Lead Testing Laboratory Services at Materials Analytical Services
A2LA Accredited | ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Certified | AIHA-LAP Accredited | FDA Registered Facility
Materials Analytical Services (MAS) is an accredited lead testing laboratory serving manufacturers, importers, retailers, legal teams, and compliance professionals across the United States.
MAS is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA, Certificate #2925.01) to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 — the internationally recognized standard for testing laboratory competence. Our lead testing scope covers children's metal products, children's jewelry, paint and surface coatings, and non-metallic children's products using validated EPA and CPSC methods.
We are also accredited by AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs (AIHA-LAP, Laboratory ID: 100655) for Environmental Lead and Industrial Hygiene testing, and registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA FEI: 3011589416).
Lead Testing Methods We Use
MAS uses validated, method-specific analytical techniques for lead detection and quantification:
ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma — Optical Emission Spectrometry)
The primary method used in our A2LA-accredited scope for lead in children's products, jewelry, paint, and surface coatings. Performed per EPA SW-846 Method 6010 in combination with CPSC test methods.
ICP/AES (Inductively Coupled Plasma — Atomic Emission Spectrometry) Covered under our AIHA-LAP Industrial Hygiene accreditation scope for elemental analysis including lead.
NIOSH Methods 7300, 7303, and 9102 Used for elemental lead analysis in industrial hygiene and occupational exposure assessment applications.
EPA Method 12 Lead testing per our AIHA-LAP Environmental Lead accreditation scope.
Wipe Sampling & Dust Analysis Accredited methods for lead in settled dust, composited wipes, and airborne dust — critical for environmental lead investigations and ELLAP-scoped work.
What Products and Materials We Test for Lead
CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS & TOYS
• Children's metal products
• Children's metal jewelry and accessories
• Non-metallic children's products
• Toys (plastic, rubber, fabric components)
• Children's furniture and furnishings
• School and educational supplies
PAINT & SURFACE COATINGS
• Interior and exterior paints
• Surface coatings on children's products
• Industrial coatings
• Decorative finishes
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
• Wallboard and drywall
• Flooring and floor coverings
• Fabric and carpeting
• Building materials and components
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE & ENVIRONMENTAL
• Lead in soil
• Lead in airborne dust
• Lead in settled dust (wipe samples)
• Occupational exposure samples
• Environmental remediation verification
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
• Jewelry and accessories (adult and children's)
• Electronics components
• Ceramics and glassware
• Vinyl and flexible plastic products
• Import goods for pre-market compliance
Regulatory Standards We Test To
CPSIA — Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
Section 101 limits total lead content in children's products to 100 ppm (0.01%). MAS tests per CPSC-CH-E1001-08 (metal products/jewelry), CPSC-CH-E1002-08, and CPSC-CH-E1003-09 (paint/surface coatings/non-metallic products) — the exact methods specified in our A2LA accreditation scope.
16 CFR Part 1303 — CPSC Lead Paint Ban
Federal regulation prohibiting lead-containing paint exceeding 90 ppm (0.009%) on consumer products and furniture. MAS is accredited to test per this standard directly.
EPA SW-846 Method 6010
EPA's validated method for determination of metals including lead by ICP-OES. MAS performs lead testing using this method as part of our A2LA-accredited scope.
NIOSH Methods 7300, 7303, 9102
NIOSH-validated methods for occupational lead exposure analysis. Covered under MAS's AIHA-LAP Industrial Hygiene accreditation scope.
EPA Method 12 / 40 CFR
Environmental lead determination. Covered under MAS's AIHA-LAP Environmental Lead accreditation.
ASTM and ISO Reference Standards
MAS performs testing aligned with ASTM and ISO reference methods as required by client specifications and regulatory programs.
Who Uses MAS for Lead Testing
MANUFACTURERS
Toy manufacturers, children's product companies, jewelry designers and manufacturers, furniture makers, paint and coatings producers, and electronics manufacturers who need to verify lead compliance before products reach market.
IMPORTERS & DISTRIBUTORS
Companies importing consumer goods, children's products, jewelry, or building materials into the U.S. who require third-party lead testing documentation for customs, retailer requirements, or CPSC compliance.
RETAILERS
Retail buyers and merchandising teams requiring supplier lead test reports, as well as retailers conducting independent product verification for consumer safety programs.
ENVIRONMENTAL & INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PROFESSIONALS
Environmental consultants, industrial hygienists, and remediation contractors requiring accredited lead-in-paint, lead-in-soil, lead-in-dust, and airborne lead testing under AIHA-LAP ELLAP and IHLAP accreditation.
