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 […]
Denmark Issues New Order on Phthalates in Toys and Children’s Products
In 2009, Denmark issued Order No. 855 dated 05/09/2009 to limit phthalates to no more than 0.05% in toys and children’s products intended for children aged 0 to 3 years. This order did not cover Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP), Di-n-butyl Phthalate (DBP), Bis-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP), Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP), Di-isononyl Phthalate (DINP), and Di-n-octyl Phthalate (DNOP) […]
EAEU Introduces New Mandatory RoHS Requirements
The Eurasian Economic Commission adopted the EAEU TR EAEU 037/2016 Technical Regulation in 2016, known as the “Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulations on the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Radio-Electronic Products” (EAEU RoHS). As of March 1, 2018, the regulation had a two-year transition period and became mandatory on March […]
EU Adds PFOA to the POP Recast Regulation
On June 15, 2020, the European Union (EU) published Regulation (EU) 2020/784, amending Part A of Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POP Recast) to include perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts, and PFOA-related compounds, with specific exemptions for intermediate use or other specific applications. According to the definitions in the new […]