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The demand for supply chain due diligence has increased, bringing regulations and frameworks which require companies to have full visibility of supply chains.

With international supply chains it’s common to source chemicals from various regions. But not all chemicals meet the same standards for chemical compliance.

With the impending introduction of the EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP), businesses are already seeking ways to ensure they meet the anticipated requirements for sustainability and environmental transparency.

The global compliance environment is becoming increasingly challenging, demanding businesses to adopt proactive strategies to mitigate risks and stay competitive.

Advanced analytical techniques for VOC testing aligned with ZDHC Air Emissions Guidelines to detect VOCs and additional prohibited compounds.

On 11 November 2024, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published new guidance on the use of isotopic testing for supply chain traceability, a tool with growing importance for importers seeking to access the U.S. market.

With strict new regulations such as the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) coming into force within a matter of weeks, companies are under increasing pressure to ensure their operations are not contributing to deforestation.

Pairing customer-centric support and tailored assessments to trace raw material origin in supply chains for EUDR compliance.

Consumers are increasingly demanding products and services that are less harmful to the environment, and environmental claims are intended to allow consumers to make more informed choices about their purchases. This means the environmental claims that businesses make must not be misguiding and should avoid “greenwashing”.

Durability testing is more than just a technical assessment; it’s a key component of sustainable product development. As regulations push for greater transparency and accountability, durability becomes an essential factor in product design and marketing.

A significant aspect of the AGEC law is the implementation of ecomodulation rules, which incentivise companies to adopt more sustainable practices through a system of financial rewards and penalties.

The new detergent rules aim to simplify current rules for the sale and free movement of detergents in the EU, and improve the safety and sustainability of detergent use in the EU.

The EU has recently passed the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, mandating that all consumer products (excluding food, plants, and pharmaceuticals) comply with stringent new ecodesign requirements. Textile products are among the first product categories to be targeted.

The move aims to tackle the environmental impact of textile production and consumption. Here’s an in-depth look at the changes, their implications, and what they mean for consumers and businesses alike.

The European Parliament adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on the 24th of April 2024, with the final text expected to enter into force towards the end of 2024.

Consumer products legislation news covering miscellaneous technical publications relating to environmental, plastics, packaging and waste.

The CMA’s open letter not only illuminates the outcomes of the CMA’s recent investigation into the fashion industry, but also underscores the importance of adhering to consumer protection laws.

With upcoming environmental regulations placing increasing pressure on electronics and electrical (E&E) brands’ sustainability performance, responsible resource management and waste reduction will come into focus in the years ahead.

Consumer products legislation news covering miscellaneous technical publications relating to environmental, plastics, packaging and waste.

Eurofins offers microplastic testing services which can be instrumental in helping companies meet the demands of AGEC law’s microplastics mandate.

Chem-ST® | Achieve proactive chemical compliance faster and more affordably in a changing regulatory landscape using Eurofins Chem-ST® hazardous chemical smart testing.

Consumer products legislation news covering miscellaneous technical publications relating to environmental, plastics, packaging and waste.

How Eurofins can help companies comply with AGEC’s 2024 compostability requirements covering NFT 51-5800 and EN 13432.

Forests, ecodesign, packaging and more; read the latest updates in global green legislation.

The latest regulatory news covering sustainability, circular economy and environment legislative topics including ERP, AGEC Law and geographical indications for craft and industrial products, amongst others.

As we look ahead into 2024, it’s a time to consider the impact of the sustainability revolution within the evolving “Green” legislative landscape.

Also known as the “Green Claims Directive”, the proposed Directive on the Substantiation and Communication of Explicit Environmental Claims, is part of the EU’s comprehensive Green Deal.

Endocrine Disruptors, also known as hormonally active agents, encompass a range of natural and synthetic chemicals which are increasingly becoming targets for legislation.

The European Union’s (EU) proposal for a Strategy for Circular and Sustainable Textiles (EUR-Lex – 52022DC0141) is an integral component of the broader Circular Economy Action Plan; pivotal to the EU’s Green Deal agenda.

EUR-Lex – 52020DC0667 was published by the European Union (EU) in 2020, forming part of the expansive package of legislative measures under the European Green Deal.

