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Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA): Ensuring Safety and Compliance in Art Supplies

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 19, 2023

Discover how proper labeling protects consumers, meets regulatory standards, and promotes safe usage of hazardous art materials.

image showing an assortment of art supplies, with chemical hazard symbols artfully placed in the background. This visual emphasizes the importance of safety awareness when using art materials that may contain hazardous substances.

Photometric Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 17, 2023

Photometric testing is a crucial process in industries that deal with lighting and optics. It pertains to the measurement of light as perceived by the human eye. The rationale behind this is that human eyes do not respond uniformly to all wavelengths of light....

Dietary Supplements | Polyherbal Formulation

By Editorial Team | Jan 16, 2023

A polyherbal formulation is a formulation made of two or more herbs. Polyherbalism is an Ayurvedic principle that suggests single herbal formulations are insufficient but when combined, they produce a greater result. Polyherbal formulations have recently gained...

Playground Equipment Safety Testing: Ensuring a Safe Environment for Children

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 16, 2023

Learn about the importance of playground equipment safety testing, types of tests, and how it helps protect children, ensure compliance, and build public trust."

image of playground equipment with a background of safety symbols, emphasizing the importance of safety in playground design and testing

Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA): A Guide to Laboratory Compliance Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 16, 2023

By adhering to FPLA requirements, businesses can build trust with consumers, avoid regulatory penalties, and ensure that their products meet the highest standards of quality and transparency.

image showing various packaged goods with claims labels like 'organic,' 'sugar-free,' 'paraben-free,' and 'all-natural,' placed on a shelf in a well-lit, organized retail setting. This illustrates the importance of accurate and informative labeling for consumer products.

Snowstorm Blizzard Weathering Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 14, 2023

With potential history-making Winter Storm Juno set to be a blizzard in 7 USA states almost upon us, manufacturers of outdoor products may be wondering how their products will hold up under the predicted extreme cold temperatures blustery wind, and 1-3 feet of...