Luggage, Backpack & Bag Testing Services — Functional, Durability and Chemical Compliance

Bureau Veritas offers luggage testing services, backpack durability testing and bags chemical compliance testing through a worldwide laboratory network and over 35 years of consumer product experience. As an ISO 17025-accredited testing partner, we are specialized in the functionality, durability and chemical safety of luggage, backpacks and bags. 

Benefits of Partnering with Bureau Veritas

Luggage and Backpack Testing Know-How
Our specialists hail from a wide variety of testing and quality assurance fields and have many years of experience in testing shoes and leather goods, as well as textiles, clothing, electrical and electronic products, toys, consumer goods that come into contact with foodstuffs, consumer durables of all types, medical and industrial devices (solar/wind/energy)—with dedicated luggage and backpack durability testing capability across structural, material and chemical risk.

Reputation
Bureau Veritas is recognized world-wide and is a leader in the field of conformity solutions, enjoying a high degree of recognition among the largest and best-known brand manufacturers and retailers. Our specialists are highly regarded throughout Europe for their commitment and specialist knowledge. Furthermore, Bureau Veritas is an active member of many of the most important standards, committees globally.

ISO 17025 Accredited Luggage Testing Labs
Our laboratories operate at the highest level with cutting-edge technology and comply with international quality assurance standards such as ISO/IEC Guide 25 und ISO 17025. We are accredited by organizations such as the Chinese Laboratory Accreditation (CNLA), the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS), the French Committee for Accreditation (COFRAC) and the Government Accreditation Center Hanover (Staatliche Akkreditierungsstelle Hannover - AKS). 

Global Network
With over 52,000 employees in 140 countries we look after the interests of over 400,000 customers around the world. Our extensive global presence allows us to offer our services tailored to our customers in terms of planning capability, time saving and affordability.

Luggage Testing Services and Backpack Durability Testing
The functional and durability tests we run vary by product design and intended use. A selection of the luggage and backpack durability testing services we offer:
• Static load & luggage handle durability test
• Rolling tests / durability test
• Dynamic load
• Color-fastness for exterior textile materials
• Drop test
• Stability
• Zipper test
• Corrosion test

Bags Chemical Compliance Testing & Supporting Services
SVHC screening, REACH and target chemical testing on leather, synthetics, hardware and dyestuffs — together with inspections, social audits and training.
• Bureau Veritas SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern)Test 
• c-mark® - the quality seal (testing programs)
• Chemical tests in accordance with legal requirements
• Inspections
• Social audits and factory assesfsments
• Drawing up of test plans and requirement profiles
• Courses, training and seminars
• Consultancy and risk assessment

2026 Chemical Compliance Focus — for Luggage and Bag Brands

Chemical scrutiny on bags, backpacks and luggage is rising — REACH Annex XVII, SVHC candidate list updates, EU PFAS restrictions on textiles and synthetics, plus US state bans on PFAS in apparel and accessories (California AB 1817, New York S.1322, Washington Chapter 173-337-110 WAC).

Our bags chemical compliance testing covers SVHC screening, REACH target analysis, chromium VI in leather, AZO dyes, phthalates and PFAS — so you can substantiate compliance in each market before shipment.

Request a luggage and bags compliance assessment

WHY CHOOSE BUREAU VERITAS?

Reputation – For over 35 years, we have worked successfully with top companies around the world to help them better manage risk and regulatory compliance.

Worldwide Locations – With locations close to sourcing areas in over 40 countries, we offer you the convenience of global coverage with local service where needed.

Technical Knowledge & Leadership – Our staff participate in the development of international, industry and regulatory standards worldwide.

Personalized Service – We are committed to meeting your evolving needs as you anticipate new market trends. We offer customized quality assurance services throughout your supply chain. Providing you with the highest level of service is our priority.