Join Eurofins | BLC and Eurofins | AQM for a FREE technical seminar on Addressing the Challenges of Chemical Management in the Leather and Textile Industry, to be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 22nd November 2019. This morning seminar
Read moreLatest Developments for the Leather, Compliance, and Sustainability Conference.

Register NOW to attend the Leather, Compliance and Sustainability Conference in New York on Nov 13th, where delegates will hear the latest industry developments on how to manage risk and sustainability opportunities for leather products. Speakers & Topics Delegates will enjoy breakfast
Read moreAttend the Leather, Compliance & Sustainability New York Conference to get the Latest Developments on Chromium(VI)

The persistence of chromium(VI) in leather goods continues to be problematic as highlighted by a rise in recent 60-day notices under the California Proposition 65 regulations in the US and continual presence in weekly RAPEX reports in the EU. Join
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
Read moreChromium VI and Lead Limits will be Revised Under European Standard EN71-3

In May 2018, the European Commission published a Commission Directive (EU) 2018/725 amending the limit for extractable chromium VI in category III under the European Toy Safety Directive (BS EN 71-3). This means that if your business manufactures or supplies
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