The Biocidal Products Regulation – Approaching Deadlines
The Biocidal Products Regulation (EU No 528/2012 (BPR)) intends to provide a high level of protection for humans, animals and the environment. The new regulation, which entered into force on 1st...
View ArticleCommon Problems for Upholstery Leathers
Leather remains a popular choice in homes today, where style and a sense of luxury are paramount. With a wide range of qualities, colours and finishes, it is inevitable that some problems will occur....
View ArticleIntroducing Marc Gummer – Training and Key Account Manager
Marc Gummer has recently joined BLC Leather Technology Centre as Training and Key Account Manager; responsible for the management of BLC member accounts as well as delivering corporate and bespoke...
View ArticleNew China GB Standard for Children’s Textile Products
GB 31701-2015; Safety Technical Code for Infants and Children Textile Products – a new mandatory standard – was published on 26th May 2015. The new standard will come into effect on 1st June 2016. All...
View ArticleNew Greenpeace Report Targeting Outdoor Brands
The latest Greenpeace report “Footprints in the Snow”, which focuses on outdoor brands use of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) for durable water resistance (DWR) purposes on footwear, apparel and other...
View ArticleWickett and Craig of America Inc audited against LWG Protocol
Wickett and Craig of America Inc has been audited by BLC against the Leather Working Group (LWG) environmental auditing protocol. Click here to view other companies audited by BLC who have achieved LWG...
View ArticleGold LWG Award for Tay Ninh Kuo Yuen Vietnam
Tay Ninh Kuo Yuen Vietnam has been audited by BLC against the Leather Working Group (LWG) environmental auditing protocol and has achieved a Gold rating. Click here to view other companies audited by...
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Are you paying too much for REACH testing?
BLC offer a full REACH screen analysis for the current 168 listed substances of very high concern (SVHC). Big Changes for SVHC Management From September 2015, the SVHC obligations under REACH were...
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New Equipment Update – SEM/EDS
BLC are pleased to announce that we have recently installed a new state of the art scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS). This is a valuable tool for...
View ArticleFebruary Leather Training Courses
February Leather Training Courses – This month, we’ve got a whole host of leather training courses for you to get your teeth into: 15 Feb – One Day Chemical Compliance and Product Safety Course The...
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