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SGS hosts webinar on updated China GB 6675 toy safety standards

SGS offers a complimentary webinar exploring the updated GB 6675 toy safety standards and what the changes mean for testing, China Compulsory Certification (CCC) and market access.

November 3, 2026

SGS Highlights Moldova’s REACH-based Restrictions on Hazardous Chemicals

Moldova’s transposition of REACH legislation for specified hazardous substances in products sold in the country is highlighted in a SafeGuardS article from SGS.

November 2, 2026

Navigate Medical Device Compliance and Global Market Access with SGS at MEDICA 2026

Meet SGS at MEDICA 2026 to explore practical solutions that support compliance, market access and product confidence.

October 29, 2026

SGS Details New Chinese Standard for Disposable Underwear

A new industry standard for disposable underwear from China and its impact on textile stakeholders is examined in an SGS SafeGuardS article.

October 27, 2026

SGS Highlights China’s New Standard for Washable Thin Quilts

SGS reports on China’s new textile industry standard FZ/T 62053-2025 for washable thin quilts and its implications for testing, labeling and product quality.

October 27, 2026

SGS webinar addresses ATEX and IECEx certification challenges and solutions for equipment in explosive atmospheres

SGS presents a complimentary webinar delivering practical insights into ATEX and IECEx certification challenges and best practices for manufacturers targeting global markets.

October 26, 2026

SGS reports on UK authorization of cobalt for specified toy applications in Great Britain

SGS highlights the UK’s authorization of cobalt for three specified toy applications in Great Britain.

October 21, 2026

SGS reports on expanded PFAS labeling options for specified products in Connecticut

SGS highlights Connecticut’s expansion of its approved labeling language and symbols for products containing intentionally added PFAS across 12 product categories.

October 21, 2026

SGS Highlights Thailand's Proposed Updates to Food Contact Plastic Packaging Requirements

SGS focuses on Thailand’s proposed revisions to requirements for plastic food contact materials and articles.

October 20, 2026

SGS Publishes SafeGuardS on Australia’s Proposed IChEMS Chemical Scheduling

SGS highlights Australia’s proposed addition of ten classes of industrial chemicals to the IChEMS Register.

October 20, 2026

SGS Reports on US CPSC Proposal to Classify Certain Window Coverings as Substantial Product Hazards

SGS summarizes a US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) proposal that would classify certain corded window coverings as substantial product hazards.

October 14, 2026

SGS Reports on Health Canada's Button and Coin Battery Safety Update

SGS summarizes Health Canada's addition of button and coin battery products and packaging to its CCPSA general prohibitions framework.

October 14, 2026

SGS SafeGuardS Highlights UK Proposal to Update Toy Safety Standards

SGS summarizes a UK proposal to update designated toy safety standards that provide presumption of conformity in Great Britain.

October 14, 2026

SGS Focuses on Worker Health in the Textile Industry

An SGS Consumer Compact article discusses the impact of hazardous chemicals on workers in textile and apparel manufacturing and the importance of managing occupational health risks.

October 14, 2026

SGS Demystifies CPSC eFiling

SGS publishes an article answering common questions on eFiling for the US CPSC Product Registry and providing guidance on improving data quality and certificate management.

October 14, 2026

SGS Highlights Japan’s Food Contact Material Compliance Requirements

SGS examines Japan’s evolving regulatory framework for food contact materials and Positive List compliance requirements in its Consumer Compact newsletter.

October 13, 2026

SGS Highlights Risk Management and Material Evaluation for Next-Generation Materials

In a Consumer Compact article, SGS explores how structured material evaluation programs can help apparel, footwear and textile brands assess next-generation materials for performance, compliance and sustainability requirements.

October 13, 2026

SGS Reports on California's Ban on Bisphenols in Paper Receipts

SGS summarizes a new California law that phases out bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in paper receipts.

October 12, 2026

SGS Reports on Three POP Chemicals Banned in New Zealand

SGS reports on New Zealand’s prohibition of three POP chemicals.

October 9, 2026

SGS Summarizes New Regulation for Food Contact Materials in Serbia

SGS reports on a new regulation for food contact materials and articles in Serbia.

October 9, 2026

SGS summarizes Chinese update to mandatory standard for leather and fur products

SGS highlights China’s publication of GB 20400-2026, an updated mandatory standard for leather and fur products.

