Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
May we send best wishes and seasonal greeting to all our Customers and Business Partners, together with prosperity and good health for everyone and their families in 2025.
Cosmetics testing
The Truth in Packaging: Let’s Talk About Facts
The Truth in Packaging: Let’s Talk About Facts Conference organised by the packaging and consumer products research industry laboratory J.S. Hamilton Poland is behind us. The event took place on 17 October 2024 in Ozarow Mazowiecki and brought together experts from the packaging industry. Our key strength was the substantive value of the presentations, while …
Conference The Truth in Packaging: LET’S TALK ABOUT FACTS
The J.S. Hamilton Laboratory kindly invites you to the international* conference entitled: The Truth in Packaging: LET’S TALK ABOUT FACTS, which will take place on October 17 2024, at the MCC Mazurkas Conference Centre & Hotel in Ozarów Mazowiecki (near Warsaw, Poland). We would like to invite you to the new edition of our event, …
Happy Easter!
We wish you a healthy, cheerful Easter, ful of peace, spring joy and warmth. May this time be filled with optimism and moments of relaxation with your friends and loved ones.
New scope of accreditation in the Dermatology and Stability section!
A great success in the Dermatology and Stability section. We are the first laboratory in Poland to be accredited for dermatological testing! The 3-day audit by the Polish Accreditation Centre was a complete success – no nonconformities were found! We have completed the implementation project to extend the scope of AB 079 accreditation, which includes …
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We wish our Customers and Business Partners a peaceful time, full of Christmas Eve warmth and special moments spent with your loved ones. May the coming New Year bring you prosperity and satisfaction.
AGING TESTS – LIGHT AND UV RESISTANCE
Producers and users of products often wonder how long my product will retain its physical, mechanical, strength properties or whether it will retain its external appearance, color and luster during its use and operation. Xenon and UV aging tests, which we perform at the J.S. Hamilton Poland laboratory, will help determine the characteristics of your …
European Commodity Exchange in Warsaw
On October 12-13 in Warsaw, the European Commodity Exchange took place . The event, which brings together the most important representatives of the agro-food sector, had the opportunity to host Central and Eastern Europe for the first time in its long tradition. The 63rd edition of the European Commodities Exchange was one of the important …
Increase knowledge about the safety of your supplements
Product awareness is growing among consumers. Recipients are increasingly verifying compositions, seeking information on studies conducted, and choosing products most suited to their needs. Trends in healthy eating and supporting the body with dietary supplements have forced manufacturers and distributors to pay more attention to the quality of pharmaceuticals and confirm it with independent research. …
J.S. Hamilton Poland awarded the Compass of Standardization!
We are very pleased to announce that on May 18, at a ceremony in Warsaw, our company was awarded the Compass of Standardization award granted by the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN). We would like to thank Ms. Ewa Zielińska, President of the company, and the entire PKN for appreciating the role of J.S. Hamilton …
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) on new hazard classes
The new COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2023/707 of 19 December 2022 amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as regards hazard classes and criteria for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures was published. This regulation introduces new hazard classes for the following substances and mixtures: having endocrine disrupting (ED) for human health as well …
Mineral oils – what do we know about the limits for the mineral oils in the EU?
MOSH/MOAH MINERAL OILS Mineral oils are mixtures of liquid hydrocarbons containing MOAH extended aromatic rings and MOSH extended aliphatic and cyclic chains. The entire group can be called mineral oils hydrocarbons MOH. Mineral oils accumulate in many internal organs and can lead to damage to the liver, heart valve and lymph nodes. They are also …
Ensure the safety of your products
Wondering if your infant and child products are safe? Not sure which tests are necessary and which labels to use on toy packaging? The experts at J.S. Hamilton will dispel your doubts! On 22-24 February 2023, J.S. Hamilton Experts participated in the 13th KIDS’ TIME International Fair for Toys and Maternal and Child Articles. Participation …
KIDS’ TIME 2023
The 13th KIDS’ TIME International Fair for Toys and Maternal and Child Articles will already take place on 22-24.02.2023. “It’s one of the largest events of this type in the world, thus many exhibitors resolve to premiere their products here. Therefore KIDS’ TIME has been a must-see and must-attend event in the business calendars of …
NIAS in your food
Pizza straight from the oven, your favorite soda, a cake as if it came from a neighborhood pastry shop – all you have to do is go to the supermarket and pick out your favorite product. Few people think about whether potentially harmful substances from labels or packaging are leaking into our favorite foods. J.S. …
Article by J.S. Hamilton expert in the World of Cosmetics Industry
The latest issue of the magazine features the article “Quality in in vivo testing of cosmetic products with sun protection factor (SPF).” World of the Cosmetics Industry, is a specialized Polish quarterly trade magazine aimed at cosmetics industry manufacturers and suppliers, offering products and services to the cosmetics industry. In her article, Karolina Dziąbowska, UV …
J.S. Hamilton focuses on entrepreneurship
Creating entrepreneurial attitudes, promoting the principles of optimal management, as well as showing young people possible directions of development in higher education, are the reasons why the Maritime University of Gdynia organized the Knowledge about Management and Economics competition. On December 8, 2022, at the Faculty of Management and Quality Sciences of the Gdynia Maritime …
J.S. Hamilton Certification. Safety & Compliance Confirmed by Experts.
