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.

We offer testing in compliance with regulations or requirements (e.g. EU Commission Regulation 10/2011, national regulations such as BfR XXXVI, FDA or industry guidelines).

The analytical results serve as the basis for demonstrating compliance with regulations, and support product development and problem solving.

The samples are exposed to four different food simulants under relevant test conditions and the transfer of colour is determined by visual inspection by to persons independently.

The analysis is accredited according to ISO 17025.

The results are compiled into an analytical report.

For orders and consultation, please contact our experts!

FCM.productsafety@ri.se

2-6 weeks depending on experimental conditions.

SS-EN 646:2018

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).

We offer testing in compliance with regulations or requirements (e.g. EU Commission Regulation 10/2011, national regulations such as BfR XXXVI, FDA or industry guidelines).

The analytical results serve as the basis for demonstrating compliance with regulations, and support product development and problem solving.
The analysis is accredited according to ISO 17025.

For plastics, the material or product is exposed to food simulant at relevant conditions whereas for paper and board, the material/product is extracted with cold or hot water.
The amount of bisphenol A is determined in the migrate or extract by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS).

The results are compiled in an analytical report.

For orders and consultation, please contact our experts!

FCM.productsafety@ri.se

2-6 weeks depending on experimental conditions.

SIS-CEN/TS 13130-13:2005 (mod.)

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).

We offer testing in compliance with BfR XXXVI recommendations on paper and board for food contact.

The analytical results serve as the basis for demonstrating compliance with regulations, and support product development and problem solving.

The combination of analytical parameters is selected depending on the properties and intended use of the material or product, based on the BfR recommendations.

Examples of testing parameters: formaldehyde, glyoxal, heavy metals, pentachlorophenol (PCP), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), biocides (e.g. isothiazolin, bronopol), primary aromatic amines (PAA), migration of mineral oils (e.g. MOSH/MOAH), transfer of optical whitening agents and colour, transfer of antimicrobic constituents (“Hemhoff test”).

For recycled paper and board, analysis of Michler´s ketone, bisphenol A, benzophenone, phthalates and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are also required.

The results are compiled in an analytical report.

For orders and consultation, please contact our experts!

FCM.productsafety@ri.se

2-6 weeks depending on experimental conditions.

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).

We offer testing in compliance with BfR XXXVI recommendations on paper and board for food contact.

The analytical results serve as the basis for demonstrating compliance with regulations, and support product development and problem solving.

The combination of analytical parameters is selected based on the properties and intended use of the material or product, using the BfR recommendations.

Examples of testing parameters: formaldehyde, glyoxal, heavy metals, pentachlorophenol (PCP), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), biocides (e.g. isothiazolin, bronopol), primary aromatic amines (PAA), migration of mineral oils (e.g. MOSH/MOAH), transfer of optical whitening agents and colour, transfer of antimicrobic constituents (“Hemhoff test”).

The results are compiled in an analytical report. 

For orders and consultation, please contact our experts.

FCM.productsafety@ri.se

2-6 weeks depending on experimental conditions.

RISE is a designated technical service for testing of vehicles components for type approval according to the ECE-regulation.

The ECE-regulations are uniform technical regulations for wheeled vehicles and equipment intended to be mounted in such vehicles. The purpose of the regulations is to ensure that all compnents that are marketed have been type approved to fulfil the requirements in the regulations. RISE offer testing for type approval of vehicle components. 

In order for a product to be marketed it has to be type approved by an Authority. As a designated Technical service RISE has been approved by the Swedish Transportation Authority to perform testing in connection with type approval.

RISE is also approved for initial assessment and surveillance audits (CoP) of quality management systems of manufacturer´s within the scope of type approval.                

We use several different ackredited methods to test compnents against the requirements set forth in the ECE-regulations (see list to the right)

The work include both accredited and non-accredited testing methods. The scope of accreditation is available upon request – please feel free to contact us for more information.

The results are reported in a test report, written in English.

In accordance to agreement.

ECE R11 door latches and hinges 

ECE R14 safetybelts anchorage

ECE R17 seats 

ECE R21 interior fittings

ECE R25 heas restraints

ECE R34 prevention om fire risk

ECE R43 safety glazing

ECE R58 Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs)

ECE R58 stregths of seats and their anchorage (buses)

The Pipe Centre offers a variety of services that range from testing, evaluation and assistance with certification, to troubleshooting and R&D in materials, products and their use in pipe systems.

Testing and verification of plastic pipes according to international and european standards. RISE Pipecenter is accredited for about 120 testing methods.

RISE Pipe Center is one of the laboratories trusted by INSTA-CERT to perform audit inspections and audit testing within the scope for Nordic Poly Mark, which is the most well known certification sheme for plastic pipes in the nordic countries.

Independent testing and quality assurance for standardised products.

The testing is most commonly performed according to a method standard or other referenced document. The testing parameters can also be decided in collaboration with the client.

The client recieves a written digitally signed testing report with test results and comparison to standard requirements.

The most common product standards for RISE Pipe Center are listed below. 

• EN 12201
• EN 1555
• EN 1329
• EN 1451
• EN 1401
• EN 1852
• EN 13476-2
• EN 13476-3
• SPF 1200
• SPF 1300
• NPG PS 102
• EN ISO 13598-1
• EN ISO 13598-2
• EN ISO 15875-2
• INSTA CERT PS 102
• INSTA CERT PS 116

Evaluation of gamma emissions in building materials.

