MAS and MAS Certified Green ® Program Announce New International Agreement

Materials Analytical Services, LLC (MAS) and the MAS Certified Green® Low VOC Materials Certification Program are excited to announce a professional services agreement with Sustainable Stewardship Private Limited of New Delhi, India. Under the agreement, Sustainable Partnership P.L. agrees to refer all of its clients seeking VOC emissions testing and certification to MAS for testing and to the MAS Certified Green® Program for certification.

MAS continues to expand its domestic and international testing and certification footprint by adding on to its recent partnerships with Wayfair's Shop Sustainably Program, EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program, Amazon's Direct Validation Program, as well as its FDA and DEA registrations and capabilities.

About MAS and the MAS Certified Green® Program:

MAS is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited as a provider of testing services compliant with the ASNI/BIFMA and California Department of Public Health VOC emissions testing criteria, as well as other chemistry and microscopy services covering consumer and building products and microscopy services. MAS also provides a wide range of testing covering microplastics, PFAS, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The MAS Certified Green® Program is ISO/IEC 17065 accredited as a third-party certified operating the MAS Certified Green® and MAS Certified Green Plus™ certification programs.

About Sustainable Stewardship Private Limited:

Sustainable Stewardship Private Limited is one of India's leading private sector agencies catering to services related to Inspection, Certification, Testing and Training across a number of verticals. Sustainable Stewardship Private Limited leverages the expertise and strengths of each industry that it caters to and has created a full portfolio of services to facilitate ease and consistency for its clients.

Sustainable Stewardship Private Limited offers services across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran and Lebanon.

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MAS and MAS Certified Green ® Program Announce New International Agreement

Materials Analytical Services, LLC (MAS) and the MAS Certified Green ® Low VOC Materials Certification Program are excited to announce a professional services agreement with Sustainable Stewardship Private Limited of New Delhi, India. Under the agreement, Sustainable Partnership P.L. agrees to refer all of its clients seeking VOC emissions testing and certification to MAS for testing and to the MAS Certified Green ® Program for certification.

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Countertop Ovens Recalled for Burn Hazard: What Manufacturers Should Learn

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How Sustainable Design and Care Practices Are Transforming Furniture

Sustainability has moved from a niche talking point to a central expectation in the furniture industry. Designers, manufacturers, retailers, and buyers are all rethinking what “good furniture” means – not just in terms of style and comfort, but in terms of materials, emissions, durability, and end‑of‑life impact. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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

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2025 PFAS Regulations: Chemical Testing for Manufacturers

With PFAS reporting under TSCA starting July 11, 2025, manufacturers face tight deadlines—Curious how we can help? Navigate 2025 regulations with confidence.

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Understanding 16 CFR Part 1307: How MAS Ensures Compliance with Phthalate Regulations and Lead Testing

Certified Laboratory Solutions for Regulatory Compliance.

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Forensic Engineering: The Growing Concern Over Microplastics in Children's Products

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Ensuring Safety and Quality in Children's Products: A Guide for Manufacturers From a Certified Laboratory

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Baby Lounger Safety: A Manufacturer’s Guide to Product Safety Labs

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MAS and MAS Certified Green ® Program Announce New International Agreement

Materials Analytical Services, LLC (MAS) and the MAS Certified Green ® Low VOC Materials Certification Program are excited to announce a professional services agreement with Sustainable Stewardship Private Limited of New Delhi, India. Under the agreement, Sustainable Partnership P.L. agrees to refer all of its clients seeking VOC emissions testing and certification to MAS for testing and to the MAS Certified Green ® Program for certification.

a fire burning in a fireplace
Countertop Ovens Recalled for Burn Hazard: What Manufacturers Should Learn

A recent Fox 4 News report highlighted a recall of countertop ovens due to a burn hazard, after consumers reported incidents involving hot contents and unexpected breakage or failure of components. Although the specific product and brand may change from recall to recall, the underlying message is consistent: product safety issues tied to materials, coatings or construction can quickly become public, expensive and damaging to a brand.