October 8, 2026

SGS hosts webinar on updates for textile products in young children’s sleeping environments

An expert webinar from SGS explores EN 16781:2026, the updated European standard for children’s sleep bags, and other requirements relevant to textile products used in young children’s sleeping environments.

October 8, 2026

SGS highlights updated EU harmonized standards for Toy Safety Directive compliance

SGS reports on the EU’s addition of three harmonized standards and withdrawal of one existing standard supporting compliance with the Toy Safety Directive.

October 7, 2026

SGS highlights updated Belgian requirements for food contact ceramics

SGS reports on Belgium’s revised requirements for food contact ceramics, including stricter migration limits for lead and cadmium.

October 6, 2026

SGS highlights New Zealand’s proposed asbestos requirements for specified sand products

SGS reports on New Zealand’s proposed asbestos restrictions and testing requirements for specified consumer sand products.

October 6, 2026

SGS expands global network of CPSC-accredited bicycle laboratories across three continents

New CPSC accreditations across Asia, Europe and North America expand access to local SGS bicycle testing expertise and compliance support for manufacturers.

September 30, 2026

SGS hosts webinar on avoiding US FDA import alerts in shrimp and seafood supply chains

SGS presents an expert webinar to help seafood businesses understand US FDA requirements, strengthen food safety systems and reduce import compliance risks.

September 29, 2026

SGS offers free webinar on pollution, hair health and anti-pollution efficacy testing

SGS to host a complimentary webinar exploring the impact of environmental pollution on hair health and scientific approaches to evaluating anti-pollution efficacy in hair care products.

September 24, 2026

SGS reports on New Mexico PFAS labeling guidance

SGS highlights new guidance from New Mexico for labeling products containing intentionally added PFAS in the US state.

September 23, 2026

SGS reports on Serbia’s updated chemical restrictions and POP requirements

SGS reports on updated chemical restrictions and POP requirements in Serbia.

September 23, 2026

SGS Awarded New Three-Year Tanzania PVoC Contract for the China Zone

SGS publishes an article focusing on a new three-year PVoC contract supporting product quality, safety and compliance for exports to Tanzania from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mongolia and Macau.

September 17, 2026

SGS Explores New Saudi Arabia Conformity Requirements for Brazilian Poultry Exports

SGS publishes an article highlighting new mandatory product conformity requirements for poultry exported from Brazil to Saudi Arabia.

September 17, 2026

SGS Helps Businesses Prepare for Expanded Conformity Assessments for Ivory Coast

SGS publishes an article reporting on expanded product conformity assessment (PCA) CI 71 requirements in Ivory Coast.

September 17, 2026

SGS Highlights How Exporters Can Prepare for Algeria’s Import Requirements

SGS publishes an article outlining Algeria’s regulatory framework and how pre-export conformity assessment services support smoother imports.

September 17, 2026

SGS Highlights Gibraltar's New Chemicals Regulations

SGS focuses on Gibraltar’s new chemical legislation that incorporates key EU REACH and CLP requirements for substances and products into domestic law.

September 16, 2026

SGS publishes SafeGuardS on revised ISO toy element testing standard

SGS summarizes the revised ISO 8124-5:2026 standard for determining the total concentration of eight elements in toys.

September 16, 2026

SGS Highlights EU Plans for Revise CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures

SGS focuses on proposed amendments to the EU CLP Regulation on the classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures.

September 14, 2026

SGS helps food businesses prepare for new EU requirements for 3-MCPD, 3-MCPDE and glycidyl esters

SGS white paper examines Regulation (EU) 2026/1825 and its implications for 3-MCPD, 3-MCPDE and glycidyl esters in food products.

September 11, 2026

SGS Publishes SafeGuardS on Montenegro’s New Toy Safety Regulations

SGS highlights new toy safety regulations in Montenegro that align national requirements with EU legislation.

September 10, 2026

SGS Showcases Pharmaceutical Testing and Quality Solutions at CPhI Milan 2026

SGS is taking part in CPhI Milan 2026, providing insights and guidance on drug development, analytical testing, clinical research and pharmaceutical quality solutions.

September 10, 2026

SGS Publishes SafeGuardS on Brazil's Restrictions on Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

SGS outlines Brazil's Resolution No. 516/2026, which establishes restrictions on ten hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).

September 9, 2026

SGS to host webinar on market access requirements for connected and electronic products in Taiwan, Oman, Singapore and India

An overview of certification requirements and approval procedures for connected and electronic products entering the Taiwan, Oman, Singapore and India markets.

September 9, 2026

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