Laboratory tests
What are tests?
Testing is a technical operation that consists in determining one or more characteristics of a given product, process or service in accordance with a specified procedure.
A procedure is an established way of carrying out an activity or a process.
The main stages of testing
Preparation for testing and testing should be carried out in the following order:
• analysis of the application for testing;
• development of a test program;
• preparation of test facilities;
• acceptance and storage of samples;
• testing;
• registration of test data;
• data processing and assessment of the accuracy of test results;
• preparation of a test report indicating the result of the assessment of compliance with the requirements established in the ND.
TEST REPORT
A test report is an official document issued by an accredited laboratory that contains the results of the tests performed.
With the help of various technical means and measuring instruments, product indicators are tested and compliance with the necessary standard requirements (GOST, Technical Regulations, Technical Conditions, other regulatory documents) is established. After testing, the specialists of the accredited laboratory draw up a test report that confirms the compliance of the product or product with the requirements of the relevant regulatory documents. The test report is transferred either to the certification center or to the hands of the applicant. A copy of this document is kept in the laboratory for at least three years in the electronic version.
The results of laboratory tests belong equally to the customer and the laboratory that conducted the research and drew up the test report. If it is necessary to publish the test results, the consent of both parties must be obtained. Information revealed in the course of research is confidential, responsibility for disclosing information about research is personal.
A test report may be required for the following:
• for certification testing of products;
• for periodic testing of products for compliance with regulatory documents;
• for acceptance testing.
Based on the test report, the Certification Body makes a decision. These two (or more) documents are fundamental for the issuance of certificates. If, to obtain a certificate, it is mandatory to undergo research in order to confirm safety in various areas of certification, then it may be necessary to conduct research in several accredited laboratories, each of which draws up its own test report.
