February 2021

SGS Reminds Manufacturers of the US EPA’s New Final Rules for Five Hazardous Substances

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published five final rules in January 2021 that cover five persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) chemicals. The chemicals and their uses are: 2,4,6-Tris(tert-butyl)phenol (2,4,6-TTBP) – an antioxidant in fuel additives and fuel injector cleaners as well as an additive in oil and lubricants Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE) – a flame […]

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SGS Launches Independently Checked Mark (IC Mark) For Reusable Fabric Masks

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has today launched the SGS Independently Checked Mark (IC Mark) for reusable fabric masks. The new IC Mark tests and verifies products utilizing key performance attributes from the recently published industry consensus standard, ASTM F3502 Standard Specification for Barrier Face Coverings. Its use will provide

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SGS Updates Manufacturers on Recent US Proposals to Restrict Flame Retardants

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Since the start of 2021, several US states have published bills to restrict flame retardants (FRs) in a variety of consumer products. Delaware has published bill HB 77, with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2021. This covers a variety of consumer products with the following restrictions: Residential upholstered furniture: ≤ 0.1% each of

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SGS Informs Manufacturers About Recent PFAS Restrictions Proposed by US States

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Several US states have issued proposals to prohibit perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer goods. Most of these bills relate to food contact materials and articles, but other products include residential upholstered furniture, firefighting foams and firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE). Connecticut has issued two proposed bills: Proposed SB 111 – will prohibit PFAS

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SGS Helps Manufacturers Access the Growing Market for Smart Wearable Devices

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a helpful summary detailing the complexity in achieving regulatory compliance for smart wearable devices (SWDs). Ever since the invention of the watch, humans have been drawn to the advantages of wearable technology. It is predicted that by 2024 368.9 million people will be using

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ECHA Adds Two Substances to EU – SVHC Candidate List

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The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has added two new substances of very high concern (SVHC) to the Candidate List. These are: Bis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether (Tetraglyme) Dioctyltin dilaurate, stannane, dioctyl-, bis(coco acyloxy) derivs., and any other stannane, dioctyl-, bis(fatty acyloxy) derivs. wherein C12 is the predominant carbon number of the fatty acyloxy moiety [if !supportLists] Both substances have

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SGS Helps Manufacturers Understand the Growing Market for Organic Cotton

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is helping clothing and textile manufacturers gain a better understanding of the growing market for organic cotton. Consumers are increasingly demanding products that are organic, not least organic textiles. Total global production of organic cotton was estimated at 239,787 metric tons in 2018/19, an increase of

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BIFMA Updates Occasional Use Seating Standard in Response to Larger People

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BIFMA has released an updated version of its occasional use seating standard – ANSI/BIFMA X6.4 – to account for the increasing size of seating users. Occasional- seating is used in a variety if indoor spaces, including: Medical centers – waiting rooms, reception areas and for visitors in patient rooms Hospitality – restaurants, dining, cafeterias Office

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SGS Helps Manufacturers Differentiate Their Products in the Natural Cosmetics Market

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is helping manufacturers of natural and organic cosmetic products gain a better understanding of the benefits of NATRUE accreditation. Consumers are increasingly looking for cosmetic products that are natural and/or organic. It is estimated the growing market for natural cosmetic products be worth USD 57 billion

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SGS Publishes an Overview of Ventilator Standards and Requirements

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has published an overview of the requirements for critical care ventilators. The medical response to the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of critical care ventilators in helping people survive life threatening diseases. All ventilators primarily deliver oxygen to the patient, but the way this

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