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Brand Recalls Multiple Children’s Products Due to Lead and Phthalate Exposure Concerns

EMSL Analytical offers consumer product and material testing services for chemicals, heavy metals, and other regulated substances to help prevent hazardous products from reaching consumers and avoid costly regulatory violations.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, August 13, 2026 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of three imported children’s products from a brand specializing in youth educational items due to potential exposure to lead, phthalates, or both. The recall affects more than 33,000 units, including: Flashcard talking toys that violate federal lead content and phthalate bans. Fingerpainting kits that fail to meet federal safety standards and exceed phthalate limits. Handwriting practice kits.......[Read More] [All News]

Safe & Sound Week 2026 Highlights the Importance of Strong Workplace Safety Programs

EMSL Analytical offers industrial hygiene, environmental, and material testing services, along with sampling supplies, monitoring instruments, inspection tools, and personal protective equipment to help protect workers and the public.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, August 11, 2026 Safe & Sound Week returns August 10–16, 2026, bringing renewed attention to the importance of workplace safety and health programs across the nation. Organized annually by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safe & Sound Week is a nationwide campaign designed to raise awareness about the value of proactive safety and health initiatives in workplaces of all types and sizes. According to OSHA, effective safety and health programs can help.......[Read More] [All News]

Children’s Costumes Recalled Due to Phthalate Exposure Concerns

EMSL Analytical offers consumer product and material testing services for phthalates and other regulated substances to help prevent hazardous products and costly regulatory violations.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, August 7, 2026 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of children’s mermaid costumes after testing revealed the presence of a prohibited phthalate. The recalled products include a glitter-accented dress and matching headband sold in children’s size XL. According to the CPSC, the costumes contain a phthalate that violates federal restrictions. Phthalates can be harmful if ingested by young children and may pose potential health risks, prompting the agency.......[Read More] [All News]

Understanding Nitrate and Nitrite in Drinking Water

EMSL Analytical offers water testing services, sampling supplies, and user-friendly test kits to identify potential exposure hazards.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, August 5, 2026 Clean, safe drinking water is something many people take for granted, yet some contaminants cannot be seen. Nitrate and nitrite are among the most common. To increase awareness of these hidden chemicals, EMSL Analytical, Inc. has sponsored a new educational video explaining where they come from, why they matter, and how testing helps protect public health. Nitrate and nitrite are forms of nitrogen that occur naturally but are often introduced into groundwater and surface water through.......[Read More] [All News]

Hidden Indoor Air Quality Risks from Wildfire Smoke Residues

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, air monitoring instruments, test kits, and personal protective equipment to help identify and mitigate exposure risks and property damage caused by wildfires.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, August 3, 2026 As wildfires continue to impact communities across the country each year, EMSL Analytical, Inc., a leading provider of laboratory testing services and air monitoring instruments, is raising awareness about the lasting effects of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality.  Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of fine particles and toxic gases that can travel hundreds of miles. One of the most concerning components is PM2.5, fine particulate matter small enough to penetrate deep into the.......[Read More] [All News]

Central Texas Flooding Causes Widespread Property Damage and Health Concerns

EMSL Analytical provides testing services and sampling supplies to identify potential indoor environmental hazards following Texas floods.

Houston, Texas, July 31, 2026 Recently, catastrophic flash floods have struck several parts of South-Central Texas, resulting in more than 130 deaths. The worst of the damage took place in “Flash Flood Alley”, which has a long history of flooding due to the region’s steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds that react quickly in heavy rainfall. The flooding continued throughout the month as the floodwater followed the river south. Officials believe the flooding is not over, as more downstream communities.......[Read More] [All News]