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Lisam remains at the forefront of the EH&S market, providing solutions to new demands and evolving best practices that adapt to ever-changing business, technology and regulatory conditions. Read the latest news from and about Lisam here.
11 September 2024
SDS Compliance: Ways to Tackle Supplier Document Non-Conformities
In the highly regulated chemical industry, compliance with legal requirements is not just about adhering to rules… it’s about ensuring safety, protecting the environment, and maintaining trust. Under the REACH Regulation’s CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) guidelines, chemical suppliers must ensure SDS compliance and provide current and comprehensive documents for all the chemical products they […]
2 September 2024
The Growing European Concern Over PFAS
A recent Eurobarometer survey by the European Commission revealed a significant gap in public awareness about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). According to the survey, only 29% of Europeans are familiar with PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their persistent nature in the environment. However, once informed, 81% of respondents expressed concerns […]
6 August 2024
IARC’s New Classification of Talc and Its Implications for the Chemical Industry
In a significant update, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has re-evaluated the carcinogenicity of talc and acrylonitrile. The findings, published in The Lancet Oncology, indicate a shift in the classification of talc to “probably carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2A) for all forms not containing asbestos […]