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SGS Summarizes Indian Quality Control Orders for Several Categories of Food Contact Product
SGS publishes SafeGuardS on India’s mandate for the use of national standards and the standard mark for several categories of food contact product.

May 17, 2024

SGS Summarizes Maine Revision to Law on Products Containing PFAS
SGS publishes SafeGuardS 071.24 to keep stakeholders up to date with recent revisions to Maine’s law governing products containing intentionally added PFAS.

May 17, 2024

SGS Summarizes Indian Quality Control Order for Cookware, Utensils and Food Contact Cans
SGS issues SafeGuardS summarizing India’s mandating of national standards and the standard mark for cookware, utensils and food and beverage cans.

May 16, 2024

SGS Summarizes Minnesota Guideline for Products Containing Lead and Cadmium
SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing Minnesota’s guideline for the restriction of lead and cadmium in consumer products.

May 16, 2024

Restricted softlines substances: regulatory update and recent EU, U.S. and Canada recalls webinar
An expert-led event to help softlines businesses plan for regulatory changes on restricted substances in major European and North American markets.

May 16, 2024

SGS Summarizes New ASTM Standard for Beach Umbrellas and Anchor Devices
SGS publishes SafeGuardS covering ASTM’s new consumer safety specification for beach umbrellas and anchor devices.

May 15, 2024

SGS Summarizes Minnesota Guideline for Prohibition on Products Containing PFAS
SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing guidance for the first set of prohibitions on products containing intentionally added PFAS.

May 15, 2024

SGS Summarizes UK PSTI Enforcement Penalties
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the UK’s enforcement of PSTI for IoT manufacturers, importers and distributors.

May 15, 2024

SGS Summarizes New Maine Prohibition on PFAS in Nine Food Packaging Types
SGS issues SafeGuardS looking at new restrictions on intentionally added PFAS in nine categories of food contact packaging.

May 14, 2024

SGS and Skylo Announce Global Partnership for Non-Terrestrial Network Certification Testing
SGS will facilitate Skylo’s Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) certification program through its global network of testing laboratories for 3GPP R17 devices.

May 10, 2024

SGS Summarizes Updated List of Standards for Compliance with UK General Product Safety Legislation
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the UK’s revised list of standards for presumption of conformity with General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

May 10, 2024

SGS keeps businesses informed about US mandatory eFiling for consumer products
Join SGS’s complimentary webinar and be ready for mandatory US CPSC eFiling of consumer products.

May 3, 2024

Wi-Fi 7 testing and inspection solutions webinar
Presenting an expert webinar on the new Wi-Fi 7 wireless technology; its development, implementation and testing challenges.

May 2, 2024

SGS Summarizes US CPSC Proposal for Bassinets and Cradles
SGS publishes SafeGUardS looking at a US CPSC proposal to revise the existing consumer product safety rule for bassinets and cradles.

April 30, 2024

SGS Summarizes Swiss Ban on PFHxS and PFHxS-Related Compounds
SGS publishes SafeGuardS covering Switzerland’s ban on the manufacture and use of PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds, which came into effect in November 2023.

April 26, 2024

SGS Summarizes Brazilian Revisions to Technical Regulation for Food Contact Metals and Alloys
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Brazil’s revisions to its technical regulation for food contact metals and alloys, which will become effective on October 29, 2024.

April 26, 2024

SGS Summarizes EU Proposals Over Quality Control Rules for Food Contact Plastics
SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing EU proposals to revise food contact plastics and GMP requirements to improve quality control.

April 24, 2024

An expert guide to EAC-Ready product certification webinar
A complimentary webinar exploring SGS’s product certification scheme for businesses trading within the EAC economic bloc.

April 24, 2024

SGS Summarizes Two Brazilian Proposals for Food Contact Materials
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Brazilian proposals to revise its positive lists for certain food contact materials and articles.

April 17, 2024

SGS Summarizes New Cookware Lead Restrictions in Washington, USA
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the US state of Washington’s new law to regulate lead in cookware.

April 16, 2024

SGS helps businesses find solutions for sustainability in plastics
SGS publishes Consumer Compact article looking at the challenges and solutions associated with sustainability in plastics.

April 15, 2024

SGS helps fashion brands navigate the complexities of supply chain traceability
SGS publishes Consumer Compact article looking at the problem of traceability in fashion supply chains and the ways brands and retailers can achieve complete oversight.

April 15, 2024

SGS answers the questions being asked about EU GPSR
SGS publishes Consumer Compact article in which experts answer the questions businesses are asking about the new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR).

April 15, 2024

SGS helps businesses understand the importance of US FCC approval for electronic devices
SGS publishes article to help businesses understand the importance and steps required to achieve FCC compliance for electronic devices destined for US markets.

April 12, 2024

SGS Summarizes Japanese Guidelines on Import Bans for Products Containing Class I Specified Chemicals
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Japan’s English guidelines to assist stakeholders with, inter alia, the import ban on specific products containing class I specified chemical substances.

