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Discount Store Chain Required to Perform Lead and Cadmium Testing on Children’s Products

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Category	Press Release
Publish Date	9/20/2024
Author	Paul Cochrane
Title	Discount Store Chain Required to Perform Lead and Cadmium Testing on Children’s Products
Introduction	EMSL Analytical offers consumer product testing for lead, cadmium, and other regulated substances to safeguard the public and to help companies comply with health and safety regulations to avoid costly product recalls and legal fees.
Seattle, Washington, September 20, 2024 A large discount variety store chain has agreed with the state of Washington to test children’s products for lead and cadmium to avoid a lawsuit. The legally binding resolution was announced in August following an investigation by the Attorney General that found school supplies sold by the national retailer had illegal levels of the toxic heavy metals lead and cadmium. The retailer has entered into a nationwide agreement that requires it to pay $190,000 and for the next five years, it will: Use X-ray fluorescence technology to screen samples of children’s products imported from outside of the U.S. Rotate the testing of children’s products through different third-party laboratories on an annual basis Require laboratories it uses to provide written procedures for how they will test for lead and cadmium Require a third-party expert and laboratory in the U.S. to audit its overseas testing of children’s products using federal environmental and consumer protection standards “There have been a number of recalls from different retailers in recent years involving imported children’s products that contained elevated levels of lead and/or cadmium,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Businesses that manufacture, import, distribute, and retail products made overseas need to be aware of the potential risk of heavy metals in these types of goods. These same companies can turn to the experts at EMSL Analytical for answers to lead, cadmium, and other regulated substance questions. We offer product testing services to protect consumers and to help industry identify hazards before products ever reach consumers. These resources can also be essential for preventing costly recalls and potential litigation against companies.” To learn more about cadmium, lead, or other consumer product testing services, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc. EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.