Chem-MAP® team at Eurofins | BLC, jointly works with Smit & Zoon to achieve ZDHC Conformance Level 3 – the highest level of certification.

We are pleased to announce that our client Smit & Zoon has achieved Level 3 ZDHC certification for all of Smit & Zoon branded wet-end leather chemicals produced in the Netherlands. The aim of the ZDHC certification process is to help companies working with the footwear, apparel and accessories industry...

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MRSL Testing for Due Diligence, NOT Certification

Understand the reasons why MRSL Testing for due diligence, not certification is important. Increase in MRSL awareness The increase in MRSL awareness has prompted chemical formulators and manufacturers to consider the value in testing their chemical formulations, to understand the downstream implications that may arise when their products are used...

Upgrading Your Existing ZDHC Certification

Are you new to the ZDHC Gateway? Are you looking to increase your ZDHC certification? Do you currently have Level 0 or Level 1 ZDHC Certification and want to progress to Level 3?   The c-map programme within Chem-MAP® is a ZDHC Approved Certification Standard which can be used to upgrade...

Georgina Mawer of Eurofins | BLC, highlights the need for robust chemical management systems.

Plastics Chemicals Affected by Addition of 12x New Substances to REACH Authorisation List

New Chemical Restrictions in Textiles: Are you ready?

It is essential to identify the relevant chemical restrictions in textiles (and other materials) that are fundamental to the retail and manufacture of consumer products, such as REACH regulation which applies to substances and articles manufactured and sold in the European Union. Organisations within the fashion and textiles supply chain...