Pasadena Lab Officially Measures Oil for Uncle Sam Now
Published Date: 8/20/2025
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Summary
Quality Custom Inspections and Laboratories, Inc. in Pasadena, TX, is now officially approved to measure and test petroleum products for customs. This means businesses dealing with these products can trust their inspections for the next three years starting August 16, 2023. No extra costs or changes for customers, just smoother and official testing services!
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Accredited Petroleum Testing Lab Approved
Quality Custom Inspections and Laboratories, Inc., in Pasadena, TX, is approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for three years starting August 16, 2023. Businesses that rely on customs measurements may use this company's accredited testing services during that three-year period.
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