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AFIRM Releases v10 of its Restricted Substances List
SGS reports on the announcement of AFIRM’s v10 of its Restricted Substances ListApril 17, 2025
Final Rule Issued by US CPSC for Stationary Activity Centers
SGS reports on the CPSC’s final rule for stationery activity centers in the US.April 17, 2025
SGS showcases nutraceutical services at Vitafoods Europe 2025
SGS will exhibit at Vitafoods Europe 2025, showcasing its comprehensive testing, certification and regulatory solutions for nutraceutical brands.April 17, 2025
New Mandatory Standards Announced for Food Contact Materials in China
Several new Chinese national standards for food contact materials and articles have been announced.April 16, 2025
Food Contact Metals and Alloys Requirements Revised in the Netherlands
SGS reports on the Netherlands’ revision of its food contact metals and alloys requirements under the country’s Commodities Act.April 16, 2025
PAH in Clay Targets Regulated under EU REACH
SGS summarizes EU Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/660 on the use of 18 PAH chemicals in clay targets under the REACH regulations.April 16, 2025
SGS to showcase e-Customs innovations at Transport Logistic 2025
SGS will exhibit at leading global logistics expo – Transport Logistic 2025 in Munich.April 14, 2025
UK POP Chemicals Legislation Revised for Great Britain
SGS summarizes revisions made to the UK’s legislation on POP chemicals for Great Britain.April 10, 2025
SGS expands battery testing services to embrace LEV and ESS applications
SGS announces the expansion of battery testing and certification services at its Suwanee lab in Georgia, USA.April 10, 2025
SGS debuts at Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2025
SGS debuts at Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2025, showcasing expert solutions for SFDA compliance and effortless cosmetic market access.April 7, 2025
SGS hosts webinar on clinical testing for cosmetic safety and compliance
SGS offers a complimentary webinar exploring how clinical testing enhances cosmetics safety, regulatory and product credibility.April 7, 2025
Minnesota proposes ban on toxic chemicals in packaging
SGS highlights a proposed ban on toxic chemicals in packaging for the US state of Minnesota in new SafeGuardS.April 4, 2025
Toy standards EN 71 Parts 15 to 17 published by CEN
SGS issues SafeGuardS focusing on CEN’s publication of EN 71 Parts 15 to 17 for Certain Toys.April 4, 2025
Proposed Mandatory Standard for Food Contact Stainless Steel Standard in Thailand
SGS highlights Thailand’s announcement via the WTO of its intention to mandate a draft ministerial regulation for stainless steel food contact materials and articles.April 3, 2025
Juvenile products: expert webinar on applying for the GS Mark
A webinar on the application process for voluntary GS Mark certification.April 3, 2025
California Proposes New Regulation for Food Packaging Chemicals
SGS summarizes California’s bill for the prohibition of antimony trioxide and two families of chemicals in food packaging.April 1, 2025
Proposed Ban on Formaldehyde in Cosmetics in Washington State, USA
SGS summarizes Washington State’s proposed ban on formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in cosmetics.April 1, 2025
Discover innovative solutions with SGS experts at in-cosmetics Global 2025
SGS is returning to in-cosmetics Global 2025 with insights into aging claims, regulatory solutions and cutting-edge cosmetic research.March 31, 2025
SGS Offers Chinese Market Regulatory Update and 2024 Spot Check Failure Webinar
An expert guide to key softlines product regulation and an analysis of spot check failures in China in 2024.March 31, 2025
GB Mandatory Classification and Labeling List for Substances and Mixtures Updated
SGS reports on the UK’s update to its mandatory classification and labeling list for substances and mixtures in Great Britain.March 31, 2025
ECHA Consults Over Three Chemicals as SVHC
SGS highlights the ECHA’s consultation on the addition of three chemicals to the SVHC list.March 31, 2025
Lead Restriction in All Consumer Products Proposed by New York State
SGS reports on New York State’s proposed law to regulate lead in consumer goods.March 28, 2025
SGS awards world's first ‘Sound Privacy and Sound Clarity Boost Performance Mark' and 'High Performance AI PC Mark’ to Lenovo
Certification commends Lenovo’s ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen6 AIO PC, ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and PRC only ThinkPad T14p notebook PC.March 27, 2025
SGS Explains the Impact of the Cyber Resilience Act
An expert Consumer Compact guide from SGS for businesses seeking to ensure compliance with the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act.March 27, 2025
SGS Reports On Challenges and Opportunities of a PFAS-free Textile Industry
How expert solutions from SGS are helping companies respond to the textile industry’s PFAS phaseout, in a Consumer Compact article.March 27, 2025
SGS Explores the Shift to Biobased Textile Materials
The transition to sustainability in the textile and footwear industry through the adoption of biobased materials is examined in a new SGS Consumer Compact article.March 26, 2025
