TÜV SÜD launches dedicated webinar for Softlines (textile, clothing & footwear) industry
Singapore - International safety standards and regulations are complex and constantly evolving. Leading global testing, auditing and regulatory expert TÜV SÜD, has launched a new webinar series to keep buyers, retailers and importers in the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industry up to speed. In the first webinar on REACH, TÜV SÜD Greater China REACH Project Officer Connie Lau, gives a clear and concise introduction of the REACH Regulation its impact for non-EU producers in the softlines industry. The webinar can be viewed in English or Mandarin online free-of-charge from www.tuv-sud.sg/webinar.
Why does REACH concern me? As an non-EU manufacturer of softlines, how do I prepare my business in order to continue exporting to EU markets? This webinar will answer these important questions and more. It provides a comprehensive introduction to REACH terms and definitions, providing examples in the context of the Softlines industry and highlights the legal obligations on the non-EU manufacturers and material suppliers with regard to registration, including the type of chemicals that require registrations.
The section on restrictions in REACH for hazardous chemicals, is compulsory viewing for non-EU manufactures in the softlines industry. It outlines the latest amendments to the list of restricted substances which includes Azodyes, Nickel and Phthalates and the respective limits of which that are allowed under the Regulation for softlines products. The final section on Authorisation pays attention to the class of chemicals in REACH called “Substances of Very High Concern” (SVHC). The aim of authorisation is to control the risks from those SVHC’s identified and placed on the EU Candidate List, by progressively replacing them with suitable alternative substances or technologies. With more and more substances being added to the Candidate list, it has become critical for those affected to stay up to date with the latest information.
With dedicated softlines offices on the ground in locations such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK and the USA. TÜV SÜD is able to provide local-language sales and technical support to retailers, buyers and importers across the world. In addition to registration and expert information on the REACH regulation, TÜV SÜD also provides a comprehensive range of chemical, quality and performance testing, management system and social compliance auditing, training and inspection services for the softlines industry.
Free registration and further details about the webinar are available at www.tuv-sud.sg/webinar.
For further information about REACH and other regulations and standards affecting the Softlines industry, register for the TÜV SÜD softlines E-newsletter at http://www.tuv-sud.sg/e-ssentials or contact a TUV SÜD expert at softlines@tuev-sued.com.
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