Evaluation in field or in laboratory environment för declaration of the rates of 226-radium (238-uran), 232-thorium and 40-kalium, as a basis for the declaration of I-index. 

In order for building materials to be approved in line with the EU-directives of building materials and Swedish radiation acts and directives on gamma emissions in housings.  

Evaluation in field - gamma spectrometry - methods outlined according to SP-methodology 605. 

Laboratory methode according to document CEN/TS 17216 -  accredited method in-house guide VALO 4.5.

Test report according to method is delivered. 

Information with regard to delivery time is given by the contact person

CEN/TR 17113 as guideline for calculation of I-index and final effective dose in building. 

Testing of natural stone, where the mechanical, physical and petrographic characteristics of the stone is determined.

The area includes accredited and non-accredited methods. Contact us for more information.

We provide help with type testing and testing of properties that are required by different product standards for natural stone. The results can form a baseline for CE declaration of natural stone products, be used as part of a screening routine, or act as a foundation for procurements and tenders. We can also provide assistance with preparing samples and testing rock samples or drill cores from new prospective quarries.

Testing of natural stone in our laboratory in Borås. See list of regular methods under Standard and please use our order form.

A testing report according to method is received.

See general and special terms and conditions applying to projects and accredited assignments Terms and conditions | RISE.

Information about deliverance time is given by contact person.

Preparation of samples is recommended, but not required.

SS-EN 14579 Determination of Sound Speed Propagation

SS-EN 12371 Determination of frost resistance

SS-EN 12407 Petrographic examination

SS-EN 13161 Determination of flexural strength under constant moment (non-accredited)

SS-EN 13364 Determination of breaking load at dowel hole

SS-EN 16306 Determination of resistance of marble to thermal and moisture cycles

SS-EN 13755 Determination of water absorption at atmospheric pressure

SS-EN 16140 Determination of sensitivity to changes in appearance produced by thermal cycles

SS-EN 1936 Determination of real density and apparent density, and of total and open porosity

SS-EN 12372 Determination of flexural strength under concentrated load

SS-EN 14157 Determination of the abrasion resistance

SS-EN 14158 Determination of rupture energy

SS-EN 1926 Determination of uniaxial compressive strength

SS-EN 14066 Determination of resistance to ageing by thermal shock

SS-EN 14231 Determination of the slip resistance by means of the pendulum tester

Tests for mechanical, physical and chemical properties on ground granulated blast furnace slag, pigments and fly ash to concrete according to EN 15167-1, EN 12878, EN 450-1, SS 137003 and AMA Anläggning. We also perform product audits / monitoring in the above-mentioned areas against the Construction Products Regulation, CPR.

Additions such as ground granulated blast furnace slag and fly ash are included in system AVCP 1+ which involves supervisory testing, audit and evaluation.

When using the concept of equivalent performance of combinations concept (EPCC) RISE may carry out the establishment, validation and continuous verification  of permissible proportions  according to Annex O in SS 137003 and according to addition with respect to heat of hydration, sulfate resistance and alkali content according to AMA Anläggning.

When ground granulated blast furnace slag (ggbs) is used together with CEM I or CEM II/A, it is possible to demonstrate a higher efficiency factor (k-value) than 0.7 according to SS 137003. RISE has the opportunity to help customers with this and exhibit a statement.

The results constitute, among other things, the basis for customers' CE marking against EN 15167-1, EN 450-1 and EN 12878, internal audits and to show that the product meets the requirements of, for example, AMA Anläggning or SS 137003.

See also our services for testing binders and aggregates as well as certification according to the Construction ProductRegulation (CPR).

Testing and product audits of addition for concrete take place in our laboratory located in Borås. See common methods under Standards.

Test report or product audit report according to method/standard is obtained.  When demonstrating the equivalent performance of combinations concept and extended k-value, a written statement is obtained.

Information about delivery time is given by the contact person

EN 196-1 Compressive strength

EN 196-2 Chemical analysis

EN 196-3 Bind time and volume resistance

EN 196-6 Determination of fineness

EN 196-7 Extraction and preparation of cement samples

CE marking is obligatory for industrial doors, garage doors and gates on the European market under the Construction Product Regulation. There is a requirement that certain tests must be carried out by an accredited testing laboratory. RISE has this accreditation for testing. 

The tests are carried out to investigate how new constructions work in practice, how they match to the standard requirements and can also be used as a basis for CE marking.

CE marking is mandatory for industrial doors, garage doors and gates on the European market according to the Construction Product Regulation.

RISE are one of the leading "Notified Bodies" in all tests and assessments in accordance with the European harmonized product standard EN 13241: 2003 + A2: 2016.

RISE can help you with everything you need in connection with testing of doors and gates.

The following tests / statements can be offered in accordance with EN 13241: 2003 + A2: 2016 with associated sub-standards:

• Air permeability
• Watertightness
• Resistance to wind load
• Peak forces
• Additional mechanical properties
• U-value
• Dangerous substances
• Fire resistance
• Electrical safety

When the test is completed, the results are reported in a written report or statement describing how the test object has performed against the current standard.

The report or statement can then be used as a basis for CE marking.

Delivery time will be given on request of a quote

Any required preparatory work will be advised on request of a quote

EN 13241:2003+A2:2016 with associated sub-standards: