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1-methyl-pyrrolidone (NMP) Added to REACH Regulation

The chemical 1-methyl-pyrrolidone (CAS number: EC 212-828-1, CAS 872-50-4), which is more commonly known as NMP, has been added to the European REACH Regulation. Leather finishers and manufacturers should be aware of this change and be prepared to test materials

Meet Connell Laurance, the Newest Addition to BLC’s Expert Chemical Team

BLC are delighted to announce a new addition to our Chemical Team, Connell Laurance. Connell has joined BLC as a Chemical and Regulatory Advisor and will be supporting customers and BLC Members with chemical testing and compliance. A significant portion

EU Proposes to Expand Phthalates Restriction under REACH

Phthalates are a group of chemicals that are classed as restricted substances and are regulated by REACH; a European Union regulation which prohibits the sale of goods that do not comply with the specified chemical limits. Phthalates are used primarily

BLC Rated ‘Excellent’ for PFOA / PFOS Testing in Textiles

BLC has recently received a Certificate of Excellence from the Institute for Interlaboratory Studies (iis) based in the Netherlands, for the proficiency test PFOA / PFOS for Textile (pt: iis17A05). Perfluorooctane Sulphonate (PFOS) has been classified as persistent, bio-accumulative and

ToxFox: A consumer app for REACH compliance

The ToxFox app developed by the NGO Friends of the Earth Germany (Bund), allows consumers to request information about Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) in products. Over the last six months, the ToxFox app has been used by consumers to send

DecaBDE – A New Restriction under Annex XVII of REACH

The European Commission recently published Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/227 which amended Annex XVII of REACH by creating a new entry (#67) which restricts Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE).This new restriction will apply to substances, mixtures and articles from 2nd March 2019. DecaBDE

EU Proposes to Regulate PFOA under Annex XVII of REACH

The European Union (EU) has published a proposal to regulate PFOA, perfluorooctanoic acid, its salts and other PFOA-related substances under Annex XVII of REACH. If adopted, the restriction will be implemented in 2020. According to definitions; ‘PFOA related substances’ are

On 6th September 2016, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) launched a new consultation list of Substances of Very High Concern ( SVHC ), containing six proposals. The SVHCs candidate list will expand to 175 entries if all six proposals are