Chemical Testing for Legislation & Compliance

Eurofins | BLC Chemical Testing and Support for International Regulations

REACH Testing Services

Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemical Substances (REACH) regulation (EC)1907/2006 is a European regulation on chemicals and their use. REACH calls for the progressive substitution of the most dangerous chemicals when suitable alternatives have been identified.

All products supplied within Europe must be compliant with REACH including the presence of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), and compliance to Annex XVII requirements.

Eurofins | BLC can assist with REACH testing and support that may be required. Eurofins | BLC also offers Annex XVII testing to identify any restricted substances and SVHC testing and screening under REACH.

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CPSIA Testing Services

The CPSIA sets restrictions for the amount of lead, phthalates and flame retardants in consumer products designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger, as well as setting out requirements for flammability testing.

These regulations are legislative and testing of products is mandatory. This safety standard has been widely adopted voluntarily to control the amount of lead in all products sold within the USA.

Eurofins | BLC is a CPSC accredited laboratory (CPSC 1049) and offers lead testing and phthalates testing.

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China GB Standards Testing

Any brand supplying leather product into China needs to demonstrate compliance to GB standards testing for formaldehyde and azo dyes.

If you are selling leather products in China, these standards are mandatory and currently can only be conducted by a Chinese government laboratory. It is important to note, that brands in breach of the GB standards regulation may have their products seized from stores.

Eurofins | BLC have a partnership with a Chinese laboratory and can provide GB standards testing.

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Toy Safety Directive (EN71-3) Testing

EN71 has been widely adopted within Europe as a general product safety standard for heavy metals and toxic elements in consumer products. Chemical testing is required under BS EN71 in order to ensure compliance with part 3.

EN71-3 is a migratory test, evaluating the propensity of metals to leach from products and cause toxicity hazards, particularly relating to exposure through sucking and mouthing of items.

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California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) Testing

California Proposition 65 is a product safety directive under which any retailer of a product or service can be challenged legally regarding the chemical content of a product against a list of over 850 potential chemical candidates.  

Eurofins | BLC provide a product risk assessment and targeted chemical testing service for Prop 65.

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Eurofins | BLC Chemical Testing Services for Legislative Compliance

Chemical legislation differs around the world and managing chemical compliance can prove to be a complex, challenging task when manufacturing and supplying products on a global scale.

Eurofins | BLC can provide a legislative support and chemical testing of consumer products for compliance at its accredited testing laboratory, which holds accreditations from UKAS (0076), CPSC (1049) and ILAC.

Eurofins | BLC are proud to work with a wide variety of organisations from chemical companies and product manufacturers to brands and retailers, testing a diverse range of consumer products. Customers of Eurofins | BLC benefit from fast testing turnaround times and one of the highest levels of customer service in the industry.

Eurofins | BLC regularly participate in proficiency testing programmes to ensure that we deliver some of the most accurate results in the industry.

For chemical testing and compliance services, Eurofins | BLC provide:

• Chemical testing at an internationally accredited ISO17025 testing laboratory in the UK
• Competitive pricing
• Fast chemical testing turnaround times - most test results available within 4-5 days working days
• Both the testing and the understanding of the results provided
• A comprehensive and easy to understand test report
• Technical back up and support from chemical testing experts
• Chemical compliance and product safety training courses for your staff

Become a Eurofins | BLC Member and access:

• Discounted chemical testing prices
• Advanced chemical support through Eurofins | BLC's technical concierge service
• Online access to chemical management tools

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