that RISE can type- approve, see the FAQ below.

• Type approval published on RISE’s website with accompanying documents for design, installation, and maintenance
• Pre-assessed properties that simplify planning
• Right to use Boverket’s fork mark
• Certificate confirming that the product has been tested and certified by a third party, valid for up to five years with the possibility of renewal

Several new functional safety standards require that an independent safety review be conducted in parallel with the development work of components / systems. RISE is accredited by SWEDAC to perform functional safety assessment in accordance with IEC 61508, IEC 61511 and ISO 26262, among others.

RISE can be responsible for the role of functional safety assessor that is defined in the standard. RISE's work is based on SWEDAC accredited methods and our independence means that we can act in this role up to the cases where the standards fully require that an independent organization be responsible for functional safety assessment.

Often it can be difficult to find a person in your own organization who is both sufficiently familiar with the requirements of functional safety standards and who has also not been involved in the development work for a new product to be able to act in the independent role of functional safety assessor. In addition, the requirement for independence increases the higher the degree of risk reduction one wishes to achieve with control system functions and in some cases these standards require that an independent organization be responsible for the role of functional safety assessor. In addition, it is a quality measure to be able to demonstrate to your customers that an independent organization has been responsible for the functional safety assessment work.

RISE functional safety assessment is based on our SWEDAC accredited methods for:

• IEC 61508
• IEC 61511
• ISO 26262

When the functional safety assessment is finalized, the results are compiled in a RISE report. We can also offer to issue a certificate that briefly (1-2 pages) describes the safety requirements that the product meets.

IEC 61508

IEC 61511

ISO 26262

Cut-out samples can be collected from equipment made from fiberglass reinforced plastic. Examples of such equipment can be scrubbers, chimneys and tanks from the chemical industry, flue-gas cleaning, etc. The more background information available on the current equipment, the more information the analysis of the samples will provide.

By analyzing the cut-out sample, much can be said about the condition and status of the equipment, i.e. if there are any warning signs suggesting that the equipment should be replaced in the near future, etc. 

By analysis of cut-out samples taken from equipment made of fiberglass reinforced plastic, information is provided about the existing condition of the equipment and whether it may be needed to be replaced or maintained.

Keeping track of the status of the equipment is important from a safety and working environment perspective and it can also provide the opportunity for planning for future operation and maintenance. When should the equipment be replaced with new? How long should it be possible to use the equipment in the current operating conditions, etc.? Is the equipment safe?

An analysis of cut-outs can also be made to check the new equipment to ensure that it complies with the specifications.

We recommend that cut-out analyses are carried out at regular intervals on the same equipment in order to constantly follow up the quality and avoid unexpected and sudden failures.

At a cut-out analysis, the sample is first investigated by visual inspection, this indicates whether there are large delaminations, blisters or other major defects in the material. After this, a piece of the cut-out sample is being cut, the cross section is sanded and polished and then examined in a light optical microscope.

To further visualize small defects and possible chemical influences such as the diffusion of chemicals into the material, the sample can be stained with a dispersion dye that makes damages visible. The sample is thoroughly investigated with a microscope and any defects and diffusion fronts are detected, see the image at the top.

By burning the cut-out sample, in a high temperature furnace that burns away all the organic matter, the glass fiber content can be calculated. A burn-off also provides information on the types of glass fibres used and the construction of the laminate, such as which layers of woven roving or chopped strand mat are available, etc. This information can be compared to the specification of the equipment when it was built to see if the equipment is actually built up as specified.

Upon completion of the cut-out analysis, a report is delivered with the results and recommendations for the future.
 

A cut-out sample of about 10 cm in diameter is taken out from the equipment to be inspected, the sample must be representative of the entire equipment and therefore it should be taken in a place where the equipment is most affected/weak. Several samples can be taken from the same equipment to see if there are differences between different areas of the equipment, for example, this may be at the liquid phase and the gas phase in a tank.

It’s often required to complete several vastly different tests to qualify a product. They are rarely unified and usually resources are allocated over a long time period to coordinate the work. The service, combined environmental durability, is available for the clients who has the need to perform tests at several parts of RISE. The client receives

We offer project management for a wide variety of services within the environmental durability area. We also offer creation of test equipment and functionality surveillance of client products. This service benefits the client who don’t have to contact each part of RISE separately for extensive environmental durability projects. It saves time and resources for the client and also provides simpler coordination and planning. Examples on services/tests that might be of interest are: Climatic tests, mechanical tests, vibration tests, IP tests, corrosion tests, EMC tests, electrical tests, earthquake tests, chemical tests, sun tests, mildew tests etc.

We often start a project with a meeting where we decide on a relevant test set up. Thereafter we start the project. During the project we have continuous contacts with the client where we discuss any issues and correct the plan. This service is usually performed at RISE, Borås.

Results are provided according to agreement. We perform both accredited as well as not accredited tests. Documentation is provided according to agreement. Example of documentation can be diagrams, pictures, protocols or a test report created according to ISO 17025.

The result is communicated on an ongoing basis on ongoing trial. Sometimes the customer participates in the trials. After a completed test, the results are usually summarized in a technical report. Most of the reports we issue are accredited. The report may, for example, provide the basis for further CE mariking. 

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IEC 60068-2, the whole series 

ISO 16750, the whole series 

ASTM D4169

DNVGL

Lloyds Register

E10

MIL-STD

RTCA DO

Germanisher Lloyd

IACS

ETSI EN 300 019-1

ETSI EN 300 019-2

Bureau Veritas

EN 81-50

EN 50155

EN 61373

We also offer tests in addition to the standards listed above, both with and without accreditation.