Guidance on the New Lead Restriction under REACH
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has recently published a guidance document following the new Lead restriction under REACH earlier this month. This document provides general considerations on the...
View ArticleOne New SVHC Added to the Candidate List
On 20th June 2016, one new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) was added to the Candidate List bringing the total to 169 substances. The legal obligations that companies may have resulting from the...
View Article6-2-3: Chrome VI Prevention Formulation
Proven to reduce levels of chromium VI within leather Easy to apply No known adverse effect on leather or hardware Non-toxic Non-corrosive Based on green chemistry What is Chrome VI? Hexavalent...
View ArticleUpcoming Courses – September 2016
Delivered by industry experts, BLC leather training courses are aimed at providing delegates with a better understanding of the unique characteristics of leather, its product performance and quality....
View ArticleThe Importance of Being REACH Compliant
The media has been buzzing with the potential effects of the Brexit referendum, and at BLC, we have been asked by our customers where this vote leaves us in terms of EU Legislation. To read BLC’s...
View Article‘BREXIT’ Update
The dust has settled after the UK’s vote to leave the EU and the political climate has stabilised slightly over the past few months. However, uncertainty remains over what exactly the chemicals...
View ArticleProposed Restrictions on Hazardous Substances in Textile Articles
The European Commission has published a summary document of the feedback after public consultation on the potential restriction of carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction substances (CMRs) in...
View ArticlePotential New SVHC’s Listed
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...
View ArticleTake Part in the BLC Training Webinar Series
BLC training webinar series keeps you up-to-date with the latest changes to chemical management and sustainability sectors. We have introduced BLC training webinars to our training portfolio, making it...
View ArticleFour new SVHCs Added to the Candidate List
On 12th January 2017, four new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) were added to the Candidate List bringing the total to 173 substances. The legal obligations that companies may have resulting...
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