Who we are
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 30+ member organisations in almost as many countries, reaching 25M+ 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.
Company structure
ICRT Ltd
Full official name: International Consumer Research and Testing Limited.
Official legal form: Private Limited Company
Company Number: 02447570
Official address: Oxford House, 49a Oxford Road, London, United Kingdom, N4 3EY
Ownership: ICRT Ltd is fully owned by its members who are independent consumer organisations
Non-profit status: ICRT Ltd is validated as a non-profit organisation by the European Commission
ICRT GmbH
Full official name: ICRT GmbH
Official legal form: GmbH (company with limited liability)
Statutory registration number: HRB 96952
Official address: c/o Regus, Kokkolastraße 5-7, 40882 Ratingen, Germany
Ownership: ICRT GmbH is an independent subsidiary owned 100% by ICRT Ltd
Non-profit status: ICRT GmbH is validated as a non-profit organisation by the European Commission