Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are chemical substances that are harmful to humans and exist in or accumulate within the bodies of animals and plants, and circulate in the natural environment over extended periods. POPs are naturally occurring or synthetic organic pollutants characterized by persistence, bioaccumulation, semi-volatility, and high toxicity. POPs include pesticides, industrial chemicals, and by-products unintentionally generated during industrial processes. These pollutants can travel long distances through various environmental media (air, water, organisms), crossing borders and affecting human health and ecosystems even in areas where POPs were never used or produced, causing significant global harm.

PAHs Testing

Phthalates is a general term for compounds that result from the reaction of phthalic anhydride and alcohol. Such substances are mainly employed as plasticizers making plastics and rubber more pliable. They are widely used in electronic and electrical equipment (EEE), toys, coatings, inks, garments, packaging materials, detergents, lubricants, and personal care articles. But when the concentration of phthalates exceeds a certain level, it may disrupt the endocrine system of human bodies, bringing harm to the development and health of children.

Effective January 1, 2026, the supporting standard for China RoHS implements its Amendment No. 1.

In 2025, the global Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) experienced explosive growth! On December 23, the International EPD System (IES) released statistics showing that the number of effective registrations exceeded 18,000, with 9,395 new additions throughout the year.

On 12 December 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union published the new EU Toy Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2509). This Regulation will replace Directive 2009/48/EC and will apply from 1 August 2026.

On 12 December 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union published Directive (EU) 2025/2456, which amends Directive 2011/65/EU (commonly known as the RoHS Directive).

On December 15, 2025, the European Commission released a draft aimed at unifying the format and technical specifications for battery labels, in alignment with the implementation of the EU Battery and Waste Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.

From small issues like paint peeling off phone cases or fading car buttons to major problems like outdoor equipment rusting and failing or electronic components short-circuiting, these seemingly "worn-out" problems often have a common culprit: environmental aging. Excessive humidity, sun exposure, salt spray corrosion, and high-temperature baking—products face environmental stress in real-world use that is far more severe than we might imagine. How can we predict a product's "anti-aging" capability in advance? Aging tests are a critical reliability assessment method. They simulate or intensify various conditions that a product might encounter in actual use, allowing for a quick evaluation of the durability, stability, and lifespan prediction of materials or products.

From small issues like paint peeling off phone cases or fading car buttons to major problems like outdoor equipment rusting and failing or electronic components short-circuiting, these seemingly "worn-out" problems often have a common culprit: environmental aging. Excessive humidity, sun exposure, salt spray corrosion, and high-temperature baking—products face environmental stress in real-world use that is far more severe than we might imagine. How can we predict a product's "anti-aging" capability in advance? Aging tests are a critical reliability assessment method. They simulate or intensify various conditions that a product might encounter in actual use, allowing for a quick evaluation of the durability, stability, and lifespan prediction of materials or products.