In our blog entry France and Sweden Want to Ban Allergens in Textiles, we reported on the proposal that the two countries presented to the ECHA. From June 19 to December 19, 2019, you can make your position on the proposal known. You can find more information on the ECHA Web site. The ECHA has also published guidance on the…
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has examined 25 articles of clothing and 14 different pairs of shoes. It found 20 potential allergens in the clothing and as many as 50 in the shoes, including formaldehyde and heavy metals. The Agency published its findings…