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<updated>2026-06-23T03:58:11+00:00</updated>
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<title>CCPSA Update from Health Canada on Free-standing Clothing Storage Units</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/ccpsa-update-from-health-canada-on-free-standing-clothing-storage-units-q0994c7aei2d"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS reports on Health Canada’s updated performance criteria for free-standing clothing storage units under the CCPSA.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-05-01T13:37:12+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>EU Revises Regulation (EU) 2026/405/EC on Detergents and Surfactants</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/eu-revises-regulation-eu-2026-405-ec-on-detergents-and-surfactants-oc4mbioc0vb8"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS focuses on the EU’s update of Regulation 2026/405/EC on detergents and surfactants.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-27T10:21:47+00:00</updated>
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<entry>
<title>CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule Updating the Gates and Enclosures Standard</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/cpsc-issues-direct-final-rule-updating-the-gates-and-enclosures-standard-qu2zw42xfow6"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS highlights the CPSC’s direct final rule updating the federal safety standard for gates and enclosures.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-24T15:22:07+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS at OTC 2026 in Houston, Texas</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-at-otc-2026-in-houston-texas-zplrmpol7sxq"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[The latest regulatory information and testing expertise will be available from SGS experts at this major trade event for the offshore energy industry.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-21T08:35:38+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Updated Walmart US Laboratory Assignment List expands SGS testing scope</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/updated-walmart-us-laboratory-assignment-list-expands-sgs-testing-scope-11xb4rl26el5"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Walmart US has updated its Laboratory Assignment List, broadening the range of general merchandise departments in which SGS is listed as an approved testing provider.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-20T08:26:59+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Building cybersecurity success for TXOne Networks</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/building-cybersecurity-success-for-txone-networks-boryfnbgewte"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:50466f1b-40e2-18ce-4c45-20bf4e41cc82</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS supports Taiwan’s TXOne Networks in gaining IEC 62443-4-1 Secure Product Development Lifecycle certification for its industrial control system cybersecurity products.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-16T14:09:32+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS at Seafood Expo Global 2026</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-at-seafood-expo-global-2026-jskh2jvr7nyl"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS will exhibit at Seafood Expo Global 2026, showcasing comprehensive solutions designed to help the seafood industry meet evolving buyer, market and regulatory expectations.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-15T08:19:17+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Safety Standard for Portable Hook-on Chairs Updated by CPSC</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/safety-standard-for-portable-hook-on-chairs-updated-by-cpsc-20mhmi7jv7n0"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:8afc5079-90ab-1628-7910-d443741ca1af</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS highlights the US CPSC’s direct final rule updating the federal safety standard for portable hook-on chairs.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-14T15:08:06+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>ECHA Consultation on Draft Opinion of SEAC on REACH PFAS restrictions</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/echa-consultation-on-draft-opinion-of-seac-on-reach-pfas-restrictions-963tc59vnhus"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:a71bbe5e-b345-66e6-473a-5b25b4955264</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS reports on the ECHA’s consultation on the draft opinion of SEAC regarding PFAS restrictions under REACH.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-14T14:58:36+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS at Vitafoods Europe 2026</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-at-vitafoods-europe-2026-7ho5z5gn7945"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS will showcase integrated scientific, regulatory and certification solutions for the nutraceutical industry at Vitafoods Europe 2026.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-14T08:32:30+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS sponsors the AHAM Annual Member Meeting 2026</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-sponsors-the-aham-annual-member-meeting-2026-t86ebpvk3esn"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS is a sponsor of the AHAM Annual Member Meeting, the key industry gathering for the US home appliance sector.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-14T08:20:05+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS presents China Market Update and 2025 Spot‑check Failure Analysis for the Softlines Industry</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-presents-china-market-update-and-2025-spot-check-failure-analysis-for-the-softlines-industry-63fklloyllx0"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:5caa2b7a-6a6e-4105-c5a9-3e92660b6ddf</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS hosts a complimentary webinar on 2025 Chinese market standards, regulations and common spot-check failure cases affecting textile, footwear and apparel products.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-13T09:50:21+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Unlocking Better Diaper Performance Through Advanced Testing Solutions</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/unlocking-better-diaper-performance-through-advanced-testing-solutions-qgq5eq2akxuz"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Discover the latest enhanced testing pathways for absorbent hygiene to boost diaper performance in a complimentary SGS‑hosted webinar.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-13T09:32:21+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Certain FCM Epoxy Derivatives Regulated in Ukraine</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/certain-fcm-epoxy-derivatives-regulated-in-ukraine-wnqsl7fsb5qg"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS focuses on Ukraine’s new law on epoxy derivatives in food contact materials.