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Testing of dietary supplements stability

The specificity of dietary supplements and pharmaceutical products, the need to ensure product safety and commercial quality throughout the declared shelf life require special laboratory supervision. Storage testing is one way to check those properties.

We offer several storage chambers, cabinets, but also refrigerators and freezers that can simulate the conditions of 5 climate zones!

Temperature and humidity ranges of our chambers:

  • TEMP: from 20°C to 55°C
  • HUMIDITY: from 60% to 75%
  • Temperature range of our refrigerators and freezers:
  • TEMP: 4-6°C; 6-8°C; 0-5°C; 4-6°C; 2-8°C; ≤-18°C

Storing the product, we can test its microbiological quality and physicochemical and organoleptic properties.

Testing provides information about the product’s condition in certain circumstances – whether it maintains its high quality throughout the declared shelf life.

 

Flammability and fire tests

In the field of flammability testing, also known as fire testing, we provide services in:

  • oxygen index in accordance with EN ISO 4589-2
  • flammability of electric and optical fibre cables and wires using a 1kW compound flame and a diffusion flame,
  • flammability of plastics using a 50W test flame with horizontal and vertical specimen positioning (flammability categorisation, determination of V0, V1, V2, HB),
  • flammability according to UL94 (within the scope of accreditation),
  • determination of the flammability of thin, flexible, vertically positioned fittings exposed to a low-flame ignition source (VTM0, VTM1, VTM2),
  • flammability of conveyor belts and rubber parts,
  • flammability of conveyor belts using the model tunnel and type C tunnel methods,
  • flammability of conveyor belts using the friction method,
  • flammability of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses,
  • flammability of materials used in underground mining (according to EN 80079 series of standards)
  • flammability of plastics using a 500W test flame,
  • flammability of plastics using the test flame as described in EN ISO 10093:2001 with regard to fire testing of plastics and products made predominantly of plastic.
  • flammability of textile products, vertically positioned specimens,
  • flammability of upholstered furniture, determining the flammability of materials used in motor vehicles ISO 3795, FMVSS 302,
  • glow wire flammability,
  • flammability by hot plate method,
  • needle-flame flammability.
  • flammability of construction products with specification of the flammability class,
  • flammability of products used for the railway market.

The laboratory is accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation in the field of fire/flammability testing.

Full scope of our accreditation AB 1552

Gas Free – Certificate of degassing

We measure the concentration of flammable vapours and gases in confined spaces such as ship cargo tanks, onshore tanks and other tanks or confined spaces where concentrations of toxic or flammable vapours and gases hazardous to life or health may exist.

On the basis of the measurements taken, we issue Gas Free Certificates.

 

GAS FREE measurements are carried out as standard in order to:

  • ensure safe entry into an enclosed space without breathing apparatus
  • provide safe access to a degassed confined space for cold and hot work
  • the safe execution of cold work
  • the safe execution of hot work.

 

Our inspectors are certified to have received training in monitoring the concentration of flammable vapours and gases in confined spaces in accordance with the IMO.

Measurements are performed with the latest PS500 five-gas detector.

 

petroleum@jsh.com.pl

+48 785 296 167.

Lands and remediations

Recognition of the quality of the soil and water environment has already become a standard at the investment stage. Preliminary research is one of the key elements of the decision-making process in the area of investment location.  Our team of specialists will help in determining the optimal sampling strategy and the scope of the required tests, in accordance with the requirements of the Regulation of the Minister of the Environment of September 1, 2016. on the method of assessing the pollution of the Earth’s surface (Journal of Laws No. 2016 item 1395).

 

LAND SURFACE ASSESSMENT STAGES:

Stage I – Determining the type of activity that may cause pollution,

Stage II – Establishing a list of risk substances (pollutants) expected to occur in the soil or in the ground,

Stage III – Analysis of available and up-to-date sources of information relevant to the assessment,

Stage IV – Development of a sampling strategy and conducting preliminary tests,

Stage V – Carrying out detailed research

In the event of possible cases excess or breach, we will help you choose the optimal solution.

We carry out pollution tests in the scope compliant with the Regulation of the Minister of the Environment.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • accredited ground and groundwater sampling and testing,
  • execution of research wells,
  • interpretation of test results,
  • development of draft remediation plans, along with obtaining the RDOŚ decision,
  • implementation and supervision of the remediation process.

