US National Toxicology Program’s Report on Cell Phone Safety
On May 27, 2016, the National Toxicology Program released a report outlining their findings on the potential health hazards of
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Chemicals
Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act | LHAMA
The Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act, or LHAMA, exists to ensure art materials are free of potentially dangerous chemicals,
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COSMOS | Cosmetic Organic and Natural Standard
The Cosmetic Organic and Natural Standard (COSMOS) is responsible for setting standards for the cosmetics industry in Europe. The COSMOS
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California Proposition 65 Testing
California Proposition 65 Testing is important for products sold in California. The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of
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CPSC Decision on Phthalates in Children’s Products
Last month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued its final ruling on the use of phthalates in children’s products,
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Manufacturing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)
During the holidays, many manufacturers shut down their lines for thorough annual cleaning, repairs, and maintenance. This maintenance, repair, and
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Immunohistochemistry
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a technique used to diagnose, or even differentiate, different types of cancers or other diseases. This lab
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EWG’s Dirty Dozen 2018
Every year since 2004, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a not for profit environmental organization, releases a report detailing the
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93 Chemicals in Cigarettes | Tobacco Product
By now it is standard knowledge that chemicals in cigarettes and other tobacco containing products are dangerous. Due to their
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What is Ames Testing?
Today, Contract Laboratory received a request from a company for Ames Testing. The Ames test is an assay used throughout
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