Credentials & Certifications

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CPSC

In accordance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, all products for children placed on the U.S. market shall be tested for specific requirements.

ICQ (USA), CPSC (identification number 1312) is recognized as an accredited laboratory to test for:
• Lead in Children's Metal Products, CPSC-CH-E1001-08,
• Lead Content in Children's Metal Jewelry, CPSC-CH-E1001-08,
• Lead in Non-Metal Children's Products, CPSC-CH-E1002-08,
• Lead Paint, 16 CFR Part 1303,
• Lead Paint Regulation, 16 CFR Part 1303 (CPSC-CH-E1003-09 or CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1),
• Pacifiers Regulation at 16 CFR Part 1511,
• Rattles Regulation at 16 CFR Part 1510,
• Small Parts Regulation at 16 CFR Part 1501.

Our lab in Italy (identification number 1038) is included in the list of laboratories accredited by CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission).
Some of the tests for which IISG-ICQ Italy is accredited are:

CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3 and/or GB/T 22048-2008, Determination of Phthalates,
Small Parts Rule: 16 CFR, Part 1501,
Pacifiers: 16 CFR, Part 1511,
Rattles: 16 CFR, Part 1510,
Infant Bath Seats: 16 CFR Part 1215,
Infant Walkers: 16 CFR, Part 1216,
Full Size Cribs: 16 CFR, Part 1508,
Non Full Size Cribs: 16 CFR, Part 1509,
Bunk Beds: 16 CFR, Part 1513,
Lead Paint: 16 CFR, Part 1303,
Lead in children's Metal Jewelry (CPSC Test Method CPSC-CH-E1001-08),
Lead in children's Metal Products (CPSC Test Method CPSC-CH-E1001-08),
Lead in children's Non-Metal Products (CPSC Test Method CPSC-CH-E1002-08),
Electrically operated toys/articles: 16 CFR Part 1505,
Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs: 16 CFR, Part 1630,
Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs: 16 CFR, Part 1631,
Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles: 16 CFR, Part 1610,
Standard for the Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear - Sizes 0 through 6 (FF 3-71): 16 CFR Part 1615,
Standard for the Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear - Sizes 7 through 14 (FF 5-74): 16 CFR Part 1616,
Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF 4-72, Amended): 16 CFR Part 1632.

ICQ (HK), our Hong Kong laboratory, has gained CPSC ACCREDITATION (identification number 1257) to test for the following:

CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3 and/or GB/T 22048-2008, Determination of Phthalates,
Small Parts Rule: 16 CFR, Part 1501,
Pacifiers: 16 CFR, Part 1511,
Rattles: 16 CFR, Part 1510,
Lead Paint regulation at 16 CFR Part 1303,
Lead Content in Children’s Metal Jewelry, Test Method CPSC-CH-E1001-08,
Lead Content in Children's Metal Products, Test Method CPSC-CH-E1001-08,
Lead Content in Children's Non-Metal Products, Test Method CPSC-CH-E1002-08.

A2LA

ICQ USA has been accredited by the American Association for laboratory Accreditation in the field of Mechanical and Chemical Testing. As part of the process, our quality system, technical staffs and calibration and testing protocols were reviewed and found in compliance with accreditation requirements.
ICQ USA’s A2LA scope consist of chemical testing certificate No. 3106.01, mechanical certificate No. 3601.02. Laboratory accreditation is a formal recognition of an organization’s technical competencies to perform specific tests.
These requirements are incorporated in the scope of ISO / IEC 17025. A2LA works with accrediting organizations around the world through its Mutual Recognition Agreement, which has gained the program national and international acceptance.

JPMA

ICQ USA is proud member of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA).

INMETRO

IISG-ICQ has gained accreditation by INMETRO for export of toys to Brazil: IISG INMETRO LABORATORY ACCREDITATION Identification number 0482. All toys placed on the Brazilian market should be certified by an accredited laboratory recognized by INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality). Certificates issued by IISG will allow you to export your products to Brazil.

EC Certification

IISG-ICQ has been notified to European Commission as qualified Body for EC type examinations (n. 0376).

Within this field the Institute carries out:

EC type certificates, that is the certification stating the conformity to the essential requirements of the European Directive 88/378/CEE Safety of Toys adopted by the Council of the European Community;
conformity certificates to EN-71 Standards on Safety of Toys approved by CEN (European Committee for Standardization);
researches on testing methods and analysis related with toys safety. We operate in close collaboration with the Italian UNI and participate for it at several European working groups about toys, child care articles, playground equipments and furniture.

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ACCREDIA-ILAC

IISG-ICQ has and keeps updated ACCREDIA accreditation. ACCREDIA is an organisation that verifies and supervises that the tests in laboratories are in compliance with the Standard UNI CEI EN ISO IEC 17025. The ACCREDIA accreditation is internationally recognized by ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation).

Hoklas

ICQ (HK), the Hong Kong subsidiary of ICQ Group, has gained HOKLAS ACCREDITATION (registration n° 195).

Eco-Label

ICQ is a competent body responsible for carrying out independent testing on paints and varnishes according to the European Commission Decision No 2009/544/CE.

ISTA

ICQ has been qualified as a Certified ISTA Laboratory, for performing packaging tests.

The experience acquired in decades in this area, has lead ICQ to understand what are the specific problems related with the costs controls and with the damages during the packaging transit.

Other Accreditations

The laboratory takes part to Correlation AATCC, ASTM and Labintex round test to evaluate repeatability and reproducibility of the analysis, to promote quality and study the most critical tests.

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