UK
TECHNICAL
COMPETENCE
CENTRE

Your Softline, Toy and Hardline Testing Consultants

We are an experienced team of professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to ensure your goods are of the highest standards, increase your speed to market and help you maintain the quality your brand and reputation is known for.

Experienced, professional and organised. All through one UK location giving access to a wider European and Global network.

Our Services

Consultancy and Training

Consultancy and Training

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Consultancy and Training
Retail Audit / Due Diligence Programmes

Retail Audit / Due Diligence Programmes

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Retail Audit / Due Diligence Programmes
Brand Protection Solutions

Brand Protection Solutions

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Brand Protection Solutions
Laboratory Accreditation and Proficiency Testing

Laboratory Accreditation and Proficiency Testing

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Laboratory Accreditation and Proficiency Testing
Product Testing

Comprehensive product testing services

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We offer comprehensive product testing services to ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of your products. Our accredited laboratories and UK based team provide a wide range of testing solutions.

Whether you require physical, chemical, or performance testing, we have the capabilities to thoroughly evaluate your consumer products against industry standards and regulations. From materials analysis to functionality assessments.

DID YOU KNOW?

Our UK office in Warrington is our 'Technical Competence Centre'. This means we are a specialist hub for our network of testing laboratories across Europe. Our UK team consists of some of the most experienced people in the Toy, Hardline and Softlines testing industry, using this knowledge and experience we support UK retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers and help them navigate the complex world of global regulations. Our support allows our clients to understand what is needed at the production phase, to produce a product that is compliant, no matter where in the world it will be sold.

MEET OUR TEAM

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Lena MELODY, BSc (Hons) - UK Technical Competence Centre Manager

Our Team Captain: Bringing years of testing experience and a passion for quality to ensure a premium service delivery.
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Zoe GRIMES - Softlines, Correlation, and Retail Accreditation Manager

Our Softlines Guru: Unwavering attention to detail and decades of experience supports you to ensure every stitch and seam meets quality requirements.
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Natalie WILKINSON, BSc (Hons) - Compliance Solutions Manager

Our Creative Problem Solver: Thinks outside the box to tackle unique compliance challenges and find innovative solutions.
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Simon STOKES - Technical Solutions Manager (Toys & Children’s Products Specialist)

Our Toy Safety Superhero: Tap into his extensive knowledge of children’s safety standards to overcome any toy testing challenge.
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Chris Hart - Technical solutions manager Hardlines specialist

Our Hardlines Pro: Deciphers the latest testing methodologies with ease, ensuring your products are fit for the future
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Victoria Gough - Administration Assistant

Our Logistics Master: From shipping samples to navigating your queries, Vicky keeps the information flowing and the samples moving.
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Melissa Boyers - Compliance Solutions Assistant

Our Toy Co-ordination Champion: Keeping projects on track and you informed, to ensure your testing experience runs smoothly.
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Helen Colebourn - Technical Services

Our Technical Ace: Always ahead of the curve with insights into the latest testing trends and regulations.

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UK TECHNICAL COMPETENCE CENTRE

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