Edition 1.1 - 2025 - CC BY 4.0
Industry Standard for Laboratory Pricing
LCAS™ Laboratory Cost Assessment Standard
Transparent pricing standard for laboratory testing. The formula FP = BC x CF ensures comparability of quotes between laboratories across Europe.
FP
=
BC
×
CF
What is LCAS?
LCAS™ 1:2025 is the first standardized methodology for transparent, defensible pricing of CE conformity assessment and product safety testing services.
For Laboratories
Justify pricing with structured methodology
For Clients
Compare quotes apple-to-apple
Transparency
Clear breakdown of cost components
Trust
Evidence-based pricing builds confidence
The LCAS Formula
FP = BC × CF
FP
Final Price
BC
L + M + E + O
CF
D10.3 × D20.3 × D30.2 × D40.1 × D50.1
Scope of Application
CE Conformity Testing
- Construction Products (CPR)
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Machinery Directive
- Toys Safety
- Low Voltage / EMC
- Medical Devices Class I
Product Safety Testing
- GPSR 2023/988
- REACH chemical compliance
- RoHS hazardous substances
- Food contact materials
- Consumer product safety
Test Programmes
- Product family testing
- Multi-variant packages
- Application-based ITT
- Windows & Doors (EN 14351)
- Toys full EN 71 series
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