International Consumer Research & Testing

International Consumer Research & Testing (ICRT) is a global consortium of consumer organisations that collaborate on research and testing of consumer products and consumer services. We are a not-for-profit organisation that is fully owned by our members. As such we are independent of product manufacturers, and act exclusively in the interest of consumers. Today, we have 37 member organisations in almost as many countries, reaching 30M+ consumers monthly through members’ publications and media channels. We provide our members with the framework and tools to share resources for the joint testing of consumer products. We set clear guidelines for successful and cost-efficient collaboration, allowing members to test and publish more. This in turn enables consumers to make more informed choices when purchasing. Our objectives are to: Facilitate cooperation between our members Promote the research and testing of consumer goods and services Actively support innovation and growth among consumer organisations We test a vast range of popular consumer products in sectors including domestic appliances, cars and mobility, electronics, personal care, gardening and DIY, energy, leisure and child products. By testing jointly with the support of ICRT, members can save around 30-99% compared with conducting the same tests in isolation.