Eurofins Fuse - August 2024
Articles
Home textiles flammability – Use of flame retardants and regulations in the EU and UK
Household fire incidents can often result in significant injuries and financial damages, and home textiles can be one of the factors in the spread of fire during these emergencies.
Our recent article delves into the regulations and flammability standards for home textiles in the EU and UK, along with the limitations placed on the use of flame retardants in these economies.
Events
Webinar: CPSC eFiling explained (28 August 2024)
Commencing later this year, the U.S. CPSC eFiling will mandate importers in the U.S. to electronically submit the data elements from the Certificate of Compliance for regulated consumer products.
Don’t miss this opportunity as we are pleased to have invited a CPSC eFiling Program Specialist to shed light on the CPSC eFiling during this webinar.
Webinar: ISTA webinar for North American retailers – Vietnam and India Sessions (6 September 2024)
When working with North American retailers, it’s important to abide by the ISTA Packaging Test.
If you hope to learn more about protecting your shipping or online deliveries for large North American retailers, don’t miss this one-hour webinar where our technical experts will discuss ISTA testing standards and test procedures, failure study, case sharing and more!
The webinar is offered in two different timeslots with the same content and will be delivered in local language with presentation materials in English. Please attend the one that suits you best.
Webinar: When comfort meet compliances: Examining home textiles regulations (10 September 2024)
While safety and quality are crucial in home textile manufacturing, rapid regulatory changes, the need for sustainable practices, and increased competition make product differentiation challenging.
Join this webinar as our home textiles expert will navigate the global regulatory updates for home textiles and insights into adopting sustainable practices.
Event: Join us at the FDRA Shoe Sustainability & Innovation Summit (17 September 2024)
We will be exhibiting at the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) Shoe Sustainability & Innovation Summit in Portland, U.S.
Visit our table and meet with our footwear testing experts to talk about your testing and compliance needs. Arrange an on-site meeting with us now.
News
Eurofins | BLC publishes “Materials Matrix”
Eurofins | BLC is delighted to announce the Materials Matrix, designed to empower businesses in the apparel and footwear industries with comprehensive insights into material sustainability.
The Materials Matrix is meticulously crafted to provide a high-level overview of the environmental impacts and sustainability credentials associated with various materials commonly used in product manufacturing in the apparel and footwear industry.
Eurofins released its half-year 2024 results
Eurofins delivers new record level of revenues and strong margins and cash flow growth in H1 2024.
Total revenues of €3,419m represented a new record level for the first half of a fiscal year.
Eurofins is named “2024 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” on the Disability Equality Index
The Eurofins network has recently been awarded a top score of 90/100 on the Disability Equality Index – an annual benchmark of corporate disability inclusion policies and programmes. Companies with a score of 80 or above are recognised as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.”
This award affirms our continued commitment to disability inclusion for all our colleagues across the Eurofins network.
Updates in Sustainability
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- Vietnam's textile-garment and logistics firms try to go green
- The International Labour Organization promotes eco-friendly textile initiative in Türkiye
- Cascale, ZDHC team to advance sustainability in fashion sector
- Researchers target climate resilient cotton
- European Commission publishes guidance on Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
