GALAB Allergenic Fragrance Screening 50+
Allergenic Fragrance Screening 50+ New Substances of Interest in Hygiene Products and their Raw Materials Background: The declaration of cosmetic products is in a state of flux. Currently, 26 substances…
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GALAB Substances of Interest (SOI) Program
SOI Program from GALAB: Product Analysis at the Highest Level In contrast to the food sector, the market for hygiene products is not regulated by strict legally prescribed limit values.…
New EDANA methods for hygiene products
Last year the European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) published new specific methods for the analysis of Substances of Interest (SOI) in hygiene products. As part of the Stewardship Program…
PFOS and PFOA in Textiles, Sports Goods
Perfluorinated chemicals (PFC) are applied in numerous industrial processes, e.g. for textile and leather production because of their dirt and water resistant properties. PFCs are chemically and thermally stable and…
Hazardous Contaminants
Hazardous chemicals used during production are repeatedly detected in garments like textiles and shoes. Residues and metabolites of the applied substances are discovered in the environment and may accumulate in…
New Maximum Limit in REACH Regulation
Carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) were determined in recent years in toys as well as in consumer goods. Consequently there is a regulation now for the European Union (EU) 1272/2013…
Mineral Oil Residues in Food Packaging
The current draft of BMEL (Federal Ministry for Nutrition and Agriculture) for modification of the consumer goods regulation provides maximum limits for mineral oil residues in food packaging for the…