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Barbecue charcoal and barbecue charcoal briquettes

As part of DIN CERTCO's “Barbecue charcoal and barbecue charcoal briquettes” certification program, Ruhr Lab GmbH tests the product quality of the certificate holders' solid fuels in accordance with the requirements of the European standard DIN EN 1860-2.

Ruhr Lab GmbH has been a recognized DIN CERTCO testing laboratory since 13.02.2018 (registration number: PL 248).

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Pos. Parameter Method Charcoal Charcoal Briquettes
1. Sample preparation 1 ISO 18283
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2. Total Moisture 1 ISO 589
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3. Inherent Moisture 1 ISO 11722
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4. Ash 1 ISO 1171
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5. Volatile matter 1 ISO 562
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6. Fixed carbon (calc.) 1 DIN EN 1860-2
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7. Size distribution 1 ISO 1953
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8. Bulk Density 1 DIN EN 1860-2
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9. Microscopic Analysis 2,3 ISO 7404-2/3
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10. Wood species determination 2,3 ISO 7404-2/3
11. Required sample quantity:
- for initial certifications and certificate renewals
- for surveillance tests

min. 40 kg
min. 15 kg

min. 40 kg
min. 15 kg

1 = flexible accreditation / 2 = not accredited / 3 = subcontracting
All listed parameters, unless otherwise indicated, are subject to the accreditation of Ruhr Lab GmbH according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.
Registration number: D-PL-21007-01-00.
Ruhr Lab GmbH has a flexible accreditation scope in which the free selection of standardized or equivalent test methods is permitted by DAkkS.

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