Playing By the Rules
Sun Coast uses its X-ray fluorescence (XRF) equipment that screens for heavy metals to ensure sample products' lead levels fall below CPSIA regulations. "Before sending it to a lab for third-party testing, one of the approaches we have adopted is to screen all approval samples or incoming samples for heavy metals using a XRF, so we can communicate the results to our supplier before it goes into lab testing," John said. "It helps us eliminate numerous rounds of testing and it helps us create greater accountability for our suppliers. […] If I'm finding high-levels of lead at the sample level, I can stop that right away before the unit goes into mass production."
Amanda L. Cole is the editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO. She was formerly editor-in-chief of special projects for NonProfit PRO's sister publication, Promo Marketing. Contact her at acole@napco.com.