If you are looking for help and want to perform laboratory tests of soil contamination, contact our time right away.

Food packaging in Circular Economy

To tackle the climate crisis, the European Union seeks to promote the transition to a Circular Economy where products use less material, contain more recycled content and are easily recycled or reused. As part of this drive, the European Commission wants to ensure that “all packaging on the EU market is reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030”. The use of recycled plastics, especially as Food Contact Materials, is challenging but necessary due to a global convergence on concerns around the environmental impact of plastic. Sustainability objectives and the drive to a circular economy is an increasing demand for all recycled materials, and in particular plastics in packaging. Both, consumer demands and legislative changes have mandated a shift towards manufacturers reducing single-use plastics and the wider implementation of a circular economy.

WHAT ARE PCR MATERIALS?

PCR materials are recovered plastics that are recycled, i.e. re-processed. Mostly they originated from consumers, from used plastic packaging, which the consumer trash in the bin. The stream of such a waste includes: packaging from  food products, packaging from cosmetics, household chemicals or medicaments. Therefore, they are a mixture of such materials as: LDPE, HDPE, PP, PS, PET, laminates and other plastics.

WHY PCR MATERIALS?

Currently, the European Union takes the great emphasis great emphasis on increasing the usage of recycled plastics, including PCR plastics, for the production of packaging. The reason for this approach is the desire to reduce the amount of waste being landfilled and reduce the impact of the rainfall on the environment. According to the Single Use Plastic Directive of 2019. By 2025, PET beverage bottles are to contain at least 25% recycled plastic. From 2030, PET beverage bottles are to contain at least 30% recycled plastics. At the same time, the market of packaging for food and cosmetic products strives to produce packaging with the highest possible share of PCR material. This is a trend that has already started from for several years. Packaging made of 100% PCR is already available on the market.

SAFETY PCR MATERIALS AS FCMS

In accordance with the Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 each food contact material must be safe for the final recipient, i.e. the consumer, under foreseeable conditions of use. Regulation (EU) 1934/2004 defines this safety as:

  • no chemical release above safe limits,
  • no change in food composition,
  • no change in the organoleptic characteristics of the food.

Recycled plastics intended to be used in contact with food should also meet the requirements of the Commission Regulation (EC) No. 282/2008. The Work is currently underway to amend this regulation. The current legal status requires the use of PCR plastics behind a functional barrier. The above requirements can also be applied to packaging intended for cosmetics. The packaging manufacturer must ensure constant supervision of the entire production process and the composition in the final product. For this reason, there are additional risks associated with the use of PCR plastics. The most important is the possibility of contamination of the main material with admixtures of other materials. The final product may contain substances that are not allowed to come into direct contact with food, such as printing inks, adhesives, varnishes, coatings. PCR materials may contain substances that are commonly considered harmful and undesirable, such as: bisphenols, phthalates, heavy metals, SVHC substances and others. It should be remembered that production batches may differ significantly from each other.

The safety of food contact materials requires evaluation as chemicals can migrate from the materials into food. The materials should be manufactured in compliance with EU regulations, including good manufacturing practices, so that any potential transfer to foods does not raise safety concerns, change the composition of the food in an unacceptable way or have adverse effects on the quality of foods (for instance, taste and/or odour). For this reason, the scope and frequency of tests should be significantly increased. J.S. Hamilton Poland offers the wide range of analyzes to ensure the safety of the produced PCR materials is achieved.

At J.S. Hamilton, we offer the following services related to food packaging:

  • Consultancy on PCR materials as FCMs
  • Set-up of optimized testing plans for compliance verification of PCR
  • Documents review, DoCs for raw materials verification
  • Compliance assessment based on EU 10/2011
  • Toxicological risk assessment e.g. by TTC-concept method
  • Overall and specific migration for compliance with EU 10/2011
  • Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS):
    • Headpsace-GC/MS Screening,
    • GC/MS Screening,
    • LC-QToF-MS Screening,
    • ICP-MS Screening,
    • Primary Aromatic Amines (PAAs).
  • Testing of hazarduos substances:
    • Metals
    • Bisphenols
    • Phthalates
    • Alkylphenols
    • Perfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS.)
    • Chlorinated paraffins (LCCP, MCCP, SCCP)
    • Mineral oils
    • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
    • Photoinitiators, acrylates and other compounds of printing inks
    • Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
    • Organotin compounds
    • Other SVHC substances

Contact our team today to learn more about food packaging tests and the demands of circular economy that your business might wish to satisfy.