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-09T14:55:42+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Consultation on Proposed Listing of Certain IChEMS Register Chemicals in Australia</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/consultation-on-proposed-listing-of-certain-ichems-register-chemicals-in-australia-zeqbr4g4y1ro"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:9b7d9be9-56ba-a069-e891-fa98636e24d2</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS highlights Australia’s planned IChEMS Register listing of 14 industrial chemicals.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-09T14:43:54+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Law on Lead in Cookware Updated for Washington State</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/law-on-lead-in-cookware-updated-for-washington-state-84diuf703r8w"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS highlights changes to the law in Washington State on requirements and exemptions for lead in cookware.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-09T14:33:54+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Proposed Restriction of Three POP Chemicals in New Zealand</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/proposed-restriction-of-three-pop-chemicals-in-new-zealand-dt6afp4v4dvm"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS reports on New Zealand’s consultation concerning the proposed restriction of three POP chemicals.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-09T10:52:57+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>UK Consults on Revised POPs Chemical Legislation for Great Britain</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/uk-consults-on-revised-pops-chemical-legislation-for-great-britain-dnmk452wyj7f"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:7e2e1b38-2215-7fb5-7985-5af08987cf6c</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS reports on the UK government’s plans to update POPs regulations for Great Britain.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-09T09:40:46+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Mastering UL 508A: Key Requirements for Industrial Control Panel Compliance</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/mastering-ul-508a-key-requirements-for-industrial-control-panel-compliance-i4t8yy1fpsyl"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:6cca20d6-0f9b-1775-cd36-9839e369f8eb</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS hosts an expert-led webinar designed to help industrial control panel manufacturers understand and comply with UL 508A requirements for safe access to North American markets.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-09T09:25:24+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS Helps Industry Navigate New EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-helps-industry-navigate-new-eu-packaging-and-packaging-waste-regulation-8jwgsyj3tyc8"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:f4e3b698-94b4-a88f-0bee-c0a48a0f9686</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS hosts a complimentary webinar to guide businesses through the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) with practical testing and compliance solutions.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-08T13:14:40+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS to showcase absorbent hygiene product solutions at INDEX 2026 in Geneva</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-to-showcase-absorbent-hygiene-product-solutions-at-index-2026-in-geneva-9hc0o950mi04"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS will highlight advanced testing and compliance solutions for absorbent hygiene products at INDEX 2026 in Geneva.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-07T08:43:03+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Consultation on New Definitions for Indian Food Packaging Legislation</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/consultation-on-new-definitions-for-indian-food-packaging-legislation-v9rz369xbgxu"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:a4b1bc39-f801-003a-e2a4-6df49e86359f</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS focuses on India’s consultation on new definitions for food packaging legislation.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-02T14:47:09+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>New Amendments to Hong Kong’s Toys and Children’s Product Standards</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/new-amendments-to-hong-kong-s-toys-and-children-s-product-standards-rirafj39x0ug"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:8b26c45d-6ce2-7c65-3d2e-7ea01f0540be</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS highlights Hong Kong’s update of several standards for toys and children’s products.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-02T14:37:45+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>UK Holds Consultation Over 15 Proposed SVCHs</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/uk-holds-consultation-over-15-proposed-svchs-mgssezgczroz"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:42c4c337-e5e3-9da9-0cc8-9f5e56a04123</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS reports on the UK’s plans to include 15 substances in its Candidate List of SVHCs.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-02T14:27:27+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>EU Law Requires Transparency for Textiles</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/eu-law-requires-transparency-for-textiles-rj1unzui8jpc"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:2ec1c3c8-52e2-7bcf-4edb-887f0c855fbf</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS reports on new chemical transparency obligations for textile manufacturers under EU law.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-02T08:52:44+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Testing the Limits of UV-Protective Clothing</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/testing-the-limits-of-uv-protective-clothing-mgm31fgsxmun"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS, principal sponsor of Atlantic race winners 44west, reveals the rigorous testing of UV-protective clothing that helped the team maintain their comfort and performance in the World’s Toughest Row.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-02T08:23:23+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS Highlights How Solar PV Testing Helped 44west to Success</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-highlights-how-solar-pv-testing-helped-44west-to-success-u2r6luicm6yb"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:363b177a-fe84-a3db-8411-b44f44eccca6</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[An SGS Consumer Compact article explores how PV system testing supported the World’s Toughest Row winning team and how this case study reflects SGS’s global expertise in solar safety, performance and compliance.