Public Webinars

SATRA Guide to REACH SVHCs

'Substances of Very High Concern' are subject to legal regulations under REACH.

Understanding what these chemicals are and how they are used in your products is essential to ensuring compliance. This webinar provides an overview of how they should be managed.

The Testing of Cot Mattresses

What testing is required before supplying cot mattresses to the UK market?

Thorough validation of products for young children such as cot mattresses is more important than you might think.

SATRA’s head of furniture and floorcoverings, Johnny Worthington, is joined by foam and mattress testing expert Katie Lok to discuss why testing is essential and how SATRA can help.

Furniture Flammability

The UK’s legislation for the fire safety of domestic furniture is one of the most stringent, and complex in the world. This session provides an introduction to the requirements of the regulations for manufacturers, retailers and importers.

SATRA expert Tom Notley will present an overview of the regulations and answer questions on the subject.

Motorcycle Garment Testing

All motorcycle clothing must be tested and found to be fully compliant with EN 17092 when certifying to CE and/or UKCA.

This webinar will explain the requirements of each clause and give insight into the tests performed at our very own motorcycle test laboratory. Our experts will focus on the requirements of Class A, AA, and AAA garments and give an overview of the certification and testing process.

Arsutoria S/S 2027

Arsutoria's professional designers Valentino Parlato and Stefano Migliaviacca have extensive international experience in product development and project management in the footwear and leather goods industries.

They share their insights into future trends and technical innovations in materials for the Spring/Summer 2027 season.

Chemical residues in gloves

A new part to the EN 455 series of standards for medical gloves was published in August 2025. EN 455-5:2025 ‘Medical gloves for single use - Extractable chemical residues’ establishes a test method to quantify residues of chemicals used in glove manufacturing, particularly type IV allergenic substances.

Whilst this new part in the series does not establish requirements, these will be established shortly in a 2026 revision to EN 455-3.

Driving Economic Growth with Bio-based Solutions

The shift toward a circular, resource-efficient economy represents one of the greatest industrial and economic opportunities of our time. As industry works to reduce reliance on fossil carbon, cut waste, curb plastic pollution, and build more resilient supply chains, bio-based innovation is emerging as a transformative pathway to achieving net zero while protecting our natural environment.

This webinar will explore how government, industry, and the research community can work together to ensure regulation keeps pace with innovation. Participants will gain insights into how to strengthen modern industrial bases, accelerate the transition to a low-carbon circular economy, and harness biology to drive economic impact for people and planet.

The Testing of Cot Mattresses

What testing is required if I want to supply cot mattresses to the UK market?

Thorough testing of young children’s products such as cot mattresses are more important than you might think. SATRA’s Head of Furniture and Floorcoverings, Johnny Worthington, is joined by foam and mattress testing experts to discuss why testing is essential and how SATRA can help.

Flammability of Furniture

The UK’s legislation for the fire safety of domestic furniture is one of the most stringent, and complex in the world. This session provides an introduction to the requirements of the regulations for manufacturers, retailers and importers.

SATRA expert Tom Notley will present an overview of the regulations and answer questions on the subject.

Updates to chemical legislation: REACH and beyond

In this webinar, SATRA’s chemistry technologist experts will discuss recent updates and changes to REACH legislation in the EU and UK that could affect the footwear, furniture and PPE industries.

Topics will include recent additions and potential future entries to the candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) as well as updates to PFAS legislation across Europe and the USA.