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Marietta, GA. (June 24, 2021) — With summer in full swing and COVID-19 restrictions winding down, Americans are flocking to beaches across the country. But after a recent lab report revealed high levels of benzene in popular sunscreen products and called for increased regulations on sunscreen manufacturers, the public is steering away from previously trusted brands.…

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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 Standard, ASTM F963-16. The new standard was effective as of April 30, 2017. The changes affect the following: battery operated toys, projectiles, toy chests, magnets, heavy elements, microbiological safety, acoustics,…




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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 change to the product. Per the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the three types of third party testing that are required include: Most manufacturers are aware of the first two…




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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 for toy safety testing. This is the revised edition of ASTM F963-08 and includes some changes and additions. Some of those include the following: Heavy metal testing in toy substrates…


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Formaldehyde Testing Requirements – On the Horizon Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used in building materials and to manufacture various household products. Formaldehyde is colorless, flammable, and has an offensive odor. Some products that formaldehyde is typically found in include plywood, glue, cosmetics, fabrics, and many others. Here in recent years, the use of formaldehyde…