NEW: Flexible Scope

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During the last BELAC audit, we succeeded in obtaining the extension of the 056-TEST scope to include a section of measurement techniques under 'flexible scope'. This allows us to perform certain new tests or standards under accreditation by self-approval.

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Download the pdf to consult the groups of tests and associated products and measured properties covered by the flexible scope

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Testing of textiles and plastics - from raw material to finished product - by an independent and accredited laboratory not only results in an important competitive advantage but is also proof of one's respect of consumer safety and well-being.

Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so. Galileo Galilei

The BELAC EN ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Centexbel laboratories are known for their: 

  • vast testing offer including several tests that are unique in Europe
  • professional advice
  • thorough knowledge and follow-up of international standardisation and legislation
  • continuous updating and expansion of testing equipment, testing methods, and database of chemical compounds
  • accredited tests involving an annual severe audit of all our laboratories
  • conditions in conformity with the market

Specific conditions for testing activities

Department of Mobility & Public Works (Flanders/BE)

Certificate of designation as technical service

Scratch resistance

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A simple, reproducible and effective technique to evaluate the hardness of coatings and other surfaces, such as floor coverings.

Single flame source test (Kleinbrenner)

The test is required as part of the European construction products regulation classification of reaction to fire performance for wall and roofing products and floorcoverings.

SiRoPAD

The sIRoPAD scans the samples distributed on the reflection plate in a continuous pass, measures and saves the results both as a complete file with all information or as Excel files via USB or WLAN on the PC.

Stereomicroscope

The stereo or stereoscopic or dissecting microscope is an optical microscope designed for low magnification observation of a sample.

TABER® Abrasion tester

The TABER Abraser (Abrader) is used to perform accelerated wear testing on plastics, coatings, laminates, leather and other materials.

TABER® Shear / Scratch tester

Method to determine the resistance to shearing, scratching, gouging, marring, scraping and engraving of a variety of flat, rigid specimens.

Textile characterisation

Presentation of different microscopic and scanning techniques to assess the quality of and presence of elements in textiles.

TGA

TGA is an analytical method that measures the changes in weight of a test sample during a heating process.

Toys: Compression test

Any accessible area on the surface of a toy (for example a toy driver inside a toy truck) that is inaccessible to flat surface contact during the drop test shall be subjected to a compression test.

Toys: Determination of torque

This test is conducted to prevent the choking hazard associated with unintentional inhalation of toys when a child puts them in the mouth.

Lab addresses

Technologiepark 70 - BE 9052 Zwijnaarde

  • PPE
  • Carpets
  • Community masks
  • Other textiles for chemical, physical and burning behaviour test

Rue du Travail 5 - BE 4460 Grâce-Hollogne

  • Medical devices and masks
  • Materials for microbiological tests
  • Laser resistance, electrical conductivity, thermo-physiological comfort tests, etc

Etienne Sabbelaan 49 - BE 8500 Kortrijk

  • Plastics: virgin and recycled granulates, plastic products