Partnership with Compliance & Risks
Analytical Group is excited to announce a new partnership with Compliance & Risks, a leading provider of technological solutions for market access. This collaboration aims to simplify regulatory compliance management, enabling the world’s top brands to seamlessly enter new markets. Enhanced Technical Expertise and Advanced Technological Solutions Through this partnership, Analytical Group will offer its […]
PFAS & Fashion: Limits Update
With growing concerns about the environmental and health impacts of PFAS, it is crucial for companies to understand and adapt to these changes. In our latest White Paper, you will find an overview of the most recent updates: Introduction of a New Total Fluorine Limit by OEKO-TEX®: Replacing the extractable organic fluorine limit, effective from […]
New Testing Services for Foam and Padding in Fashion, Furniture, and Automotive Sectors
Analytical Group laboratories are now offering a tailored testing package to evaluate the quality and performance of foam and other padding materials for the Fashion, Furniture, and Automotive sectors. Our specialists are equipped to assess various properties, starting with mechanical properties such as: Tensile Strength (ISO 1798) Compression (ISO 3386-1) Additionally, we measure critical […]
ZDHC Releases Updated Wastewater Guidelines Version 2.0
The ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines establish a unified global approach for managing industrial wastewater and sludge in the textile, leather, and footwear sectors. This recent update strengthens the evolution of the Roadmap to Zero program, with the primary goal of reducing the environmental and health impacts of wastewater. Key Highlights and Details of the New Guidelines: […]
Polar Pesticides: New Accreditation for Analytical Group’s Food Division
The Food Division of Analytical Group has achieved accreditation for testing polar pesticides in high-water-content plant-based foods, a category that includes a wide range of fruits and vegetables such as kiwi, apples, peaches, grapes, wine, and tomatoes. Key Pesticides Under Focus: Glyphosate: The world’s most widely used herbicide, glyphosate, has been classified by the IARC […]
Analytical Wins Lab4Fashion Grant
2021 has begun with significant recognition for the Fashion & Industry division of Analytical Group: Analytical has been awarded the LAB4FASHION grant, a project sponsored by the Tuscany Region and the EU to support a laboratory for testing and certification specifically for the fashion sector. This investment will enable the acquisition of all necessary equipment […]
Analytical Group and Treedom: A Forest for Environmental Sustainability
As we reflect on the past year, Analytical Group has chosen to look ahead with a tangible commitment to environmental sustainability. This holiday season, instead of traditional Christmas gifts, we are proud to introduce “Analytical x Treedom,” a collaboration with an Italian organization dedicated to fighting deforestation and reducing CO2 emissions through tree planting for […]
China Implements Detailed Rules for Quality Supervision and On-Site Inspection of 131 Products
On July 31, 2020, the China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced the approval of detailed implementation rules for the national quality supervision and on-site inspection of 131 products. These new regulations, in line with Order No. 18 of 2019 regarding provisional measures for product quality supervision and on-site inspection management, outline the sampling […]
22 Hazardous Chemicals Added to EU Import and Export Regulation
As of September 1, 2020, the European Union (EU) has added 22 hazardous chemicals to its regulation on imports and exports. Exporters within the EU who intend to export any of these substances, either as is or in mixtures, must notify their designated national authority at least 35 days in advance. Furthermore, the export of […]
Vietnam Introduces New Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements for LED Lamps
As of June 1, 2020, all domestic and imported lighting equipment utilizing Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology must comply with the safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements specified in QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN before being marketed in Vietnam. The national technical regulation QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN, published on December 4, 2019, applies to businesses (both organizations and individuals) that […]