Identification of animal species

TESTS TO IDENTIFY AND QUANTIFY MEAT SPECIES

Under the current law, food products should be labelled so as not to mislead the consumer in any manner. This rule applies, among others, to information defining the characteristics of the foodstuff, including its name, type, properties, composition, quantity, durability, source or place of origin, as well as the method of production or manufacturing. The name of a meat product may be accompanied by information on the type of meat from which the product was manufactured. This is to enable the consumer to recognise the food and distinguish it from other products. When declaring the composition of the product, all ingredients used shall be indicated. The quantity of meat declared in the product name must also be stated in the composition of the product.

DETECTION OF ADULTERATION OF MEAT PRODUCTS

To confirm the species origin of declared meat in a finished product, our laboratory has implemented and validated a modern method based on real-time PCR polymerase chain reaction, which is a very sensitive analytical tool. Identification is based on the detection of a DNA sequence specific for the animal species sought. We also offer the determination of specific DNA for such animal species as, among others, pig, cow, sheep, chicken, turkey, and horse.

The laboratory runs a qualitative test to detect the presence of animal DNA, which is particularly useful for vegetarian and vegan products. The test, performed using real-time PCR, enables the detection of specific DNA of mammalian and poultry origin. The method detects specific DNA from the following animal species: goat, kangaroo, horse, goose, pig, deer, donkey, ostrich, sheep, cattle, chicken, pheasant, swan, turkey. In the case of vegan products, it is necessary to carry out additional tests to exclude the presence of fish and animal raw materials such as milk and eggs in the product.

Contact our team today if you want to schedule tests for your meat products.

Pesticides

The term “pesticides” is commonly used as a synonym for plant protection products. These are substances or mixtures of substances intended to prevent, destroy, control or protect plants or plant products from harmful organisms or diseases during production, storage and transport. The use of plant protection products allows better use and stabilisation of the yield potential of crops.

Pesticide residues resulting from use of plant protection products on food or feed crops may present a risk to public health. In order to provide safe and healthy food to consumers, producers and suppliers should monitor the levels of pesticide residues. Maximum residue levels (MRLs) for pesticides are established in Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC, as amended.

The accredited Hamilton UO-Technology laboratory in Słomczyn offers comprehensive testing for pesticide residues using the “multi” method (MRM) in products such as:

  • fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables and processed products including juices,
  • cereals and cereal products,
  • food of animal origin: meat, fish, milk and milk products,
  • tea,
  • mushrooms,
  • soil,
  • substrates for cultivation – e.g., mushrooms.

In the laboratory we also determine pesticide residues by specific methods:

  • chlorates and perchlorates,
  • etephon,
  • phosphonic acid and fosetyl,
  • maleic hydrazide,
  • dithiocarbamates, expressed as CS2,
  • mepiquat and chlormequat,
  • BAC and DDAC / quaternary amines,
  • others.

We have state-of-the-art equipment dedicated to pesticide residue analysis:

  • gas chromatographs coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (GC QQQ),
  • liquid chromatographs coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC QQQ),
  • gas chromatographs coupled with mass spectrometry with super-surface phase analysis (HS-GC- MS).

The equipment allows us to provide customers with pesticide residue results in test samples at levels that meet the requirements of EU legislation. We offer our customers testing for over 700 pesticide residues. To meet our customers’ requirements, we offer a dedicated range of pesticide residue tests for:

  • conventional foodstuffs,
  • organic foods,
  • for the GLOBAL GAP certification of agricultural holdings,
  • others.

We are certified by the German Fruit Monitoring organisation, which operates a joint monitoring system for pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables for the German retail companies Dohle, EDEKA / Netto MD, Globus, METRO (Real, METRO Cash & Carry), Norma, REWE.

When partnering with us, you can expect the following:

  • declaration of conformity of the results with EU requirements,
  • determination whether the results comply with US (FDA) requirements,
  • determination of the compatibility of organic farming results,
  • the possibility of calculating the ARfD (Acute Reference Dose),
  • professional consultancy.

