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Azo Dye Testing

With the media voicing major concerns about the probable adverse effects of Azo Dyes in textiles, AWTA Product Testing is able to provide competitive pricing and a rapid lead time for assessing goods.

For more information on Azo Dyes - refer to the folowing ACCC website and recent articles:

Link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1006626

Test Summary - Azo Dyes

  • Test method: EN 14362-1 2012
  • Turnaround time is approximately - 2 weeks from receipt of sample
  • Require 1 garment or item to test for appropriate sampling, or if this is not possible, a representative sample of material no smaller than A3 (420 x 300mm)
  • 1 sample - the cost would be AUD$150.00 +GST
  • 11 samples or more submitted at the same time - pricing starts at $110.27 +GST/sample and becomes progressively cheaper. (Please ask for a large volume quote).

If you would also like to assess materials for formaldehyde, we offer the following test and pricing structure:

Test Summary - Formaldehyde

  • Test method: ISO 14184.1 1998
  • Turnaround time is approximatley - 2 weeks from receipt of sample
  • Require 1 garment or item to test for appropriate sampling, or if this is not possible, a representative sample of material no smaller than A3 (420 x 300mm)
  • 1 sample -  the cost would be AUD$135.00 +GST
  • 11 samples or more submitted at the same time - pricing starts at $76.00 +GST/sample and becomes progressively cheaper. (Please ask for a large volume quote).

Test Details & Paper work

Please forward your garment or fabric sample with the following details to the address supplied:

  • The tests you would like completed (e.g. Azo Dyes to EN 14362-1 2012 or Formaldehyde to ISO 14184.1 1998 or both)
  • The name of your product (this will appear on your test report)
  • The composition of the fabric used
  • Your company's name, address and contact persons email and phone numbers

Please send the sample with the above information to the following address:

AWTA Product Testing

Level 1, 191 Racecourse Rd

Flemington VIC 3031