EU Extends EU Ecolabel Criteria for Many Product Groups
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TURKAK Revised R20.18 Guideline: New Era in Reports
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2026 Harmonized Standards with Expiring Presumption of Conformity
The list of harmonized standards published by the European Commission includes withdrawal dates for some Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards, which will take effect in 2026. These dates mean that the presumption of conformity provided by the relevant standards under the Official Journal of the EU (OJ) will cease. Product Group Standard Withdrawal Date (OJ
2026 New Regulations in Force for Chemicals in Import Inspections
The inspection processes for imports of chemicals in Turkey were significantly updated with the Communiqué on “Product Safety and Inspection: 2026/6” published on January 2026. This regulation, published by the Ministry of Trade, introduces new restrictions and control mechanisms on the import of certain chemicals with high environmental impacts. Within the scope of the Communiqué,
New Standard Updates in Europe and EU Initiatives for the Textile Sector Published
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Washington State Expands PFAS Restrictions and Reporting Requirements
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Eurachem Publishes 4th Edition of “Quality Guide in Analytical Chemistry” (2026)
Eurachem has published the 4th edition of “Guide to Quality in Analytical Chemistry: A Companion Guide to Accreditation” published its 4th edition on February 6, 2026. The new version is a comprehensive revision of the 2016 edition and has been reorganized to fully reflect the updates to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. This guide is intended to support
