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Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

In response to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which significantly reduces the amount of lead allowable in toys and products manufactured for children age 12 and under, The Vision Council has released voluntary lead guidelines to its members.

The guidelines have been developed as an informative document to help optical manufacturers understand and comply with federal regulations on lead.

Guidelines

The Vision Council Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Guide for Ophthalmic Producers

Conference Call Information

Recording of Conference Call - Recording Time: 67 minutes -  [mp3 file - 4MB]

Recording of NSL Testing Protocols Conference Call - [mp3 file - 3MB]

As a provider of ophthalmic evaluations and testing services, NSL Analytical Services provides The Vision Council member companies with preferred pricing on all testing.  NSL Analytical Service’s offerings include lens testing services for abrasion, coating characterization, cross hatch adhesion, accelerated exposure, and optical properties. The company’s frame and accessories testing services include chemical resistance, mechanical stress, lead testing, and various ISO, ANSI, and ASTM tests.

Please contact Joan Corniuk at jcorniuk@nslanalytical.com to learn how NSL can serve your company.


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