April 12, 2024

SGS Summarizes Californian Proposal to Ban Bisphenols and PFAS in Certain Children’s Products
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Californian proposals to regulate bisphenols and PFAS in two categories of children’s product.

April 12, 2024

SGS helps industry mitigate the threat of cyberattacks
SGS publishes article to help industry ensure regulatory compliance and reduce the threat of disruption associated with cyberattacks.

April 11, 2024

SGS helps clothing businesses navigate the introduction of the EU Digital Product Passport
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the issue of environmental claims in clothing and textiles, the introduction of the EU Digital Product Passport and solutions.

April 11, 2024

SGS Looks at CPSC Consultation Over Proposed Rule for Electric Bicycles
SGS issues SafeGuardS looking at the US CPSC’s public consultation over a proposed rulemaking for e-bikes.

April 9, 2024

Fashion with lower environmental impacts: supply chain decarbonization and durability of textile products webinar
Decarbonization roadmaps and changes in textile environmental labeling explored in an expert webinar.

April 9, 2024

SGS offers free webinar on current recycled plastic trends and their impact on the toy and hardgoods industries
A free webinar offering an in-depth look at current trends in the use of recycled plastics in toys and hardgoods products.

April 8, 2024

SGS Looks at CPSC Consultation Over Proposed Rule for Electric Bicycles
SGS issues SafeGuardS looking at the US CPSC’s public consultation over a proposed rulemaking for e-bikes.

April 8, 2024

SGS Summarizes South Korea Consultation Over Proposed Amendment to Food Contact Material Standards
SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing South Korean consultation over proposed revision to national standards and specifications for food contact materials and articles.

April 5, 2024

SGS Summarizes UK Amendments to GB Mandatory Classification and Labeling List
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at a recent revision to the GB mandatory classification, labeling and packaging (CLP) list for substances and mixtures.

March 26, 2024

SGS Summarizes Repeal of Online Law Label Requirement for Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Quilted Clothing in Utah
SGS publishes SafeGuardS 048.24 to keep stakeholders informed about an emergency rule issued by the state of Utah to repeal a requirement for displaying a uniform law label for bedding, upholstered furniture and quilted clothing online (R70-101).

March 26, 2024

SGS Summarizes New Chinese Product Standard for Footwear Used by Older People
Learn about the main technical requirements in China’s new standard for footwear used by older people in SGS SafeGuardS 047.24.

March 21, 2024

SGS Summarizes Updated Chinese Product Standard for Medial Use Disposable Protective Clothing
Learn how China’s updated national product standard for medical use disposable protective clothing will impact businesses with SGS’s SafeGuardS 046.24.

March 21, 2024

SGS Summarizes Updated Chinese Product Standard for Medical Use Protective Face Masks
Find out how China’s new standard for protective face masks for medical use could impact your business with SGS’s SafeGuardS 045.24.

March 21, 2024

SGS Summarizes Mercosur Revision for Food Contact Metals and Alloys
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Mercosur’s amendment for food contact metals and alloys.

March 20, 2024

SGS Summarizes Brazilian Consultation Over Food Contact Silicone Proposals
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Brazilian proposals to regulate food contact silicone materials and articles.

March 20, 2024

SGS Summarizes ECHA Consultation Over Two Substances as SVHC
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at ECHA proposals to list two chemicals as SVHC.

March 19, 2024

Expert SGS conformity assessment services for Qatari food products
An opportunity for businesses selling food products in Qatar to learn more about SGS’s state-approved conformity assessment services, including information on product categories and requirements for certification.

March 18, 2024

SGS wins contract to provide PVoC services for specialized oil and gas equipment in Uganda
Starting March 1, 2024, SGS is contracted by PAU to provide PVoC services for specialized oil and gas equipment and materials for projects in Uganda.

March 18, 2024

Approved SGS certification services for the Saudi Quality Mark
As an SASO-approved notified body, SGS provides a full range of product conformity services for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

March 15, 2024

SGS renews contract for PVoC services in Cameroon
SGS approved by Cameroon’s Agence des Normes et de la Qualité for PVoC services for eighth consecutive year.

March 15, 2024

SGS Summarizes Turkish Revisions to Import Communiqué for Maternity and Baby Products
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Turkey’s amendments to its import control requirements for maternity and baby products.

March 14, 2024

SGS and Yazara lead the way with first PCI MPoC approval for isolated Software Development Kit
SGS’s validation of Yazara’s software for PCI Mobile Payments on COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) standard (MPoC) marks a major leap forward in guiding customers to deploy secure payment solutions.

March 14, 2024

SGS Summarizes New Chinese Industry Standard for Labeling Footwear Products
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at China’s updated standard for footwear labeling – QB/T 2673-2023 – which came into effect on February 1, 2024.

March 13, 2024

SGS Summarizes Updated Chinese Standard for Snow Boots
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at China’s new standard for snow boots – QB/T 4556-2023 – which came into effect on February 1, 2024.

March 13, 2024

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