Over ten years ago the modern cloud was born and in 2020 if you are not in the cloud yet you are now in the...
ATS Commercial Services has always been focused on providing great service to our clients. As we move into the new decade, we are determined to...
ATS Metallurgy and Failure Analysis group acquired a new Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) system to be used with the current Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Oxford AZtecLive...
ATS began the Industrial Rope Access Program in 2012 with the sole purpose of creating the safest program in the industry. We set the bar...
ATS continues to expand its testing support for the healthcare and orthopedics industry. ATS now offers cleanliness testing to determine residual manufacturing materials on implantable...
2019 was a year of expansion and growth for the ATS Mechanical and Special Testing Group. We have added several new experts to our team...
Applied Technical Services strives to be an active voice in the latest developments within the testing, inspection, and engineering industries. In keeping with our drive...
Phthalates Added to RoHS Annex II The European Commission (EC) plans to add four phthalates to the list of restricted substances under Restriction of Hazardous...
ATS Acquires Grays as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary! Please help us welcome the newest addition to the ATS family! Marietta, GA. (November 1, 2019) —...
UAE RoHS Changes Effective January 2020 The UAE’s Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS), which regulates local and imported products marketed in the United Arab Emirates...
ATS Acquires Aviation Technical Testing, LLC Help us welcome the newest addition to the ATS family! Marietta, GA (September 3, 2019) — We are pleased...
Weathering effects due to sunlight exposure can be cosmetic (color fading, gloss change) or more structural in nature (paint blistering, flaking, etc.). Both can have...
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are heavily regulated in the automotive industry, and for good reason. That new car smell that we are all too familiar...
Prop 65 Settlements Companies often keep up with settlements of Proposition 65 complaints to maintain an understanding of the way judges interpret the law and...
PFAS Added To Prop 65 List In recent months ATS has received an increase in test requests for PFAS (PFOA/PFOS). There are heightened concerns regarding...
ATS Achieves Daimler Class 'A' Approval View the Certification and Scope Here Applied Technical Services' Materials Testing Lab is Now Class 'A' Certified Marietta, GA....
CPSC Clarifies Component Part Testing & Lead in Textiles The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been in the process of finalizing the Component Part...
The New US Toy Safety Standard Required The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is now requiring toy manufacturers to test to the new Toy Safety...
ATS Acquires International Inspection, Inc. Introducing an NDT Powerhouse from the West Coast Welcoming a Valuable Addition to the ATS Family Marietta, GA. (September 17,...
The Engineer's CAT Scan ATS Now Offering Computed Tomography Services Helping Clients Diagnose Structural Flaws with Surgical Precision Marietta, GA. (January 16, 2018) – Due...
Prop 65 Changes Effective August 2018 On August 30, 2018, the California Proposition 65 new labelling requirements will take effect. The changes require the Prop...
California Proposition 65 Testing Update During 2018 ATS assisted several of our clients with Proposition 65 compliance. The new warning label law went into effect...
BPA added & swiftly removed from CA Proposition 65 List... All within a week's time On Thursday, April 11, 2013 the Office of Environmental Health...
What is RoHS 3? Are you prepared for RoHS 3 compliance? During 2019 there will be increased focus on RoHS compliance. On July 22, 2019...
ATS has installed a new CT scanner in the Metallurgy, Failure Analysis and Metrology groups at the Marietta Headquarters. Computed Tomography (CT) is an imaging...
Applied Technical Services, LLC encourages employees to join or participate in various professional committees and societies in order to stay informed of industry trends. ATS...
2018 was an exciting year for Reliability Services with the addition of several employees to the group and the opening of an ATS regional office...
Congratulations to ATS Marietta for successfully completing the re-accreditation process for ISO 17025. After a rigorous, weeklong audit — wherein three assessors reviewed the entire...
2019 will mark Abel Solutions’ 25th Anniversary. Established in 1994, Abel Solutions, an ATS company since December 2015, has focused on helping our customers develop...
In October 2018 ATS attended the Automotive Expo in Novi, MI to market our full-service automotive testing package. ATS’ scope of automotive testing verifies compliance...
Calibrations enjoyed a fantastic 2018, managing to grow both the scope of their capabilities and annual revenue. A star contributor to this growth has been...
Plenty of exciting news to share for the Commercial Services department this year! In April 2018, ATS acquired PENTA Engineering Group, LLC, based out of...
The Chemistry Lab has expanded our automotive testing capabilities to include chamber emission (VOC) testing. The new chamber is specifically for the automotive industry to...
Exciting news ATS family and friends: as of September 2018, Applied Technical Services (ATS) has acquired International Inspection, Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary. With...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a final rule, 16 CFR Part 1251, for unfinished and untreated trunk wood. The CPSC has determined...