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-01T13:14:20+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Ensuring Food Packaging Safety for the World’s Toughest Row</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/ensuring-food-packaging-safety-for-the-world-s-toughest-row-f5ybsov7v66e"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:f7b4b18e-be28-39fe-00cc-ddb6c2a6f7d9</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS showcases how its food contact material expertise supported 44west during the World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic. The project utilized the solutions SGS offers to help manufacturers meet food packaging safety and compliance requirements worldwide.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-04-01T12:25:18+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS Expertise Supports Atlantic Crossing Victory</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-expertise-supports-atlantic-crossing-victory-ks1kybcyo0jw"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[In a Consumer Compact article, SGS celebrates team 44west’s victory in the World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic, explaining the testing expertise that supported every aspect of the team’s success.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-31T13:14:38+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS hosts a free webinar to strengthen antibody-drug conjugate development workflows</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-hosts-a-free-webinar-to-strengthen-antibody-drug-conjugate-development-workflows-jiabqp719i2r"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:51541704-d76b-ce5e-b92f-418126b22ecb</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[A complimentary expert webinar offering practical scientific and regulatory guidance across the full ADC development life cycle.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-27T09:23:53+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>China Updates Standard for Products with Filling Materials</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/china-updates-standard-for-products-with-filling-materials-9qio0timlvns"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:b916304b-d175-4d38-9179-9a665db83afd</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS focuses on an update to China’s GB 18383-2025 standard for products with filling materials.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-25T09:50:59+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>UK Advisory Note Issued For Asbestos in Products Containing Sand</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/uk-advisory-note-issued-for-asbestos-in-products-containing-sand-mixnhyc36n4q"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:8c864a7c-f48d-22db-4a68-486ac60d3c27</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS reports on the publication of an advisory note to assist businesses in testing asbestos in consumer products.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-24T15:33:18+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS hosts webinar on EU IVDR certification for in vitro diagnostic devices manufacturers</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-hosts-webinar-on-eu-ivdr-certification-for-in-vitro-diagnostic-devices-manufacturers-q6ywyal2m479"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:d36f73ce-f528-a7e5-0775-d98eb53cd2e3</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS presents an expert webinar offering a step-by-step overview of EU IVDR certification requirements for in vitro diagnostic medical devices.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-19T15:25:31+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Consultation on Proposed Canadian Restriction on Benzophenone in Coating Products</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/consultation-on-proposed-canadian-restriction-on-benzophenone-in-coating-products-z3qqbwcj3o1q"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:66ca706f-f6a0-2198-2e6e-c05bfe947be9</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS reports on Canada’s plans to tighten controls on benzophenone in paints, stains and coating products.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-19T09:11:25+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS Wins Another Three Years of Kenyan PVoC Contract Services</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-wins-another-three-years-of-kenyan-pvoc-contract-services-n4zvl9kkpyqr"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:484aeaa7-24f4-0b0b-b81d-c86ec978c2ca</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS has published an article highlighting the renewal of its PVoC contract with Kenya, ensuring continuity in conformity oversight and reinforcing regulated trade compliance in the country.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-18T16:47:46+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS Highlights Fully Standardized PCA Compliance System for Morocco</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-highlights-fully-standardized-pca-compliance-system-for-morocco-gzjpey68u1qh"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:7e320d3c-c69e-c3db-d4c1-0acd522c4861</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS has published an article summarizing Morocco’s streamlined conformity assessment framework with importer-led processes, unified workflows and mandatory PortNet-based submissions.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-18T16:35:27+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS Reports on Participation at the WCO Technology Conference &amp; Exhibition 2026</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-reports-on-participation-at-the-wco-technology-conference-exhibition-2026-79pr3jv5ilqx"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:d340c80a-b271-c2a5-f12f-78d2a578979d</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS has published an article about its participation in the WCO Technology and Conference Exhibition 2026, an intergovernmental event showcasing digital trade solutions for Customs authorities to upgrade and streamline global commerce.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-18T16:17:34+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS Highlights Updates to Ivory Coast PCA Labeling Requirements</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-highlights-updates-to-ivory-coast-pca-labeling-requirements-3lw499809daf"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:2eeb1d2e-2231-2b2f-2000-3a665172f818</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS has published an article focusing on updates to Ivory Coast’s labeling requirements under the country’s PCA program.