Chrome VI in leather is a topical area for brands, retailers and manufacturers. Recently, there have been several changes and updates to chrome VI testing methods which will need to be managed by your organisation. In light of this, BLC
Read moreChromium VI and Lead Limits will be Revised Under European Standard EN71-3

In May 2018, the European Commission published a Commission Directive (EU) 2018/725 amending the limit for extractable chromium VI in category III under the European Toy Safety Directive (BS EN 71-3). This means that if your business manufactures or supplies
Read moreTwo SVHC’s are being Added to the Candidate List with Possibly Eight More to Follow

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has announced its intention to add Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) and dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) as new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) to the Candidate List in June/July 2018. In addition to the confirmed two chemicals
Read moreBLC Purchases Analytical Laboratory Equipment

BLC has recently acquired an additional two pieces of analytical laboratory equipment: Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) This analytical laboratory equipment will be used to deliver chemical testing services and to further broaden the range
Read moreLANXESS Seeks ZDHC Conformance Level 3 via Chem-MAP

Global chemical company LANXESS is seeking ZDHC Conformance Level 3 through BLC Chem-MAP. LANXESS will be taking the c-MAP Programme on Chem-MAP to achieve their ZDHC conformance. ZDHC have approved Chem-MAP as a scheme to provide level 1 and level
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