SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding manufacturers of outdoor candles that the European Union (EU) has introduced two new safety standards. Published in December 2021, the two standards – EN 17616 and EN 17617 – cover fire safety and safety information for outdoor candles. The definition for outdoor candle in […]
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to present two complimentary webinars on regulations for toys in the US and the EU on February 24 and March 22 respectively. ‘Recap: Toy Requirements’ will feature expert presenters covering all the essential information that manufacturers and retailers need for selling toys to these
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is informing stakeholders that Brazil has released proposals to update its legislation for food contact cellulosic materials and articles. Cellulosic refers to a fiber made from cellulose – a substance found in the walls of plant cells. Brazil’s Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has issued a draft
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising manufacturers of children’s products available in the US state of Oregon that new provisions concerning substance reporting came into effect on January 1, 2022. Under the state’s Toxic-Free Kids Act, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is authorized to establish and maintain a list of
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