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.
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Why durability and recyclability are key for our textile future
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.
Dog waste, bags and biodegradable – what does it all mean
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.
Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | February 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.
Eurofins Assurance becomes Higg FEM Trainer Body
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).
Are chemical free products real?
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.
European forced labour products ban proposal
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 attains EcoVadis silver medal rating
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.
California passes PFAS textile regulation
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.
Cotton Origin Verification: Strengthening Supply Chain Traceability
Discover how cotton origin verification and testing support supply chain mapping, chain-of-custody validation, and traceable sourcing claims.
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