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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Check out our 2012 Leather Training Courses
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
International Legislation – Are you compliant?
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 … Read More
Leather terminology
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 … Read More
Luxury brands develop markets in China
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 … Read More
Chrome VI found in babies shoes
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
European developments in leather labelling
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.… Read More
NPEOS – NGOs and toxic chemicals
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
First endocrine disruptor added to REACH candidate list for SVHCs
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
Posted in Chemical Testing, Testing
Tagged chemical testing, chemicals in supply chain, REACH testing
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Leather and the Environment Conference 2012
Environmental and sustainability issues are the focus for an upcoming conference in Hong Kong organised by BLC Leather Technology Centre and show organisers, APLF Ltd.… Read More
Products found with Hazardous Chemicals – Latest RAPEX Update
The most recent RAPEX reports detail two product batches which have tested positive for hazardous chemicals. Please read below for more information:… Read More
Posted in Chemical Testing, Product Recalls, Testing
Tagged chemical testing, chemicals in supply chain, DANGEROUS CONSUMER GOODS RAPEX SYSTEM, hazardous chemicals, product safety, product safety training, RAPEX, restricted substances, TESTING FOR PHTHALATES, THIRD PARTY TESTING FOR PHTHALATES
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