NITON® analyzers, manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, are the world’s leading handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments for fast, reliable and nondestructive means of screening toys, jewelry and electronic components for restricted substances such as lead. We have launched a webinar series to educate manufacturers, consumer advocates and government regulators about solutions available to prevent dangerous lead levels in toys and children’s jewelry. Recent news about product recalls, most recently in toys originating in China, has many consumers, manufacturers and industry stakeholders calling for a comprehensive solution. Thermo Fisher Scientific originally designed its Thermo Scientific NITON handheld elemental analyzers to help manufacturers and their supply chains comply with EU and China RoHS, ELV and WEEE directives. Through this series of webinars, the company is hoping to educate brand owners, contract manufacturers, importers and distributors and others connected to the issue about solutions and processes that can be put in place to screen plastics, polymers, solders and metal alloys in toys, jewelry and other products.

Handheld NITON x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers provide quick and easy screening of toys and other consumer goods for lead, cadmium, mercury and other toxic metals. Importers, brand owners and retailers can implement a standardized inspection protocol for incoming shipments to verify compliance, while simultaneously requiring supply chain documentation based on empirical testing. Due diligence with NITON XRF analyzers has already become the norm in the metal alloy and electronics markets. These proven and accepted tools are now increasingly being used for screening of consumer goods, throughout the supply chain.