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
New limits for 33 textiles chemicals under REACH On 10th October 2018, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 1513/2018 that modifies Annex XVII to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 by including a new entry (Entry 72). These new requirements shall be applicable from 1 November 2020. Brands, retailers and manufacturers of textiles and textile …
Read More 12/11/2018
Tattoo Ink Chemicals and European Regulations Tattoos are becoming increasingly common across Europe. Currently 12% of Europeans and 24% of United States’ citizens have tattoos or permanent make-up (PMU). The inks used are mixtures of chemicals that are inserted into the body and may stay there for life. Because of their nature long-term exposure to …
Read More 09/10/2018
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 chemicals previously under review, bringing the list to a total of 191 chemicals. 10 …
Read More 11/07/2018
If your business manufactures or supplies toys, then you need to be aware of the changes in the limit of extractable chromium VI in 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 …
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Read More 18/06/2018
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