Eurofins Fuse - July 2022
Articles
How to ensure compliance with LHAMA regulations
Arts and crafts have been a popular pastime and hobby for both adults and children alike for many years. However, the materials used can sometimes pose an adverse risk to the health of consumers.
Due to this, to sell art materials intended for consumer use in the United States, you must comply with the Labelling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA). Read our latest article for what you need to know!
News
HSTTS achieves IMO accreditation for fire testing
We are delighted to announce that High Street Textile Testing Services, part of Eurofins MTS Consumer Product Testing UK Ltd, recently became an accredited fire testing laboratory for conducting flammability testing of upholstered furniture and its components, and bedding components in accordance with the International Maritime Organization Fire Test Procedure 2010 Parts 8 and 9.
Webinars/Events
We’re attending the AAFA Traceability & Sustainability Conference
Join us this week for the American Apparel & Footwear Association's Traceability & Sustainability Conference, taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on 27-28 July.
The conference aims to address how the industry can rise to meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and will feature a talk on microfiber testing from our International Business Development Director Ben DeVito as part of tomorrow's Environmental Committee Meeting.
Join us for the AHFA Summit
We’re delighted to be sponsoring the American Home Furnishing Alliance’s (AHFA) 2022 Regulatory Summit. Taking place on 17-18 August in North Carolina, the summit will provide insight and guidance on the top regulatory issues in the industry.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Updates in Sustainability
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- Most fashion consumers want eco-labels on garments: Study
- Scaling textile recycling in Europe—turning waste into value
- ZDHC has launched a study to identify areas within the supply chain where chemical companies can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs)
- The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has published its new annual report in which it claims an 83% increase in participating farmers
- Green fashion focus of new Swiss apparel programme
- Fashion brands account for a quarter of ‘greenwashing’ complaints to UK watchdog
