July 2022

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, are advising manufacturers and suppliers of food contact plastic materials and articles that new legislation came into force in Thailand on June 18, 2022. The new rules were published in Government Gazette, Special Edition, Volume 139, Chapter 139 on June 17, 2022. Important provisions include: New […]

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, has become the first organization to be approved for the testing of crib mattresses against the new US safety standard for crib mattresses – 16 CFR Part 1241. Taking effect on August 15, 2022, the new safety standard applies to full-size and non-full-size crib mattresses, as

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the United Kingdom has revised its chemical requirements for toys destined for markets in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). The UK issued SI 2022 No. 659 on June 16, 2022. It will amend: Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 Cosmetics Regulations 1223/2009 Provisions

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that the authorities in Canada have issued a proposal to replace their regulations for baby carriages and strollers. Issued on June 11, 2022, the proposed legislation contains a number of important provisions: Addresses hazards identified since the previous Carriages and Strollers Regulations came