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EPA Withdraws Clean Water Act PFAS Guidance

By Sharon Dong | Sep 26, 2026

PFAS source-control rollback: What testing programs need to know

Industrial discharge pipes at a water treatment facility, illustrating PFAS source-control and NPDES permit compliance challenges.

Compliance professional reviews GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 carbon emissions reporting standard documents at a corporate conference table.

GHG Protocol Consolidates Carbon Accounting Standards with ISO

Sep 25, 2026

A three-part verification workflow showing a corporate sustainability claim being evaluated, a third-party laboratory scientist conducting physical carbon analysis on raw materials, and an audit-ready ISO 14067 product carbon footprint verification report.

Navigating ISO 14067: How Third-Party PCF Testing Substantiates Product Carbon Claims

Sep 14, 2026

Automated solid-phase extraction equipment processing water samples in an environmental testing laboratory for PFAS analysis.

Automated PFAS Water Testing Workflows Designed for Multi-Matrix Compliance

Sep 2, 2026

A sweeping landscape infographic illustrating the circular economy of electric vehicle batteries, showing stages from mining and manufacturing to recycling, with a woman in the foreground reviewing data on a tablet next to a battery pack.

How to Substantiate Green Claims with Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)

Jun 17, 2026

Environmental Water Testing: A Guide for Laboratory Professionals

Aug 5, 2024

Safeguard public health and maintain compliance with effective water testing strategies.

Optimize Your Laboratory’s Water Testing with Our Expert Guide

Aug 2, 2024

Download your free guide to filter selection for environmental water quality testing

The Essential Guide to Environmental Water Quality Testing

Jul 31, 2024

Enhance your laboratory's precision with our comprehensive testing guide

Environmental DNA (eDNA) Monitoring and Sample Preparation: A Scientific Overview

Jun 18, 2024

What are the advantages of environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring in assessing water quality, biodiversity, habitat health, and disease tracking?

Asbestos Testing: Products, Methods, and the Importance of Laboratory Testing

May 2, 2024

Discover the primary laboratory methods, the range of products typically tested, and the procedures that ensure public safety and regulatory compliance

Image of varous consumer goods often tested for PFAS

PFAS Testing Labs: Methods, Standards, and Connecting with Contract Laboratories

May 1, 2024

From environmental surveillance to consumer safety, learn how specialized laboratories and contract services are crucial in managing the risks of persistent chemicals.

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Top Environmental Testing Labs and Contract Research Organizations

Apr 24, 2024

Uncover the pivotal role of environmental testing labs and CROs in ensuring ecological compliance and advancing sustainable practices through a wide range of specialized services and tests.