Testing by Standard

Smithers global network of accredited laboratories test to a wide range of industry standard test protocols. In addition, our experts are active in these international organizations to support the evolution of these standards moving forward.

ASTM

ASTM

ASTM International is globally recognized for developing and publishing technical standards and test protocols. Smithers consistently performs ASTM standard test methods for a wide variety of products and materials.

ISO

ISO

Smithers provide a range of packaging and materials testing services to ISO standards.

OECD

OECD

OECD

Broad coverage of OECD guideline studies for evaluation of environmental risk for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and chemicals

EPA

EPA

EPA

Broad coverage of guideline studies for evaluation of environmental risk for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and chemicals

ISTA

ISTA

There are a number of common ISTA testing standards that can be used as a preliminary verification method in packaging development.

Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)

Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)

Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)

The MSC create technical standards for products, materials and components manufactured for use in marine environments. Our experts perform a range of physical tests to help clients prove compliance to these international requirements.

MIL and Def Standards

MIL and Def Standards

MIL and Def Standards

Smithers experts undertake a range of material test procedures in accordance to requirements set out in military and defense standard documents.

SAE International Standards

SAE International Standards

SAE International Standards

SAE International is the world's largest industry association dedicated to the automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle sectors. SAE establishes standards for safety and quality of products. Smithers tests to a wide variety of SAE standards for rubber and polymer products.

US Pharmacopeia Testing

US Pharmacopeia Testing

US Pharmacopeia Testing

The team at Smithers can perform a range of testing procedures to USP standards, in our FDA registered analytical laboratories.

Internal Company Standards

Internal Company Standards

Internal Company Standards

Smithers works with companies to develop test protocols which can be referenced both internally and by suppliers to ensure that your high quality control measures are met.

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