Chemical testing and supply chain risk management services
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
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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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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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BLC are excited to announce a new addition to our Marketing team, Alarna Sparrey. Alarna has joined BLC as a Graduate Marketing Executive and will be supporting all BLC marketing channels both online and offline. A significant portion of Alarna’s
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The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has announced its intention to add Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) and dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) as new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) to the Candidate List in June/July 2018. In addition to the confirmed two chemicals
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ISO have recently announced a new standard for chromium VI (chrome VI/Cr6) heat ageing in leather (ISO 10195:2018). This new standard applies to organisations who manufacture leather and leather goods and has been published for the thermal pre-ageing procedure which
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The chemical 1-methyl-pyrrolidone (CAS number: EC 212-828-1, CAS 872-50-4), which is more commonly known as NMP, has been added to the European REACH Regulation. Leather finishers and manufacturers should be aware of this change and be prepared to test materials
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BLC are delighted to announce a new addition to our Chemical Team, Connell Laurance. Connell has joined BLC as a Chemical and Regulatory Advisor and will be supporting customers and BLC Members with chemical testing and compliance. A significant portion
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BLC has recently acquired an additional two pieces of analytical laboratory equipment: Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) This analytical laboratory equipment will be used to deliver chemical testing services and to further broaden the range
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Phthalates are a group of chemicals that are classed as restricted substances and are regulated by REACH; a European Union regulation which prohibits the sale of goods that do not comply with the specified chemical limits. Phthalates are used primarily
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