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Programs and Projects
Support of Industry Compliance with the EU Directive on Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

The Analytical Chemistry Division is involved in development of standards and reference materials for restricted hazardous substances through … more

Support of the Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008 – Lead in Paint on Toys

After enactment of the CPSIA, a collaboration was established between the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and NIST for the purpose of … more

A New SRM for Better Beryllium Safety

Beryllium exposure poses a significant health risk, and a new SRM has been developed to enhance beryllium safety in the workplace. SRM 1877 … more

Video Surveillance Technologies for Retail Security

NIST has brought together major stakeholders from the retail and security industries, computer vision technologists/developers, the research … more

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