FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 – What It Means for Consumers and Manufacturers
Erythrosine (E127), commonly known as Red Dye No. 3, is an organo-iodine compound derived from fluorine. It is a synthetic dye widely used to enhance the appearance of various food products, including candy, cakes, frozen desserts, cosmetics, and ingested drugs. Over the years, it became a popular ingredient across multiple industries, from food production to […]
How REACH Affects Non-EU Companies: What Exporters Need to Know
The European Union’s REACH Regulation establishes a rigorous framework to safeguard human health and the environment. For non-EU companies exporting chemical-containing products to the EU, compliance with REACH is mandatory. Failing to meet these requirements can lead to restricted market access, substantial fines, and damage to your reputation. If your business involves selling products in […]
GHS Revision 8 and Major Changes
The UN Economic Commission for Europe has published 8th revised edition of GHS . The electronic version is still not released and is expected to release by end of September 2019. The major changes in the new version are New classification criteria for Chemical under pressure & aerosols New Hazard category A new annex on […]