The recently acquired Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS/MS) and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) continue to meet the growing needs of our clients...
With the recent state legislation coming into effect for various states, we would like to highlight the current/pending requirements that your business should be considering...
Applied Technical Services, LLC recently attended Toy Fair 2010 in NYC. We were among the 1,100 exhibitors and over 25,000 attendees. We were present as...
CPSIA Periodic Testing: On February 8, 2013, periodic testing will be required for all the children's required safety regulations, even if there is no material...
Toy Safety Testing to ASTM F963-11 On June 12, 2012 ASTM F963-11 “Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety” became effective as a federal requirement...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been in the process of finalizing the Component Part Testing & Lead in Textiles Rule (16 CFR 1109...
On December 31, 2011 the stay of enforcement for third-party testing and certification was lifted. The required testing per the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)...
ATS is equipped and accredited by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to perform phthalate analysis. We perform the testing per CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3 and we work...
Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) is a fully fluorinated anion, widely used as the surface treatment of textiles, leather products, paper, furniture and carpets...
Revised Stay of Enforcement for Total Lead Content Testing The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on February 1, 2011 that they would revise the...
CPSC Lowers Lead Limit for Children’s Products On July 13, 2011 the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted 3-2 that it is technologically feasible...
SAI Global conducted an audit of Applied Technical Services, LLC during November of 2015 to the ISO 9001:2008 standard. The purpose of this audit was...
Formaldehyde Testing Requirements – On the Horizon Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used in building materials and to manufacture various household products. Formaldehyde is colorless,...
Are your items required to undergo Flammability Testing? If your toy/item is designed for children under 14, then, yes, it is required to undergo flammability...
Chlorinated Tris Flame Retardants - Regulation by State A number of states are implementing laws impacting the use of specific chlorinated tris compounds, which are...
What is EN 71? EN 71 is the European Standard for Toy Safety Testing. This standard applies in the following countries for toys sold to...
Proposed Amendment to CPSIA to include Flame Retardants The US House of Representatives has introduced a bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act...
Definition of Children's Products Am I required to test my products in accordance with the CPSIA requirements? Where do I begin with my testing and compliance...
CPSC Third Party Testing Compliance Toy Safety Standard - H.R. 2715 On December 31, 2011 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will lift the stay...
CPSC Expansion of Regulated Phthalates The CPSC has proposed a new safety standard for phthalates in children’s toys and childcare articles. Since 2012, the CPSC...
CPSC approves NEW requirement for High-Powered Magnets On September 24, 2014 the CPSC approved a new magnet standard that is applicable to high-powered magnet sets....
CPSC Workshop Applied Technical Services, Inc recently had a representative attend the CPSC Workshop, which was held in Bethesda, Maryland on December 10th & 11th,...
Bisphenol A - Regulation Effective July 1, 2013: On July 1, 2013 the California law limiting Bisphenol A (BPA) will go into effect. The limit...
Often times we hear from our customers that the pending and current legislation as it applies to children’s toys/children’s products/consumer goods can be quite a...
What is cadmium? Why is cadmium so harmful? What is the current regulation around cadmium? How is my business affected by this? With the recent...
Toxin Free Act Applied Technical Services (ATS) has established a detection limit of 0.1 parts per billion (ppb) to test for the presence of Bisphenol A (BPA)...
BPA Facts And Why It Is Banned On July 17th, 2012 the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) suggestion to...
What is Proposition 65? Also commonly referred to as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, Proposition 65 is a California state...
Rhode Island Requiring Children’s Jewelry To Comply With Safety Standard On June 21, 2012, Rhode Island became the first state to require children’s jewelry to...
Published in November 2011, ASTM F2923-11 – the "Children’s Jewelry Safety Standard," has been approved by ASTM International. ASTM F2923-11 covers children’s jewelry that is...
BILL H.R. 6269 HAS BEEN INTRODUCED THAT WOULD BAN THE USE OF BISPHENOL-A (BPA) IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. Currently, the FDA has banned the use...
How sure are you that your products are safe once they hit the store shelves or wind up in consumers hands? What degree of assurance...
Update: Revision to Warning Label Requirements Prop 65 warning label requirements have changed. Enforcement of these new rules begins august 30th, 2018 — read on...
Industries Impacted By VOCs Most all manufactured products are subject to regulation through various safety standards, structural codes, government agencies, and end-user specifications. These regulations...
Intro To VOCs Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemical gases emitted from solids and liquids at room temperature. Fuels, household products, cosmetic products, disinfectants, and...
VOCs in Everyday Products Have you ever bought a car and become enamored by that intoxicating “new car smell,” an aroma reminiscent of a clean...
VOC Exposure People spend most of their time indoors, leaving them susceptible to the harmful effects of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) exposure. The inhalation of...
