Resources

TPCH Industry Outreach Documents

Guidance on Laboratory Analysis for Toxics in Packaging

Quality Assurance Considerations for Toxics in Packaging

Toxics in Packaging Fact Sheets:

Overview for Packaging Supply Chain

Home Furnishings Industry

Shopping, Grocery and Mailing Bags

Test Method Links

For guidance on appropriate test methods for determining compliance with state toxics in packaging laws, please see:

• TPCH Guidance on Laboratory Analysis for Toxics in Packaging

• TPCH Frequently Asked Questions on Test Methods

Links to referenced test methods:

• EPA SW-846, Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes, Method 3052

• ASTM F2617-08, Standard Test Method for Identification and Quantification of Chromium, Bromine, Cadmium, Mercury, and Lead in Polymeric Material Using Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry

• ASTM C1606 - Standard Test Method for Sampling Protocol for TCLP Testing of Container Glassware (Note: applicable for exemption 5g only. Please see Comparative Analysis page, Table 4, for applicability by state.)