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Chromium 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

BLC Welcomes Alarna Sparrey to the Marketing Team

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

Two SVHC’s are being Added to the Candidate List with Possibly Eight More to Follow

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

ISO 10195:2018 – International Standard for Chromium VI (Chrome 6) Heat Ageing in Leather

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

1-methyl-pyrrolidone (NMP) Added to REACH Regulation

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

Meet Connell Laurance, the Newest Addition to BLC’s Expert Chemical Team

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

BLC Purchases Analytical Laboratory Equipment

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

EU Proposes to Expand Phthalates Restriction under REACH

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

LANXESS Seeks ZDHC Conformance Level 3 via Chem-MAP

Global chemical company LANXESS is seeking ZDHC Conformance Level 3 through BLC Chem-MAP. LANXESS will be taking the c-MAP Programme on Chem-MAP to achieve their ZDHC conformance. ZDHC have approved Chem-MAP as a scheme to provide level 1 and level

The New 2018 BLC Guide to Managing Chemical Requirements in Product – FREE to BLC Members Only

BLC Chemical Testing is affiliated with BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd., who have recently released a new guide for BLC Members to download. The BLC 2018 Guide to Managing Chemical Requirements in Product is available to BLC Members only who

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