QAR quality system

An important module in placing products on the market is the quality module, the IECEx CoC certificate itself can only be issued after the body (ExCB) has carried out both laboratory testing (ExTL) and a production quality assurance assessment in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 80079-34.

In the field of explosion-proof construction equipment, the quality assurance module confirms compliance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 80079-34 “Explosive atmospheres Part 34: Application of quality management systems in equipment manufacture”. The QAR quality certificate enables series production of Ex equipment in the IEC system and also maintains the validity of issued CoC certificates covered by QAR.

Certification for the railway industry

J.S. Hamilton Poland carries out voluntary certification in accordance with the document Guidelines for the Implementation Elements of the Central System for Dynamic Passenger Information and Associated Infrastructure Ipi-6. The certification is preceded by tests of the equipment, which are performed by our laboratory.

Tests for the railway market

Stability and compatibility tests

Stability and compatibility is the basic cosmetic test necessary to prepare a safety assessment (CPSR). The responsible person has to prove that the cosmetic product meets the labeling standards (PAO, shelf life) and is safe while it is available on the market and used by the consumer under the recommended conditions.

The scope of stability tests in our laboratory includes:

  • stability and compatibility of cosmetic products,
  • stability of the cosmetic product,
  • compatibility of the cosmetic product with the packaging,
  • PAO (Period After Open) – confirmation / exclusion of the time after opening declared by the manufacturer,
  • shelf life – confirmation / exclusion of the shelf life declared by the manufacturer,
  • cycle test.

Pressure tests

In the field of pressure testing, we provide services in:

  • hydrostatic testing of high-pressure hydraulic hoses and lines up to 2500 bar (250 MPa), including destructive testing,
  • testing of hydrostatic hydraulic components, valve blocks, valve banks, hydraulic drives, control systems,
  • hydrostatic testing of hydrant components and valves,
  • hydrostatic testing of fittings
  • hydrostatic testing of pipelines, steel and plastic pipes including PE, connections of all types,
  • pressure testing of fittings and assemblies made of thermoplastics for the transmission of fluids. (determination of internal pressure strength),
  • pulse pressure testing of high-pressure hydraulic hoses and pipes and fittings.

The laboratory is accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation for hydrostatic testing of high-pressure components.

Full scope of our accreditation AB-1552

Biomass

J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp.z o.o. offers a comprehensive services and quality control of the entire logistics chain. Our services involves determining the quantity and quality of biomass in maritime, rail and land transport. An extensive network of labs provides a quick and effective quantity and sampling assessment. Obtained in our laboratory test results can provide a basis for financial settlements between the supplier and the recipient. Our offer is directed to power plants, manufacturers and biomass suppliers.

 

OUR OFFER:

  • determination of goods quantity to be transported
  • inspection and monitoring of loading and discharging, weighing supervision
  • representative biomass sample collection
  • testing services in two accredited labs, quality control
  • stocktaking of stockpiles and warehouses
  • organization of logistics solutions – sea and land freight
  • biomass analysis, outsourcing

 

BIOMASS TESTING INCLUDES:

  • ash content
  • volatile matter
  • carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and sulfur content (C, H, N, S)
  • calorific value
  • chlorine content
  • determination of elemental analysis and and minor elements and ash elemental composition
  • ash fusibility temperature
  • fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), and bromine (Br) halogens content
  • extractable organic halogens (EOX) content
  • biomass content
  • bulk density
  • pellet quality and physical properties testing

Other Food Contact Materials

METALS AND ALLOYS

Specific release of metal ions testing based on „Metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles. A practical guide for manufacturers and regulators” and Resolution CM/Res(2013)9 on metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles, adopted by Council of Europe member states.

GLASS AND CERAMICS

We test ceramic articles, offering test for the determination of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) transferred (released) from ceramic articles which, in their finished state, are intended to come into contact with foodstuff, in accordance with Commission Directive 2005/31/EC of 29 April 2005 amending Council Directive 84/500/EEC. With glass products, we conduct tests that determine the release of lead and cadmium from silicate surfaces other than ceramic ware.

