ACMI Certification Seal FAQs

AP Certification Seal signifies that the product has been examined by an independent, certified toxicologist from Duke University Medical Center and administered through The Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI). When a product bears the AP seal, it means the examination concluded that no toxins are present in sufficient quantities to be toxic or injurious to people, when used as intended, or to cause acute or chronic health problems. In other words, the product meets the Federal safety standard for art materials. When you see the AP seal imprinted on our product you can be confident that your product is safe when used as intended. For more information see: http://www.acmiart.org.

The CL Certification Seal signifies that the product has been examined by an independent, certified toxicologist from Duke University Medical Center and administered through The Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc (ACMI). The CL Seal identifies products that are certified to be properly labeled in a program of toxicological evaluation by a medical expert for any known health risks and with information on the safe and proper use of these materials.