Under the U.S. Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA) of 1990, all art materials sold in the United States must be evaluated by a qualified toxicologist and labeled, if necessary, for chronic toxicity according to the Chronic Hazard Labeling Standard, ASTM D4236. Product formulations are first reviewed by a toxicologist who determines what analyses need to be performed. Once the results are obtained, the toxicologist evaluates the results for toxicity.
Kirby Health Center Toxicology Laboratory works closely with toxicologists from Duke University Medical Center Division of Occupational & Environmental Medicine in Durham, North Carolina.
The Laboratory also provides testing for The Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) which is a non-profit association that sponsors a certification and labeling program for children’s art materials to ensure that the products are non-toxic.
The Kirby Health Center Toxicology Laboratory performs a wide variety of analyses for labeling and certification purposes.
Kirby Health Center Toxicology Laboratory maintains ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation for Lead testing in Paint, Surface Coatings, Plastic (Substrate), and Metal Products.
Phone: (570) 822-4278
Fax: (570) 825-9926
Email: kirbyhc@epix.net
Angeline Elizabeth Kirby Memorial Health Center
71 N. Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Executive Director:
Danielle Cappellini, B.Sc., M.H.A