July 2022

SGS Helps Retailers Improve Quality Control in Dynamic Clothing and Footwear Markets

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at the challenges affecting clothing and footwear manufacturers, their impact on supply chains and the ways they can ensure the delivery of high-quality products to global markets. Global, linear supply chains have reduced clothing costs but in a disconnected world, many […]

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SGS Help Manufacturers Understand Current PFAS Restrictions in the US and Europe

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article looking at regulatory action surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging and other consumer goods. PFAS are recognized as harmful ‘forever chemicals’. A recent US study has found evidence of PFAS in a variety food packaging products, leading

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PPE Footwear and High Visibility Clothing Standards Update Webinar

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, presents a complimentary webinar, ‘PPE Footwear and High Visibility Clothing Standards Update’, which takes place on Wednesday, July 27. At a time when quality and safety are regulated with increasing rigor, the business case for proactive study of regulations and a quick, flexible response to statutory

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EU SVHC Candidate List Reaches 225 Substances

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has added N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) to its Candidate List. N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide is classified as carcinogenic and mutagenic. Its potential uses include: Fluoroalkyl acrylate copolymers Monomer for polymerization Paints and coatings Following the

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Five Hazardous Substances Regulated in Singapore

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Companies operating in Singapore are reminded that the authorities have issued two amendments under the Environment Protection and Management Act 1999 (EPMA) to regulate five hazardous chemicals and products containing these chemicals. The amendments relate to: Amitrole Dechlorane Plus Iprodione Nonylphenol NP) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) UV-328 The rules affect all economic operators – importers,

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