Our cases studies
Blackout at a petrochemical plant
Operations on the high-voltage electrical grid caused a power outage for several minutes in north-eastern France. Among those affected was a large petrochemical plant where several units were then at…
Dam collapse due to heavy rains
Heavy rainfall caused the collapse of a hydroelectric dam while work was under way to create an extra channel for the reservoir. The reservoir’s capacity needed to be increased to…
Organic products not compliant with international standards
A biscuit and rusk manufacturer received a series of complaints from some organic stores in Europe. Analysis showed the presence of pesticides prohibited in organic farming, so its products did…
Airliner grounded by hydraulic fluid leak
While taxiing for take-off from a Parisian airport, a large airliner suffered a hydraulic fluid leak at one of the flanges of its braking system.
Rejection of a hydrochloric acid delivery
A Portuguese haulier delivered a 20-tonne load of hydrochloric acid from the production factory to the end customer’s premises. However, the recipient deemed the product was not in conformity and…
Microbial contamination of cosmetics
An individual reported an organoleptic non-conformance of a cosmetic product after using it on a child. Analyses conducted by the manufacturer raised a suspicion of microbial contamination.
Marine damage survey of a rammed yacht
A yacht was being delivered to a reseller on over-sized transport, before its final delivery to the customer. During the journey, the transport passed under a bridge that was lower…