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MSR Laboratories, LLC244 Liberty Street, Unit 1Brockton, MA 02301-5561Phone: 781-297-2030Fax: 877-571-4538www.msrlaboratories.com

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Get results as early as 24 hoursIf you need results fast we work hard so you can receive analytical results as early as 24 hours.

* 24 hour time frame starts once products to be tested are in our laboratories. Not all tests can be turned around in 24 hours. Surcharges for 24 hour service apply.

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Consumer Product Safety & Analytical Testing In this day and age of constant recalls for toys and other consumer products that contain lead and other hazardous substances, consumer product companies are now being subjected more than ever to constantly tightening regulations for the safety of consumers. First among these is the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Don’t let the CPSIA be the pitfall of your success. Let us guide you through the challenging and complex world of consumer product safety standards. When you work with MSR you can count on fast and accurate analytical testing results every time. In addition, MSR is ISO 17025 accredited and registered with the CPSC to perform Lead in Surface Coatings Testing, so give us a try today and have confi dence that your products will earn the trust of consumers.

Regulatory Compliance Management - At MSR we work very closely with our customers to educate and assist them in the dynamic world of analytical testing.Getting to know our customers’ core business is a pivotal portion of our success. Whether we arrange for raw material pickup at the factories or test samples from retail shelves as part of an ongoing quality management service, we are a leading source of analytical services today.

Analytical Services - MSR offers a wide range of analytical services running the gamut of wet chemistry options. We can perform total digestions (such as for the CPSIA lead in substrates requirement), or soluble extractions (such as for the ASTM F963 Soluble Heavy Metals requirements). We then analyze your samples for elemental hazards using our state of the art ICP-OES technology.

Some of the Many Services Offered

• 16 CFR 1303 – Lead Content • ASTM F963 – Heavy Metals • EN 71 Part III – Heavy Metals• Phthalates testing (required by the CPSIA) • CPSC Interim Policy on Lead in

Metal Jewelry Parts I & II • California Proposition 65 Compliance • EPA 3050B

• ASTM E1645/E1613• CPSC-CH-E1001-08• Nickel Spot Test (EN 12471)• Leachable Lead & Cadmium in Ceramicware

(AOAC 973.32, AOAC 973.82)• Canada’s CHPA Heavy Metals Testing,

Children’s Jewelry Testing and Lead in Surface Coatings Testing

Toy Quality & Safety Testing In today’s market where the spotlight of quality and safety has been focused on

the toy industry, it has become more important than ever before for toy companies

to work closely with service providers that are willing to go the extra mile to assist

them in delivering a high quality, safe product to the US consumer — at MSR we

specialize in client relationships and ensure that our clients will not get lost in the

world of assembly line testing.

Smart Quality Assurance Management

At MSR we do not believe in needless testing that drives up the cost of compliance;

instead we take a common sense approach and only apply the testing criteria

that is required. Once we have applied the appropriate tests, we ensure that all

relevant information is thoroughly and accurately relayed to our clients and that all

results are actionable results.

Some of the Many Services Offered

• CPSIA Testing

• ASTM F963 Compliance Testing

• EN 71 Product Evaluations

• CSA Compliance Evaluations

• Analytical Compliance (Lead & Heavy Metals)

• ISO Standards Evaluations

• Risk Assessments

• Design Evaluations

• Product Development

• Product Consulting

Toy Testing






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Design Evaluations & Risk Assessments If you’re bringing a new product to the market, making changes to an existing product, or looking at a new seasonal line, see how our process can help to avoid costly recalls, testing failures and late in-the-game design changes.

Design EvaluationsWhether you have a product design on a napkin or already have a prototype, it is never too late to have our experts do a complete design evaluation. Our design evaluation process helps to identify potential product fl aws or defects, potential hazards or costly quality mistakes. By identifying these fl aws, you can substantially lower the total cost of bringing the product to the market. We can assist you in designing and buying products that will help you to get to the market quicker and at a much lower cost, all while improving product quality and safety. With our design evaluation you can be assured that your product will get to the market effi ciently and cost effectively.

Risk AssessmentTraditionally, there are certain products that fall into a category of high risk. When you are looking at adding a new product or product line to the market, looking at a seasonal line or items that are somewhat unique let our experts take a look at it and evaluate what risks you are up against. Our risk assessments can assist in avoiding a costly mistake that may lead to a last minute design change or the dreaded product recall. An MSR Risk Assessment will give you a comprehensive report on what to avoid and how to save money while bringing a safe product to the market.

Product Submittal Process

Fill out our online request and complete one of the following options:

• Submit images via email or;

• Submit product for evaluation or;

• Give us a call and we can discuss the steps that should be taken.

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Product Research and Development Services Whether you need help with a single product, or are interested in an ongoing relationship for your whole product line, MSR has a consulting package that can be tailored to your needs and budget. With MSR, you will have access to experts in numerous fi elds of consumer product development including performance and safety testing, regulatory compliance and research, sourcing, customs and shipping solutions, toxicology, microbiology, analytical chemistry, and fl ammability. We work closely with you on your schedule to assist wherever we can in getting your product to market safely and effectively.

Design Evaluations - Make sure your new product design will produce a cost-effective, safe, yet quality product. Let our experts guide you toward the right decisions in the design process.

Risk Assessments - We’ll help you avoid costly product recalls, testing failures and late in the game design changes by assessing risks up front.

Document Review - Are you scratching your head at the documents your vendors send you? Let us help you decipher them.

Assistance with Third Party Testing - We’ll use our industry knowledge and experience to help you learn the ins and outs of dealing with a third party testing lab.

Vendor Education - We can help you educate your vendors in the US and overseas; ensuring they are following your standards and guidelines.

Staff Training - Our training will arm your staff with the knowledge they need to bring high quality, safe products to the market in the most cost effective manner.

Test Method Development - When you have a product that needs to be tested for a specifi c performance or safety issue, let us develop a test to satisfy your concerns.

Standards Research - If you have a customer complaint, a potential hazard, or another specifi c concern, our standards research department can help you fi nd applicable standards or regulations that may assist in a resolution.

Consulting Services






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ISO 17025 Accredited Testing Laboratories MSR Laboratories is ISO 17025 accredited to perform 16 CFR 1303 Lead in Surface Coatings Testing via ASTM E1645/E1613, and ASTM E2187 Ignition Strength of Cigarettes. Federal law now mandates an ISO accredited laboratory perform all testing of surface coatings, so why not let MSR be your source for reliable results?

Surface Coating TestingThe Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act implemented new regulations that require the surface coatings of any children’s product manufactured on or after December 22, 2008 to have the surface coatings tested for lead content by an independent third party laboratory, accredited per the CPSC’s requirements to ISO 17025, and registered and listed on the CPSC’s website. Let us help you

determine if your surface coatings meet the CPSIA requirements.

Ignition Strength of CigarettesAs of February 2009, only 4 states have not at least fi led legislation requiring all cigarettes sold in each state be classifi ed as “fi re safe cigarettes”. 22 states already have laws in place requiring this and an additional 24 states have legislation pending. MSR is ISO 17025 accredited for testing to ASTM E2187 Ignition Strength of Cigarettes and can provide detailed, accurate results on whether any given brand of cigarettes may be considered “Fire Safe”.

ISO 17025 Accredited Testing

• ASTM E1645

• ASTM E1613

• 16 CFR 1303 Lead Paint Testing

• ASTM E2187 Ignition Strength of Cigarettes



Get results as early as 24 hoursIf you need results fast we work hard so you can receive analytical results as fast as 24 hours.



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ISO 17025 Accredited Testing

US states with effective or pending Fire Safe Cigarette laws

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