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SGS Summarizes Revision to Toys and Children’s Products Standards in Hong Kong
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Hong Kong’s revision of its list of standards for toys and children’s products.March 12, 2024
SGS Summarizes European Commission Latest Current Thinking on Microplastics in Products
SGS publishes SafeGuardS covering the European Commission’s latest current thinking on the implementation of the law on microplastics under REACH.March 9, 2024
SGS Summarizes Updated Test Methods for China RoHS
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at adjustments to the applicable test method standards for China RoHS.March 9, 2024
SGS Summarizes Ukrainian Regulation on Food Contact Plastics
SGS publishes SafeGuardS on Ukraine’s approval of national requirements for food contact plastics.March 8, 2024
‘Beyond food contact materials regulation’ webinar
An expert view of US and EU food contact materials and articles safety and quality requirements.March 8, 2024
SGS awards CE Certification to Wayzim Technology in recognition of the Vision Singulator and Fast Scanner
Wayzim’s automated products, the Vision Singulator and Fast Scanner, meet the standards needed for sale on the EU market following CE Certification from SGS.March 7, 2024
Chinese Market Regulatory Overview and 2023 Update for Softlines Webinar
A complimentary webinar on current and updated regulatory requirements for softlines in Chinese markets.February 29, 2024
SGS Summarizes Chinese Consultation Over Proposed Standards for Toys and Jewelry
SGS publishes summary of proposed changes to mandatory safety standards for toys and jewelry in China.February 28, 2024
SGS Summarizes CPSC Reminder About Reese's Law Implementation Dates
SGS publishes SafeGuardS 033.24 looking at the CPSC’s reminder that regulations issued under Reese’s Law on button cell and coin batteries will be enforced in March 2024.February 28, 2024
SGS Summarizes EU Proposal to Ban BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the EU’s proposal to restrict/prohibit the use of BPA and other bisphenols in food contact materials and articles.February 28, 2024
SGS Summarizes US Legislative Developments on PFAS in Consumer Goods
SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing recent legislative developments in the US relating to restrictions on PFAS in consumer goods.February 26, 2024
SGS Summarizes Release of AFIRM 2024 Restricted Substances List (RSL) Guidance
SGS published SafeGuardS 031.24 summarizing the issuing of AFIRM’s 2024 RSL Guidance for brands and retailers operating in the apparel and footwear sectors.February 23, 2024
SGS Summarizes Danish Ban on PFAS in Firefighting Foams
SGS issues SafeGuardS covering Denmark’s regulation banning the import, sale and use of PFAS in firefighting foams.February 22, 2024
SGS Summarizes Proposal to Ban PFOA and PFOA-related Compounds in Japan
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Japan’s proposal to designate PFOA isomers, their salts and PFOA-related compounds as Class I Specified Chemical Substances.February 21, 2024
SGS announces new contract to deliver Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing for Jaguar Land Rover
SGS’s automotive testing facility at Chakan, Pune has been announced as Jaguar Land Rover’s first approved third-party testing laboratory in India.February 20, 2024
SGS Summarizes New Registration Requirements for Mattress-related Businesses in Washington, D.C., USA
SGS publishes SafeGuardS covering new registration requirements for businesses involved in the manufacture, renovation or sale of bedding, mattresses or other upholstered furniture in Washington D.C., USA.February 20, 2024
Sustainable resource verification solutions for the fashion industry webinar
An expert webinar helping businesses plan and implement effective and verifiable carbon reduction resource strategies.February 17, 2024
SGS Summarizes UK Update to List of Standards for Presumption of Conformity with Toy Safety Legislation
SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing the latest list of toy safety standards for presumption of conformity with its toy legislation in relation to Great Britain.February 16, 2024
SGS Summarizes Latest Update to Malaysian Rules for Marking Quantity on Pre-Packaged Goods
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Malaysia’s new updated requirements for the marking of quantity on pre-packaged goods.February 16, 2024
SGS Summarizes Revisions to EU Guidance on Aquatic Toys
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the EU’s revised guidance for classifying whether an aquatic product is a toy or not.February 15, 2024
SGS Summarizes UK Legislation to Regulate the Security of Connectable Products
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the UK’s PSTI Regulations 2023 for connected product security that come into effect on April 29, 2024.February 15, 2024
SGS Summarizes EU Commission Note on Magnetic Gadgets
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at an EU Commission note clarifying that small magnetic balls and magnetic building kits are toys, even if they are marketed at adults.February 14, 2024
SGS Summarizes Updated Childcare Article Standards in France
SGS publishes SafeGuardS covering France’s four changes to its list of standards for presumption of conformity with childcare articles.February 14, 2024
SGS Summarizes New Jersey Ban on PFAS in Firefighting Foams
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the US state of New Jersey’s ban on firefighting foams containing intentionally added PFAS.February 14, 2024
SGS expands fire safety testing ISO/IEC 17025 scope
SGS announces expansion of flammability testing capability at its laboratory in Farmingdale, New York, USA.February 13, 2024
