What test method is CPSC requiring for surface coating lead testing and total lead content testing? When will this information be provided?
The test method for 16 CFR 1303.1 used by the CPSC Product Testing Laboratory, Chemistry Division (LSC) is available on the CPSC website at: http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/leadsop.pdf. Other laboratories should consider using these procedures to ensure they obtain results that are consistent with CPSC staffs for purposes of compliance with 16 CFR part 1303. In addition, the LSC is currently developing other testing methodologies to use for total lead content testing, which will be posted on the CPSC website in the next few months.
The test method for 16 CFR 1303.1 used by the CPSC Product Testing Laboratory, Chemistry Division (LSC) is available on the CPSC website at: http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/CPSC-CH-E1003-09.pdf. Other laboratories should consider using these procedures to ensure they obtain results that are consistent with CPSC staffs for purposes of compliance with 16 CFR part 1303. In addition, the LSC is currently developing other testing methodologies to use for total lead content testing, which will be posted on the CPSC website in the next few months.
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