Washington State Lab Approved for Three Years of Oil Testing
Published Date: 5/28/2025
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Great news! AmSpec LLC in Ferndale, WA, is officially approved to measure and test petroleum products for customs starting January 9, 2024. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust AmSpec’s work for the next three years, keeping things smooth and official without extra costs or delays.
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AmSpec Approved as Gauger & Lab
If your business deals with petroleum and customs, AmSpec LLC (Ferndale, WA) is approved to gauge petroleum and accredited to test petroleum products for customs purposes starting January 9, 2024. The approval and accreditation run for three years (through January 9, 2027).
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