New Guidance for Laboratories from Eurachem: ISO 15189:2022 and Equipment Qualification
Eurachem has published two new information sheets to raise quality and competence standards for laboratories. The first, on the ISO 15189 standard, updated in 2022, outlines the main changes to the quality and competence requirements for medical laboratories. This new standard encourages continuous improvement processes for laboratories, with a greater emphasis on risk management and
EU-OSHA Strategy 2025-2034: Priority Steps for Employee Health and Safety
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has announced its new strategic plan for the period 2025-2034. This strategy, prepared within the framework of the European Union’s long-standing commitment to occupational health and safety, aims to protect workers and ensure safe working conditions by anticipating future risks. Over the next decade, the
OEKO-TEX® 2025 Updates: New Standards for Reliability in the Textile and Leather Industry
With a mission to increase confidence in the textile and leather industry, the OEKO-TEX® Association has updated its test criteria, limit values and certification guidelines for 2025. These revisions have been shaped in light of the latest scientific research and legislative developments and will enter into force on April 1, 2025. STANDARD 100: Organic Cotton
Update on Protection Against Falling from Height Standards: EN 353-2:2024 Published
The standards for guide-type fall arrestors used in personal protective equipment have been updated with EN 353-2:2024. This standard covers all aspects of guide-type fall arrestors used with flexible anchor lines, such as design, test methods, marking, manufacturer’s instructions and packaging. The system aims to improve the reliability of fall protection equipment and ensure the
