2021

SGS to host complimentary webinar to help apparel, textile and footwear brands understand and manage their wastewater requirements

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is to host a live webinar to help apparel, textile and footwear brands better understand the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines and take action to remedy non-conformance. The interactive webinar ‘Root Cause Analysis for Chemicals in Wastewater’ will set out the purpose and requirements of ZDHC Wastewater […]

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New Safety Standard for Cabinet Door and Drawer Child Safety Locks and Latches

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ASTM International has published a new safety specification standard for child safety locks and latches. Published on February 11, 2021, the new standard – ASTM F3492-21 – covers child safety locks and latches that can be attached to the interior of a cabinet or drawer. These products are designed to help prevent children under the

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France Suspends Removal of Point Vert from Packaging and Recyclable Products

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On March 15, 2021, France’s Council of State suspended the enforcement date for the removal of the ‘Point Vert’, or ‘Green Dot’, from packaging and recyclable products. The original enforcement date was April 1, 2021. The decision to remove the Point Vert was originally taken in November 2020, when a ministerial rule was published to

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SGS Total Solution Services for Electrical & Electronics Webinar

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has developed, specifically for the electrical and electronic (E&E) market, a solution of services to support businesses at every stage of an E&E product’s life cycle. As the world becomes more connected, brand manufacturers, retailers and governments must ensure the safety, quality and regulatory conformity

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Health Canada Publishes Updated Industry Guide for Glazed Ceramics and Glassware

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Health Canada has released an updated version of its industry guide for food contact glazed ceramics and glassware product manufacturers. Published in February 2021, the guide applies to products that are subject to: Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations (GCGR) [if !supportLists] It contains several important pieces of information to

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South Korea Proposes Increase in Phthalates Restrictions for Children’s Products

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South Korea releases proposal to strengthen its restrictions on phthalates in children’s products. The Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) made the announcement in January 2021. If adopted, the proposed change will expand the number of restricted phthalates from six to seven under the Common Safety Standard for Children’s Products. This standard applies

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‘SGS Performance Mark’ launches to Help EE Manufacturers Build Consumer Trust and Gain Market Share

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has launched the ‘SGS Performance Mark’, a third-party, independent product testing, evaluation and verification program for the Electrical and Electronic (EE) industry. SGS developed the program to support the EE industry in bringing new products to market and differentiating existing goods from the competition. Its

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EU Chemical Agency Launches Public Consultation Over Eight Potential SVHCs

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The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has launched a public consultation on eight potential substances of very high concern (SVHC). The eight substances are: 1,4-dioxane: its Carcinogen 1B-classification is expected to be included in Annex VI of the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures regulation (CLP regulation) in the draft of the upcoming 17th

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SGS Leads the Way to Frictionless Trade with Launch of New e-Customs Website

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has launched a new website to enable businesses around the world to achieve frictionless trade, SGS E-Customs. The new e-Customs Services portal has been developed by SGS in response to the increasing complexities of trading internationally and the consta­­nt evolution of customs legislation and regulations.

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South Korea Plans Restriction on BPA in Thermal Paper

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South Korea has announced its intention to establish a restriction on bisphenol A (BPA) in thermal paper. Issued in Notice 2021-0027 of January 29, 2021, ‘Draft Administrative Notice on Establishment of Safety Standards for Household Goods Subject to Safety Standards (Thermal Paper)’ has the proposed requirement that BPA will be restricted to less than 0.02%

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