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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
SGS Publishes SafeGuardS on Proposed US FDA Mandatory GRAS Notification Requirements
SGS reports on US FDA proposals to replace the voluntary GRAS notification program with a mandatory notification system and increase transparency around GRAS determinations.September 8, 2026
SGS publishes SafeGuardS on proposed EU chemical safety rule for toys
SGS reports on a new draft directive from the EU that would revise its toy safety requirements. The proposal includes changes to allergenic fragrances and substance limits for certain chemicals used in toys.September 8, 2026
SGS hosts webinar on digital solutions for chemical management in the softlines industry
SGS explores how digital chemical management solutions can improve transparency, support compliance and strengthen chemical management across global softlines supply chains.September 7, 2026
SGS Supports the Future of Seafood at the Responsible Seafood Summit
SGS highlights its sponsorship and participation in this year’s Responsible Seafood Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.September 1, 2026
SGS to host free webinar on PFAS, endocrine disruptors and biodegradability in the cosmetics industry
SGS offers a complimentary webinar exploring regulatory development, testing strategies and scientific approaches to PFAS, endocrine disruptors and biodegradability in the cosmetics industry.September 1, 2026
SGS hosts webinar on Carbon-14 testing and biobased product certification
A complimentary webinar exploring Carbon-14 testing and SGS Biobased green mark certification for products containing biobased materials.August 27, 2026
SGS Reviews Denmark’s Consultation on Updated EU Proposal for Styrene in Food Contact Plastics
SGS reports on Denmark’s consultation on a revised European Commission proposal to establish a specific migration limit for styrene in plastic food contact materials and articles.August 26, 2026
SGS Summarizes UK Consultation On Updated GB MCL List for Hazardous Substances and Mixtures
SGS focuses on the UK’s proposals to revise its mandatory classification and labeling list for hazardous substances and mixtures used in Great Britain.August 26, 2026
SGS Highlights Sweden’s Proposed PFAS Restrictions for Consumer Products
SGS reports on Sweden’s proposal to restrict PFAS in certain consumer products as part of ongoing efforts to address environmental and health concerns associated with these substances.August 25, 2026
SGS Highlights Mandated Safety Standards for Toys and Other Consumer Goods in Bangladesh
SGS highlights Bangladesh’s new requirements for specified consumer products to comply with national standards and bear the appropriate certification mark.August 25, 2026
SGS Reviews Updates to China’s National Technical Specification for Textile Fiber Content Identification
SGS highlights China’s updating of national requirements for textile fiber content identification and labeling under GB/T 29862-2026.August 20, 2026
SGS Reports on New Food Contact Ceramics Regulation in Montenegro
SGS reports on Montenegro’s new regulatory requirements for documentation demonstrating compliance with lead and cadmium migration limits for food contact ceramics.August 20, 2026
SGS Highlights Phased Restrictions on Disposable Food Contact Plastics in Georgia
SGS highlights revised enforcement dates for single-use plastic food containers and cups in Georgia.August 14, 2026
SGS SafeGuardS Highlights Ecuador Proposed Updates to Food Contact Articles Regulation
SGS focuses on Ecuador’s consultation over updates to a technical regulation for certain FCAs.August 14, 2026
SGS SafeGuardS Highlights New US Proposals Affecting Food Contact Materials
SGS reports on two US proposals to prohibit specified chemicals in FCMs and articles.August 13, 2026
SGS enhances bioanalytical capacity with Saint-Benoît laboratory expansion
SGS expands its Saint-Benoît laboratory, increasing bioanalytical capacity to support complex drug development programs worldwide.August 13, 2026
SGS Highlights Montenegro’s New Framework Regulation for Food Contact Materials
SGS outlines Montenegro’s new framework regulation for food contact materials and articles, aligning national requirements more closely with EU legislation.August 7, 2026
SGS Highlights Brazil’s New Legislation Establishing Stricter Lead Limits for Paints
SGS outlines key requirements under Brazil’s new legislation introducing stricter lead limits for paints and similar surface coating materials.August 6, 2026
SGS Highlights Thailand’s Postponement of Compliance Date for Food Contact Paper Standard
SGS outlines Thailand’s one-year postponement of the compliance deadline for a mandatory food contact paper standard.August 5, 2026
