Prepare a laboratory testing brief

A useful enquiry explains the question you need the laboratory to answer. Complete this original checklist, copy the brief and review it before sending it to a provider. It does not confirm accreditation, choose a test method or appoint a laboratory.

Describe the task

Add the product, purpose, samples and timing.
Prepare and review

Create a brief and check the details before sharing.
Send when ready

Copy your brief. Nothing is sent by this tool.

Testing enquiry

Build your laboratory brief

Fields are used only to compose your brief in this page. They are not sent to the website or saved by this tool.

Product, model and intended use

Known standard, part and edition (or question to resolve)

Target market and your role

Tests or report purpose to discuss

Available samples and relevant constraints

Preferred timeline and practical constraints

Scope, accreditation, confidentiality and quotation questions

Your brief: review before sending

Search reviewed laboratories: choose an activity, country and short technical search phrase. Keep your complete brief for direct discussion with a laboratory. The search does not submit this brief.