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At BfR consumer health protection is in good hands: BfR certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001: 2008
(27 Aug 2010)
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is the first federal authority to introduce a quality management system (QM system) for all its work areas that has been audited by TÜV Nord and certified in accordance with ISO 9001. The ......
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Cognis certified for compliance with 24 Principles of Green Chemistry and Green Engineering
(23 Aug 2010)
Sustainability A to Z, the institute founded by sustainability experts Paul T. Anastas and Julie B. Zimmerman, has recognized Cognis’ commitment to sustainable development, by certifying the company’s "Green Carrier Management Tool” for ......
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PolyOne Achieves Key Certification for Eco-Friendly Colorants and Additives
(19 Aug 2010)
PolyOne Corporation announced that its OnColor™ BIO and OnCap™ BIO masterbatches have been granted OK Compost certification by AIB Vinçotte, marking the first time this has been awarded to a full range of colorants and additives. AIB Vinçotte, ......
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Children’s toys must not cause allergies
(08 Jul 2010)
BfR calls for stricter regulations for nickel and fragrances in toys
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is of the opinion that toys containing metal alloys should only release minimal amounts of nickel. This would help to afford children better protection against contact allergies. Contact allergies ......
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Seal of quality for LANXESS subsidiary: Saltigo passes FDA audit
(28 Jun 2010)
Saltigo GmbH has passed an audit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with a "No Findings” rating. Saltigo’s Managing Director Wolfgang Schmitz is delighted that the official auditors did not have any objections: "The FDA audit is an ......
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ISO 9001 Accreditation Enhances Lab901’s Reputation for Quality
(08 Jun 2010)
Lab901 announced that it has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 accreditation for manufacturing quality covering its ScreenTape® System for automated gel electrophoresis. ISO 9001:2008 addresses quality management systems and looks at, among other ......
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ISO toughens toy safety for hazard-free and fun play
(28 May 2010)
Millions of toys have been recalled around the world because of hazardous levels of lead or cadmium, choking hazards, dangerous magnets and other safety hazards. Two new standards in the ISO 8124 toy safety series aim to reduce the risk of a ......
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EFSA issues scientific opinion on safety of Cognis’ Tonalin CLA as a food ingredient
(26 May 2010)
Cognis announced that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concludes that the safety of Tonalin® CLA has been established for defined uses as a food ingredient. The EFSA scientific opinion marks a major step to gaining novel food approval ......
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Cognis Achieves Novel Foods Approval for Plant Sterols in Canada
(21 May 2010)
A recent ruling by Health Canada now allows Cognis’ natural plant sterol and sterol esters to be used in food products. In June 2009, when Cognis submitted a Novel Food application, phytosterols were only approved for use in dietary ......
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ECHA publishes new guidance on waste and recovered substances
(17 May 2010)
ECHA publishes new guidance on waste and recovered substances. This new guidance is for companies who recycle and recover. Recycled or recovered chemical substances do not necessarily need to be registered under REACH. The guidance provides ......
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