Safety & Founding Member ACMI
Leader in Meeting Standards for Safe Manufacturing
By Steve Lampron, Ceramic Engineer, Manager of Technical Services
AMACO® (American Art Clay Company) has been an industry leader in offering fine arts and craft products to schools, artists, and hobbyists since our founding in 1919. On the forefront of the industry’s efforts to offer the SAFEST products for our customers, AMACO® is one of the founding members of ACMI (The Art and Creative Materials Institute) which was established in 1936. ACMI began so that members could set industry standards to promote use of safe ingredients in the creation of art materials. As a result, AMACO®, ACMI, and our independent toxicologist have instituted some of the most stringent guidelines and practices for the production, labeling, and use of ceramic art materials, while governmental regulations over the last 72 years have come to mirror many of these standards. This proactive approach to safe manufacturing for schools, potters, and hobbyists has been AMACO’s motto and mandate for decades.
Jess Hall, Ceramic Lab Technician, checks glaze quality and consistency as he prepares test pieces for firing as part of a knowledgeable staff in ceramic engineering.
Our Technical Services Department ensures that our formulations are in compliance with all ACMI and governmental standards for safety. We constantly monitor the ever-changing arena of federal and state safety regulations while keeping a vigilant eye on new safety studies and safety issues. It’s by staying ahead of the curve, that AMACO® has become the SAFETY leader in formulation of AP non-toxic lead free glazes, as well as the leader in safe labeling for proper use of ceramic and craft materials. We are here to service any technical issues or questions concerning our products and most of all, to best serve our customers. Enjoy the ceramic experience and rest easy knowing that the AMACO® team is putting your SAFETY first.
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