Washington State Expands PFAS Restrictions and Reporting Requirements
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Critical Update for Testing Laboratories: TURKAK R20.02 Guide Revised
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has comprehensively updated R20.02 Guidelines for the Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty in Test/Analysis Results, which is of vital importance for accredited testing and analysis laboratories, with Revision 02 as of 02.10.2025. This revision aims to reinforce laboratories’ compliance with international standards and best metrological practices. Among the main innovations of
EU Product Law 2026 on Work Program: Digital Product Passports Transforming the Whole Market
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Occupational Health and Safety: A Safe and Healthy Working Environment for All
The International Labor Organization (ILO) defines a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental human right and calls on all member states to recognize, promote and implement this right. Every year, approximately 2.93 million people lose their lives and 395 million people are injured due to work-related causes. This picture reveals the need to
EU Waste Framework Directive Renewed: Food and Textile Waste Transformation Begins
The European Union is undertaking a comprehensive revision of the Waste Framework Directive to increase environmental sustainability and ensure resource efficiency. The new draft, presented on July 5, 2023, focuses in particular on resource-intensive sectors such as food and textile waste. It aims to reduce waste generation and improve recycling processes, in line with the
Revision of the European Works Councils Directive: A New Era of Participation and Transparency
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Green Fuels to the Future: Sustainable Transportation Beyond the Battery
The transition to sustainability in the transportation sector is not limited to electric batteries; alternative energy sources such as hydrogen fuel cells, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and biofuels are also rapidly gaining importance. While these green fuels stand out for their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency, they also face challenges
