Addressing the challenges of chemical management in the leather and textile industry was the key topic at the Eurofins | BLC, and Eurofins | AQM technical seminar in Amsterdam on the 22nd November 2019. During the event, Eurofins | BLC’s Chemical Lead and Chem-MAP® Technical Manager, Georgina Mawer, received positive feedback from delegates after …
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The United Nations has declared 2019 the “International Year of the Periodic Table of the Chemical Elements,” to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first periodic table and recognise the important role chemistry plays today in promoting sustainable development and providing solutions to global challenges. Dimitri Mendeleev (1834-1907) created his early periodic table in 1869. …
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Read More 20/03/2019
The increasing importance of sustainability is a key focus at the next congress of the IULTCS with restricted chemicals and other topics relating to corporate responsibility high on the agenda. The event will be held in Dresden, Germany between 25-28 June, 2019 and will attract delegates spanning the globe and from the entire leather value …
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Read More 13/02/2019
Peter Gregory, Chem-MAP®’s Lead Auditor was invited to present the Chem-MAP® programme to the TEGEWA leather chemicals group in October 2018. TEGEWA, established in Germany is an association of manufacturers of chemicals, representing the textile, paper, leather auxiliaries and colourants, surfactants, complexing agents, antimicrobial agents, polymeric flocculants, cosmetic raw materials, pharmaceutical excipients and allied products. …
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Read More 18/12/2018
ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder group consisting of brands, retailers, value chain affiliates and contributors, whose ambition is to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals within the production of textiles, footwear and apparel (www.roadmaptozero.com). Annually, the organisation holds a week of meetings targeting different stakeholders within the organisation as well as their Friends event. The annual …
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Read More 17/12/2018
Eurofins | BLC and International Leather Maker held their annual Leather and Sustainability in Retail Conference in Westminster London on 15th November 2018. The event saw a range of delegates spanning the breadth of the leather industry, come together to discuss topical sustainability themes. Speakers discussed an array of topics and sparked both contentious and …
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What is Chem-MAP®? Chem-MAP® is a ZDHC approved MRSL verification system, supporting sustainable supply chain chemical management. Developed by Eurofins | BLC in partnership with Vert-Tex, Chem-MAP® prevents harmful chemicals from entering the leather, textile and synthetic materials supply chain, protecting workers, consumers, and the environment. Chemical companies, materials manufacturers, brands and retailers can achieve …
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Read More 09/11/2018
As Compliance Lead at Eurofins | BLC, Georgina works with brands, retailers and manufacturers in the management of restricted chemicals and hazardous substances within their supply chains. Georgina supports global brands with chemical compliance, due diligence programmes, EU and International legislation and chemical troubleshooting. In addition, Georgina is the Technical Manager for Eurofins | BLC …
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