Each of the products is unique. It has certain features, properties and the idea of being present on the market. A manufacturer looking for unusual solutions, fitting in with the current trends (or setting them), aims to gain a market advantage and increase its sales. He looks for uniqueness and wants to stand out. …
The FACHPACK European Trade Fair for Packaging, Technology and Processing in Nuremberg
The FACHPACK European Trade Fair for Packaging, Technology and Processing in Nuremberg will take place in September 27-29, 2022. „FACHPACK is one of the main events in Europe for companies that produce and use packaging. It has been held in Nuremberg for over 40 years. The packaging fair provides a compact but comprehensive insight …
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
The Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2020/2040 of 11 December 2020 has applied since 1 July 2020. It regulates the maximum levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in food and dietary supplements. The limits refer to, among others, herbal dietary supplements, teas, herbs, and herbal teas. Legally, the foodstuffs listed in the Annex to the Regulation …
IECEx Assessment Scheme
The IECEx is a system for confirming the correct and safe construction of explosion-proof devices. Documents issued by this schema are globally recognized in all countries participating in the IECEx system. In Europe, IECEx certification is not obligatory, but it opens the door for the manufacturer to distribute its products to the world in the …
J.S. Hamilton Group strengthens its position on the Serbian TIC market by acquiring majority stake in Institut za zaštitu na radu a.d.
In line with J.S. Hamilton vision of becoming a market leader in all geographies in which it operates, both through organic growth and M&A, the acquisition of Institut aims at strengthening the company’s leading position in the Serbian TIC market, after the last year acquisition of Serbian SP Laboratorija in January 2020. Our …
Voluntary Certification J.S. Hamilton
Voluntary Certification is an assessment process to confirm that a certain characteristic of a product or material has been met. It was developed on the basis of standards applicable in this area and in nomenclature is a program of type 2 according to ISO/IEC 17067. The result of the assessment carried out for the …
Clinical and instrumental tests proving the efficacy of food supplements
Clinical tests are supposed to certify that the properties of a food supplement match the manufacturer’s declaration. They involve the evaluation of volunteers’ opinions after using the preparation with unified verification standards. The tests are conducted on a selected group of several dozen volunteers who test the product under specific conditions and time restrictions. …
For the safety during the coronavirus pandemic
Due to the increasing number of coronavirus infection cases in Poland, we endeavour to do as much as we are able to ensure the safety of our contractors, employees and their families. J.S. Laboratories Hamilton are working seamlessly today. We carry out all analyzes on a regular basis, maintaining business continuity, while implementing measures to …
Hamilton takes over a company in Poland
J.S. Hamilton Group has announced the signing of a transaction agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in UO-Technologia Sp. z o.o., a Polish entity with its registered office in Słomczyn. With its joint businesses, Hamilton intends to open a “Pesticide Competence Center”, where laboratory, commercial and marketing functions – and other related …
Perform dermatological tests and use our sign
New service of wrinkles analysis
We are pleased to inform you that our cosmetology laboratory implemented a new service of skin microstructure and wrinkles analysis performed by Primos 3D Lite equipment. Three dimensional measurement, recording and evaluation of the surface structure of skin provides a significant step forward in supporting studies for cosmetic treatments. Results can be presented in the …
ACCREDITED LABORATORY IN HUNGARY
We are pleased to announce that the Microbiological Laboratory of J.S. Hamilton Hungaria Kft. on the 16th of November 2016 received the accredited status by the National Accreditation Authority (NAH) under the registration number NAH-1-1801/2016and was registered until 15th November, 2021. Besides being a Full Member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), the National Accreditation Authority …
New laboratory in Romania
We are proud to announce, that our first foreign subsidiary laboratory, located in Romania (part of J.S. Hamilton Romania), has been positively verified and received accreditation. Our laboratory in Romania will offer a full set of microbiological analysis of food, water and cosmetics. We truly hope, that our expanded services will be of great assistance, for all …
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
According to the FAO / WHO experts some Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (called PAHs) are genotoxic carcinogens . PAHs can contaminate foods during smoking or drying processes as well as in the result of environmental contamination ( particularly fish and fish products are vulnerable to contamination). In respect to PAHs, the Commission Regulation ( EC) No 1881/ …
ACCREDITED PRESERVATION EFFICACY TESTS (CHALLENGE TESTS) – ISO 11930:2012
How to prove that your cosmetic products are safe? New ISO standard will help to evaluate the antimicrobial protection of cosmetics. Please contact J.S. Hamilton laboratories to learn more about Challenge Tests according to ISO 11930:2012 phone: +48 58 766 99 14 or mail: Contact Form
USFDA inspection
In July 2016 J.S. Hamilton Poland has passed USFDA inspection, on the study of medicinal products and starting materials. As a result of the positive assessment by USFDA – considered to be one of the most demanding, prestigious and influential agencies in the pharmaceutical industry we have receive USFDA approval without observations documented on Form …