SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the EU’s revised guidance for classifying whether an aquatic product is a toy or not.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the UK’s PSTI Regulations 2023 for connected product security that come into effect on April 29, 2024.

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.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS covering France’s four changes to its list of standards for presumption of conformity with childcare articles.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the US state of New Jersey’s ban on firefighting foams containing intentionally added PFAS.

SGS announces expansion of flammability testing capability at its laboratory in Farmingdale, New York, USA.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Singapore’s proposal to regulate two classes of chemicals and several mercury-added products as hazardous substances.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the ECHA’s addition of five substances and revision to one substance on the Candidate List.

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.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the amendment to the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles outlined in 16 CFR part 1610.

An expert webinar on the challenges and opportunities of recycled plastic packaging.

An expert-led webinar on current European cargo bike standards and the upcoming proposed EN 17860 series.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing updates to standards for showing compliance with Canada’s national law on food contact glass and ceramics.

SGS experts publish Consumer Compact article looking at the EU’s new microplastics requirements and considers the ways companies can achieve compliance.

SGS publishes Consumer Compact article offering insights into carbon and environmental footprints for the footwear and leather goods industries.

A complimentary webinar exploring the latest methods and standards for the testing and certification of AI and robot technologies in consumer products.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at EU plans to amend its CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at US CPSC direct final rule to require toys to comply with ASTM F963-23.

SGS issues SafeGuardS looking at US CPSC proposal to establish a consumer product safety rule for infant support cushions.

SGS issues a Consumer Compact article looking at the realities of global trade and the opportunities SGS e-Valuator presents for beating trade scammers.

SGS Brightsight experts publish Consumer Compact article looking at the global cybersecurity regulatory landscape.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at New Zealand’s ban on the manufacture and use of PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds that came into effective in October 2023.

SGS publishes a Consumer Compact article looking at the issue of greenwashing and the ways to overcome it in markets that are increasingly demanding sustainable products.

SGS publishes Consumer Compact article looking at the importance of certification against recognized standards for compatibility and interoperability in the world’s growing connected device markets.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS on Australia’s prohibition of several persistent organic pollutants (POP).

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at a consultation held in the Philippines over its draft legislation on toys and childcare articles.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the EU’s recent amendment to its CLP Regulation.

SGS issues SafeGuardS looking at Switzerland’s amendments to its law on food contact materials and articles.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Ukraine’s declaration of conformity (DoC) requirements for food contact materials (FCM) and articles, which will apply from November 19, 2025.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Indonesia’s draft legislation to set compliance requirements for food contact materials (FCM) and articles.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing three communiqués issued by Turkey on import inspections for toys and other consumer goods.

SGS issues SafeGuardS looking at Japanese proposal to ban three POP as Class 1 specified chemical substances.

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.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at California’s addition of BPS as a Prop 65 listed chemical.

A live webinar on changes to European product safety law, focusing on non-food products.

Testing and certification expertise for comfort footwear verification in a complimentary webinar.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS covering a US federal government proposal to regulate executive agencies from procuring specific products that contain PFOA or PFOS.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing the release of ISO 3758:2023 textiles: care labelling code.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing multiple settlements for a wide range of consumer products containing Prop 65 chemicals.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Brazil’s amendment to its ordinance on metal cookware.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS covering Californian consent judgment relating to BPA in athletic shirts.

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.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at an EU proposal to amend the language and specifications for PFOS under the POP Recast Regulation.

An expert overview of Cameroon’s product conformity regulations, to help exporters successfully trade in the country.

SGS has been accredited by the European Commission as a Notified Body for the latest delegated act of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED).

SGS’s flammability testing laboratory in Farmingdale, New York, expands testing and certification scope with USCG approval as an Accepted Independent Laboratory.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Japan’s designation of PFHxS and its salts as Class 1 specified chemical substances.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Hong Kong’s proposed update to its mandatory safety standards for toys and children’s products.

An expert view of product certification for import/export businesses.

Introducing SGS’s PCA services for Morocco, accredited by SEMAC, the national body for product conformity assessment.