UN Testing Laboratory

Working alongside the design & technical development teams, the UK laboratory based at Woburn Sands test new products to ensure they fulfil all of the performance criteria expected.

The ongoing development of a wide range of generic products over many years for use in a diverse range of applications has built up an extensive database of information that is used in the development of individual, custom designed products.

The laboratory is also UKAS accredited which allows us to conduct UN performance tests on our packs and send the test report to PIRA (Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7RU), who issue Package Certificates on behalf of the Dept of Transport. This enables us to offer this as a service to our customers who need their packs UN certified for the carriage of Dangerous Goods.

This is all supported by Nampak's internationally renowned Research and Development Centre in South Africa. Founded in 1946 and now comprising 9 laboratories, the R&D centre has substantial expertise in a diverse range of subjects ranging from scientific research through to product application.

Services include, microbiological and shelf life evaluation, advice on decorative & protective coatings and materials evaluation and specification. It is this facility that helps keep the Nampak group at the leading edge of current technology and trends.

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