2020

Changes to China’s Fire Protection Design and Acceptance Rules for Construction Projects

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China publishes interim provisions covering the administration of fire protection design review and acceptance on construction projects. Published on April 4, 2020, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People’s Republic of China (MOHURD), the Interim Provisions on the Administration of Fire Protection Design Review and Acceptance of Construction Projects (Order No. […]

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Revisions to New York State’s Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Products Law

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The New York State governor has signed into law A9505B (companion bill S7505B), amending the state’s law on toxic chemicals in children’s products. Signed on April 3, 2020, the law, in part, amends Title 9 – ‘Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Products’ to Article 37 of the Environmental Conservation Law. Title 9 to Article 37 was

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SGS Explains How Quality is the Way to Succeed in the Growing Sustainable Fashion Market

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Consumer’s behaviors in purchasing and in using products have changed in pursuit of a sustainable lifestyle. For sustainable fashion to success as a business model, products must meet or exceed both market regulations and consumer expectations. To demonstrate this, products must be verified to demonstrate their quality, durability and versatility. Jean-Paul Gaultier’s announcement of his

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SGS Guides Manufacturers Through Categorization of Medical and Personal Care Products for the Elderly

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SGS, the world’s leading provider of testing, verification and certification services, offers a comprehensive range of services to help manufacturers of products aimed at assisting the elderly ensure they are safe and comply with the relevant regulations. We live in a world with an aging population. Currently there are an estimated 143 million people over

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New AFNOR Guidelines for General Purpose Face Masks

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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 Details the Route to Compliance for Kitchen IoT Technologies

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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 Helps Hidden Technology Manufacturers Access North American Markets

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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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SGS Assists Cosmetic and Personal Care Product Companies Accessing US Markets

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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 Updates List of Standards Showing Compliance with Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance

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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

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EU Proposes Expansion to Regulation of Allergenic Fragrances in Toys

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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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