Hand-held XRF and Screening for Restricted Subtances

Almost all products typically conform to strict US standards and are accompanied by extensive compliance documentation proving safety and compliance. However, the use of additional monitoring may help to further ensure that consumer products do not contain dangerous chemicals. Recent recalls have indicated that additional in field monitoring of shipments will be helpful.

Intertek, the leading global quality, safety, and inspection company (www.intertek.com), has therefore developed on-site measurement services with real time chemical safety verifications using state-of-the-art portable analyzers. This breakthrough in-field inspection service using hand-held XRF (X-ray fluorescence spectrometric analysis) is focusing primarily on parts of a product with the highest risk of containing dangerous substances. This inspection can identify the presence of these substances in the field and in-store, at high output, and with no special sample preparation. A trained Intertek expert will use the analyzer to check for non-compliance and the presence of dangerous chemicals.

After completion of the check using the portable analyzer, findings are provided immediately to the client via email and a complete inspection report is issued within two working days – offering clients and consumers a fast, effective, and low cost method for ensuring their products are safe.

Intertek offers the complete solution for product safety, providing sound traceability systems and strict enforcement of due diligence policies. Intertek does more than simply help our clients comply; we give them the competitive advantage.