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SGS Summarizes Japanese Proposal to Ban Three POP Chemicals
SGS issues SafeGuardS looking at Japanese proposal to ban three POP as Class 1 specified chemical substances.January 24, 2024
SGS Summarizes Standards Showing Conformity with Nickel Release Restrictions Under REACH
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the EU’s announcement of a revised list of standards that show conformity with nickel release requirements under Annex XVII of REACH.January 24, 2024
SGS Summarizes Listing of BPS as a Prop 65 Substance in California
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at California’s addition of BPS as a Prop 65 listed chemical.January 24, 2024
Europe: the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 webinar
A live webinar on changes to European product safety law, focusing on non-food products.January 18, 2024
Footwear comfort evaluation solutions webinar
Testing and certification expertise for comfort footwear verification in a complimentary webinar.January 17, 2024
SGS Summarizes US Congress Proposal to Ban the Procurement of Products Containing PFAS
SGS publishes SafeGuardS covering a US federal government proposal to regulate executive agencies from procuring specific products that contain PFOA or PFOS.January 15, 2024
SGS Summarizes New ISO Textile Care Labeling Code Standard – ISO 3758:2023
SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing the release of ISO 3758:2023 textiles: care labelling code.January 9, 2024
SGS Summarizes Recent Settlements for Consumer Goods Under California Proposition 65
SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing multiple settlements for a wide range of consumer products containing Prop 65 chemicals.January 9, 2024
SGS Summarizes Brazilian Revision to Metal Cookware Legislation
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Brazil’s amendment to its ordinance on metal cookware.January 3, 2024
SGS Summarizes California Prop 65 Settlement for BPA in Athletic Shirts
SGS publishes SafeGuardS covering Californian consent judgment relating to BPA in athletic shirts.January 2, 2024
SGS Summarizes Updated Chinese Product Standard for Down and Feather Quilts
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the new Chinese product standard for down and feather quilts – QB/T 1193-2023 – which came into effect on November 1, 2023.December 29, 2023
SGS Summarizes EU Proposal to Revise Specifications for PFOS under POP Recast Regulation
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at an EU proposal to amend the language and specifications for PFOS under the POP Recast Regulation.December 22, 2023
Cameroon: pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) program webinar
An expert overview of Cameroon’s product conformity regulations, to help exporters successfully trade in the country.
December 20, 2023
SGS expands RED accreditation as a Notified Body for latest Articles
SGS has been accredited by the European Commission as a Notified Body for the latest delegated act of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED).December 20, 2023
SGS Farmingdale expands flammability testing and certification scope with USCG approval
SGS’s flammability testing laboratory in Farmingdale, New York, expands testing and certification scope with USCG approval as an Accepted Independent Laboratory.December 19, 2023
SGS Summarizes New Japanese Regulation of PFHxS and its Salts
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Japan’s designation of PFHxS and its salts as Class 1 specified chemical substances.December 19, 2023
SGS Summarizes Hong Kong Consultation Over Update to Standards for Toys and Children’s Products
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Hong Kong’s proposed update to its mandatory safety standards for toys and children’s products.December 19, 2023
Why product certification matters
An expert view of product certification for import/export businesses.December 15, 2023
Approved ISO/IEC 17020 PCA services for Morocco
Introducing SGS’s PCA services for Morocco, accredited by SEMAC, the national body for product conformity assessment.December 15, 2023
PCA services for Ethiopian pumps and pump accessories
Exploring conformity assessment services to help businesses trading in Ethiopia.December 15, 2023
Aligning PCA services with Zanzibar’s digital transformation
Details of SGS’s partnership with Zanzibar’s Bureau of Standards for innovative PVoC services.December 14, 2023
Ensuring African ACI trade success
How SGS’s expert services enable speedy and compliant product conformity for several African countries.December 14, 2023
SGS summarizes EPA proposal to modify certain TSCA prohibitions on two flame retardants
SGS publishes SafeGuardS on EPA proposed to modify certain prohibitions on PIP (3:1) and DecaBDE under TSCA 40 CFR 751.December 13, 2023
SGS Summarizes EU Proposal to Lower Limit for HBCDD under POP Recast Regulation
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the EU’s proposed regulation to revise its specifications for HBCDD under the POP Recast Regulation.December 12, 2023
SGS Summarizes UK Revisions to Legislation on POP Chemicals for Great Britain
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at UK revisions to POP chemical rules for Great Britain.December 6, 2023
SGS summarizes Georgian restrictions on food contact ceramics
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Georgia’s technical regulation to restrict lead and cadmium in food contact ceramics.December 6, 2023
A Deep Dive Into BIFMA LEVEL® Product Certification for our Furniture Industry
