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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.

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.

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.

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.

Sustainability regulatory updates for consumer products covering new environmental footprint rules for apparel and footwear, PFAS, and more.

The UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee launches an inquiry into PFAS “forever chemicals,” examining health risks, environmental impact, and regulatory gaps.

As demand for more sustainably produced products increases, significant regulatory and consumer concerns regarding greenwashing and authenticity of claims are also increasing. Eurofins Sustainability Services is now offering the first recycled plastics testing that leverages properties of plastics for accurate results to support authenticity of textile claims.

The EEA’s recent report, Circularity of the EU Textiles Value Chain in Numbers, highlights urgent need for shift towards sustainable textile production.

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.