As governments begin advising citizens to wear face masks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and at a time when there is already an excessive demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline medical staff, one solution for manufacturers might be to product barrier masks that comply with AFNOR SPEC S76-001. Issued by France’s standards […]
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SGS’s considerable experience in testing Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, and its global network of specialist electrical and electronic (E&E) testing facilities, make it the ideal partner when trying to understand regulatory compliance in the growing market for high tech kitchen products. Demand for IoT products is growing around the world – by 2022 it
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SGS has an unparalleled range of services to help manufacturers of hidden technology understand and access markets in North America. Hidden technology encompasses everything from wireless chargers to watches that measure exercise, mirrors that aid work outs, smart utility meters, cellphone payment systems, and automobiles that unlock by proximity to the key. The linking characteristic
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The acquisition of SGS Stephens in January 2020 has significantly expanded SGS’s clinical performance and claim support services for cosmetics and personal care items in North America. Based in Dallas, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona, SGS Stephens has a long history of providing best in class services for the skincare product industry, including safety and efficacy
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Hong Kong has published an updated list of standards that can be considered as demonstrating compliance with the safety standards specified in Schedules 1 and 2 of the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance. Issued on February 21, 2020, the announcement includes: 5 standards for toys 13 standards for children’s products (that fall under the
In March 2020, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated the news that the European Union (EU) intended to revise the two lists of allergenic fragrances falling under Point 11 in Part III of Annex II under Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called Toy Safety Directive (TSD). Under this legislation, 66 allergenic fragrances are regulated, of which: Prohibited
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated a proposal by the Malaysian government to expand the scope of its restrictions on lead and cadmium in ceramicware to include ceramic cookware. Food contact ceramics are regulated under Regulation 28 of the Food Regulations 1985 in Malaysia. This law applies to food contact ceramic flatware, small hollowware
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On July 1, 2020, China’s new mandatory national standard for non-powered air purifying respirators – GB 2626-2019 – will come into effect. Issued by the Standardization Administration of China, GB 2626-2019 Respiratory protection – Non-powered air-purifying particle respirator, applies to respirators that provide protection against particles. It does not apply to respirators that protect against
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China has released a new recommended national standard for donated textiles – GB/T 38418-2019 (General Technical Requirements for Donated Textiles). The new standard applies to textiles, both new and used, meaning textiles that can be reused after they have been professionally disinfected, that are donated through non-profit organizations and/or other relevant organizations. It does not
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France has updated its list of standards that give presumption of conformity to Decree 91-1292. This decree aims to reduce the risks associated with using childcare articles. Published in the Journal Officiel de la République Française (JORF) on February 8, 2020, the update includes two changes which will interest stakeholders. Firstly, the new list includes
