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REACH Registration of Consumer Products

By Editorial Team | Feb 7, 2023

What is REACH registration, and what type of testing must be done for REACH registration? REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) is a regulation set forth by the European Union, that began in 2007. It was started as a way to...

CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures

By Editorial Team | Feb 2, 2023

Protecting the environment is a primary goal of CLP regulations

3 Free | Chemicals in Nail Polish

By Editorial Team | Jan 31, 2023

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, and formaldehyde, are three chemicals known as the "toxic trio" often found in nail polish. Include formaldehyde resin (tosylamide/TSFR) and camphor and you've got five toxic ingredients, all commonly used to reduce cracking and...

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 21, 2023

VOC Testing is important in detecting volatile organic compounds. VOCs are organic chemicals with high vapor pressure at room temperature due to their low boiling point which in turn causes molecules to evaporate into the air releasing potentially harmful...

Pesticides Testing: Residue Limits in Food and Feed Products

By Editorial Team | Jan 18, 2023

Looking for pesticide testing? With the growth of organic food and concern for safe food, pesticide residues are a consideration in food ingredients and agricultural products. The United States Environmental Protection Agency US EPA contains a link to the Code of...