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Why classification comes first
16th of April 2026 Article by John Griep
How can performance be measured when room functions are no longer uniform, asks John Griep - ECJ's reporter in the Netherlands.
Modern education buildings often bring together a wide variety of room types and functions. Traditional classrooms coexist with learning plazas, small group rooms, PC study rooms, practice workshops and large lecture theatres. While this diversity supports contemporary teaching methods, it also creates a..
Come and be inspired at Interclean Amsterdam
10th of April 2026 Article by Robert Stelling
Robert Stelling, director for Interclean Amsterdam, extends a warm welcome to visitors from around the world as the show enters its third day on Thursday.
As we gather once again in the heart of Amsterdam, I'm proud to welcome professionals, innovators, thought leaders and industry experts from all over the world to what has become the leading platform shaping the future of our sector.
The world around us continues to cha..
REACH and CLP regulation update
1st of April 2026 Article by Anna Garbagna
The EU’s REACH and CLP regulationsare undergoing major revisions that will have a direct impact on the professional cleaning sector in Italy. ECJ’s Anna Garbagna tells us more.
The European regulatory framework on chemicals is undergoing a major update. The REACH and CLP regulations, which form the basis of the European Union’s chemical safety policy, are undergoing major revisions that will also have a direct i..
Employee education and attraction
25th of March 2026 Article by Lotte Printz
Lotte Printz in Denmark on new collaboration between ISS Danmark and Technical Education Copenhagen (TEC) to help tackle the shortage of skilled labour.
“We are proud to have established a programme tailor-made for our company, in collaboration with TEC, but with ISS operations managers providing significant input to the programme. The result being ‘close-to-practice’ training elevating professional standa..
Cleaning as a workplace foundation
18th of March 2026 Article by John Griep
John Griep at VSR in the Netherlands discusses the role of cleaning in workplace health and hygiene.
“Cleaning is not a luxury, but a necessity.” That message formed the core of a Hygiene Forum session organised by NVZ, Schoonmakend Nederland and Vereniging Schoonmaak Research (VSR) – where experts explored the role of cleaning in workplace health and hygiene. The discussion reflected a broader shift: prof..
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