04 · Prototyping
Testing & Certification
Prove your product is safe to sell, with the paperwork to show for it.
Every request is reviewed personally.
The problem
Retailers and regulators will ask. You need the documents.
Most product categories carry safety, quality or performance standards. Without test results and certificates, listings get rejected and shipments get held.
- You don't know which standards apply to your product.
- A retailer or marketplace has asked for certificates you don't have.
- You're worried a failed test late in the process will derail your launch.
Fit
Who we consider for Testing & Certification
For products heading to market in a category with standards or regulations.
Who this is for
- You have a production-ready design or prototype and need compliance testing.
- You're selling into retail, a marketplace or another country and need certifications.
- You want one party to find the right labs and manage the process.
Not for you yet
- You don't have a working prototype yet. See Prototyping
- You need retailer-specific guidance for packaging and displays. See the Retail Ready Program
What Testing & Certification includes
Testing and Certification help your product meet industry standards and regulatory requirements for safety, quality and performance, and gain the certifications needed to sell it.
What's included
- Conducting tests for compliance with industry standards
- Obtaining necessary certifications for market entry
What you receive
- Testing results report
- Certification documents
Also in Prototyping: Prototyping
How it works
How it works
Every engagement is scoped to what you need, on its own or combined with other services into one program. When a project needs outside expertise, such as specialized testing and certification labs, marketing or creative agencies, or logistics and packaging suppliers, we manage those vendors and specialists for you.
Tell us what you need
Share your project and where it stands today. A line or two is plenty.
Initial consultation
If there's a fit, we talk through your goals, constraints, timing and budget, candidly.
Tailored proposal
A proposal scoped to what you need: what we'll do and what it takes.
Dedicated partnership
A project manager and our network of strategic partners carry the work forward with you.
FAQ
Questions, answered plainly
Do you run the tests yourselves?
Testing is done by specialized laboratories. We identify the standards that apply, select the lab, manage the process and deliver the results and certificates to you.
Which certifications will I need?
It depends on the product, the materials, the buyer and the country. Children's products, electronics and anything that touches food or skin have their own rules. Working that out for you is part of the service.
What if the product fails?
The results tell you why. We work with you on the fix, then retest. It's one of the best reasons to test early.
Does certification mean a retailer will accept my product?
No. Certification satisfies the standards that apply; retailers may have requirements beyond them. We can't promise acceptance by any buyer.
What does it cost?
Every engagement is scoped to what you need, so we price it in a proposal after we have reviewed your request. We'll be candid about budget and fit from the first conversation.
What happens after I submit?
Every request is reviewed personally, and we'll be in touch about next steps.
Request to be considered
Ready to be considered?
Tell us about your product and where you plan to sell it. We review every request personally.
Service request form
Tell us about your product
About one minute. Tell us where your product stands and we'll take a look. Interested in: Testing & Certification.