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Last Chance to Register | Looking for a complete understanding of the evolving legislation around PFAS and the innovative approaches to test for its presence in your product? Join Eurofins’ Sustainable Chemistry Experts for a Webinar on April 11 to discuss the critical importance of PFAS compliance and offer strategies for a deeper understanding of PFAS contamination within your supply chain. Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/gN63ByHM #PFASCompliance #Eurofins #EnvironmentalTesting #RegulatoryCompliance #consumerproducts #sustainability #testingforlife

💬 Wondering how the EU’s proposed EPR scheme for textiles will impact your business? Join our webinar to get insights and actionable strategies for compliance. We’ll discuss the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the latest US PFAS updates affecting multiple states. Register now to save your place - https://hubs.li/Q02Knf8_0

Is there a substance that you believe should be added to the ZDHC MRSL or ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines? Then let us know via the ZDHC Submission Platform! This is the best way to share your experience, your evidence and why that substance should be included in our programme. The ZDHC Submission Platform is part of our effort to engage in productive two-way communication with all stakeholders, whether or not they are part of the fashion industry. We want to hear from you, and are keen to gather your input. Sustainable chemical management is key for the health of our communities, and the people who live and work near facilities are often the first to notice when something goes amiss. If we are missing something, we want to know about it! Any submissions made through this platform will go through a transparent process with a clear set of standards to ensure an objective evaluation of your proposal. For more information - https://lnkd.in/ekfB_rDC https://lnkd.in/erSZ4P-B  

❗ Regulation is paralysing the industry – are innovations falling by the wayside? ❗ PFAS and how to formulate high-performance coatings without this class of substances is on everyone's lips. This is a major challenge in R&D laboratories and sometimes determines day-to-day business. There is no time left for innovation, research and the famous thinking outside the box to inspire new ideas. I have the impression that the regulations that have to be met have a firm grip on the coatings industry, because PFAS is only one of many issues. The online European Coatings Conference "Can & Coil Coatings", taking place on 18 September covers also the formulation of PFAS-free systems. 🔔 Secure your seat now: https://lnkd.in/eZXEWGjZ There are other classes of substances whose legislative requirements must be observed and fulfilled, e.g. biocides. In some coating systems, they are indispensable. In these systems, approved biocides are needed in the right dose. In other systems, alternatives are possible that must, of course, be tested before they are used. And don't forget that a functioning recipe has to be reformulated. The digital European Coatings Conference "Biocides and Alternatives" provides an overview. 🔔 Check out the programme now: https://lnkd.in/e6c6vjgE

#PFAS forever chemicals (hier ist eine Karte für die #Schweiz: https://lnkd.in/eaXf94_j): Producers of forever chemicals knew as early as 1961 that their products are #harmful for #health - now they are everywhere. The stark fact that #exposure cannot be avoided (and no-one can claim it's people's freedom to self-poison they defend by shielding polluters from liability) may set a huge wave of #litigation in motion, #shifting #responsibility for their #cleanup at contaminated sites from #taxpayers to #polluters: "Unlike tobacco, used by only a subset of the public, “pretty much every one of us in the United States is walking around with PFAS in our bodies,” said Erik Olson, senior strategic director for environmental health at the Natural Resources Defense Council. “And we’re being exposed without our knowledge or consent, often by industries that knew how dangerous the chemicals were, and failed to disclose that,” he said. “That’s a formula for really significant liability.”"

Second day at the Regulatory Summit Europe 2024 in Brussels. Interesting discussions about regulatory coherence, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS), transferable quotas on SVHC to be applied in industrial chemicals. The first day was packed with discussions on CSS, Ecodesign regulation, substitution of hazard substances, Substance of Concern (SoC) definition. #sustainability #enhesa

🌍 Why Discuss Microplastics and Exemptions? 🌊 Microplastics are a growing environmental and health concern, found everywhere from oceans to our food chain. Effective regulations are essential, but we must also consider exemptions and derogations to balance environmental protection with industry needs. 🔍 Key Points: ·        Environmental Impact: Persistent pollution affecting wildlife. ·        Human Health Risks: Potential ingestion and inhalation risks. ·        Regulatory Challenges: Varied sources and forms complicate regulation. ·        Industry Impact: Ensuring regulations don't disrupt vital sectors. ·        Innovation: Encouraging safer alternatives. ·        International Standards: Harmonizing global regulations. By addressing exemptions, we create balanced, adaptive policies that protect our planet while fostering innovation. Let's work together for a sustainable future! 🌱 Don’t miss the opportunity to attend our webinar, where we will discuss the global context of the environmental issues of the microplastics and the ECHA restriction. Definitions will be presented for a microplastic, as well as the exemptions and the possible derogations. We will explain the process of how to conform with Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 and how Intertek can help. To register for our complimentary webinar, visit: https://lnkd.in/gpZ_GETZ #Microplastics #EnvironmentalProtection #SustainableFuture #Innovation #Regulations #IntertekAssuris #Intertek

France has taken significant steps in addressing microplastic pollution through its loi Anti-Gaspillage pour une économie circulaire (Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy, also known as AGEC law) in Decree No. 2022-748 of 04/29/2022. This legislation places stringent requirements on businesses to inform the consumer of the presence of plastic microfibres within their products on a dedicated website or webpage. To assist businesses in achieving compliance with France’s microplastic regulations, Eurofins offers state-of-the-art microplastic testing services which can be instrumental in helping companies meet the demands of AGEC law’s microplastics mandate. Learn more in this article: https://lnkd.in/gTtxcZvh #Sustainability #Compliance #AGECLaw #EurofinsTestingSolution #SustainabilityServices #CircularEconomy #TestingForLife #MicroplasticTesting #Regulations

Embracing the power of chemical regulations for a safer, healthier world! 🌍💚 From safeguarding our environment to protecting human health, let's celebrate the countless benefits that responsible chemical regulations bring to our lives. Knowledge is key, and together we can build a future where innovation meets sustainability. 🌱✨ . . . . #vinayakassociates #chemicalregulations #safetyfirst #sustainablefuture

BLOG 📝: Libby Lemm, International Account Manager, delves into Germany's Single-Use Plastics Fund Act. This key legislation imposes accountability on manufacturers for their products' entire lifecycle 🔄, steering the industry towards more sustainable practices 🍃. Libby outlines the critical aspects of the act, from reporting requirements to the substantial penalties 💶 for non-compliance, and provides a clear roadmap for producers to ensure compliance ✅ with these new legal ⚖️ standards. Read Libby’s blog here 🔗 https://okt.to/8r0csH #Sustainability #EnvironmentalLaw #Compliance #SingleUsePlastics #WasteLegislation #InternationalCompliance