Testing and Quality Assurance • Chemical and Analytical Services help ensure compliance to international, national and regional requirements for phthalates, BPA, heavy metals including lead and cadmium, and toxins in packaging • Component Testing determines that the parts of an item, as well as any inks used for imprinting, each meet regulations individually so that any combination used in the final product is compliant • Physical Evaluation simulates normal use conditions and reasonable foreseeable abuse to identify potential hazards, such as small part, sharp point and edge assessments, and help reduce the possibility of injury and product recalls • Performance Assessment helps verify that the product performs as intended and meets all label claims Inspections • Top of Production (TOP) Inspections evaluate products at the start of production for conformance with client specifications • During-Production (DUPRO) Inspections provide a look at the product at various manufacturing points after production has begun, but before the majority of the order is completed, to identify any non-conformities early in the manufacturing process in order to address issues without jeopardizing the shipping schedule • Final Random (FRI)/Pre-Shipment (PSI) Inspections provide product quality, packaging, product labeling, and carton markings before the product leaves the factory • Loading Inspections ensure that the product, shipment quantity, packing requirements, and carton markings are accurate during the loading process at the factory, warehouse or port • Production Monitoring works by placing an inspector on-site at the factory to monitor the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished product, and help ensure materials, quality, and production schedules meet timelines Quality Assurance for Promotional Products and Premiums UL’s quality assurance programs for promotional products and premiums help suppliers and distributors comply with brand specifications and international regulations including the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), California Proposition 65, and the EU Toy Safety and General Product Safety directives. With expertise in a wide variety of consumer products including toys, apparel, food, and general merchandise, UL has the global capacity and expertise to provide a vital check on product safety, quality and functionality at every step in the supply chain. UL helps provide confidence in the safety and quality of your branded merchandise.