September 2024

SGS guides food and dietary supplement manufacturers on navigating US regulatory pathways for new ingredients

Food /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, guides food product and dietary supplement manufacturers in choosing the optimal path for compliance in the US market when introducing new ingredients. Food and dietary supplement manufacturers operating in the US market face a critical decision when introducing products with new ingredients: should they pursue generally […]

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SGS supports cosmetics companies in navigating new Taiwanese regulations

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a comprehensive white paper, ‘Changing the makeup of Taiwan’s cosmetics regulations,’ to help businesses navigate the country’s new requirements for cosmetic products. Taiwan has recently made significant changes to its Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act, replacing the older Statute of Control of Cosmetic Hygiene

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Healthy aging: a new trend and its impact on testing cosmetics webinar

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Health aging: a new trend and its impact on testing cosmetics,’ on October 15, 2024. Traditionally, the anti-aging effects of skincare products have been the basis of their design, manufacture and marketing. However, as technologies change, there has been

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Navigating RED cybersecurity compliance with complimentary EN 18031 webinar

Connectivity /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to host a webinar, ‘Navigating RED cybersecurity compliance with EN 18031’, on October 17, 2024. European cybersecurity laws for wireless and connected devices are coming next year with the enforcement of the new EN 18031 standard under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). Additionally, these

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Learn about effective digital chemical management for textiles with the SGS SMART Cares webinar

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Digital chemical management for textiles with SGS SMART Cares’, on October 16 and 23, 2024. This event will be suitable for suppliers, such as wet processing plants using chemical formulations, and brands looking to adopt sustainable chemical management. Chemical

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German BfR Rubber Commodity Recommendations Revised

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 143.24 to provide stakeholders with more details of updated German recommendations for natural and synthetic rubber commodities. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, BfR) issued three revised recommendations in September 2024. These were:– Recommendation XXI ‘Commodities based on natural

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EPA Plans Postponement to TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule Submission Periods

Consumer Products /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 142.24 to keep stakeholders informed about plans by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to delay reporting timeframes for manufacturers and importers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and articles containing PFAS. The ‘Toxic Substances Control Act Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Perfluoroalkyl

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ECHA Consults Over Six New SVHC Substances

Consumer Products /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 139.24 to highlight the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) consultation over the listing of six chemicals as substances of very high concern (SVHC). The proposed listed chemicals have been found to have various harmful effects on environmental, human and animal health, and are currently

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China Consults Over Proposed Changes to Several Product Category Standards

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 138.24 summarizing an announcement by the World Trade Organization (WTO) detailing China’s proposals to adopt and/or replace several mandatory consumer goods standards, including those for children’s products. The standards cover a wide range of consumer goods, including:– Construction/architectural/industrial coatings– Indoor decorating and refurbishment

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Stuffed Toy Flammability and Tolerance Lab Reports Now Needed for Pennsylvania

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 140.24, highlighting that flammability and tolerance laboratory reports are now required for stuffed toys sold in Pennsylvania. Effective from August 27, 2024, registration applicants must submit reports showing compliance with sections §47.321, §47.322 and §47.317 of the Stuffed Toy Regulations, using a new

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