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New Safety Standard for Cabinet Door and Drawer Child Safety Locks and Latches
A look at ASTM International’s new safety standard for child safety locks and latches that are attached to the interiors of cabinet doors and drawers.April 6, 2021
Health Canada Publishes Updated Industry Guide for Glazed Ceramics and Glassware
A look at the updated version of Health Canada’s industry guide for glazed ceramics and glassware products.April 1, 2021
‘SGS Performance Mark’ launches to Help EE Manufacturers Build Consumer Trust and Gain Market Share
SGS is pleased to launch the ‘SGS Performance Mark’, a new product testing, evaluation and verification program to help the EE industry differentiate products in the marketplace and build consumer trust.March 30, 2021
South Korea Proposes Increase in Phthalates Restrictions for Children’s Products
A look at South Korea’s proposal to increase the number of restricted phthalates in children’s products.March 30, 2021
EU Chemical Agency Launches Public Consultation Over Eight Potential SVHCs
A look at the eight potential SVHCs that the EU-ECHA is consulting over until April 23, 2021.March 25, 2021
New Toy Safety Standard Published in Australia and New Zealand
A look at Australia and New Zealand’s new joint standard for the ‘Migration of Certain Elements’ from toy materials and components.March 24, 2021
South Korea Plans Restriction on BPA in Thermal Paper
South Korea has announced a possible restriction on BPA in thermal paper and is holding a consultation that ends on March 30, 2021.March 24, 2021
SGS Leads the Way to Frictionless Trade with Launch of New e-Customs Website
SGS is pleased to launch its new online e-Customs Services portal, to enable transporters, forwarders, exporters and importers around the world to achieve faster, cheaper, frictionless trade.March 24, 2021
New Vehicle Interior Air Quality Standard Developed by Nissan and Renault
A look at Renault and Nissan’s new standard for VOC testing of vehicle interior materials using the micro-scale chamber method.March 22, 2021
EU Members Respond to Concerns Over Bamboo Melamine Food Contact Products
A look at the responses being made by EU Member States towards bamboo-melamine food contact products.March 18, 2021
Washington State Bans PFAS in Plant Fiber Food Packaging
A look at Washington State’s ban on PFAS in food boats, pizza boxes, plates and wraps and liners derived from plant fibers.March 18, 2021
Hong Kong Updates Safety Standard Compliance List for Toys and Children’s Products
A look at the new standards listed as demonstrating conformity with Hong Kong’s Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance.March 18, 2021
Crowdfunding campaign launched to help grow artisan food and drink platform
Online artisan webstore launches Crowdfunder for expansion.March 15, 2021
Sweden Delays Chemical Tax on Clothing and Footwear
A look at the postponement of Sweden’s new chemical tax on clothing and footwear.March 10, 2021
New EU Limit for PCP Under POP Recast Regulation
POP Recast Regulation updated with limit for PCP, its salts and esters.March 10, 2021
US State of Maine Publishes Draft List of Food Contact Chemicals of High Concern
A look at the US state of Maine’s draft list of food contact chemicals of high concern.March 9, 2021
France Increases Filtration Efficiency Requirements for Face Masks
A look at the changes France has recently introduced regarding face covering masks.March 9, 2021
China Updates Standard for Man-made Fiber Generic Names
A look at China’s updated standard for the generic names of man-made fibers – GB/T 4146.1-2020.March 5, 2021
New Towel Standard in China
A look at China’s updated national product standard for towels – GB/T 22864-2020.March 5, 2021
Further Restrictions on Toxics in Packaging Under US TPCH Model Legislation
A look at recent changes to the US TPCH’s Model Legislation on packaging, which came into effect on February 16, 2021.March 4, 2021
ASTM Publishes New Specification Standard for Barrier Face Coverings
A look at ASTM F3502, the new specification standard for barrier face coverings.March 4, 2021
SGS Launches Independently Checked Mark (IC Mark) For Reusable Fabric Masks
As more and more people around the world rely on the use of face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, SGS launches the Independently Checked Mark (IC Mark) to give consumers reassurance on quality and performance.February 24, 2021
SGS Reminds Manufacturers of the US EPA’s New Final Rules for Five Hazardous Substances
