Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) came into force in 2024, a key regulation that will dramatically transform packaging waste management. EPR makes businesses in the food and beverage sector directly responsible for the environmental impact of their packaging. Businesses are required to collect data on the material type, weight and recycling capacity of their packaging. Large…
Reducing the footwear industry’s carbon footprint is becoming increasingly important. The Carbonfact Footwear Decarbonization Guide provides a comprehensive guide on how brands can reduce their carbon footprint. Fiber production worldwide is expected to reach 147 million tons in 2030, up from 116 million tons in 2022. For the industry to meet the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C…
With the September 2024 updates, some important changes have been made to the recommendations for vertical and horizontal use (RfU) under the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation 2016/425. These changes emphasize stricter compliance requirements for testing, certification and use of protective equipment, while also adapting to technological advances in equipment design. In particular, the Recommendations…
USB Certification provides a wide range of services within the scope of ISO/IEC 17020 “Conformity Assessment – Requirements for the Operation of Various Types of Inspection Organizations” standard, ensuring that products and processes comply with international standards in various sectors. It prioritizes customer satisfaction and safety with the professional services it offers in both inspection…
Bioburden testing, which plays a critical role in the interruption of the safety of medical devices, is performed to determine the interruption of organisms on non-sterile products. This test is of vital importance before sterilization validation and in determining sterilization methods. The bioburden test, provided in accordance with the TS EN ISO 11737-1 standard, includes…
The TS EN ISO 21420 standard, which specifies general requirements and test methods for protective gloves, was amended 2024 July. This amendment further updates the TS EN ISO 2020 standard published in 21420 and includes significant improvements in certain areas. Date Information in Cited Standards: With the amendment, date information has been added to the…
On June 26, 2024, Rhode Island took a significant step in environmental protection and public health by approving Bill S2152, which regulates the use of Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across various consumer products. PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and human body, have been linked to…
In the field of occupational safety, hearing loss is a risk that should not be ignored. Today, innovative solutions for hearing protection play a critical role in both protecting workers’ health and increasing productivity. In this article, we focus on three noteworthy new technologies in the field of hearing protection. First, custom-fit hearing protectors minimise…
Our new website, usb-lab.com, is a modern platform designed to make the wide range of services we offer at USB Certification more accessible. Our site highlights our comprehensive services, from laboratory services to CE certification, with a user-friendly interface and mobile compatibility. We aim to make detailed information and application processes easily accessible, particularly in…
We are pleased to announce that we have been audited and accredited by TÜRKAK under the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and have started providing accredited testing and CE certification services for products such as hand and foot protectors, gloves, shoes, wrist, and knee protectors under the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulation. We also offer testing and…
USB Certification has been auditing and certifying conformity to national and international standards for over 25 years.
