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Lab finds low perfect‑label rate, DTSC testing underway and most samples declared free of flame retardants
Summary
Bureau lab reported a 13% perfect labeling pass rate, a split of minor/moderate label violations, DTSC testing on eight component samples (three passed, five pending), and that 90% of completed samples declared no flame retardant chemicals.
The Bureau of Household Goods and Services reported detailed lab testing and labeling results to its advisory council, including low perfect‑label compliance and ongoing verification testing with the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).
Rosemarie Picota, the bureau’s lab manager, said 30 new samples were completed in the reporting period and labeling assessments showed a 13% perfect pass rate, 42% with minor violations, 42% with more moderate violations and about a 3% outright failure rate. Picota said labeling failures can include incorrect registry numbers,…
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