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China Releases Toweling Gowns Product Standard Update

China’s FZ/T 62017-2024 product standard for toweling gowns has been updated, effective July 1, 2026.

January 9, 2025

New Chinese Product Standard for Artificial Fur Garments Issued

China has revised its product standard FZ/T 81009-2024 for artificial fur garments.

January 8, 2025

New Product Standard for Knitted Quick-dry Garments in China

China’s new product standard for quick-dry knitted garments, FZ/T 73077-2024, became effective on January 1, 2025.

January 8, 2025

Several Chemicals Added to the Australian IChEMS Register

SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at Australia’s regulation of several chemicals under the IChEMS Register.

January 6, 2025

Measuring product effects on the scalp: challenges and solutions webinar

An expert webinar exploring effective testing solutions for products designed for scalp health.

January 3, 2025

California amends Prop 65 warning methods

SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing California’s updated Prop 65 warning methods.

January 2, 2025

Discover how to navigate marine fire testing and certification with SGS

An expert guide to fire safety testing for marine interior products and protections.

January 2, 2025

Europe updates safety standard for migration of certain elements from toys

SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing new European safety standard for the migration of certain elements from toys.

December 23, 2024

SGS summarizes Thai proposal for mandatory standard for plastic drinking water containers

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to provide stakeholders with an overview of Thailand’s proposed mandatory standard for plastic containers for drinking water.

December 23, 2024

Japan lists Class 1 PFOA-related compounds under the Chemical Substances Control Law

Japan has designated a list of PFOA-related compounds as Class 1 Specified Substances.

December 20, 2024

Final rule issued by US EPA on DecaBDE and PIP (3:1) TSCA revisions

SGS summarizes the US EPA’s amendments to the 2021 final rule for DecaBDE and PIP (3:1).

December 20, 2024

Consultation over amended standards for toys and children’s products in Hong Kong

SGS SafeGuards reports on Hong Kong’s consultation over plans to revise standards for toys and children’s products.

December 20, 2024

Consultation over draft food packaging law in Indonesia

SGS reports on Indonesia’s consultation over a draft food packaging law.

December 20, 2024

SGS partnership with SwissCham Egypt creates valuable trade collaboration

Reinforcing trade and driving economic growth, SGS’s relationship with SwissCham Egypt continues to provide a uniquely successful opportunity to bolster trade between Switzerland and Egypt.

December 18, 2024

SGS Achieves HMRC Excise Registered Consignor Status

Ensuring an easier and faster customs clearance process at UK ports

December 17, 2024

Exploring ISO/IEC 17065 certification

SGS publishes an in-depth look at the benefits and requirements of ISO/IEC 17065 certification.

December 17, 2024

SGS PVoC services align with the digital transformation of Gabon

SGS delivers trusted digital trade solutions for opening Gabon markets.

December 17, 2024

Rising food and beverage import opportunities for Qatar importers

Approved certification body SGS provides conformity services for food and beverage businesses selling to Qatar.

December 16, 2024

Places for People signs partnership with Rother DC Housing Company to bring affordable homes to Battle, East Sussex

Announcement secures a mix of 130 Shared Ownership and Affordable Rented homes for the local community of Battle in East Sussex.

December 16, 2024

Revision to EU CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures Now Effective

SGS reports on the enforcement date of the EU’s revised chemical labeling regulation.

December 13, 2024

CPSC Proposes Revision to US Neck Floats Regulation

SGS highlights the US CPSC’s proposed revisions to 16 CFR 1240, adding performance and revised labeling requirements for neck floats.

December 13, 2024

Revised Tents Regulations Published by Health Canada

SGS publishes SafeGuardS summarizing Health Canada’s publication of the amended Tents Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.

December 13, 2024

Latest developments on new Californian e-bike and powered mobility device bill

SGS publishes SafeGuardS on California’s new law for electric bicycles and powered mobility devices, which requires them to be tested by an accredited testing laboratory for compliance against specified standards.

December 6, 2024

SGS Highlights US Final Rule for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers

SGS reports on the US CPSC’s direct final rule 16 CFR 1226, incorporating the latest version of the ASTM standard for soft infant and toddler carriers.

December 4, 2024

SGS Reports on Specific Exemptions from Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Ban in Singapore

SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing exemptions from Singapore’s ban on Dechlorane Plus and UV-328.

November 28, 2024

Mandatory Regulation for E-mobility Devices and Batteries Issued in NSW Australia

SGS publishes SafeGuardS on a new ruling for e-mobility devices and their batteries in Australia’s New South Wales.

