TÜV Rheinland opens up consumer product testing lab

Germany-based TÜV Rheinland has opened up its first testing lab in North America for consumer products, which will also provide capabilities for cosmetic products.

"This new lab provides customized services and support specifically designed for our North American clients,” said Cheryl Rieser, business development director/softlines.

The new facility, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, will provide technical experts based in the lab as well as additional support staff throughout the US, providing international product regulations, safety, performance and testing standards.

The lab will offer compliance services for consumer products in the US, Canada and Europe.