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-18T15:55:06+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS launches new global food intelligence platform to help industry predict safety and regulatory risks</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-launches-new-global-food-intelligence-platform-to-help-industry-predict-safety-and-regulatory-risks-k20j5upohben"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:81a14fa5-6dda-3347-972a-b3f5a4c82d6a</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS has launched SGS Nexus, a new digital platform combining regulatory intelligence, food safety analytics and AI-driven risk detection to help food companies anticipate compliance requirements and manage safety risks across global supply chains.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-18T13:10:48+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Tightened inorganic pollutant rules reshape seafood safety requirements in the EU</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/tightened-inorganic-pollutant-rules-reshape-seafood-safety-requirements-in-the-eu-5a9ercljjal3"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:7328f167-7ccb-f32e-6972-0b8ba60e64b7</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Concerns about contamination from inorganic arsenic and other heavy metals in seafood have led the EU to reinforce stricter safety rules.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-17T10:09:42+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Central African Republic Enforces Mandatory CoC From April 2026 as SGS PVoC Contract Renewed</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/central-african-republic-enforces-mandatory-coc-from-april-2026-as-sgs-pvoc-contract-renewed-qpwlco9fnlqu"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:c76dcd6a-f33b-263d-c696-e33a467d6d4a</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Central African Republic mandates CoC from April 2026 and renews SGS’s PVoC contract through 2031 to ensure compliant imports.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-17T09:35:28+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS RED Cybersecurity Certification Opens EU Market Access for Centr Treadmills</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-red-cybersecurity-certification-opens-eu-market-access-for-centr-treadmills-24rm35ppa1rl"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:2b949300-0061-c77e-ae63-5ba3592b16fc</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS certifies Centr’s connected treadmills for RED cybersecurity and EN 18031 compliance, enabling access to key European markets.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-16T09:27:54+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS asks businesses ‘Are You Ready for US CPSC eFiling?’</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-asks-businesses-are-you-ready-for-us-cpsc-efiling-s9eaki51dprs"></link>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS hosts an expert webinar to help businesses beat the clock as the deadline for mandatory US CPSC eFiling of imports fast approaches.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-16T09:14:31+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>EN 71-20:2025 Microbiological Toy Safety Standard Issued by CEN</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/en-71-20-2025-microbiological-toy-safety-standard-issued-by-cen-foc3mdv78s7b"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:707cb8b0-25cf-daf0-ccbb-392a456dca52</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS reports on CEN’s new standard for microbiological safety in toys containing aqueous media.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-11T11:35:48+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Revision to Lead in Cookware Regulation in the US State of Washington</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/revision-to-lead-in-cookware-regulation-in-the-us-state-of-washington-k1inj577d9m2"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:b005fd9f-1e77-239d-de1b-e3ef963c5984</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS highlights Washington State’s plans to amend its law on lead in cookware.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-11T11:25:03+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>UK Updates GB Toy Safety Standard List</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/uk-updates-gb-toy-safety-standard-list-9imdw0g8q6s9"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:4e1614c9-435a-70d2-c72b-9a546bfa9922</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS reports on updates to GB toy safety standards legislation.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-10T11:28:31+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Proposed Update to Thai Food Container Law</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/proposed-update-to-thai-food-container-law-t8ewru20icob"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:a2cbd12a-5c22-3c30-dd4d-a045be4c5976</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS examines Thailand’s proposed revision of its law on food containers.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-10T11:17:41+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>SGS offers expert insights into traceability and DPP requirements for textile and footwear supply chains</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/sgs-offers-expert-insights-into-traceability-and-dpp-requirements-for-textile-and-footwear-supply-chains-o03heju013tf"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:0052f408-94ed-234a-e5bf-c44387293af0</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS hosts an expert webinar on emerging EU traceability, transparency and Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements for the textile and footwear supply chain.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-10T09:29:26+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Direct Final Rule Issued for Crib Mattresses from US CPSC</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/direct-final-rule-issued-for-crib-mattresses-from-us-cpsc-grgji0dxg2zj"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:3484ac25-9cbb-be31-0818-7c11801c822b</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS highlights the US CPSC’s 16 CFR 1241, a final rule incorporating the latest version of the ASTM standard for crib mattresses, with some modifications.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-09T09:21:02+00:00</updated>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>US PFAS Legislative Update for Consumer Goods</title>
<link href="https://news.prfree.org/@benchristie/us-pfas-legislative-update-for-consumer-goods-e0xn56dz6jp6"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:ee680ab1-0dfb-36f2-b732-191c2bb213a6</id>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[SGS reports on legislative developments concerning PFAS in consumer goods in the US.]]></summary>
<updated>2026-03-09T09:07:36+00:00</updated>
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