SILICONES

Testing against BfR Recommendation XV for Silicones

  • Extractable compounds
  • Peroxide residues
  • Platinum residues
  • Volatile compounds / Volatile organic matter (VOM)
  • Sensory analysis acc. DIN 10955
  • Colorfastness
  • Overall and Specific Migration
  • Release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances
  • Cyclosiloxanes D4, D5, D6
  • EN 71-3 migration of certain elements

We also offer tests in accordance with EN 14350 for children’s drinking equipment.

 

Heavy metals

Heavy metals are an example of contaminants that penetrate into food and feed products to a significant extent from the surrounding environment. According to available literature, plants and products of plant origin, such as bread and all cereal products, fish and seafood, are most vulnerable to contamination.

The heavy metals most frequently associated with the development of health problems are cadmium, lead, mercury and arsenic. Long-term exposure to elevated levels of these elements may cause an increased risk of cancer and nervous system disorders, as well as immune system dysfunction.The primary source of migration of heavy metals into the environment is industrial dust and wastewater discharged into waterways and ultimately entering the food chain. Many metals can enter food as industrial by-products and waste.

Maximum levels for heavy metals in foodstuffs and animal feed are regulated and contained in the relevant legislation. In the case of foodstuffs, there is Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs, as amended, which also sets requirements for tin in canned foodstuffs. For animal feed, the limits are set out in Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 May 2002 on undesirable substances in animal feed, as amended.

Investigations into heavy metals levels are carried out at the J.S. Hamilton Poland Laboratory in Gdynia and the Hamilton UO-Technology in Słomczyn with the use of appropriately developed research methodologies – based on the guidelines of Polish and international standards, as well as own research procedures. The most frequently used are the technique of inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and inductively coupled plasma ionisation mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).

Should you want to check your food or feed for metal content, contact our team and schedule tests with us.

Record keeping

Products intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres must comply with the essential health and safety requirements of European Union Directive 2014/34/EU commonly referred to as the ATEX Directive. In order to determine whether a product meets the requirements of the directive, appropriate conformity assessment procedures must be applied.

According to the ATEX Directive, the level of protection and the associated assessment procedures depend directly on the level of hazard and the environment in which the device will operate.

 

Module A: Internal production control (Annex VIII) + Handover of technical documentation mainly concerns the manufacturer, it is his responsibility to carry out the design, production, quality supervision of the product in accordance with the essential safety requirements of the ATEX Directive. As an additional activity to which the manufacturer must pay attention is the retention of the documentation in the Notified Body. Documentation should be retained for 10 years after the end of production. The J.S. Hamilton Notified Body accepts documentation in both paper and electronic form. Module A of the Directive does not allow for analysis of the documentation by the Notified Body, the stored documentation should arrive at the Notified Body sealed and locked together with the application for storage.

The manufacturer takes full responsibility for the content of this documentation. In case of uncertainty about the documentation and the design of the equipment, the manufacturer may request a non-compulsory conformity assessment of his product.

Pharmaceutical packaging

TESTING OF MATERIALS ACC. EUROPEAN PHARMACOPEIA (PH.EUR)

J.S. Hamilton Laboratories offers comprehensive, laboratory testing of polymeric packaging materials for pharmaceutical packaging.

TESTING OF POLYOLEFINS, PVC, PET, RUBBER UNDER GMP:

  • appearance of solution, Absorbance, Identification A, B, C,
  • acidity and alkalinity
  • appearance of a solution,
  • extractable metals,
  • heavy metals,
  • sulfated ash,
  • plastic additives,
  • reducing Substances,
  • phenolic and non-phenolic antioxidants,
  • amides and stearates,
  • penetrability,
  • and others.

TESTING IS CONDUCTED ACCORDING TO METHOD DESCRIBED IN THE CURRENT EDITION OF PH.EUR. MONOGRAPHS:

(3.1.3) Polyolefins

(3.1.4) Polyethylene without additives for containers for parenteral preparations and for ophthalmic preparation

(3.1.5) Polyethylene with Additives for Containers for Parenteral Preparations and for Ophthalmic Preparations

(3.1.6) Polypropylene for Containers and Closures for Parenteral Preparations and Ophthalmic Preparations

(3.1.15) Polyethylene Terephthalate for Containers for Preparations not for Parenteral Use

(3.2.9) Rubber Closures for Containers for Aqueous Parenteral Preparations, for Powders and for Freeze-Dried Powders

Certification, opinion for the mining industry

In accordance with Article 113(3) of the Geological and Mining Law, J.S. Hamilton Poland – Certification Body with its registered office in Siemianowice Śląskie fulfils the requirements for testing and evaluation of products, for which the President of the State Mining Authority issues decisions on their admissibility for use in mining plants, i.e. has PCA accreditation in this scope.

