UK & IRELAND Bureau Veritas UK Galaxy Footwear Testing Home Your needs Consumer Products Testing FOOTWEAR TESTING Improve product quality and reduce customer complaints, non-compliance and recalls YOUR CHALLENGE As a footwear retailer or brand, protecting your brand equity and reputation whilst validating product quality, performance characteristics and durability are prime concerns. In addition, navigating the increasing trend towards customisation and the adoption of smart technologies, such as 3D printing, is increasingly becoming a real challenge for many businesses. HOW WE SUPPORT YOU We are experts in the testing of shoes made of leather, plastics, synthetic leather and other materials – including products for men, women and children. Our experienced professionals develop appropriate testing concepts based on your specific needs, before educating your teams and the wider supply chain. This includes performing a comprehensive service and advising on opportunities to improve speed, quality and cost. In conjunction with the relevant legal requirements and the demands of the international market, we offer a wide range of testing services to verify the quality of your product, including: PERFORMANCE TESTING Abrasion, colour fastness and labelling Measurement and fit Slip and resistance (upper flex and metal parts) Strength and workmanship CHEMICAL TESTING Regulatory requirements such as REACH Client’s product and manufacturing RSL Analysis for azo-dyes, cadmium, chlorinated paraffins, chromium VI, dimethylfumarate, dimethylformamide, nickel release, organotins, pentachlorophenol CHINA-SPECIFIC CAPABILITY Adult shoes – including athletic, casual shoes, leather and with shanks Children’s footwear – including safety, leather, athletic GET A FREE QUOTE BENEFITS Protect your brand and reputation Validate product quality, performance characteristics and durability Improve control of your supply chain Support from gloal leaders with international technical expertise Experienced team that understands your sector GET A FREE QUOTE FOR FOOTWEAR TESTING SERVICES CLICK HERE DISCOVER OUR OTHER CONSUMER PRODUCTS TESTING SERVICES: HARDLINES PRODUCT TESTING READ MORE SOFTLINES PRODUCT TESTING READ MORE COSMETICS TESTING READ MORE TOYS TESTING READ MORE YOUR CAREER AT BUREAU VERITAS JOIN A GLOBAL LEADER DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WORKING WITH US CAREERS CONTACT LOCATIONS NEWS OUR WEBSITES Connect with us Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter YouTube Personal Data Protection Policy GDPR Portal Information Notice Legal Information Modern Slavery Act Statement Pension & Life Insurance Scheme Privacy Policy Standard Terms and Conditions Terms of Use Legal Notice Cookie Policy © 2021 t: 0345 600 1828 Engagement Policy Implementation Statement Manage cookies Use We use necessary cookies to make our site work. No cookies will be saved unless you enable them by clicking on the “Save selection” or “Accept all” buttons. Storing We store your settings for six months. You can change your mind at any time by clicking on the “Manage Cookies” tab on the bottom right of every page MORE INFO Required Analytics Targeting and advertising Required: These cookies are strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the site and the proper execution of the services requested and store your consent for other categories of cookies. Analytics: These cookies are installed by Google Analytics. They are used to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it. The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. Targeting and advertising: Advertising cookies track the activity on all websites in order to understand visitors' interest and send them appropriate advertising content. These are, for example, cookies used for follow-up marketing or advertising based on the visitor's interests. ACCEPT ALL SAVE SELECTION Refuse all