Lead Testing Services

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is held each year to unite communities, organizations, industries, and government agencies in raising awareness and taking action to prevent childhood lead exposure. In 2025, the event will be observed from October 19–25.

NLPPW is a nationwide initiative led by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“Lead is a toxic substance that poses significant risks, particularly to young children,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “The EPA reports that millions of U.S. households with children under six still face lead hazards. While lead-based paint remains a major source of exposure, risks can also come from contaminated water, soil, food, and other sources.”

Fortunately, lead poisoning is entirely preventable. EMSL Analytical offers comprehensive solutions to detect and mitigate exposure, including laboratory testing for lead and other heavy metals in environmental samples, consumer products, and food and beverages. With laboratories across North America, EMSL also provides sampling supplies, at-home environmental test kits, and personal protective equipment to help communities safeguard against lead exposure.

As part of its ongoing commitment, EMSL previously sponsored an educational video about National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, available here: https://youtu.be/YfaJoRrOpI4

For more information about lead testing services, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. To order environmental test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products, and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.