
Welcome to the Eurofins Sustainability blog.
Stay up-to-date with news and insights from Eurofins’ sustainability experts and learn more about the latest eco-friendly advancements and innovations in a variety of industries.

White paper: Biodegradability explained
Sep 11, 2023
Eurofins Sustainability Services’ white paper on biodegradability testing discusses current constraints and future prospects for consumer product testing and legislation.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Aug 30, 2023
What is extended producer responsibility? Find out more including the implications of EPR on current and future legislation.

Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | August 2023
Aug 16, 2023
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.

Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | July 2023
Aug 1, 2023
Legislative news for sustainability, circular economy and environment topics including US PFAS and heavy metal regulations, EU Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) and more.

Eurofins BLC launches environmental footwear impact calculator
Jul 12, 2023
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.

Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | June 2023
Jun 9, 2023
The latest legislative news for sustainability, circular economy and environment topics including a summary of the proposal to replace Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.

Ecodesign for sustainable products regulation (ESPR)
Jun 21, 2023
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.

Sustainability Services newsletter | Legislating sustainable business practices
Jun 1, 2023
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.

Circularity | A paradigm shift in sustainable practices
May 31, 2023
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.

Navigating the European Green Deal
May 31, 2023
The European Green Deal is a far-reaching European initiative under which hang some key sustainability Directives and Regulations which directly affect business operations.

European Digital Product Passport | Redefining sustainability in business
May 31, 2023
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.

United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Apr 28, 2023
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.

Electrical & Electronics game-changer | Digital Product Passport
May 31, 2023
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 launches cotton origin verification testing service
May 15, 2023
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.

Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | May 2023
May 24, 2023
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.

PFOA amendment in POP European Regulation
May 10, 2023
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 and GOTS schemes in Spain
May 3, 2023
Eurofins gains accreditation to certify Textile Exchange (GRS, RCS, CCS, OCS) and GOTS schemes promoting supply chain sustainability and responsible production.

Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | April 2023
Apr 24, 2023
The latest global legislative changes covering sustainability, environmental and circular economy. Green claims, packaging and packaging waste, AGEC law, microplastics and more.

Introducing Chem-ST Chemical Smart Testing | Watch our Video
Mar 31, 2023
Eurofins chemical smart testing video introduces our revolutionary, future-proofing service to quantitatively test for harmful and hazardous chemicals.

Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | March 2023
Mar 24, 2023
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.

CE marking biostimulants and fertilisers
Apr 24, 2023
Eurofins Certification is a Notified Body No. 2973 for assessing conformity with, and CE Marking fertilising products and biostimulants under Regulation (EU) 2019/1009.

Sustainability Services Newsletter | Dogs, Trashion and chemistry
Mar 15, 2023
What brings together subjects such as dog waste, Trashion, biodegradability, durability, recyclability and chemistry? Read our second newsletter to find out…

Dog waste, bags and biodegradable – what does it all mean
Mar 15, 2023
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.

Trashion – the impact of textile waste
Mar 15, 2023
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.

Why durability and recyclability are key for our textile future
Mar 15, 2023
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.

Sustainable chemistry is the future of our planet
Mar 15, 2023
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.

Plant protection products risk assessment guidance
Apr 25, 2023
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).

Developing sustainable agricultural practices
Apr 25, 2023
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.

Climate impact labels on clothing becomes law
Feb 23, 2023
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’ sustainability project initiative
Apr 25, 2023
Eurofins Agroscience Services Group recently established an internal, colleague-driven sustainability project initiative. A local ESG project with long-term goals.

Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | February 2023
Feb 27, 2023
Latest sustainability-related legislative news including PFAS, the authenticity of raw materials in cosmetics and personal care products, pollutants for priority management and more.

PFAS restriction proposes the largest European ban ever
Feb 17, 2023
ECHA publishes new Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) restriction proposal to ban both their use and production.

Introducing Eurofins Sustainability Services | Watch our video
Feb 7, 2023
Eight billion people and only one planet. Let us help you start thinking more sustainably. Why? Watch our video.

Eurofins Assurance becomes Higg FEM Trainer Body
Feb 7, 2023
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).

Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | January 2023
Jan 27, 2023
Latest news and updates for global sustainability-related legislative changes including persistent organic pollutants, circular textiles, and recycling aims for packaging.

Sustainability Services Newsletter | Because it Matters
Jan 3, 2023
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.

Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | December 2022
Jan 3, 2023
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.

Is climate change the world’s biggest sustainability problem?
Dec 22, 2022
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

How to start your sustainability journey
Dec 22, 2022
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.

Are chemical free products real?
Dec 22, 2022
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.

Eurofins metrics and measurement helps avoid greenwashing
Nov 11, 2022
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.

Case Studies | Sustainable food
Dec 22, 2022
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.

Eurofins launches zero waste to landfill certification scheme
Dec 16, 2022
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.

European forced labour products ban proposal
Nov 22, 2022
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.

Managing PFAS risk with Eurofins
Oct 24, 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.

Celebration of Eurofins Group 35 year anniversary
Nov 14, 2022
Eurofins Sustainability Services is celebrating! October 2022 marks the 35th anniversary of when Eurofins was founded in 1987 in Nantes, France. A single laboratory start-up with only three employees, the Eurofins Group has since become a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification services providing compliance and sustainability solutions across a broad range of industries.

Eurofins launch Chem-ST, a new way of product chemical risk management
Sep 29, 2022
Eurofins Sustainability Services launches Chem-ST, a new cost and time-efficient smart sustainable chemistry methodology for consumer product testing chemical compliance risk management

California passes PFAS textile regulation
Oct 14, 2022
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.

New candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
Jan 18, 2023
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.

Cosmetics Californian PFAS regulation
Oct 18, 2022
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.

Eurofins attains EcoVadis silver medal rating
Oct 17, 2022
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.

Durability supports sustainability
Aug 11, 2022
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.

Breaking the addiction to single use plastics
Aug 11, 2022
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”.

Eurofins expands biodegradability services for consumer products testing
Aug 11, 2022
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.
Special projects
At Eurofins, we ensure that we keep appraised of the latest hot topics in sustainability. To do this, we conduct research projects and case studies and share the results. Our specialist services are available to customers to help them develop new materials or conduct non-standard tests and assessments.
Contact us to find out more.

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