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Consumer Product Safety Testing

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Tests electrical, food, cosmetic and other consumer goods for safety before market entry. Accredited labs perform protocols; findings inform approvals or enforcement. Public advisories warn of dangerous products.

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Category: Science, Technology, and Innovation
Sub-category: Metrology & Standardization

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