Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 12th December 2024 Issue no. 1142
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CHSA's latest White Paper - 'The Evolution & Regulation of Cleaning Chemicals'
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association has published a White Paper written to help buyers and end users of cleaning chemicals navigate the challenge of sourcing effective, safe and sustainable solutions.
The White Paper - The Evolution & Regulation of Cleaning Chemicals - was written by Peter Thistlethwaite, technical manager - cosmetics and biocides at MSL Solution Providers.
In it, Peter says: "Regulations are intended to ensure a cleaning product is safe for the user and the environment when used correctly. The aim of enforcing regulatory requirements is to ensure products on the market can be trusted and that the companies selling them maintain the highest standards of integrity.
"Product innovation means testing and regulatory requirements in the biocide market are becoming more complex, and the costs to enter markets are rising. This is expected to lead to a rise in fraudulent products, bypassing or ignoring regulations. Many are making claims about safety and efficacy without the proper technical support from correct testing. They are also using eco-friendly language to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. Buyers need to beware."
MSL Solution Providers…
MSL offers an integrated regulatory and laboratory testing service. Its in-house accredited microbiology and virology labs provide a comprehensive range of standard tests, including efficacy testing against bacteria, fungi, spores, viruses, mycobacteria, Legionella and algae.
The CHSA…
Every member of the CHSA has signed its Code of Practice, which demands members trade ethically. Amongst other stipulations, it requires members to:
* Conduct business dealings in an open, honest, fair and proper manner and in accordance with the laws, rules and regulations of the UK and EU
* Ensure all public statements made by and on behalf of the Member are decent, honest and truthful
* Ensure no false or exaggerated claims are made verbally, in literature, electronically or in any other way
* Hold and provide evidence on request for product and service claims, particularly with reference to legislation, certifications and accreditations
28th November 2024