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A recent Fox 4 News report highlighted a recall of countertop ovens due to a burn hazard, after consumers reported incidents involving hot contents and unexpected breakage or failure of components. Although the specific product and brand may change from recall to recall, the underlying message is consistent: product safety issues tied to materials, coatings or construction can quickly become public, expensive and damaging to a brand.

Sustainability has moved from a niche talking point to a central expectation in the furniture industry. Designers, manufacturers, retailers, and buyers are all rethinking what “good furniture” means – not just in terms of style and comfort, but in terms of materials, emissions, durability, and end‑of‑life impact. 

A March 2025 ruling by a federal judge in Texas has thrown the FDA’s new laboratory-developed test (LDT) rule into uncertainty, with major implications for clinical laboratories and test developers.

This guide summarizes the six phthalates banned in toys, key CPSIA requirements, and how accredited laboratory testing from Materials Analytical Services, LLC (MAS) supports reliable compliance.

Materials Analytical Services (MAS) helps Wayfair suppliers meet the stringent testing and compliance requirements necessary for selling on the Wayfair platform, regardless of where their products are manufactured.

EPA is seeking comments from the public on draft risk evaluations released in June 2025 under TCSA for dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP).