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update:2012-06-18NO.: DOC120603-01

LEO-MTS Received an Updated Accreditation by U.S. CPSC for ASTM F963-11

It is our pleasure to announce that CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) has approved LEO-MTS’ (Heshan Leo Metrology and Testing Services Co. Ltd) application for registration of ASTM F963-11 on June, 12, 2012. This accreditation recognizes our lab’s ability to test in compliance with ASTM F963-11. Testing scope as below:

16 CFR Part 1303, Lead Paint
16 CFR Part 1303 (CPSC–CH–E1003–09 or CPSC–CH–E1003–09.1), Lead Paint Regulation
16 CFR Part 1303 (ASTM F2853-10), Lead Paint Regulation
16 CFR Part 1501, Small Parts Regulation
16 CFR Part 1510, Rattles
CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3 and/or GB/T 22048-2008, Determination of Phthalates
CPSC-CH-E1001-08 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.1, Lead in Children's Metal Jewelry
CPSC-CH-E1001-08 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.1, Lead in Children's Metal Products
CPSC-CH-E1002-08 and/or CPSC-CH-E1002-08.1, Lead in Non-Metal Children's Products
4.3.5.1(2) (ASTM F963-11), Surface Coating Materials – Soluble Test for Metals
4.3.5.2 (ASTM F963-11), Toy Substrate Materials
4.6 (ASTM F963-11), Small Objects (except labeling and/or instructional literature requirements) (except 4.6.2)
4.7 (ASTM F963-11), Accessible Edges (except labeling and/or instructional literature requirements)
4.8 (ASTM F963-11), Projections
4.9 (ASTM F963-11), Accessible Points (except labeling and/or instructional literature requirements)
4.10 (ASTM F963-11), Wires or Rods
4.11 (ASTM F963-11), Nails and Fasteners
4.12 (ASTM F963-11), Plastic Film
4.14 (ASTM F963-11), Cords and Elastics in Toys (except 4.14.4)
4.17 (ASTM F963-11), Wheels, Tires, and Axles
4.18 (ASTM F963-11), Holes, Clearances, and Accessibility of Mechanisms
4.19 (ASTM F963-11), Simulated Protective Devices (except labeling and/or instructional literature requirements)
4.22 (ASTM F963-11), Teethers and Teething Toys
4.23.1 (ASTM F963-11), Rattles with nearly Spherical, Hemispherical, or Circular Flared Ends
4.24 (ASTM F963-11), Squeeze Toys
4.27 (ASTM F963-11), Stuffed and Beanbag-Type Toys
4.32 (ASTM F963-11), Certain Toys with nearly Spherical Ends
4.35 (ASTM F963-11), Pompoms
4.36 (ASTM F963-11), Hemispheric-Shaped Objects
4.38 (ASTM F963-11), Magnets(except labeling and/or instructional literature requirements)
4.39 (ASTM F963-11), Jaw Entrapment in Handles and Steering Wheels

For more information, please browse CPSC website:
http://cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/LabSearch/ViewLab.aspx?LabID=1331

In the future, LEO-MTS will continue to review and enlarge the scope of its services, as well as its compliance with international requirements, so as to provide timely product safety information, advice and a full test program for the whole Group, customers and relevant parties.

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