The session on testing parameters proved helpful to me as this was based on the need for different testings done on/for different products. The resource person was an expert faculty from TUV Rheinland India Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of TUV Rheinland Group, Germany- a testing agency.
Of the 20 participants in the room, only few are aware of the testing requirements and doing testing on products meant for export. The resource explained to all of us the need for testing:
- Some testings are mandatory and some are made mandatory by the buyer.
- Testing is done to have a standardized products and minimization of rejection of products.
- There are products containing crude substances that are strictly restricted by the import laws of certain countries.
Testing recommendation:
- Washing
- Dry cleaning
- Fastness
-Fibre content (Physical and Chemical Testing)
Testing Agency available:
- TUV Rheinland Pvt. Ltd.
- SGS
- MTL
- Intertech
-REACH
Information on Azo-free dyes:
- Azo is mostly found in red, oranges and yellows. Azo dyes are also not biodegradable and hence are difficult to remove from our eco-system.
- Due to potential release of aromatic amines, such dyes and pigments are mutagenic, carcinogenic and sometimes allergic.
Supplier of Azo-free dyes:
- Sandoz
- Atul
This is the first time that I ever attended a workshop on Testing parameters and practical approach to each tests. And I found it useful.
Tsering Youdon
Fair Trade Coordinator
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