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
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
Read moreBLC 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
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