Pet Product testing capabilities from our Total Quality Assurance experts integrate safety and quality
Most pet owners consider their animal companions members of the family, and as such, are pushing a continuing demand for pet products that are high quality and safe for pets and their owners to use.
Pet products manufacturers and retailers are increasingly demonstrating this commitment through quality and safety testing for products for animal companions. To meet these needs, Intertek provides technical expertise and industry insight to help build quality and safety into pet products, helping manufacturers and retailers carve out a competitive advantage within the pet product industry.
Comprehensive Testing Capabilities for Pet Products
Intertek pet product testing capabilities integrate safety and quality for a wide range of pet products, including:
- Apparel
- Animal Furniture
- Beds & Bedding
- Bowls & Feeders
- Collars, Harnesses and Leashes
- Crates, Kennels and Carriers
- Gates and Doors
- Grooming accessories
- Tanks and habitats
- Toys and more
Global Compliance with Standards and Regulations
Through its global network of laboratories, Intertek can test pet products to various national and international standards and regulations, including ASTM F963, EN71 Toy Safety Directive, and California Prop 65.
Our pet product services include testing for:
- Cadmium and lead content
- Colorfastness to saliva
- Dishwasher safe
- Food grade (FDA, EU, LFGB)
- Food nutrients and additive analysis
- Heavy metal content
- Microbiological and toxins testing
- Phthalate content
- Resistance to corrosion
- Sharp points/edges
- Usability
Validating High-Performance Features with the High-Performance Mark
Intertek's High-Performance Mark program substantiates and verifies the high-performance features of your pet products, including bite resistance in dog toys and scratch resistance in cat carriers. This empowers you to confidently display a mark of trust to end-customers, demonstrating that these features meet Intertek's High-Performance Mark standards.
Pet Product Services
Pets are more than cozy companions; they are often viewed by pet owners as members of the family. With a focus on providing healthy and happy lifestyles for their pets, consumers continue to drive demand for high-quality pet products that are safe to use with their animals.
High-Performance Mark Program for Performance Products
A High-Performance verification program designed for retailers, brands, and manufacturers to showcase the functional properties of everyday consumer products.
