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GP Labs directly addresses this gap by offering comprehensive testing for both recycled and virgin plastics, enabling recyclers, manufacturers, and FMCG brands to ensure their products meet the highest standards in quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.<br \/>\nLocated close to Colombo, GP Labs offers an extensive range of plastic testing services across general, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. This includes tests such as tensile strength (ASTM D638), melt flow rate (ISO 1133), ash content, color analysis, and oxidation induction time. The lab is fully equipped to evaluate common plastic types like PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, and PS in various forms including pellets, flakes, and finished goods.<br \/>\nIn addition to plastics testing, GP Labs also provides environmental monitoring services, including indoor air quality and water testing for production facilities which is an important feature for manufacturers committed to safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.<br \/>\nThe lab offers several flexible service models:<br \/>\nGP Test Assay: A full-spectrum test package for recycled plastics<br \/>\nIndividual Testing: Customised testing based on material type or need<br \/>\nEnvironmental Monitoring: Testing for air, water, and emissions in industrial environments<br \/>\nCustom Services: Tailored solutions for R&amp;D and new polymer innovation<\/p>\n<p>With rapid turnaround times, instant digital reporting, and cost-effective packages, GP Labs aims to elevate the standard of plastic processing in Sri Lanka while supporting industry growth and compliance with international benchmarks.<br \/>\n\u201cGP Labs is a major step forward for Sri Lanka\u2019s recycling and manufacturing industries,\u201d said Mr. Yugantha Perera, Chief Technical Officer at GP Certified. \u201cIt not only promotes quality but also builds the credibility of recycled plastics for local and global markets.\u201d<br \/>\nGP Labs is now open to recyclers, manufacturers, and exporters looking to validate, improve, and scale their plastic products responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GP Certified proudly announces the launch of GP Labs, Sri Lanka\u2019s first and only dedicated plastic testing facility, designed to bring scientific precision and international quality standards to the country\u2019s growing plastic recycling and polymer manufacturing sectors. 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