The in force German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), came into force in January 2023 and by January 2024 will extend to companies with over 1,000 employees.

What is extended producer responsibility? Find out more including the implications of EPR on current and future legislation.

Eurofins news covering the latest sustainability, circular economy and environment legislation including sustainable chemistry topics, ecolabels and nanomaterials.

Eurofins news covering the latest sustainability, circular economy and environment legislation focusing on microplastics and Extender Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Product durability is a hot topic in light of several emerging sustainability legislations which seek to end the relationship between fast, low-cost consumption that results in negative environmental impacts.

Third party testing and verification of consumer product durability and Verification Marks which can be used in a product’s sales and marketing materials.

The European Commission published an amendment to the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) restricting the use of intentionally added microplastics smaller than 5 mm to consumer products.

Eurofins news covering the latest in sustainability, circular economy and environment legislative news covering consumer products including batteries, cosmetics and more.

Eurofins Sustainability Services’ white paper on biodegradability testing discusses current constraints and future prospects for consumer product testing and legislation.

Legislative news for sustainability, circular economy and environment topics including the fight against deforestation through the publishing and adopting of new regulation European Union (EU) 2023/1115.

Legislative news for sustainability, circular economy and environment topics including US PFAS and heavy metal regulations, EU Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) and more.

We are thrilled to introduce our latest digital resource intended to help brands, retailers, designers, technologists, and sustainability managers in evaluating the environmental impacts related to footwear.

The latest legislative news for sustainability, circular economy and environment topics including a summary of the proposal to replace Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.

Expected to be ratified in 2023, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is a ground-breaking proposal to enhance the environmental sustainability of products marketed within the EU.

Key sustainability-related legislative topics which are affecting, and in the case of the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry, will transform many European business practices.

Transitioning from a linear to a circular model in business requires a rethink of traditional models and processes. Find out the benefits of circularity and where to start.

The European Green Deal is a far-reaching European initiative under which hang some key sustainability Directives and Regulations which directly affect business operations.

The European Digital Product Passport (DPP), part of the Green Deal scheme, aims to provide consumers with access to information about the environmental and social impact of products related to their entire life cycle.

Discover the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, designed to create a prosperous, inclusive, and environmentally responsible global community by 2030. Find out how Eurofins Sustainability services can help you and your business become more sustainable and make a difference.

As part of the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan, the DPP is poised to catalyse substantial changes in the electrical and electronics industry, fostering sustainability and transparency.

Eurofins Consumer Product Testing, a leading provider of textile testing solutions, is delighted to announce the launch of its Cotton Origin Verification Testing service using a combination of analytical techniques to accurately test for consistency with claimed origin.

Recent legislative updates for sustainability-related legislation covering PFAS in cosmetics and personal care products and packaging, and amendments to the classification of Endocrine-disruptors.

Regulatory update: European Commission amendment related to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and compounds of the Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP).

Eurofins gains accreditation to certify Textile Exchange (GRS, RCS, CCS, OCS) and GOTS schemes promoting supply chain sustainability and responsible production.

The latest global legislative changes covering sustainability, environmental and circular economy. Green claims, packaging and packaging waste, AGEC law, microplastics and more.

Eurofins chemical smart testing video introduces our revolutionary, future-proofing service to quantitatively test for harmful and hazardous chemicals.

The latest sustainability-related legislation and news covering hazardous chemicals, extended Prop 65 list, plastic tax, sustainable water usage, waste sorting, environmental labelling and more.

Eurofins Certification is a Notified Body No. 2973 for assessing conformity with, and CE Marking fertilising products and biostimulants under Regulation (EU) 2019/1009.

What brings together subjects such as dog waste, Trashion, biodegradability, durability, recyclability and chemistry? Read our second newsletter to find out…

There are many possibilities such as compostable, biodegradable, and degradable but what is the difference? We use dog waste bags as a case study to explain, as some people assume they can be thrown at the side of the path or in the hedge.

The impact created by the manufacturing of fast fashion is significant, with millions of tonnes of waste created of which less than 1% is reused and the vast majority sent to landfill. We can help you understand your impact.

Each year the equivalent of 11.3kg of textile is discarded by each person in the EU amounting to around 5.8 million tonnes of textiles. Eurofins Sustainability Services support this perspective and are developing new two services to help our customers reduce their impacts.

