September 2020

EU-CEN Releases Industry Guidance for Community Face Coverings

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The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released a Workshop Agreement, CWA 17553:2020, offering industry guidance for reusable fabric face coverings. CWA 17553:2020 – ‘Community face coverings – Guide to minimum requirements, methods of testing and use’, covers face coverings that are not normally within the scope of relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical […]

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FDA Authorizes the Use of Certain Surgical Masks in Healthcare Settings

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an umbrella emergency use authorization (EUA) that sanctions the use of certain surgical masks in healthcare settings. The EUA was issued in response to concerns over the lack of disposable single-use surgical masks for healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The EUA contains labeling and performance

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China Defines the Scope of its Cosmetics Microbead Ban

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On July 10, 2020, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) in China released Notice [2020] No. 1146 defining the scope of the microbead ban in rinse-off cosmetic products. According to Notice No. 1146, the prohibition applies to: Rinse-off cosmetic products intended for scrubbing, exfoliating, and cleaning etc. – including shower gels, facial cleaners, scrubs

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SGS webinar offers insight on how to successfully enter China’s lucrative retail and e-commerce market

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, will hold a free webinar on September 29, 2020, to discuss how to enter one of the largest retail and e-commerce markets in the world. As the market shifts from key opinion leader (KOL) to key opinion consumer (KOC) influence in China, consumer engagement is

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SGS expands its NRTL program in line with new EE safety standards from OSHA – with new regulations for Power Tools

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has gained approval from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to undertake testing and certification against its expanded scope of electrical and electronic (EE) products. The expanded scope from OSHA comprises a further 20 standards for EE products, including 4 specifically for power

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SGS gets green light to test wider scope of Electrical and Electronic products including Electronic Vehicles

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has gained approval from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to test and certify against an expanded scope of electrical and electronic (EE) products destined for the US market – including new standards for electric vehicles. OSHA works to ensure safe and healthful

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SGS’s Toy Testing Lab in Hong Kong, China Gains China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Accreditation

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has gained accreditation to test toys against the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) standard at its laboratory in Hong Kong, China. With the CCC accreditation, SGS is well-placed to carry out testing against the required CCC standards and guide manufacturers through the certification process from its

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SGS Helps Manufacturers Create Better Consumer Product Packaging

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SGS, the world’s leading testing and certification service provider, offers a range of solutions to help online retailers ensure their products arrive intact and undamaged while minimizing packaging costs, environmental impact and avoiding chargebacks and fees. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant increase in online sales. One survey has recorded an 80% increase in

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New French Law for Food Contact Rubber and Pacifiers for Young Children

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France publishes a new law – Order of August 5, 2020 – covering food contact rubber materials and articles and pacifiers for infants and young children. Issued on August 11, 2020, the Order repeals and replaces Order of November 9, 1994 – rubber materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs, food products and drinks. The

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Join an SGS live webinar about changes to chemical safety for toys entering the EU

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, will host a complimentary webinar on September 29, 2020, to discuss chemical safety for toys entering the EU market. The webinar agenda covers: Strengthened limits for aluminum migration New requirements for toys containing formaldehyde and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) An expanded Substances of Very High Concern

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