Understanding Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Persistent Organic Pollutants, commonly abbreviated as POPs, are toxic chemical substances that resist environmental degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes. Due to their persistence, POPs accumulate in the environment, travel long distances via air and water, and build up in the fatty tissues of living organisms, including humans. POPs […]
Top 6 Mechanical Tests for Furniture Durability Certification
Mechanical testing for furniture durability is essential for validating whether a product meets international safety and quality expectations. Mechanical tests replicate real-life stress, wear, and usage conditions in a laboratory setting, ensuring that furniture performs reliably over time. Major retailers, government regulators, and institutional buyers often require not just regulatory […]
Understanding GB Standards for Product Compliance in China
GB standards, short for Guobiao Standards, are the national standards of the People’s Republic of China. These standards serve as the technical and regulatory foundation for product safety, quality, and compliance across various industries. They are developed and maintained by the Standardization Administration of China (SAC), which operates under the […]
What is Salt Spray Testing
Salt spray testing is a corrosion resistance test used to evaluate how well materials, surface coatings, or finishes can withstand oxidative degradation when exposed to a simulated saline environment. This accelerated laboratory test recreates harsh conditions that products may face during storage, transportation, or end use, particularly in humid, coastal, […]
Microwave Oven Inspection: Safety & Quality Control
Microwave oven inspection is a structured quality control process carried out during or after production to ensure each unit meets performance, safety, and regulatory standards. These inspections are critical for both manufacturers and buyers in minimizing product risks, avoiding regulatory non-compliance, and maintaining customer trust. Microwave ovens involve multiple safety-sensitive […]
ISO 22716 GMP Compliance for Cosmetics
ISO 22716 is the globally recognized standard for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the cosmetics industry. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization, it provides a complete set of operational and organizational guidelines to ensure cosmetic products are consistently produced and controlled to meet quality and safety standards. Unlike regulations […]
EU Updates Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredient Names
Published: July 10, 2025Effective Date: July 30, 2026Regulation: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175 On July 10, 2025, the European Commission published Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175 in the Official Journal of the EU, officially updating the Glossary of Common Ingredient Names used for cosmetic labeling in the European market. This new […]
Tensile Strength Testing for Textiles
Tensile strength in textiles refers to the maximum force a fabric can withstand when stretched before it breaks. This property is central to evaluating how durable and reliable a textile is under physical stress. Tensile testing replicates the kinds of tension fabrics experience during real-world usage, such as pulling, dragging, […]
ECHA Adds 3 New Substances to SVHC Candidate List, Total Now 250
Published: June 25, 2025Effective Date: ImmediateRegulation: REACH – SVHC Candidate List On June 25, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), adding three new substances. The total now reaches 250 substances, spanning 33 update rounds. These additions are due to […]
China Updates VOC Rules in GB 30981-2025
Published: May 30, 2025Effective Date: June 1, 2026Regulation: GB 30981.1-2025 and GB 30981.2-2025 Summary On May 30, 2025, China released two new national standards regulating hazardous substances in coatings: Both standards will take effect on June 1, 2026, replacing the following earlier versions: Key Updates Stricter VOC LimitsThe new standard […]
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