LEGAL & LITIGATION SUPPORT
Attorneys and legal teams requiring defensible, accredited lead test data for product liability, personal injury, or regulatory enforcement cases. MAS's ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation provides the documentation standard required for litigation-grade analytical results.
GOVERNMENT & REGULATORY
Government agencies, contractors, and compliance officers requiring lead testing from an FDA-registered, A2LA-accredited, AIHA-LAP-accredited laboratory.
Specialized Testing for E-Commerce Products
Manufacturers aiming to sell on platforms such as Amazon, Etsy, and Wayfair can benefit from MAS's tailored lead testing services. With increasing regulatory demands from these e-commerce giants, product compliance with lead safety standards is vital. Our laboratory techniques not only meet but exceed the testing requirements to support your product listings on these platforms.
Request Lead Testing Services
MAS provides fast, accredited lead testing with results you can trust for regulatory compliance, retailer requirements, and litigation support. Contact MAS to:
• Request a quote for lead testing
• Discuss your specific product or material
• Learn about sample submission requirements
• Ask about turnaround times and reporting
Who Uses MAS for Lead Testing
Q: Is MAS an accredited lead testing laboratory?
A: Yes. Materials Analytical Services (MAS) holds multiple lead testing accreditations. MAS is A2LA accredited (Certificate #2925.01) to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for lead testing in children's metal products, jewelry, paint, surface coatings, and non-metallic children's products. MAS is also AIHA-LAP accredited (Laboratory ID: 100655) for Environmental Lead (ELLAP) and Industrial Hygiene (IHLAP) testing, and is an FDA registered facility (FEI: 3011589416).
Q: What is the lead limit for children's products under CPSIA?
A: Under CPSIA Section 101, the total lead content limit for children's products is 100 ppm (0.01%). For surface coatings on children's products and furniture, 16 CFR Part 1303 sets the limit at 90 ppm (0.009%). MAS tests to CPSC-CH-E1001-08, CPSC-CH-E1002-08, and CPSC-CH-E1003-09 — the official CPSC test methods — as part of our A2LA-accredited scope.
Q: What test methods does MAS use for lead testing?
A: MAS performs lead testing by ICP-OES per EPA SW-846 Method 6010 in combination with CPSC test methods CPSC-CH-E1001-08 (children's metal products and jewelry), CPSC-CH-E1002-08, and CPSC-CH-E1003-09 (paint, coatings, and non-metallic products). For environmental and industrial hygiene lead testing, MAS uses NIOSH Methods 7300, 7303, and 9102, and EPA Method 12.
Q: Can MAS test children's jewelry for lead?
A: Yes. MAS is specifically accredited by A2LA (Certificate #2925.01) to test Total Lead (Pb) in Children's Metal Products, including Children's Metal Jewelry, by ICP-OES per EPA SW-846 Method 6010 and CPSC-CH-E1001-08.
Q: Can you test lead in paint and surface coatings?
A: Yes. MAS is A2LA accredited to test Total Lead in Paint and Similar Surface Coatings and Non-Metallic Children's Products by ICP-OES per EPA SW-846 Method 6010, 16 CFR 1303, CPSC-CH-E1003-09, and CPSC-CH-E1002-08.
Q: Does MAS perform environmental lead testing (paint, soil, dust)?
A: Yes. MAS is AIHA-LAP accredited (Laboratory ID: 100655) under the Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP) for lead testing in paint, soil, settled dust by wipe, composited wipes, and airborne dust. These services support residential lead inspections, environmental remediation projects, and occupational exposure assessments.
Q: Can MAS provide lead testing for litigation support?
A: Yes. MAS provides defensible, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lead test results with full method documentation suitable for legal proceedings, product liability cases, and regulatory enforcement actions. Our A2LA and AIHA-LAP accreditations provide the documented quality management framework required for litigation-grade analytical data.
Q: Is MAS on the CPSC list of accredited third-party laboratories?
A: Yes
Q: Can you test imported products for lead compliance before they enter the U.S. market?
A: Yes. MAS regularly tests imported consumer goods, children's products, toys, jewelry, and other materials for lead content prior to U.S. market entry. Our A2LA-accredited results and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification are accepted by U.S. retailers, importers, and regulatory agencies as third-party compliance documentation.
Q: What is the turnaround time for lead testing at MAS?
A: Standard and rush options available.
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