Chemistry is the fundamental building block of all things and is here to stay, but we must manage and understand how we use chemicals in a way which protects our planet.

Expert viewpoint on guidance on the latest assessment of human exposure in risk assessment of plant protection products (PPPs) from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) Group are contributing to the development of sustainable agricultural practices providing the industry with all the technical support needed to screen and develop, register and steward new and existing products and traits around the world.

Under the French Decree 2022-748 AGEC, the environmental qualities and characteristics of a waste-generating product and its packaging must be available at the point of sale.

Eurofins Agroscience Services Group recently established an internal, colleague-driven sustainability project initiative. A local ESG project with long-term goals.

Latest sustainability-related legislative news including PFAS, the authenticity of raw materials in cosmetics and personal care products, pollutants for priority management and more.

ECHA publishes new Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) restriction proposal to ban both their use and production.

Eight billion people and only one planet. Let us help you start thinking more sustainably. Why? Watch our video.

The Eurofins Assurance network of companies is pleased to announce that it has become Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) Trainer Body (TB), as approved by Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC).

Latest news and updates for global sustainability-related legislative changes including persistent organic pollutants, circular textiles, and recycling aims for packaging.

Welcome to the Eurofins Sustainability Services first newsletter. The objective of this newsletter with its associated articles is to highlight important topics and provide information and knowledge that will enable our customers to make informed decisions about sustainable business practices.

Latest news on sustainability related legislative changes and services offerings for consumer products including textiles, leather, toys, hardlines, cosmetics, personal care and product assurance globally.

Whatever our priorities, the way we live, what we buy and how things are manufactured is under increasing focus in relation to the impacts on the climate and environment. Find out how we can help your business be more sustainable and positively affect climate change

We have developed a sustainability starter pack to help our customers begin their sustainability journey. It involves a materiality assessment. Contact us today to start your sustainability journey.

It is impossible to make a product that does not contain chemicals. Any product that claims to be chemical free is potentially spurious and or greenwashing. Eurofins has an extensive range of tailored services to support the business community select and assess sustainable chemistry.

The risk of making incorrect or incomplete green claims can lead to negative exposure by the press and NGOs, and legal action. Eurofins Consumer Product Testing has many services that provide credible metrics for typical sustainability tests.

Eurofins Assurance has launched our Zero Waste to Landfill Certification Scheme to help manufacturers and retailers become more sustainable and provide fact-based evidence to and validate their waste diversion claims.

Eurofins’ The NFL food and beverage consumer product development services are extensive, offering existing and novel strategies for sustainable food. Examples of sustainable food projects undertaken are shown in the following case studies.

On 19 September 2022, the European Commission opened a public consultation related to the draft European regulation on prohibiting products made through forced labour (COM(2022)453 final) until 30 November 2022.

Eurofins Launches PFAS testing, the only way to manage PFAS risk in supply chains. Including total organic fluorine content to rapidly confirm the absence of PFAS in commercial consumer and industrial products.

Eurofins Sustainability Services launches Chem-ST, a new cost and time-efficient smart sustainable chemistry methodology for consumer product testing chemical compliance risk management

On 1 September 2022, the State of California in the US passed Bill AB 1817 to regulate Poly and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) chemicals in textile articles. The new legislation comes into force on 1 January 2025. Eurofins can help you ensure compliance.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added nine hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List for SVHC, further increasing the legal obligations of companies involved in the supply of articles into the European Union.

Signed into law on 29 September 2022, the State of California passed Bill AB 2771 to regulate per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in cosmetic articles. AB 2771 comes into force on 1 January 2025.

Demonstrating particular strengths in the Labor & Humans rights, and Ethics categories, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) Group has been awarded this silver medal status in recognition of its EcoVadis sustainability rating.

The world (predominantly the wealthier, developed world) has become a throwaway society where obsolescence is driven by low price, or is intentionally designed in to drive future sales.

The negative impact of persistent plastic materials on the environment is now well documented. In 2020 the National Geographic magazine stated that “Microplastics have moved into virtually every crevice on Earth”.

With so much attention on the challenges associated with post-consumer waste, there is an increasing demand for testing services aimed at understanding how materials or products degrade once they have come to the end of their useful life.