SGS Summarizes Updates to Türkiye’s Import Control Requirements for Toys and Other Consumer Products
SGS outlines Türkiye’s updated HS codes and product descriptions for toys and other consumer products.August 4, 2026
SGS Focuses on Vermont Update to Reporting Guidelines for Chemicals in Children’s Products
SGS highlights the US state of Vermont’s updated reporting guidance for chemicals in children’s products.August 4, 2026
SGS Highlights UK Consultation on Proposed Additions to the SVHC Candidate List
SGS focuses on the UK’s consultation on the proposed addition of nine SVHCs to the Candidate List under UK REACH.August 3, 2026
SGS Summarizes New Indonesian Legislation for Food Contact Materials
SGS summarizes Indonesia’s new legislation establishing compliance requirements for several types of FCMs and articles.July 31, 2026
SGS Summarizes California Proposition 65 Settlements for Listed Chemicals in Consumer Products
SGS focuses on multiple settlements involving a range of consumer goods containing listed chemicals under California’s Proposition 65.July 30, 2026
SGS in Finland granted Notified Body status under EU Battery Regulation
SGS Fimko Oy is designated as a Notified Body under the EU Battery Regulation, expanding SGS’s global capacity and enhancing access to conformity assessment services for EU market compliance.July 30, 2026
SGS Highlights ASTM Update to Candle Fire Safety Standard
SGS reports on updated candle fire safety requirements from ASTM.July 27, 2026
SGS Summarizes European Study on Digital Product Passport Content for Textile Apparel under ESPR
SGS highlights the EC’s JRC publication of its ‘Study on DPP content for Textile Apparel Products under ESPR’.July 21, 2026
SGS Highlights Australia’s Revision of the IChEMS Register
SGS reports on Australia’s revision of the IChEMS Register, which adds 21 chemical entries and amends two existing ones.July 20, 2026
SGS helps food businesses prepare for new EU Listeria requirements with latest white paper
Learn about the latest EU regulatory requirements for Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods and practical steps food business operators can take to prepare for compliance.July 17, 2026
SGS Highlights Performance and Compliance Requirements for Adventure and Demanding Sports Apparel
SGS has published a new Consumer Compact article examining the performance, safety and compliance considerations for adventure and demanding sports apparel.July 16, 2026
SGS Answers Key Questions on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
SGS has published a new Consumer Compact article providing practical guidance on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), including key requirements, compliance obligations and implementation timelines.July 16, 2026
SGS Consumer Compact Highlights Key Requirements and Business Impacts of EU Battery Regulation
SGS has published a new Consumer Compact article examining the key requirements, compliance obligations and industry implications of the EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542.July 15, 2026
bluesign Explores the Impact of the ECGT Directive on Environmental Claims in Textiles and Fashion
SGS has published a new Consumer Compact article by bluesign, an SGS company, examining the impact of the ECGT Directive on environmental claims, sustainability labels and consumer communications in the textiles and fashion sector.July 15, 2026
Li Auto Earns World-first SGS Premium Performance Mark for Automotive Cellular Communication
Li Auto achieves a world-first SGS certification, validating real-world 5G cockpit connectivity performance across complex driving conditions.July 14, 2026
SGS Laboratory Becomes First TISAX-Approved Service Provider in India
SGS’s Pune Chakan automotive laboratory now provides approved testing under the TISAX® information security standard, making it the first facility in India to be recognized as a TISAX-approved service provider.
July 13, 2026
SGS reports on German Revision to Food Contact Materials Database
SGS focuses on Germany’s revision of its Federal Institute for Risk Assessment database for food contact materials and articles.July 9, 2026
SGS Reports on Rhode Island’s Amendments to the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024
SGS highlights the US state of Rhode Island’s amendments to its Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024, including changes to enforcement provisions and exemption requirements.July 9, 2026
SGS Reports on New US CPSC Proposal Targeting Battery Safety in Micromobility Devices
SGS reports on the US CPSC’s proposed safety rule for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products to reduce fire and injury risks.July 8, 2026