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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

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