There is much concern about the presence of potentially toxic chemicals in items that are in frequent contact with children. Of particular recent concern has been the presence of lead in toys and coatings on toys. Numerous items have been recalled from the marketplace.

Even the California State Health Department had to recall a lunch bag that had been given to students to encourage healthy eating habits. This was recalled due to lead in the color decorations.

Truesdail's ANSI accredited certification program can not only test for lead, but can also evaluate and certify the entire production process and maintain

While lead is of primary concern, the Truesdail testing program can test for and certify products for the broad spectrum of toxic metals such as cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, beryllium, etc. Truesdail employs the product testing protocols such as are in Consumer Product Safety Commission Policies.

 "Interim Enforcement Policy Lead Levels"
       -CPSC 2/14/2005

 "Specifications to Minimize Hazards to Children from Residual SUrface Coating Materials"
       -ANSI 266.1

 "Determining Constituents Classified as Hazardous Contained in Protective Coatings"
       -ASTM D3630

In addition to toxic metals, several states (for example: California AB 1108, 2002) have passed legislation limiting the amount of phthalate plasticizers that may be contained in products intended for children. Truesdail can test and certify such products under the scope of our ANSI accreditation.

 "Determining of Phthalates in Polyvinyl Chloride Consumer Products"
       -Health Canada Test Method C-34