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Press Release

  • Product Evaluation Systems, LLC Acquisition

    Product Evaluation Systems, LLC Joins the ATS Family of Companies Experts in Testing and Failure Analysis, Serving the North-East Since 1979 Marietta, GA. (April 5, 2024) — Applied Technical Services (ATS) is proud to announce Product Evaluation Systems, LLC (PES) as the newest member of the ATS Family of Companies (FoC). PES is a materials…

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  • Reese’s Law for Coin and Button Cell Batteries

    Reese’s Law was established in 2022 to mandate coin and button cell battery safety requirements at a federal level, instituting requirements ranging from certification to performance. Reese’s Law incorporates ANSI/UL 4200A-2023 to require secure battery compartments as well as packaging warnings and is effective from October 23, 2023. Compliance testing and certification began December 20,…

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  • cpsc toy safety

    CPSC Approves Federal Toy Safety Standard Update

    The CPSC has approved an ASTM F963-23 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety revision for toys sold in the United States that are manufactured on or after April 20, 2024. This revision focuses on technical and physical changes for the following: Battery Accessibility Battery Compartment Attachment Acoustics Expanding Materials with Outer Coverings Environmental Conditions…

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  • A&P Calibrations and Cal-Tek Company logos

    A&P Calibrations and Cal-Tek Company Acquisitions

    A&P Calibrations and Cal-Tek Company Join the ATS Family Calibration Specialists Serving Clients in the Field and In-Lab Marietta, GA. (January 8, 2024) – Applied Technical Services is proud to announce A&P Calibrations, LLC (A&P) and Cal-Tek Company, LLC (Cal-Tek) as the newest members to join the Family of Companies (FoC). Both companies join the ATS…

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  • ARCCA logo

    ARCCA Acquisition

    ARCCA Joins the ATS Family Multidisciplinary Consulting Firm for Forensic Investigation Marietta, GA. (January 2, 2024) — Applied Technical Services (ATS) is proud to announce ARCCA, LLC as the newest member of the ATS Family of Companies (FOC). Founded in 1987, ARCCA is a multidisciplinary consulting firm for forensic investigation and insurance clients. The ARCCA team…

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  • Battery-operated children's toy

    ASTM F963 Updated from 2017 Version to 2023 Version

    The Toy Safety Specification, ASTM F963 was updated from the 2017 version on October 13, 2023. Some of the changes were to harmonize the Federal CPSC requirements for phthalates, heavy metals exemptions for toy substrates, and tracking labels. Other changes impact the following toy items: Sound Producing Toys (Acoustics) Battery-Operated Toys Toys with Expanding Materials…

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  • PFAS State Regulations

    PFAS chemicals in consumer products continue to receive scrutiny by state regulators. Several states are regulating the use of intentionally added PFAS chemicals in several different product categories, which include food packaging, textile articles, fabric treatments, carpets & rugs, juvenile products, and cookware. Most of the state regulations are currently in effect or will go…

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  • forte

    Forte Consulting and Investigations Acquisition

    Forte Consulting and Investigations Joins the ATS Family Over 1,200 Forensic Investigators Assisting Clients Across the United States Marietta, GA. (October 6, 2023) — Applied Technical Services is proud to announce Forte Consulting and Investigations, LLC as the newest member to join the family of companies. Founded by Janel Giarrantano in 2015, Forte is a…

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