The Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc.

The Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. The Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) is an international trade association of 200+ members. Look for an AP or CL Seal on products.

We seek to promote safety in art and creative products through a certification program. The Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) is an international association of more than 200 art, craft and creative material manufacturers which seeks to promote safety in art and creative products through its certification program. Many small companies, as well as large ones, participate in the ACMI p

roduct certification program. We are very proud of the fact that nearly a quarter of these companies are long-standing members (30+ years) of ACMI. For over 80 years, the ACMI program for children’s art materials has certified that these products are non-toxic using the AP Seal. In 1982, the program was expanded to include a much broader range of art materials, including adult products, ensuring that they are non-toxic (AP Seal) or carry appropriate health warning labels (CL Seal) where necessary. ACMI-certified product seals (AP Approved Product and CL Cautionary Labeling) indicate that these products have been evaluated by a board-certified toxicologist and are labeled in accordance with federal and state laws. Each product in the program undergoes extensive toxicological testing that covers both acute and chronic toxicity concerns before it is granted the right to bear the ACMI certification seal. The ACMI product certification program includes an on-going review of the latest scientific and regulatory information available to keep the program current. The program also includes a five-year review of product formulations to meet the requirements of the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act. ACMI’s toxicology team is comprised of experts in art and creative materials evaluations. Duke University’s Division of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (Est. 1970), and, Bureau Veritas/Intrinsik (Est. 1828) conduct reviews against 16 CFR Part 1500 for our >200 members. ACMI also has a Toxicological Advisory Board composed of leading toxicological experts who independently act as a review board on issues of toxicity, analyze the criteria used by ACMI’s toxicologists, and make recommendations to ACMI.

Excited to be at NCECA! Look for our QR code around the conference and enter to win some prizes!
03/27/2026

Excited to be at NCECA! Look for our QR code around the conference and enter to win some prizes!

Day 1 of NAEA was a blast! Stop by booth 302 today. We look forward to seeing you and talking about Art Safety!
03/06/2026

Day 1 of NAEA was a blast! Stop by booth 302 today. We look forward to seeing you and talking about Art Safety!

Take a closer look at the products that are on display at our NAEA booth! Thank you to all of our members who donated pr...
03/05/2026

Take a closer look at the products that are on display at our NAEA booth! Thank you to all of our members who donated products to support the show!

First day of NAEA 2026 is here! Exhibit hall opens at 11 AM. Stop by and see us at booth #302.
03/05/2026

First day of NAEA 2026 is here! Exhibit hall opens at 11 AM. Stop by and see us at booth #302.

ACMI is kicking off the year with excitement! 🎉We’re looking forward to a new year full of fun and engaging tradeshows—a...
01/09/2026

ACMI is kicking off the year with excitement! 🎉

We’re looking forward to a new year full of fun and engaging tradeshows—and we’re thrilled to announce we’ll be back exhibiting at NAEA this year.

Can’t wait to see everyone and hope your year is off to a great start!

01/01/2026

New year, fresh canvas 🎨✨ Wishing everyone a safe, colorful year. Let’s make something beautiful in 2026 💛

12/26/2025
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from ACMI!
Here’s to turkey, creativity, and crafting joy together all season long. 🦃✂️🎨

🎨 This week is PRIME for stocking up on art supplies! 🛍️✨Before you hit add to cart, here’s a smart tip: Always double-c...
07/08/2025

🎨 This week is PRIME for stocking up on art supplies! 🛍️✨

Before you hit add to cart, here’s a smart tip: Always double-check the labeling on your materials. Look for the AP (Approved Product) or CL (Cautionary Label) Seals — these mean the product has been tested for safety and labeled properly.

Manufacturers invest in testing so you know exactly what you're using. Knowledge = safer, smarter creating. 🧠💡

ACMI is an international association of more than 200 art, craft and creative material manufacturers seeking to promote safety in art and creative products.

✨ Happy 4th of July! ✨❤️🤍💙Wishing you a day full of sunshine, BBQ, laughter, and memories that sparkle brighter than the...
07/04/2025

✨ Happy 4th of July! ✨
❤️🤍💙
Wishing you a day full of sunshine, BBQ, laughter, and memories that sparkle brighter than the fireworks! 🎆🌭🍉

🎉 Big news! ACMI is excited to share that due to their advocacy work, Governor Tim Walz has signed the Commerce Budget B...
06/20/2025

🎉 Big news! ACMI is excited to share that due to their advocacy work, Governor Tim Walz has signed the Commerce Budget Bill into law — officially granting a full exemption for professional art materials from the Minnesota Lead and Cadmium Law. 🖌️👏 We're thrilled to share this major win for artists and the creative community!

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