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PASS to Host Town Hall on Industry Testing
The Performer Availability Screening Service (PASS) will hold an industry town hall Friday morning to address the abrupt departure of Cutting Edge Testing from the PASS system and "discuss the next steps for ensuring safety for performers on set."
PASS Director Responds to CET Withdrawal From Testing System
The director of the PASS database, Ian O'Brien, issued a statement this afternoon after CET (Cutting Edge Test) announced via Twitter they would withdraw from the performer testing system.
PASS Updates COVID-19 Testing Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
Following a vote last night by the Cal/OSHA Standards Board to accept proposed changes to their COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards, PASS is no longer recommending COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated individuals as part of its production guidelines.
PSD2 Progression and Performance Testing
The latest deadline came and went, and the world still wasn’t ready for the new PSD2 Secure Customer Authentication requirement. It’s not like we didn’t have ample time to get ready; we’ve been talking about it for several years.
FSC Expands Testing Options With Addition of 'Safely' App to PASS Network
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced expanded testing options for performers with the addition of safer-sex app Safely to the PASS network.
TTS Head Offers Update on COVID-19 Testing Situation
Sixto Pacheco, the principal of Talent Testing Service (TTS), held three Zoom meetings this week, open to all adult industry members, to clarify issues regarding COVID-19 testing through their network of laboratories.
TTS to Hold Zoom Sessions to Answer Industry Questions About Testing
Talent Testing Service (TTS) has announced they will host a series of Zoom meetings next week to answer questions about updated health and safety guidelines, particularly regarding COVID-19 testing.
NYT Probes Possible 'Lessons' From Adult Industry's PASS for COVID-19 Testing
The New York Times has published an article about the possible usefulness of adult industry STI testing protocols to help researchers and policymakers attempting to come up with COVID testing protocols.
CET Head Raises Questions About TTS COVID-19 Testing
Dr. Peter Miao, the veteran adult industry physician who oversees the PASS-approved Cutting Edge Testing (CET) draw center, has expressed “major, major concerns” about the non-FDA-approved, $35 COVID-19 test being offered by his competitor Talent Testing Services (TTS).
TTS Releases COVID-19 Testing Details for Talent, Crew
Talent Testing Service (TTS) has released details about the integration of COVID-19 testing into its Gold Standard panel beginning Monday, May 11.
TTS Announces Intention to Add COVID-19 Testing for PASS Protocol
Talent Testing Service (TTS) head Sixto Pacheco held a teleconference today announcing the company’s labs will formally incorporate COVID-19 testing into their PASS reports of adult industry talent.
Screaming O Passes New Round of Consumer Safety Testing
Screaming O has completed its semi-annual safety validation testing. The flexible silicone and smooth styrene materials used by the company passed a three-step review process conducted by the independent lab Polymer Solutions.
Talent Testing Service Issues Coronavirus Advisory
Talent Testing Services (TTS) has issued a coronavirus advisory listing a variety of preventative measures and other guidelines to assist adult industry talent during the current outbreak.
Talent Testing Service Opens New Location in Budapest
Talent Testing Service has opened for business in Budapest.
Talent Testing Service Adds 'Sign and Scan' Sample Tracking
Talent Testing Service (TTS) has implemented a “sign and scan” feature for all talent that visit its Associated Draw Facilities (ADF) across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.
Screaming O Confirms Product Safety With Latest Testing
Screaming O has completed its latest round of voluntary materials testing at an independent laboratory, which the company reports it “passed with flying colors.”
Talent Testing Service Announces Expansion into Europe
Talent Testing Service (TTS) has announced the expansion of its testing and clearance services into Europe.
VRPornMania Touts Rigorous Paysite Review, Testing Procedures
VRPornMania is touting its rigorous VR porn site review and testing procedures, which it claims makes the company “uniquely qualified” to recommend top sites to fans.
FSC-PASS to Add New Testing Network This Week
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced this morning a new testing network has been added to the PASS system.
Talent Testing Announces Changes to Controversial Medical Questionnaire
Sixto Pacheco, President and CEO of Talent Testing Services (TTS), has announced that the company will "revise" their controversial Medical Health Questionnaire (MHQ).