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California Air Resource Board (CARB) Certification Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 14, 2023

CARB's goals help to promote healthy air quality and public health

a realistic scenario of a vehicle undergoing emissions testing in a modern laboratory setting, capturing the importance of precision and compliance in the CARB certification process.

Fusarium oxysporum Testing: Identifying and Managing a Agricultural Soil Fungus

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 5, 2023

A combination of molecular, immunological, and culture-based methods provides a comprehensive approach to testing and diagnosis.

image showing a highly magnified view of Fusarium oxysporum against the backdrop of an agricultural setting. This visual highlights the importance of detecting and managing this pathogen to protect crops like tomatoes and bananas, demonstrating the intersection of science and agriculture.

When to Perform Radioactivity Testing: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 27, 2023

Radioactivity levels in food products and the environment is highly regulated and requires laboratory testing

image of a field scientist performing radiation testing near a nuclear reactor. The scene captures the careful and precise nature of environmental monitoring in potentially hazardous environments, highlighting the importance of safety and accuracy in radiation testing.

Grass Testing and Analysis

By Editorial Team | Feb 26, 2023

With grass starting to grow again, lawn and garden care manufacturers are looking for laboratories to test their pesticide, lawn equipment, and turf fertilizers. Contract Laboratory, Inc. can help manufacturers with all grass testing and all lawn and garden care...

Guide to Surface Water and Ground Water Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 24, 2023

Surface water and groundwater testing are essential components of water quality management, protecting public health, preserving the environment, and ensuring regulatory compliance

image showing the process of surface water testing, with a focus on collecting water samples and the importance of environmental monitoring.

IEC 62561 Lightning Protection System Components Compliance Testing

By Editorial Team | Feb 22, 2023

IEC 62561 compliance testing is a cornerstone in the development and installation of effective lightning protection systems.

Testing for Bisphenol A (BPA)

By Editorial Team | Feb 21, 2023

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins found in various consumer products, including food containers, water bottles, and thermal paper receipts. Due to its potential health risks, such as...

US EPA Pesticide Testing Requirements for Pesticide Registration

By Editorial Team | Feb 16, 2023

The Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) test guidelines ContractLaboratory.com received a request from an Organics Gardening Company needing an Agriculture laboratory for EPA Pesticide Testing of a new pesticide they are registering with the...

Farm equipment spraying pesticide on fields

Understanding Accelerated Weathering Testing: A Comprehensive Guide

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 12, 2023

Learn about common testing methods, key industries impacted, and how this testing ensures product quality and longevity.

an image showing salt spray testing of metal car parts in a laboratory setting, illustrating the process of evaluating the corrosion resistance of the metal components under simulated corrosive environments.

EPA Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Testing from Hurricane Flooding

By Editorial Team | Feb 8, 2023

As Houston begins rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, one major hurdle they will face is how to cleanup hazardous waste sites affected by the storm. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) confirmed 13 of the Superfund sites hit by Harvey were...

CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures

By Editorial Team | Feb 2, 2023

Protecting the environment is a primary goal of CLP regulations

Landfill Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 27, 2023

TCLP testing is an essential tool for assessing the potential hazards of waste and ensuring environmental safety.

image of a scientist taking samples at a landfill site, highlighting the importance of environmental testing and safety procedures in monitoring landfill conditions

Air Quality Testing: Ensuring a Healthier Environment

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 24, 2023

Air quality testing plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy environments by assessing the levels of pollutants in the air. This article explores the importance of air quality testing, different testing methods, and applications in residential, industrial, and environmental contexts.

image of a smoggy urban landscape that illustrates the importance of air quality testing.

Water Quality Testing After Hurricane Harvey

By Editorial Team | Jan 24, 2023

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a lot of safety testing will need to occur to ensure the people affected by the storm are safe from toxic waste whose sites flooded and spilled the waste, chemical residues in the soil, mold, and perhaps most importantly, water...