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 65 warning labels to provide…
Category: Standards Discussion
Toy Safety Testing
Applied Technical Services, Inc. recently attended Toy Fair 2010 in NYC. We were among the 1,100 exhibitors and over 25,000 attendees. We were present as an exhibitor, addressing concerns and…
No matter how you pronounce phthalates --- we can test for it!
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 with a board certified toxicologist…
Flammability Testing
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 testing. ASTM F963-08 contains the…
EN 71 - European Testing for Toy Safety
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 children under the age of…
CPSIA Compliant
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 program? These are common questions that…
CPSC Standards
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 on enforcement for testing and…
CONSUMER PRODUCT NEWS & SERVICES
CPSC Workshop Applied Technical Services, Inc recently had a representative attend the CPSC Workshop, which was held in Bethesda, Maryland on December 10th & 11th, 2009. The workshop was held…
Children’s Jewelry Safety Standard - ASTM F2923-11
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 intended primarily for use by…
Testing Protocol to CPSIA Requirements - 16 CFR Part 1107
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 do you have that your…