Welcome to the Amstel Testing Limited website.

Amstel Testing Limited is a laboratory that specialises exclusively in the testing of cookware, ovenware/bakeware, kettles, flasks, ceramics, glassware, and other closely related products.

The laboratory brings 25 years experience in these fields, and provides a cost effective, fast and efficient service to importers, retailers, and Trading Standards departments.

An area of developing enquiry is in the inspection of customer complaints to ascertain the cause of failure and where a third party opinion is useful. Amstel Testing Limited is able to provide this service and present knowledgeable information on the subject.

The company performs testing and appraisal for a diverse range of customers, including amongst its clients, Debenhams, Imperial, Lakeland, Meyer Prestige, Tefal, Tesco, Martin Yaffe, Marks & Spencer, etc.

Products can be tested to the following:

• BS EN 12983:2000 Cookware Part 1
• DD CEN/TS 12983:2005 Cookware Part 2 (including non-stick endurance and hob efficiency tests)
• BS EN 13834:2007 Ovenware
• BS EN 13750:2002 Kettles
• BS EN 12546:2000 Vacuum Flasks
• BS 3193:1993 Glass Cover Thermal Shock
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Microwave/Freezer
• Articles In Contact With Food

We also carry out numerous in house tests for specific products, and these can be designed to suit your requirements.