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Eurofins Durability Testing and Verification Marks for Cookware

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React quickly to the demand of durable products and sustainability trend

In today's rapidly evolving consumer landscape, where sustainability and durability are at the forefront of conscious buying decisions, the importance of providing long-lasting and sustainable cookware has never been more evident. It has become crucial for brands and manufacturers to react swiftly to the increasing demand for durable cookware products.

 

 

Introducing Eurofins Durability Testing and Verification Marks for cookware

Eurofins technical experts have created durability testing specifications for cookware, particularly, metal pots and pans with non-stick coating.

The tests selected for cookware have been derived from general customer specifications and modified where required by our product experts, here is a sample of the test standards:

Durability tests

Test item

Standard

Handle Fatigue

BS EN 12983-1 (7.10 / Annex E)

Abrasion resistance – non-stick coating

CMA Std. 21.1

Dishwashing exposure

BS EN 12875-1

 

Quality & performance tests

Test item

Standard

Stability

BS EN 12983-1 (6.1.1)

Mechanical hazard

BS EN 12983-1 (6.1.3)

Heat resistance

BS EN 12983-1 (7.7 / Annex B) 

Handle torque 

BS EN 12983-1 (7.8 / Annex C) 

Handle bending strength

BS EN 12983-1 (7.9 / Annex D) 

Handle dynamic impact 

BS EN 12983-1 (7.11 / Annex M) 

The full suite of protocols is available upon request. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

If your products meet the testing and verification requirements, you are eligible to showcase the Eurofins Durability Verification Marks on your products.

 

Demonstrate the durability of your products with Eurofins Durability Verification Marks

To support the achievement of testing against these more durable, longer-lasting product specifications, Eurofins has developed two durable testing marks, these are “Durable SILVER” and “Durable GOLD”. The levels of performance are 1.5x and 2x the industry normal standard.

 

Durable SILVER products are ones which typically achieve 1.5x the accepted published industry standards during durability testing.

 

 

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Durable GOLD products are ones which typically achieve 2.0x the accepted published industry standards during durability testing.

 

 

Benefits of Eurofins Durability Verification Marks

  • Differentiate cookware products in the market via credible, independent third-party assessment
  • Demonstrate elevated performance above normal cookware industry standards
  • Helps support sustainability claims
  • Raise consumer satisfaction in product performance and longevity
  • Supports your compliance journey for existing and forthcoming sustainability-related legislation and principles

 

 

Contact us for further information and to discuss your cookware durability testing needs.