November 28, 2024

SGS Highlights the Addition of One Substance to the EU Candidate List

SGS publishes SafeGuardS focusing on the addition of one substance to the Candidate List by the ECHA.

November 25, 2024

SGS Reports on New Food Contact Rulebook for Cellulose Film Materials and Articles in Montenegro

SGS publishes SafeGuardS on a new rulebook published by Montenegro on food contact cellulose film materials and articles.

November 25, 2024

SGS Spotlights US CPSC Final Rule for Infant Support Cushions

SGS publishes SafeGuardS on the US CPSC’s final rule 16 CFR 1243, establishing a consumer product safety standard for infant support cushions.

November 22, 2024

SGS launches SGS SMART: A cloud-based platform to optimize supply chain management for the consumer products industry

Introducing SGS SMART, a supply chain management platform that streamlines performance and enhances market access for consumer products markets.

November 20, 2024

Securing Saudi Quality Mark Certification for Ceramic Tiles

An expert webinar on Saudi Arabia’s certification program for ceramic tile products.

November 18, 2024

US CPSC Establishes Final Rule for Nursing Pillow Safety Standard

SGS publishes SafeGuardS highlighting 16 CFR 1242, which establishes a consumer product safety standard for nursing pillows.

November 14, 2024

SGS Highlights Firefighting PPE PFAS Regulation in US State of Massachusetts

SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing new state regulation in Massachusetts for PFAS in PPE.

November 14, 2024

The benefits and challenges of sustainable toy design webinar

An expert webinar on regulatory compliance and sustainability for the toy industry.

November 14, 2024

SGS awards SGS Performance Tested Mark for EcoFlow’s mobile battery energy storage system

SGS’s independent product verification validates safety and charging capability of EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus mobile energy storage unit.

November 8, 2024

SGS laboratory in Cork, Ireland, supports sustainability goals of pharmaceutical clients with recently awarded platinum My Green Lab certification

SGS’s laboratory in Cork, Ireland, has achieved platinum certification under the My Green Lab program, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability in the pharmaceutical industry.

November 7, 2024

SGS expands cutting-edge spray drug delivery testing capabilities in Belgium health science laboratory

SGS expands its spray drug delivery testing capabilities with validation of advanced laser diffraction system at their laboratory in Wavre, Belgium.

November 6, 2024

US Government Proposes Ban on Food Packaging PFAS Under FFDCA Act

SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing a ban on PFAS in food packaging, proposed as an amendment to the FFDCA.

November 5, 2024

The key to robotic product safety standards webinar

An expert webinar aimed at demystifying major international standards for robotic products.

November 4, 2024

Brightsight expands services with SESIP certification body for the IoT market

Brightsight, an SGS company, is now recognised as a certification body to issue SESIP certification for IoT platforms and components, strengthening their position as the global leader in cybersecurity evaluations and certification services.

October 31, 2024

SGS Reports on Revision to the EU CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures

SGS publishes a SafeGuardS detailing an amendment to the EU’s CLP Regulation on substances and mixtures.

October 31, 2024

SGS Highlights Proposal to Add Several Chemicals to IChEMS Register in Australia

SGS publishes SafeGuards detailing Australia’s consultation over the proposal to list several chemicals in the IChEMS Register.

October 30, 2024

SGS leads the way in energy efficiency testing of portable air purifiers to new US standards

SGS is proud to announce the readiness of its North America lab, located in Grass Lake, Michigan, to test and certify portable air purifiers to meet new US standards for energy efficiency.

October 30, 2024

US CPSC updates safety standard for infant bath seats

SGS publishes SafeGuardS on US CPSC direct final rule incorporating latest version of ASTM F1967-24 into 16 CFR 1215, safety standard for infant seats.

October 29, 2024

SGS hosts free webinar to showcase expanded global cosmetic testing network

SGS invites industry professionals to a complimentary webinar highlighting its expanded global network for clinical and in vitro cosmetic testing, enhanced by a recent acquisition of Institut d’Expertise Clinique (IEC).

October 28, 2024

BirchBioMed Receives Health Canada Green Light to Start the Last Stage of its Groundbreaking Clinical Program of FS2 to Minimize Scarring from Burns

Canadian-based clinical stage biopharmaceutical company BirchBioMed pioneers in offering one of the first natural health products for burn patients.

October 24, 2024

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