A look at the US EPA’s new final rules for five hazardous chemicals that came into effect on February 5, 2021.February 24, 2021
SGS Informs Manufacturers About Recent PFAS Restrictions Proposed by US States
SGS provides manufacturers and other stakeholders with an overview of recent US state proposals to prohibit PFAS chemicals.February 17, 2021
SGS Updates Manufacturers on Recent US Proposals to Restrict Flame Retardants
SGS expert provides an overview of recent US state proposals to restrict flame retardants in consumer products.February 17, 2021
ECHA Adds Two Substances to EU – SVHC Candidate List
A look at the two substances that have recently been added to the EU -SVHC Candidate List by ECHA.February 10, 2021
SGS Helps Manufacturers Access the Growing Market for Smart Wearable Devices
SGS experts publish an overview of the complex regulatory requirements that must be met in the growing market for smart wearable devices.February 10, 2021
BIFMA Updates Occasional Use Seating Standard in Response to Larger People
A look at BIFMA’s occasional seating standard, which has been adjusted to account for the continued increase in size of the average US male.February 9, 2021
SGS Helps Manufacturers Differentiate Their Products in the Natural Cosmetics Market
SGS publishes an overview of the natural and organic cosmetic products market, looking at the advantages of NATRUE accreditation and recent changes concerning raw materials.February 8, 2021
SGS Publishes an Overview of Ventilator Standards and Requirements
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, SGS publishes a look at EU and international standards, including an overview of the essential parts of a critical care ventilator.February 5, 2021
SGS Helps Juvenile Product Manufacturers More Efficiently Access Markets
SGS expert reviews safety requirements and outlines a better way for manufacturers to design safe and compliant juvenile products.February 4, 2021
Understanding the Challenge of the Circular Economy on Food Contact Plastics
A look at the issues surrounding food contact plastics, recycling, and the creation of a circular economy.February 3, 2021
New Way to Ensure Absorbent Hygiene Products are Free from Trace Chemicals
Following the discovery of toxic substance residues in baby diapers and intimate hygiene products, SGS experts look at the need for a better way to test absorbent hygiene products and the introduction of the Edana Method NWSP360 Series.February 2, 2021
New EU Standard for Experimental Toy Chemistry Sets
EU publishes a new standard for experimental sets for chemistry and related activities – EN 71-4:2020.February 2, 2021
California Proposes Changes to the Short-form Prop 65 Warning
SGS expert looks at Californian proposals to amend the Proposition 65 short form warning.January 28, 2021
CPSC Adopts Californian Standard as Federal Furniture Flammability Standard
A look at the adoption of Californian Technical Bulletin 117-2013 as the mandated Federal furniture flammability standard.January 28, 2021
EU Releases Technical Guidance on Leave-On Hand Gels
A look at the EU’s borderline working document on examples of product claims that would not support the classification of leave-on hydro alcoholic hand gels as cosmetic products.January 27, 2021
SGS Reviews Changes to ASEAN Cosmetic Directive
A look at recent updates to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annexes, including new prohibitions and restrictions.January 27, 2021
New Consumer Good’s Flame Retardant Restrictions in Massachusetts
A look at Massachusetts new restrictions on eleven flame retardants in five categories of consumer product.
January 27, 2021
California Prop 65 Settlement Agreements for Shovels, Tote Bags and Wheelchairs
An overview of California Prop 65 settlement agreements involving wheelchairs, tote bags and shovels.January 26, 2021
Decline in Chinese Provinces and Cities Increasing Minimum Wage Standards in 2020
SGS publishes as helpful overview of Chinese minimum wage standard increases in 2020.January 22, 2021
Operators in California Reminded of Prop 65 Settlement Agreements
A look at California Prop 65 settlement agreements covering lead and various phthalates.
January 21, 2021
UK Announces Standards Showing Presumption of Conformity with Toy Safety Legislation
UK publishes list of toy safety standards for presumption of conformity with toy legislation enforced in Scotland, Wales and England.January 14, 2021
Allergenic Fragrance Requirements Strengthened in EU Toy Safety Directive
EU publishes two directives that strengthen Toy Safety Directive requirements governing the presence of allergenic fragrances.January 14, 2021