An expert webinar exploring the benefits of a widely recognized voluntary certification for hardline products.December 6, 2023
SGS Summarizes Canadian Proposal to Regulate Toxic Substances in Certain Products
SGS has published a SafeGuardS summarizing Canada’s proposed regulation of toxic substances in some sealant products.November 30, 2023
SGS Summarizes New ISO Test Method for Conducting a Qualitative and Quantitative Analytical Evaluation of Microplastics
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at ISO’s new test method for determining the nature, numerical concentration, surface area and estimated mass of microplastics generated from textiles.November 28, 2023
SGS Summarizes New Zealand’s Proposed Revision to Lead Requirements for Paints and Graphic Materials
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at New Zealand’s proposal to amend several group standards on lead requirements for paints and graphic materials.November 28, 2023
SGS SafeGuardS Covers EPA Proposal to Ban Trichloroethylene
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at EPA proposal to ban trichloroethylene in most commercial and consumer products.November 23, 2023
SGS Summarizes New Mandatory National Standard for Musical Instruments in China
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at China’s new mandatory national standard for musical instruments.November 23, 2023
California reintroduces proposal to modify Prop 65 warning methods
The proposal aims to modify California’s Prop 65 safe harbor warning methods, particularly those relating to short-form warnings.November 22, 2023
SGS Digital Traceability Solution for the fashion industry webinar
A complimentary webinar introducing the SGS Digital Traceability Solution for the fashion industry.November 22, 2023
SGS Launches EAC-Ready Certification Scheme for Exporters to East Africa
SGS launches EAC-Ready certification scheme to help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiencies and gain commercial advantage when exporting to countries in the East African Community (EAC).November 22, 2023
SGS Green Mark (ECCS, HSA) awarded to Samsung Display in industry first for OLED laptop displays
SGS has awarded the SGS Green Mark (ECCS, HSA) to Samsung Display’s OLED laptop displays after the product range passed a hazardous substance assessment with flying colors.November 21, 2023
SGS Summarizes CEN Technical Specification for Categorizing Toy Slime Type Products
SGS publishes an overview of CEN’s technical specification for the categorization of toy slime type products.November 21, 2023
SGS Summarizes Moldovan Moves to Further Align Toy Safety Regulation with the EU
SGS publishes SafeGuardS covering Moldova’s revised legislation on toy safety to further align with EU regulations.November 17, 2023
SGS Summarizes US Proposal to Ban Certain Food Contact Substances
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at US bill to prohibit several chemicals/classes of chemicals for food contact materials and articles.November 17, 2023
SGS summarizes update to Australia’s care labeling rules for clothing and textile products
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the release of Consumer Goods (Care Labeling) Information Standard 2023 for clothing and textile products.November 16, 2023
SGS summarizes azo dye requirements for apparel and textiles imported into India
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Indian rules over azo dyes in imported apparel and textiles.November 16, 2023
SGS Summarizes US CPSC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Infant and Infant/Toddler Rockers
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the US CPSC’s NPR to establish a safety standard for infant and infant/toddler rockers.November 15, 2023
SGS Summarizes China’s Revised List of Highly Restricted Toxic Chemicals
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at recent changes to China’s list of prohibited hazardous chemicals.November 15, 2023
SGS Summarizes Revised Proposal to Ban PFAS from Specific Food Packaging in Maine
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the state of Maine’s revised proposal to prohibit PFAS in nine types of food packaging.November 14, 2023
SGS Summarizes UK Revisions to GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List
SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing revisions to GB mandatory classification, labeling and packaging (CLP) list for substances and mixtures.November 14, 2023
SGS Summarizes New Chinese Product Standard for Water Resistant Outdoor Sportswear
SGS issues SafeGuardS looking at China’s new national product standard for water resistant outdoor clothing – GB/T 32614-2023.November 10, 2023
SGS Summarizes ASTM’s Updated Consumer Safety Specification Standard for Toy Safety
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at ASTM’s revised consumer safety specification standard for toy safety, designated ASTM F963-23.November 10, 2023
SGS Summarizes the Latest French Reporting Changes Relating to Two Hazardous Substances
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at France’s initial list of two substances giving rise to an equivalent level of concern as SVHC for reporting.November 10, 2023
SGS Summarizes Australian Proposal to Ban SCCP
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at an Australian proposal to restrict/prohibit SCCP.November 10, 2023
Child product safety: EU Decision requirements webinar
Explaining the changes to EU safety requirements for juvenile products in an expert webinar.November 9, 2023