General Product Safety Regulations Q&A
We have published our new White Paper dedicated to the GPSR, which will apply to all products starting from December 13, 2024. In this document, we explore the implications of the GPSR, including a Q&A section designed to address key questions and offer practical solutions for your company. What you’ll find in the White Paper: […]
ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines – New Version 2.2
In September 2024, ZDHC released Version 2.2 of the “Wastewater Guidelines,” an interim update ahead of the full revision 3.0, scheduled for September 2025. This version will come into effect starting in November 2024. Our laboratory is authorized for the analysis and verification of the new parameters introduced, offering support to brands, tanneries, and textile […]
Accreditation for Pesticide Analysis in Spices and Saffron
We are pleased to share a new milestone for our laboratory. Analytical is now accredited for pesticide testing in plant matrices with a water content of less than 10% and a high matrix load. These matrices include products such as dried oregano, pepper, and various spices. However, today we want to focus on one of […]
LWG Certification Event: Understanding and Applying the Protocol
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, we will hold our event “LWG Certification: Understanding and Applying the Protocol”. This event will be an opportunity to explore the Leather Working Group (LWG) protocol, a key tool for both those working in the tanning industry who want to make sustainability a strength, and for brands that need to […]
The European Commission Imposes New Restrictions on the Use of PFHxA
On September 19, 2024, the European Commission introduced new measures—under the REACH regulation—to limit the use of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and related substances, part of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) subgroup. These compounds, used in many consumer products, are known for their persistence in the environment and their mobility in water, posing a significant […]
CSRD: Legislative Decree Approving the Transposition of the Directive in Italy
On August 30, 2024, the Italian Council of Ministers completed the transposition process of Directive 2022/2464/EU, known as the CSRD Directive (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), concerning corporate sustainability reporting. This new regulatory framework represents a significant change for the European business world, introducing stricter and more detailed requirements for companies in terms of transparency and […]
The Importance of Packaging Testing: ISTA Tests and ASTM D4169 Standards
In recent years, packaging has taken on a crucial role in companies’ logistics and marketing strategies, driven by the exponential growth of online sales and the international market. Packaging not only provides physical protection for products, but it also ensures that customers receive their purchases in the best possible condition, increasing trust in the company […]
GPSR: New General Product Safety Regulation
The GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) is the General Product Safety Regulation of the European Union, published on May 23, 2023. This regulation replaces the previous General Product Safety Directive (GPSD – Directive 2001/95/EC) and establishes stricter and more harmonized rules to ensure the safety of products placed on the EU market. It came into […]
HACCP: Regional List of Authorized Laboratories
Our Food Division, located in Scandicci, has maintained its registration in the regional list of laboratories authorized to perform analyses as part of the self-control procedures for the food industry, with registration number n° 039. This confirmation, granted by the regional decree on March 20, 2024, reflects our ongoing commitment to providing high-level analytical services. […]
Footwear in China: GB Standards Update
China, one of the main players in the global market, has always demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of its products, especially in a rapidly growing sector like footwear. In this regard, the country has recently introduced two new mandatory safety standards for footwear, imposing stricter regulations and requiring the attention […]