Some companies understand that relying exclusively on a limited number of lab tests doesn’t reduce their risk enough; these organizations frequently use handheld XRF to supplement lab tests. By testing a more statistically representative sampling of their products using their Niton gun, they can reduce the risk of non-compliant products ending up on store shelves, along with recall and PR nightmares.
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) requires that all child-accessible products – that is, toys, clothing, and other goods designed or marketed to children 12 or under – comply with legislation on permissible levels of lead. How manufacturers & others in the supply chain achieve compliance depends on their quality control program. At a minimum, some “representative sample” of each batch is sent to a CPSC-approved laboratory for testing
Are all the toys in market tested beforehand?
sungirl4103 1 year ago
(answer part 2)
Some companies understand that relying exclusively on a limited number of lab tests doesn’t reduce their risk enough; these organizations frequently use handheld XRF to supplement lab tests. By testing a more statistically representative sampling of their products using their Niton gun, they can reduce the risk of non-compliant products ending up on store shelves, along with recall and PR nightmares.
BillRadosevich 1 year ago
@BillRadosevich Thanks for this detailed explanation.
sungirl4103 1 year ago
(answer part 1)
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) requires that all child-accessible products – that is, toys, clothing, and other goods designed or marketed to children 12 or under – comply with legislation on permissible levels of lead. How manufacturers & others in the supply chain achieve compliance depends on their quality control program. At a minimum, some “representative sample” of each batch is sent to a CPSC-approved laboratory for testing
BillRadosevich 1 year ago
Does anyone know why that big insert was attached to the portable XRF? It looks like it would make it difficult to use and see the product testing.
jpuryear3 2 years ago
That's the back scatter shield, to shield off the back scatter radiation, to enhance safety for the operator, but it can be removed.
kevchan1103 2 years ago