Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
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About
**Who they are**
Washington Laboratories, Ltd. is a provider of Electrical Safety and EMC Testing services, specializing in standards such as IEC 60601. They focus on helping clients achieve compliance for their products.
**Expertise & scope**
* Electrical Safety Testing (IEC 60601 series)
* Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing (IEC 60601 series)
* Testing to IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-1-11 standards
* Testing to IEC 61010-1 standards
* Accredited testing services
**Reputation / proof points**
* Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025
* Recognized by NRTLs (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories)
Washington Laboratories, Ltd. is a provider of Electrical Safety and EMC Testing services, specializing in standards such as IEC 60601. They focus on helping clients achieve compliance for their products.
**Expertise & scope**
* Electrical Safety Testing (IEC 60601 series)
* Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing (IEC 60601 series)
* Testing to IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-1-11 standards
* Testing to IEC 61010-1 standards
* Accredited testing services
**Reputation / proof points**
* Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025
* Recognized by NRTLs (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories)
Additional information
Washington Laboratories, Ltd. provides comprehensive testing to ensure medical devices and other electrical products meet stringent safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements. Their services are crucial for manufacturers aiming to place products on the market, particularly those adhering to the IEC 60601 family of standards. Engagement typically involves submitting product samples for rigorous testing against specified standards. Deliverables include detailed test reports that document compliance, which are essential for regulatory submissions and market access. Buyers should be prepared to provide detailed product information and specifications to facilitate the testing process.
Key Highlights
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Washington Laboratories, Ltd. has over thirty years of experience in Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing and Radio Frequency (RF) Testing.
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“Washington Laboratories has been providing Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing and Radio Frequency (RF) Testing for over thirty years.”
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Specializes in medical device testing and evaluation, including IEC 60601-1 and collateral standards like IEC 60601-1-11 for home medical devices.
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“Home medical products fall under the IEC 60601-1-11 evaluation standard, a collateral standard supplementing 60601-1 for this subgroup of medical equipment.”
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Provides comprehensive FCC Testing and Certification services, including FCC Part 15 for various consumer and industrial devices.
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“We provide a comprehensive range of FCC testing services for various device categories, ensuring your products meet the technical specifications outlined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).”
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Offers support for China approvals, including SRRC, China Compulsory Certification (CCC) for EMC and Safety, and Network Access Licenses (NAL).
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“We obtain SRRC approvals for wireless devices, China’s Compulsory Certification (CCC) for EMC and Safety and Network Access Licenses (NAL) for telecom connectivity requirements.”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Founders of Washington Laboratories wrote "The Electromagnetic Compatibility Handbook."
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“The founders of Washington Laboratories, wrote “The Electromagnetic Compatibility Handbook” that is still a trusted reference source.”
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Serves a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 firms to small and medium-sized manufacturers.
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“Washington Laboratories, Ltd. serve a wide range of clients – from Fortune 500 firms, to small and medium-sized manufacturers in numerous technical markets.”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Manufacturers requiring IEC 60601 compliance testing
- Companies needing electrical safety and EMC testing
How engagement typically works
- Project-based testing
- Submission of product samples
Typical deliverables
- Detailed test reports
- Compliance documentation
Good to know
- Best when product specifications and intended use are clearly defined.
HQ:
Pullman, US
Languages:
English
Timezones:
America/Boise
Claim status:
Listed
Services & Capabilities
Electrical Safety + EMC Testing (IEC 60601)
Industries:
Medical Devices
Pricing model:
Custom pricing
Standards Supported:
IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11
Test Coverage:
EMC only
Is Accredited:
Yes
Accreditation Body:
NVLAP
Accreditation Certificate Number:
200870-0
Accreditation Expiry Date:
April 1, 2025
Nrtl Relationships:
UL, TUV, Intertek, CSA
Cb Scheme Support:
Yes
Max Eut Size:
Large
Max Eut Weight:
1000
Chamber Type:
Semi-anechoic
Frequency Range:
20 Hz to 40 GHz
Pre Scan Debug Support:
Yes
On Site Testing Option:
Yes
Wireless Add On Capability:
Yes
Lead Time Band:
Start in 2-4 weeks
Quote SLA:
24-48 hours
Rush Available:
Yes
Test Types Offered:
Conducted emissions, Radiated emissions, ESD immunity, EFT immunity, Surge immunity, RF immunity
Regions Served:
North America, Europe, Asia, Global
Sample Return Policy:
Return
Nda Support:
Yes
Minimum Project Size:
$10-25k
Additional medical_device_emc_testing Details
Standards Supported
IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 61010-1
Test Coverage
Both
Nrtl Relationships
Other
Max Eut Size
Small handhelds up to fully configured rack systems and larger equipment
Chamber Type
Anechoic, Open area test sites (OATS), Indoor sites
Lead Time Band
Start in 2-4 weeks
Quote SLA
< 24 hours
Test Types Offered
Electrical Safety, EMC
Sample Return Policy
N/A
Minimum Project Size
N/A
Pricing Model
Custom
