The most recent RAPEX report details a number of products which have tested positive for hazardous chemicals and have been deemed as a chemical risk to consumers. Please find below more detailed information on each case: Read More
Hung Sheng Tannery Co Ltd has been audited by BLC against the Leather Working Group (LWG) environmental auditing protocol and has achieved a Bronze rating. Read More
The new BLC 2012 Leather Training Course and Product Safety Workshop brochure is now available online to view and/or make a booking. Read More
Product legislation can be a challenge for both manufacturers and retailers of consumer goods around the world. Depending on your product classification and industry type ie accessories, automotive, footwear, garments, jewellery, toys, upholstery etc and where products are produced and sold, a number of international laws are in existence to protect consumers and the environment from chemical and safety risks. Read More
Accurate descriptions and definitions are vital to avoid potential problems in the global marketplace. It is essential that products actually are what they claim to be – this is particularly important when it comes to value for money and potential problems in performance where less efficient materials have been used. Read More
With the rise in wealth and prosperity in China, it is not surprising to learn that the demand for luxury goods is also growing and, over and above the major coastal cities, is moving inland with lesser-known cities presenting exciting opportunities for luxury brands. Read More
Product safety is paramount and brands, manufacturers and retailers have a responsibility to ensure that they take every measure possible to ensure that their products do not pose a risk to the health and safety of consumers. Read More
COTANCE, in cooperation with its national members and in collaboration with the International Council of Tanners (ICT), has been actively working on a strategy to establish a stronger basis for the enforcement of proper definitions and descriptions of leather.
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The reported incidence of NPEOs and other toxic chemicals in leather, textile and fur products is a growing problem for brands, manufacturers and retailers as they are targeted by different NGOs and international welfare organisations around the world. Read More
Octylphenol was the first chemical substance with endocrine disrupting properties to be included as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list in December 2011. Read More
