Chem-MAP® and Eurofins | BLC are running FREE webinars during May and June ’20. Eurofins | BLC and Chem-MAP® will be running the following webinars throughout May and June 2020. SImply click on the link to register for each webinar. You
Read moreEurofins | BLC, collaborating with SOS Protect.
Eurofins | BLC, collaborating with SOS Protect. Eurofins | BLC are now taking orders for SOS Protect Hand Sanitiser. SOS Protect kills 99.9% bacteria whilst leaving hands fresh, moisturised, and protected. Over the past few months, Eurofins BLC have been safeguarding
Read moreChem-MAP® accepted as ZDHC MRSL Version 2.0 certifier – Levels 1, 2 and 3.
On 18th March 2020, ZDHC announced Chem-MAP® as an approved certifier to the ZDHC MRSL V2.0 across all conformity levels (1,2 and 3). The ZDHC MRSL V2.0 supports good chemical management by helping to avoid the use of banned substances
Read moreMRSL Testing for Due Diligence, NOT Certification
Understand the reasons why MRSL Testing for due diligence, not certification is important. Increase in MRSL awareness The increase in MRSL awareness has prompted chemical formulators and manufacturers to consider the value in testing their chemical formulations, to understand the downstream
Read moreREACH Testing for Compliance with Latest Amendment to Annex XVII
REACH is an essential EU legislative framework controlling chemical safety. The latest amendment comes into force on the 1st of November 2020. In October 2018 the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced their one of the largest amendments to Annex XVII
Read moreEnsure Compliance with Recent Phthalates Changes to Annex XVII REACH Regulation through Testing
Your business may need to conduct phthalates testing on consumer products if you manufacture or retail products which contain synthetic materials and plastics/plasticizers. This is due to the upcoming change in the European REACH regulation which could impact on chemical
Read moreOpening hours for Eurofins | BLC over the 2018/19 holiday season
Season’s Greetings from everyone at Eurofins | BLC During the holiday season our testing laboratory will be open on selected days – please see below the schedule from 24th December 2018: Monday 24th December (Christmas Eve) – Open 9am –
Read moreIncrease of Phthalates in Consumer Products Causing Violations of California Proposition 65 Regulation
In August 2018, 265 notices of violations (NOVs) were issued for high levels of phthalates in consumer products made from plastics and vinyls, which includes products such as bags, sports equipment, brushes and seat covers – conduct phthalates testing today
Read more10 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) Added to the Candidate List
In addition to the two Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) previously confirmed to be included in the Candidate List update for June/July 2018 (TMA and DCHP). The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has confirmed the addition of a further 8
Read moreNew Understanding Chromium (Chrome) VI in Leather Workshop
Chrome VI in leather is a topical area for brands, retailers and manufacturers. Recently, there have been several changes and updates to chrome VI testing methods which will need to be managed by your organisation. In light of this, BLC
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