Eurofins Sustainability Services has introduced a commodity chemical testing service for the softlines industries, aiming to help manufacturers, brands, and retailers comply with new guidelines from the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) programme.
Commodity chemicals, widely used in textiles, leather, apparel, and footwear, pose challenges related to hazardous contamination, quality, and traceability.
In 2024, ZDHC released its first guideline for their use, but compliance testing has remained difficult due to complex analysis requirements.
Eurofins' new methodology aims to address these challenges by providing a scalable solution for detecting hazardous substances. The company has worked with ZDHC to ensure its approach meets regulatory requirements, using proprietary extraction techniques and a network of laboratories to facilitate testing.
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