Stationery and Arts & Crafts Materials Testing

Stationery and arts & crafts products are used by consumers of all ages, requiring verification of performance, quality and safety standards and regulations

Intertek’s global network of technical experts, inspectors and third-party certifiers can help you navigate the compliance landscape of stationery and arts & crafts materials through our Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification services.

As a total quality service provider of stationery and arts & crafts materials testing, Intertek provides standards testing and quality and performance testing, including:

Regulatory Testing

• BS 7272 and ISO 11540 for the safety of pen caps and end-plugs for children
• Toxicological risk assessments for inks, paints, crayons, craft embellishments
• Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA)
• REACH chemical requirements
• CPSIA for children’s products
• EN 71 for children’s art and craft toys
• Microbiological cleanliness (USP 51, USP 61/62, BP XVII B &C)
• ISO, TAPPI and GB standards for paper quality

Performance Testing

• Pen writing performance tests
• Washability of inks for children’s pens and markers
• Pen writing longevity tests
• Adhesion strength for glues and adhesives
• Performance life-time testing for Stationery accessories

In addition, Intertek helps clients build, enhance, and protect their brands through supply chain assurance and advisory services that go above and beyond regulatory compliance.