Texas Court Ruling on FDA Lab-Developed Test Rule Raises Regulatory Uncertainty
A March 2025 ruling by a federal judge in Texas has thrown the FDA’s new laboratory-developed test (LDT) rule into uncertainty, with major implications for clinical laboratories and test developers.
Six Banned Phthalates in Toys
This guide summarizes the six phthalates banned in toys, key CPSIA requirements, and how accredited laboratory testing from Materials Analytical Services, LLC (MAS) supports reliable compliance.
Where Are Wayfair Products Made?
Materials Analytical Services (MAS) helps Wayfair suppliers meet the stringent testing and compliance requirements necessary for selling on the Wayfair platform, regardless of where their products are manufactured.
EPA Seeks Comments On DBP, DEHP Draft Risk Report
EPA is seeking comments from the public on draft risk evaluations released in June 2025 under TCSA for dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP).
BIFMA Releases E3-2024 Furniture Sustainability Standard
BIFMA (the Building and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association) has released an update to the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2019 Furniture Sustainability Standard.
U.S. Green Building Council Releases New LEED v5 Rating System for Sustainable Buildings
MAS’s VOC testing program has been assisting manufacturers of building/construction products and furniture for over 20 years in meeting LEED requirements as a way to increase their sales to the green building market.