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About ICON

The purpose

ICON is an independant test facility for single-use, maceratable consumables. Built to raise hygiene standards across healthcare, ICON delivers science-led reporting on maceration and drainage performance—giving you the clarity to make confident purchasing decisions and create safer care environments. With transparent results, side-by-side product comparisons, and accessible data, ICON makes it easier to benchmark quality and build trust in what you use—or produce.

Whether you're launching a new product or refining your specification list, ICON brings you the data to back every decision. Use the ICON platform to showcase your performance, review certified suppliers, and see how products stack up—all in one trusted space built for suppliers, procurement, estates, and infection control teams.

New Test Reports

RECENT TESTING

New Arrivals

Name:

Cleansing Maceratable Dry Wipes

Post Toileting Cleansing Wet Wipes

Airlaid Nonwoven 57gsm Dry Wipes

900ml Male Urine Bottle

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Test Report Service
Submit maceratable products for independent testing and receive a detailed report, official grade, and certification you can use to win tenders and prove value. Showcase your results on the ICON platform to stand out in procurement decisions and increase visibility with hospitals.

02
Batch Check Service
Noticed a maceration issue or unexpected blockage? Request a batch check to quickly determine whether it’s linked to the product, a specific batch, or another factor. Your sample is compared against certified reference data, providing a clear, evidence-based report.

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Report Publishing
Publishing your test reports on the ICON platform puts your product directly in front of procurement teams comparing options. It boosts credibility, increases visibility, and makes it easier for buyers to justify choosing your product on proven performance and value.

A major wipes supplier used ICON testing during early product development to assess prototype performance. Strong results across multiple macerator models confirmed maceration suitability and provided confidence to continue development.

A leading global pulp products supplier submitted its full maceratable range for ICON testing. Results highlighted strong overall performance and identified specific product–macerator combinations and load-position variables requiring optimisation.

Another wipes supplier used ICON testing to validate strong maceration performance across its maceratable wipe range and to confirm non-maceratable products. Detailed debris size analysis provided valuable drainage insights for system safety and improvement.

A leading European supplier used ICON testing in order to obtain a major procurement opportunity. Testing strengthened technical documentation, demonstrated product reliability, and helped meet formal evaluation requirements.