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Phthalate Testing Services to Support Industry and Environmental Safety Amid EPA Regulatory Focus

EMSL Analytical offers environmental, consumer product, and material testing services for phthalates and other regulated substances to protect workers, the public, and prevent costly regulatory violations.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, March 10, 2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its intent to regulate dozens of uses of five widely used phthalate chemicals, highlighting growing concerns over workplace exposures and environmental impacts associated with these substances. EPA risk evaluations identified unreasonable risks tied to certain industrial uses of these phthalates, prompting the agency to pursue targeted regulatory actions aimed at protecting workers and the.......[Read More] [All News]

How Industrial Hygiene Saves Lives in America’s Most Hazardous Jobs

EMSL Analytical, Inc. provides industrial hygiene laboratory testing, sampling supplies, inspection tools, monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment to help safeguard workers.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, March 5, 2026 Each year, thousands of U.S. workers face life-threatening risks simply by going to work. In 2023 alone, 5,283 on-the-job fatalities were recorded nationwide. While these numbers are troubling, fatality rates per 100,000 workers provide an even clearer view of danger. Occupations such as logging, commercial fishing, aircraft piloting, refuse collection, and roofing consistently rank among the most hazardous due to risks that include falls, transportation incidents, confined spaces, noise,.......[Read More] [All News]

Livestock Feed Recall Highlights Risks of Aflatoxin Contamination

EMSL Analytical provides comprehensive testing services to identify mycotoxins and other contaminants in food and feed products to help prevent costly recalls and protect animal and human health.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, March 3, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a voluntary recall involving a single lot of cracked corn livestock feed distributed by a major global animal nutrition company. According to the FDA, the recalled product may have contained aflatoxin levels exceeding established regulatory action limits for livestock, posing potential health risks. Aflatoxins are mycotoxins that are naturally produced by certain molds and can develop in grains and animal feeds under favorable.......[Read More] [All News]

Nationwide Listeria Outbreak from Cheese Products

EMSL Analytical, Inc. offers testing services to identify the presence of Listeria prior to outbreaks.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, February 27, 2026 It was recently announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled grated cheese processed from a New Jersey facility due to tests returning positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers about 11,530 units of Pecorino Romano cheese distributed nationwide. Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a bacteria associated with foods like raw milk, supposedly pasteurized fluid milk, cheeses (particularly soft-ripened varieties), ice cream, raw.......[Read More] [All News]

Preparing for Spring Allergy Season: Nationwide Access to Pollen and Allergen Identification Services

EMSL Analytical offers indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, and monitoring instruments to identify and mitigate contact with respiratory allergens, irritants, and asthma triggers.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, February 26, 2026 With early tree pollen already appearing in some regions this February, EMSL Analytical, Inc. is excited to help communities get ahead of spring allergy season with its extensive network of laboratories across the United States and Canada. As millions brace for the annual rise in seasonal allergens, EMSL offers fast, accurate pollen and allergen identification services designed to support homeowners, medical providers, environmental professionals, and anyone seeking clearer insight.......[Read More] [All News]

EPA Announces $12.5 Million Penalty for Alleged Lead Paint Violations During Home Renovations

To help safeguard the public and support regulatory compliance, EMSL Analytical provides testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, monitoring instruments, and PPE for identifying and reducing lead and other hazardous exposure risks.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, February 25, 2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a proposed nationwide settlement with a subsidiary of a major home improvement retailer over alleged violations of the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. The infractions relate to renovation work performed by the company’s contractors at hundreds of residential properties across the country, primarily between 2019 and 2021. Under the terms of the.......[Read More] [All News]