SGS Summarizes Singaporean Moves to Regulate Two Classes of Chemicals and Several Mercury-added Products as Hazardous Substances
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Singapore’s proposal to regulate two classes of chemicals and several mercury-added products as hazardous substances.February 12, 2024
SGS Summarizes ECHA Addition of Five SVHC to the Candidate List
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the ECHA’s addition of five substances and revision to one substance on the Candidate List.February 12, 2024
SGS Summarizes EU RoHS exemption for cadmium and lead in PVC applications
SGS publishes overview of revision to the EU RoHS Directive to allow an exemption for lead and cadmium in recovered rigid PVC for use in electrical and electronic doors and windows.February 9, 2024
SGS Summarizes US CPSC Amendments to the Final Rule for 16 CFR 1610 – Flammability of Clothing Text
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the amendment to the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles outlined in 16 CFR part 1610.February 8, 2024
Recycled plastic packaging solutions webinar
An expert webinar on the challenges and opportunities of recycled plastic packaging.February 8, 2024
Update on EU cargo bike standards webinar
An expert-led webinar on current European cargo bike standards and the upcoming proposed EN 17860 series.February 8, 2024
SGS Summarizes Canadian Update to Food Contact Glass and Ceramic Regulation
SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing updates to standards for showing compliance with Canada’s national law on food contact glass and ceramics.February 6, 2024
SGS Considers the Problem of Microplastics and the Impact of EU Regulation 2023/2055
SGS experts publish Consumer Compact article looking at the EU’s new microplastics requirements and considers the ways companies can achieve compliance.February 2, 2024
Why it is important to know the environmental footprint of your shoe
SGS publishes Consumer Compact article offering insights into carbon and environmental footprints for the footwear and leather goods industries.February 2, 2024
AI and robot testing and certification webinar
A complimentary webinar exploring the latest methods and standards for the testing and certification of AI and robot technologies in consumer products.February 1, 2024
SGS Summarizes EU Plans to Revise CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at EU plans to amend its CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures.February 1, 2024
SGS Summarizes Latest US CPSC Direct Final Rule for Toys
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at US CPSC direct final rule to require toys to comply with ASTM F963-23.February 1, 2024
SGS Summarizes US CPSC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Infant Support Cushions
SGS issues SafeGuardS looking at US CPSC proposal to establish a consumer product safety rule for infant support cushions.February 1, 2024
SGS Publishes Consumer Compact Article on the Risk of Not Knowing the True Price of Imports
SGS issues a Consumer Compact article looking at the realities of global trade and the opportunities SGS e-Valuator presents for beating trade scammers.January 31, 2024
SGS Experts Summarize the Cybersecurity Regulatory Landscape
SGS Brightsight experts publish Consumer Compact article looking at the global cybersecurity regulatory landscape.January 31, 2024
SGS Summarizes New Zealand Ban on PFHxS and PFHxS-related Compounds
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at New Zealand’s ban on the manufacture and use of PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds that came into effective in October 2023.January 31, 2024
SGS Explains the Importance of Trusted Sustainability Claim Verification to Consumer Product Markets
SGS publishes a Consumer Compact article looking at the issue of greenwashing and the ways to overcome it in markets that are increasingly demanding sustainable products.January 30, 2024
SGS helps businesses understand the importance of compatibility and interoperability in wireless devices
SGS publishes Consumer Compact article looking at the importance of certification against recognized standards for compatibility and interoperability in the world’s growing connected device markets.January 30, 2024
SGS Summarizes Recent Australian Ban on Several POP Chemicals
SGS publishes SafeGuardS on Australia’s prohibition of several persistent organic pollutants (POP).January 29, 2024
SGS Summarizes Philippine Consultation Over a Proposed Order for Toys and Childcare Articles
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at a consultation held in the Philippines over its draft legislation on toys and childcare articles.January 29, 2024
SGS Summarizes EU Revision to CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the EU’s recent amendment to its CLP Regulation.January 29, 2024
SGS Summarizes Revisions to the Swiss Ordinance on Food Contact Materials and Articles
SGS issues SafeGuardS looking at Switzerland’s amendments to its law on food contact materials and articles.January 26, 2024
SGS Summarizes Ukrainian Declaration Legislation for Food Contact Materials and Articles
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Ukraine’s declaration of conformity (DoC) requirements for food contact materials (FCM) and articles, which will apply from November 19, 2025.January 26, 2024
SGS Summarizes Indonesian Draft Law on Food Contact Materials
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Indonesia’s draft legislation to set compliance requirements for food contact materials (FCM) and articles.January 26, 2024
SGS Issues Overview of Turkish Import Control Communiques for Toys and Other Products
SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing three communiqués issued by Turkey on import inspections for toys and other consumer goods.January 25, 2024