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12 March 2026 | The Fume Cupboard Company

Strengthening UK Laboratory Safety, Compliance and Airflow Performance

The Fume Cupboard Company Limited is proud to announce the launch of The Fume Testing Company, a specialist division established to enhance the way organisations across the UK manage laboratory safety, airflow performance and compliance with COSHH and LEV regulations.

Created in response to increasing demand for reliable and technically robust testing services, The Fume Testing Company delivers a focused, efficient and modern approach to LEV Thorough Examination & Testing (TExT), fume cupboard assessments, and local exhaust ventilation compliance.

This new division enables us to provide faster scheduling, clearer reporting and a streamlined service experience for laboratories, schools, universities, R\&D centres, healthcare environments and industrial facilities.

Led by Our Own Experienced P106 Engineer

The Fume Testing Company is headed up by our very own experienced P106 engineer, Freddie Waters. With BOHS P601 certification and extensive hands‑on engineering expertise, Freddie brings deep technical understanding of containment, airflow performance and regulatory compliance.

His leadership ensures every inspection, assessment and test is carried out to the highest industry standards—giving organisations total confidence in both the quality and the accuracy of their results.

Key Benefits for Clients

  • Choosing The Fume Testing Company provides organisations with:
  • Improved Compliance
  • Full support for COSHH Regulation 9 compliance
  • Competent testing performed by BOHS‑qualified and P106‑experienced engineers
  • Enhanced Reporting
  • Clear, structured and easy‑to‑interpret reports
  • Better visibility of long‑term safety, maintenance and performance trends
  • Specialist Capability
  • Dedicated expertise in fume cupboard and LEV systems
  • Scalable solutions ideal for both single‑site and multi‑site organisations
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Faster scheduling to minimise disruption
  • A streamlined, modern and reliable service process

This dedicated testing division strengthens our ability to deliver a service that is technically sound, responsive, and aligned with the demands of modern laboratories and educational or industrial environments.

Supporting Safer Laboratories Across the UK

The Fume Testing Company reinforces our commitment to supporting science, education, industry and healthcare with dependable, high‑standard laboratory safety services.

By combining specialist engineering knowledge with a sharp, service‑led approach, we help organisations maintain safe working environments, meet statutory requirements and improve long‑term compliance performance.

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