SGS Explores Sustainability and Regulatory Trends in the Toy Industry
A new SGS Consumer Compact article explores how sustainability is reshaping the toy industry – covering regulatory changes, eco-friendly production, innovation and verification processes.March 26, 2025
SGS Examines the Challenges of Energy Storage Systems Regulation
A Consumer Compact guide to the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape of the global energy storage systems industry.March 25, 2025
SGS offers webinar on non-clinical strategies for ensuring cosmetic product safety
An examination of non-clinical safety risk assessment methodologies for cosmetic products in a complimentary webinar.March 24, 2025
France Issues Ban on PFAS in Consumer Products
SGS reports on France’s prohibition of PFAS in consumer products.March 20, 2025
SGS gains SCDF accreditation to accelerate Singaporean market entry in fire safety enterprises
SGS is accredited by SCDF as a Certification Body, enabling faster, more cost-effective fire safety compliance for enterprises expanding into Singapore and Southeast Asia.March 20, 2025
New Chinese Footwear National Standard GB/T 44867-2024 for Green Product Evaluation Released
SGS reports on GB/T 44867-2024, China’s new national standard for green product evaluation of footwear products.March 19, 2025
SGS Launches FSMA 204 Food Traceability Solutions
Helping food manufacturers and producers meet the US FDA latest Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 204 requirementsMarch 19, 2025
New Chinese National Standard for Green Product Evaluation of Leather and Fur Apparel and Accessories Released
SGS reports on GB/T 44838-2024, China’s new national standard for green product evaluation of leather and fur apparel and accessories.March 18, 2025
SGS Provides Update on European Toy Standard Changes in 2025
SGS publishes a SafeGuardS with the latest information on updates to the EN 71 toy standards and EN 62115 standard for electric toys.March 18, 2025
Rother DC Housing Company and Greymoor celebrate start of house building in Battle
Work begins on construction of 200 homes in Battle as partners sign build contract.
March 17, 2025
EU Issues Draft Toy Safety Regulation
SGS publishes an overview of the EU’s draft regulation on toy safety.March 14, 2025
EU Updates Food Contact Material Regulations
SGS reports on the EU’s amendments to three laws associated with food contact materials and articles.March 14, 2025
Toy and Children’s Product Standards Amended in Hong Kong
SGS reports on Hong Kong’s update of toy and children’s products standards.March 14, 2025
SGS strengthens eCustoms services with new Italian acquisition
As part of its commitment to expanding secure and innovative eCustoms services, SGS has acquired Bologna-based customs brokerage company Stella Operazioni Doganali.March 14, 2025
Communication and IT devices in the spotlight for new Saudi conformity guidelines
SGS article focuses on new requirements for communication and IT devices sold on Saudi Arabian markets and the help available from expert testing and inspection bodies.March 13, 2025
SGS highlights new online Certificate of Conformity service for Morocco
Exploring a new online Certificate of Conformity service for exporters to Morocco.March 13, 2025
Indonesia updates technical inspection and verification program
SGS publishes article on the latest developments in Indonesia’s verification program for luggage and bags, plastics and hazardous chemicals and provides guidance for new exporters.March 13, 2025
SGS delivers expert seminars for exporters to Cameroon
SGS supports exporters to Cameroon with three expert seminars.March 13, 2025
SGS hosts webinar on sustainability trends and solutions in the E&E industry
SGS presents an expert-led webinar that unveils the product conformity rules for E&E businesses aiming to capitalize on sustainability initiatives and meet the requirements of the EU's new ecostandards.March 10, 2025
SGS hosts webinar on non-invasive optical biopsy – a painless alternative for advanced cosmetic research
An expert webinar exploring the scientific and business benefits of using non-invasive optical biopsy research techniques in cosmetic product design.March 10, 2025
SGS hosts webinar on EU bisphenol regulations for food contact materials
An expert webinar helping businesses understand the implications of changing EU regulations on hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials.March 10, 2025
SGS hosts free webinar for PPE businesses looking for long-term success
SGS offers a complimentary webinar providing an expert overview of the current PPE market and effective solutions for PPE softlines.March 7, 2025
Have your say on Rother District Council’s Housing Development Strategy
Rother DC Housing Company urges residents and local businesses to take part in consultationMarch 6, 2025
Leverage existing regulatory authorizations to access the thriving health-food market in South Korea
Free webinar for actionable insights on leveraging existing GRAS, NDIN, or Novel Food status to navigate South Korea's MFDS registration process and successfully expand into the vibrant Asian market for health-functional food ingredients.March 6, 2025