The operations of J.S. Hamilton Poland – Certification Body with its registered office in Siemianowice Śląskie are conducted in accordance with the requirements of PCA “Programme of accreditation of certification bodies issuing opinions on products allowed for use in mining plants” (DAC-21).

The process of issuing opinions on products requiring approval by the President of the WUG is based on the technical requirements contained in Appendix 2 to the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 30 April 2004 on the approval of products for use in mining plants. The list of products, the use of which in mining plants requires, due to the need to ensure safety of their use in conditions of danger occurring in mining plants, the issuance of an approval is contained in appendix no. 1 to the aforementioned regulation.

List of products subject to opinions issued by J.S. Hamilton Poland – Certification Body with registered office in Siemianowice Śląskie

  1. Elements of mining shaft hoists:
  • – hoisting machinery,
  • – hoisting vessels
  • – rope sheaves,
  • – compensating, guiding and buffer rope suspensions,
  • – support suspensions for hoisting vessels,
  • – free-wheeling winches,
  • – shaft signalling and communication equipment,
  • – isolated assemblies of the components listed under paras. 1.1 – 1.7.
  1. Wellheads together with control systems, excluding subsea heads, used in mines extracting minerals through boreholes.
  2. Products used in underground mine workings:
  • – ropeways, overhead railways, ski-lifts and their components,
  • – passenger-carrying and special-purpose vehicles and combustion-powered passenger-carrying vehicles,
  • – electrical machinery and equipment and switchgear for a voltage of more than 1 kv AC or more than 1,5 kv DC,
  • – communication, safety and alarm systems and integrated control systems for mining and face complexes,
  • – conveyor belts.
  1. Blasting equipment.
  • carts and vehicles for transporting or storing blasting agents.

IP and IK tests

Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

EN 60529 IP degree of protection tests

The Testing Laboratory of J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. in Siemianowice Śląskie carries out professional tests of the degree of protection according to the EN 60529 standard provided by enclosures of machines (including rotating) and devices, called IP degrees.

We carry out IP degree of protection tests in accordance with accredited methodologies according to standard requirements:

  • PN-EN 60529,
  • EN 60529,
  • IEC 60529,
  • PN-EN IEC 60034-5,
  • EN IEC 60034-5,
  • IEC 60034-5,
  • ISO 20653.

To obtain a quotation for testing and certification of the IP degree of protection, or if you have any other questions related to the testing, please contact us:

  • Call: +48 58 766-99-00 ; +48 32 730-82-00; +48 32 730-83-16,
    or
  • Write an e-mail: infotest@jsh.com.pl

Both before, that is, at the quotation stage, and during service implementation, technical and commercial representatives who speak Polish, English and German are available to you.

IP test characteristics according to EN 60529

First characteristic numeral (solids and dust)
Numeral Degree of protection
0 non protected
1 protected against access to dangerous parts with the back of the hand

protected against solid foreign objects with a diameter of 50 mm and greater
2 protected against access to hazardous parts by finger

protected against solid foreign objects with a diameter of 12.5 mm and greater
3 protected against access to hazardous parts with a tool

protected against solid foreign objects with a diameter of 2.5 mm and greater
4 protected against access to hazardous parts by wire

protected against solid foreign objects with a diameter of 1 mm and greater
5 protected against access to hazardous parts by wire

dust protected
6 protected against access to hazardous parts by wire

dust-tight protected
Second characteristic numeral (water) (in accordance with EN 60529:2003)
Numeral Degree of protection
0 non protected
1 protected against vertically falling water drops
2 protected against vertically falling water drops when the enclosure is tilted by any angle up to 15° from the vertical in either side
3 protected against spraying water at any angle up to 60° from the vertical on either side
4 protected against splashing water from any direction
5 protected against water jets (12.5 l/min) pouring onto the enclosure from any side/direction
6 protected against powerful jets of water (100 l/min) pouring on the enclosure from any side/direction
7 protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water (30 minutes at a depth of 0.15 m above the top of the enclosure or 1 m above the bottom for enclosures lower than 0.85 m)
8 protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water (enclosure continuously immersed in water, under conditions agreed between manufacturer and user, but more severe than for numeral 7)
9 protected against flooding by a high pressure water jet /protected against high pressure and temperature water jets (80-100 bar and +80°C) in accordance with standard DIN 40050

 

What is our IP degree of protection certification service?

