Phthalates & BPA Testing

Check plastics, toys, childcare articles and food containers for the phthalates and bisphenol A restricted in India and export markets.

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How Phthalates & BPA Testing works

1Assessment of requirement
2Sample collection
3Right lab assigned
4Testing
5Test report

Each step explained

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Overview of Phthalates & BPA Testing

Tested by: NABL-accredited partner lab
Regulation: BIS, REACH & CPSIA
Typical turnaround: 5–7 working days
Sample needed: 3–5 pieces or 50 g

Phthalates are plasticisers that make PVC soft, and several are restricted because they affect hormones. The BIS toy safety standards, compulsory under the Toys Quality Control Order, limit phthalates in toys, while the EU (REACH) and US (CPSIA) restrict them in toys, childcare articles and, in Europe, most consumer articles.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to make polycarbonate and epoxy coatings. It is not permitted in baby feeding bottles in India and many other countries, and is restricted in food-contact materials, receipts and other uses. Testing gives exporters and brands the evidence their buyers ask for.

What we do for you

Lab and parameter list chosen for your purpose: licence, export, buyer or internal QC
Sampling guidance, and pickup or on-site sampling where needed
One contact who follows up with the lab until the report is issued
Report explained in plain language, with next steps if a result fails

What to send

The lab confirms the exact quantity and packing for your product when we book the test.

Sample

Quantity: 3–5 pieces or 50 g
Sealed and labelled with the product name, batch number and date
Packed so that it cannot leak or be contaminated in transit

Details to share

Product name, material or grade and intended use
Drawings or specifications, where relevant
The standard or buyer specification to test against
Markets where the product will be sold

How we handle Phthalates & BPA Testing

1
Assessment of requirement
We confirm the standard, the list of tests and how many samples your product needs.
2
Sample collection
We collect the samples from your factory or warehouse, or tell you exactly where to send them.
3
Right lab assigned
We choose an accredited lab (NABL, BIS-recognised or ILAC) that covers your standard and can start soonest.
4
Testing
The lab tests your samples against the standard. We follow up and tell you at once if a test fails.
5
Test report
You receive the signed test report, ready to use for BIS, WPC, CE or your buyer.

What the lab tests

Parameter	Why it is checked
Restricted phthalates	DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP, DINP, DIDP, DnOP and others
Bisphenol A	Content and migration from polycarbonate and coatings
Other bisphenols	BPS and BPF, used as BPA substitutes
PVC identification	Confirms whether soft parts are PVC

The final list depends on your product, its standard and the purpose of testing. We confirm it with you before the sample goes to the lab.

Frequently asked questions

Can multiple parts of a toy be tested together?

Parts made from the same material and colour can often be combined. Different materials are tested separately, so the lab reviews the product before quoting.

Which standard is the product tested against?

The Indian Standard, international standard or buyer specification that applies to your product and market. We confirm it with you before testing, and the report states the method used for each parameter.

Who carries out the testing?

Instacertify’s partner laboratories, accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025 for the parameters on your report. We choose the lab, arrange the sample, follow up until the report is issued and explain the results to you.

What our clients say

“Instacertify helped us get BIS CRS certification for our entire product range within just 6 weeks. Their team handled everything from documentation to lab coordination. Highly professional service.”

Akash GuptaBIS CRS · Electronics brand

“They handled complete certification for us, from ISO 9001 to BIS for PVC cables and plugs. Thorough, professional and always available — they knew what needed to be done and when.”

Shivank VishnoiISO 9001 & BIS · Cables

“Getting TEC approvals for our access-control products seemed confusing and complex, but Instacertify made it simple.”

Jiten ShahTEC approval · Access control

Not sure which certification you need?

Send us the product name and the countries you sell in. A specialist replies with the standards that apply, the documents to prepare, the lab cost and the timeline. The assessment is free.

The list of approvals comes to you in writing
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