Eurofins Fuse 2021.8
Articles
Sleep tight, safe dreams: EU baby sleeping product safety
In a recent report published by the European Commission under the Coordinated Activities on the Safety of Products (CASP), it was found that 97% of baby nests, bedside sleepers and sleeping bags were not compliant with at least one of the clauses of the applicable reference standards.
News
Higg FEM Verifiers in Bangladesh, Turkey and Vietnam
As a Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) Verifier Body, Eurofins CPA now has approved Verifiers ready to conduct audits in Bangladesh, Turkey and Vietnam! Get in touch now for more information on how we can help you in your Higg FEM validation.
Blundstone Australia Pty Ltd join the Eurofins Chem-MAP Vegan Verification Programme
Blundstone Australia Pty Ltd’s vegan footwear range has been rigorously tested for the presence of mammal, bird, fish, insect, mollusc and insect DNA alongside additional tests such as microscopy and FTIR analysis. All tested styles have been awarded with the Vegan Verification Stamp and Certification.
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Webinars/ Events
Sustainability and Circular Economy for the Furniture Industry | What you need to know
Join this webinar on 15 Sep, produced in partnership between Eurofins | BLC and Oakdene Hollins, to learn about upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements and how your furniture business can respond to them.
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Webinar: Sustainable Materials: Evaluating, Biodegradability, Disintegration & Microfibres
On 29 Sep, expert from Eurofins | BLC will be discussing biodegradability and disintegration of materials as a waste/end of life option (with a focus on leather and textiles), as well as microfibres from materials, their impact and ways to analyse these.
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Visit us at F2F Sourcing Show 2021
Will you be joining the virtual expo F2F Sourcing Show 2021 from 6 Sep to 19 Sep? Make sure to check out our booth (No. 222) there.
Updates in Sustainability
- Circular economy: Commission provides guidance for harmonised application of Single-Use Plastic rules and advances on monitoring of fishing gear
- Questions & Answers - Guidance on the application of Single-Use Plastic rules
- Commission guidelines on single-use plastic products in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment
- Restrictions on Placing on the Market of Single-Use Plastic Products (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.
- Guidance for Industry: Use of Recycled Plastics in Food Packaging (Chemistry Considerations)
- Ontario Enhancing Blue Box Program
- Order Adding a Toxic Substance to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: SOR/2021-86