We provide reliable confirmation of the degree of protection in the full range of the first and second characteristic numeral IP1x÷IP6x and IPx1÷IPx9k according to EN 60529.

The result of IP degree of protection testing completed with a positive result is an accredited test report confirming that the enclosure provides adequate protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects, dust and water (from dropping to high-pressure and temperature jets).

In addition, on the basis of the above report, the Certification Body J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. in Siemianowice Śląskie can issue a certificate of conformity to EN 60529 confirming the IP degree of protection of enclosures.

On the basis of these documents, manufacturers can declare IP protection codes for their products. Correct identification of the code – IP degree of protection is necessary for users to correctly determine the intended use of a device or machine enclosure and the conditions for its use.

J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. Testing Laboratory together with the Certification Body in Siemianowice Śląskie is a unique organisation which comprehensively carries out laboratory tests of technical products and conducts assessment of these products ending with a certificate.

We are convinced that by providing us with the service of testing the IP degree of protection according to the EN 60529 standard, you will be in good hands. We will provide our service with the highest quality, and after its completion, you will receive the test results and a certificate for the IP degree of protection.

The Certification Body of J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. has the European Union Notification (NB 2057) and accreditation of the Polish Centre for Accreditation (AC 149), while the Testing Laboratory of J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. is accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation (AB 1552).

Physico-chemical analysis

The correct physico-chemical form of cosmetics ensures their safety, stability and appropriate functional properties. These tests include the determination of basic quality parameters and composition, as well as the determination of harmful substances.

We provide comprehensive tests within the physicochemical specification of both raw materials and the finished product. We confirm the compliance of the properties of the preparations with the requirements of the relevant standards as well as with the technical specifications (manufacturers’ declarations).

Examples of tests that we can offer are:

  • organoleptic assessment,
  • determination of heavy metals,
  • determination of water activity,
  • determination of nitrosamines,
  • determination of preservatives,
  • determination of allergens,
  • determination of the pH value,
  • determination of density,
  • determination of viscosity.

CO2 emission level

So as to meet the demand of setting CO2 emission based on measurements, J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp.z o.o. offers services which allow owners of the installations covered by the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme to determine the actual amount of CO2 emitted by the installations and report it in the national monitoring system.
Our offer is dedicated to entities specified in the National Allocation Plan for CO2 emissions which does not have continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) but are interested is determining the level of emissions based on the fuel fractions and combustion waste in their installations.

The adoption of such methods provides the highest level of accuracy. Thus brings significant savings in relation to the calculation method based on the average CO2 emission for different types of fuels. Our method meets the requirements of the Regulation of Ministry of the Environment on the monitoring of substances covered by the community system concerning emissions trading, which determines parameters used to calculate CO2 emissions by laboratories accredited according to the requirements of EN ISO 17025: 2005.

J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp.z o.o. state-of-the-art facilities which holds accreditation PCA No AB 079 specialize in fuel testing. So as to determine the quality parameters and CO2 emissions it is important to follow sampling procedure painstakingly. J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp.z o.o. as an independent inspection body holding accreditation PN-EN ISO/IEC 17020:2006 (accreditation PCA No. AK 011) provides a representative coal sampling and recycling. Holding general testing accreditation as an independent laboratory and inspection body, Hamilton provides objective CO2 emissions monitoring and efficient verification of the annual emissions.

 

OUR OFFER:

  • representative sample collection
  • determination of calorific value and carbon content
  • determination of oxidation index for different installations
  • determining biomass fraction
  • CO2 emission calculation
  • annual report preparation
  • other services expertise and control, including quantity survey of stockpiles
  • arbitrary and comparative analysis
  • consulting