SATRA

SATRA is an independent research and testing organisation established in 1919, with technical facilities in the UK and China serving customers globally. Specializing in testing products and components to European and international standards across various industry sectors, SATRA also develops, manufactures, and sells test equipment. As a Notified Body for European directives including personal protection equipment (PPE), the company operates one of its largest sector operations. SATRA's own chemicals analysis laboratory tests restricted substances in accordance with European REACH and US chemicals regulations, for which it is CPSC-accredited. Considered a leading technical authority for footwear and leather, SATRA offers membership to companies in these industries, providing exclusive access to SATRA test methods, accreditation, consultancy, research facilities, technical training, and factory production management systems. Recognized in the supply chain as setting industry standards for quality and production efficiency, SATRA's expertise is complemented by the wealth of technical information it has published since 1935 in the form of magazines and books, reinforcing excellence and professionalism throughout consumer products industries, much of which is now available online.