
The retail landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace, driven by shifts in consumer expectations, sourcing strategies and the growing demand for sustainable and innovative products. At UL Solutions, we deeply understand the complexities and evolving needs of the retail industry. This drives our commitment to continuously advance our capabilities, expertise and infrastructure to help retailers succeed today and in the future.
Our newest product testing laboratory reflects this dedication — designed to support product innovation from the earliest design stages, integrate valuable consumer insights into quality assurance programs and empower retailers to navigate challenges with speed and confidence in an ever-changing market.
Advantages and benefits of the Shanghai Laboratory
Product categories we serve
Our Shanghai Laboratory offers comprehensive testing in the following categories:
Key capabilities of the Shanghai Laboratory
Textiles, apparel, and footwear
Our Shanghai Laboratory provides a wide range of testing and analysis services to evaluate compliance with national and international standards. From production cycle assessments to risk mitigation strategies, our services can help protect your brand and reduce the risk of recalls.
- Banned and restricted substances testing
- CPSIA compliance
- Performance testing
- Fiber analysis testing
- Chemical and microbiological testing
- Chemical management and ZDHC training
- Toxicological risk assessments
- Labeling evaluations
Hardlines and food contact materials
The laboratory provides comprehensive testing for safety, functionality and regulatory compliance.
- Labeling, safety and design evaluations
- Functional and performance testing
- Chemical and microbiological testing
- Toxicological risk assessments
- Food contact material compliance and cookware testing
- Jewelry testing
New capabilities in health, wellness, and beauty
With our upgraded facility, UL Solutions now offers expanded services for cosmetics, personal care, dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals.
- Stability testing
- Ingredient reviews for safety and compliance
- Comprehensive chemical and toxicological evaluations
Why UL Solutions?
A global leader in applied safety science
With over a century of expertise, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities. Our testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services, coupled with innovative software and advisory solutions, enable customers in more than 100 countries to innovate with confidence and achieve compliance.
The UL Certification Mark symbolizes our unwavering commitment to safety and quality, helping customers to accelerate market readiness, navigate global supply chains and grow sustainably.
Your global partner for local success
The newly renovated Shanghai Retail and Consumer Test Laboratory exemplifies UL Solutions’ commitment to supporting manufacturers in Greater China and beyond. As a global leader in safety science, we stand ready to help you demonstrate compliance, support safety and bring your products to market with confidence.
Let’s innovate together.
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