NIST Technology Transfer 2016 Report
Earlier this month, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, known as NIST, published the 2016 Annual Report on Technology
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Consumer Products
CPSC Vote Eliminates Third Party Testing of Children’s Products
Last month in a 5 to 0 vote, CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Committee) unanimously agreed to remove the requirement for
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New ASTM Standard for Bed Rails
Last month, ASTM released a new international standard with requirements for portable bed rails and accessories. The standard (F3186) addresses
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New Federal Standard for Infant Bouncer Seats
Earlier this month the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of the United States approved a new mandatory federal standard relating
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Dietary Supplements | Polyherbal Formulation
This week, ContractLaboratory.com received a test request from a dietary supplement manufacturer needing a third-party laboratory to perform testing on their polyherbal
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Playground Equipment Safety Testing
During the summer, a park with a playground equipment is a draw for children and parents alike. While children love
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Testing for BPA
Testing for BPA can be performed on a number of consumer products, as BPA is found in such things as
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Adhesive Testing
Adhesive testing is performed on tapes, glues, gels, paint, and other substances to test their bonding strength. Testing is performed
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Furniture Tip-over Prevention Testing
With the potential for serious injuries and death, furniture tip over prevention testing is a major concern for manufacturers and distributors
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Textile Testing to Oeko-Tex Standard 100
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is a worldwide certification for textiles such as yarns, fabrics, buttons, linens, terry cloth, thread, and other
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