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Maine State Legislature PFAS Testing Update

PFAS Testing Update — Maine

May 2, 2024

The Maine state legislature recently passed an amendment to Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution....

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CA Proposition 65: Q1 2024 60 Day Notice Summary

May 2, 2024

The Q1 2024 Prop 65 60 Day Notice includes notices pertaining to multiple categories of products and goods, substance types,...

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CA Proposition 65: Q1 2024 Settlements and Judgements Summary

May 2, 2024

Q1 2024 Prop 65 settlements and judgements included several types of products that contained banned chemicals. Product Types 29% of...

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ECHA’s Updates on PFHxA Restrictions

May 2, 2024

On February 29th, the European Commission’s REACH committee voted in favor of limiting the presence of PFHxA in various types...

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HB 1551 Restricts Lead in Cookware

May 2, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the state of Washington enacted House Bill 1551, a proposal to reduce the presence of lead...

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Anko Electronics, LLC, CPM Labs, LLC, The Calibration Solution, LLC Acquisition

April 23, 2024

Anko Electronics, LLC, CPM Labs, LLC, and The Calibration Solution, LLC Join the ATS Family of Companies A trio of...

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Product Evaluation Systems, LLC Acquisition

April 1, 2024

Product Evaluation Systems, LLC Joins the ATS Family of Companies Experts in Testing and Failure Analysis, Serving the North-East Since...

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Reese’s Law for Coin and Button Cell Batteries

March 8, 2024

Reese’s Law was established in 2022 to mandate coin and button cell battery safety requirements at a federal level, instituting...

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CPSC Approves Federal Toy Safety Standard Update

March 8, 2024

The CPSC has approved an ASTM F963-23 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety revision for toys sold in the...

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FDA Urges Increased Diligence in Third-Party Medical Device Testing Lab Selection

March 4, 2024

In a recent industry letter, the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health urged medical device firms to use discernment...

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A&P Calibrations and Cal-Tek Company Acquisitions

January 8, 2024

A&P Calibrations and Cal-Tek Company Join the ATS Family Calibration Specialists Serving Clients in the Field and In-Lab Marietta, GA....

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ARCCA Acquisition

January 2, 2024

ARCCA Joins the ATS Family Multidisciplinary Consulting Firm for Forensic Investigation Marietta, GA. (January 2, 2024) — Applied Technical Services...

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Proposition 65 Warning Labels: Clear and Reasonable

December 14, 2023

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed an amendment to warning label requirements that would impact the...

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ASTM F963 Updated from 2017 Version to 2023 Version

December 14, 2023

The Toy Safety Specification, ASTM F963 was updated from the 2017 version on October 13, 2023. Some of the changes...

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PFAS State Regulations

December 14, 2023

PFAS chemicals in consumer products continue to receive scrutiny by state regulators. Several states are regulating the use of intentionally...

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