After Major Ruling on Unsafe Lead Levels in Paint, Experts Reveal How You Can Ensure Your Kids Are Safe

ANAHEIM, Calif., June 19, 2009 — Mattel, Inc. and its subsidiary, Fisher-Price, have been fined $2.3 million for importing and selling toys containing high levels of lead. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the toymaker violated a federal ban on lead paint in toys. The compani…

Essco Safety Check, an XRF Testing Leader, Helping Business Impacted by the CPSIA; CPSC Includes XRF Testing in Guidance for Compliance with the CPSIA

Environmental Services & Solutions Corporation (Essco) Safety Check began operations as specialists in XRF testing in 2007. Their goals are to utilize advanced technologies, such as X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to help people, businesses and industries “know what is in their environment.&…

National Council on Fireworks Safety Urges Caution with Sparklers

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30, 2008 — According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”), approximately 16% of all consumer fireworks injuries are caused by sparklers burning hands and legs, with the majority of sparkler injuries occurring to young children. In fact, spark…