Asbestos Analysis

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, November 11, 2025

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has announced a settlement with a regional supermarket chain following allegations that the company violated the Massachusetts Clean Air Act and state asbestos regulations. According to the AGO, the violations stem from the improper removal of asbestos-containing floor tiles, where required safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal were not followed.

 

Asbestos is a hazardous substance and a known human carcinogen. Commonly used in older construction materials, including roofing, flooring, siding, wallboard, insulation, and caulking, it poses significant health risks when disturbed. Improper handling can release microscopic fibers into the air, which remain breathable for hours. Inhalation of these fibers can cause permanent lung damage, including scarring, asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Because of these dangers, there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.

 

“Under this settlement, the businesses will pay up to $300,000 in civil penalties,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “This case highlights the importance of strict compliance with asbestos regulations, not only to safeguard employees and building occupants, but also to protect a company’s reputation and avoid costly enforcement actions.”

 

To support compliance efforts, EMSL Analytical operates an asbestos testing laboratory in Massachusetts, along with dozens of additional locations across North America. EMSL provides laboratory testing, sampling supplies, personal protective equipment, and air monitoring instruments to contractors, property owners, property managers, developers, and environmental professionals. These resources help organizations reduce exposure risks and help to ensure compliance with state and federal asbestos requirements.

 

For more information about asbestos testing or other environmental, industrial hygiene, and materials testing resources, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. To order asbestos test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.      

 

 

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 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.