Hazardous substances in consumer products

The main item is to discuss the future of legislation and routes to compliance.

Event: a one day event hosted by SGS Consumer Testing Services division UK spotlighting new and upcoming legislation in the area of hazardous substances restriction in consumer products.

This event will introduce the history of the current drive to minimise the use of hazardous substances in consumer products, looking at the birth of awareness through some well known media cases and how Germany has incorporated hazardous substances policy into national law.

SGS technical experts and industry guests will give a series of product led presentations discussing applicable UK and EU legislation, upcoming regulations and key issues for the industry.

Agenda.

Hazardous substances in consumer products - an introduction and overview.

Hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products.

Hazardous substances in textiles and leathergoods.

Responding to hazardous substances restrictions - a retail perspective.

Hazardous substances in toys - EN71 part 9.

An introduction to Reach.

Technical clinics and XRF technology demonstration.

Location: The Mermaid Conference and Event Centre, Puddle Dock, Blackfrairs, London EC4V 3DB.

Price £150.00 +VAT per delegate.