September 2024

Measuring product effects on the scalp: challenges and solutions webinar

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Measuring product effects on the scalp: challenges and solutions’, on October 1, 2024. Trends in skin and haircare have shown that consumers are moving towards products which provide not only short-term cosmetic effects but also boost the long-term health […]

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SGS to host webinar ‘Unlocking the Secrets of Food Safety: A Deep Dive into Microbiological Challenge Testing’

Food /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Unlocking the Secrets of Food Safety: A Deep Dive into Microbiological Challenge Testing’ on September 26, 2024. Microbiological challenge tests are a cornerstone of food safety and are key to understanding how microorganisms behave in food products under certain

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New Zealand Tightens Safety Rules for Lead in Paints and Graphic Materials

Hardlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has summarized the New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that will result in tighter safety standards for paints and graphic materials. Consultation on the proposed changes to group standards for aerosols, corrosion inhibitors and surface coatings and colorants, plus one graphic materials standard, began in

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Minnesota Postpones Chemical Restriction Enforcement for Certain Goods

Consumer Products /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has summarized Minnesota’s delay in enforcing restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), lead and cadmium. Many PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’ because they persist and accumulate in the environment, are now recognized as toxic to human, animal and plant health, causing a range of

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SGS PVoC program provides expert guidance for South Sudan importers

Trade Facilitation Services /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to provide pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) services for the Republic of South Sudan. Joining the East African Community (EAC) in 2016, South Sudan’s young and growing economy provides excellent trade opportunities. Approved by the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) for the

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Saudi Quality Mark support for ceramic tile product exporters

Trade Facilitation Services /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, explores regulatory requirements for ceramic tile products, including porcelain, for exporters to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) is granted by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, for products eligible to enter the country’s ports or to be sold on Saudi markets. Under the

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Three years of SGS PCA services for Morocco

Trade Facilitation Services /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to enter its third year as an approved provider of PCA services to Morocco. The country’s market surveillance program was launched in 2020 and has continuously evolved to cover a list of 41 product categories. Recent updates to these include:– Building hardware: these products

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Changes to Ivory Coast PCA requirements

Trade Facilitation Services /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, provides the latest updates for importers, exporters and manufacturers working in Ivory Coast markets. With the structure of Ivory Coast imports changing, the country’s product conformity assessment (PCA) program has been extended to June 30, 2025, covering:– Certain health, safety and environmental products– Footwear– Packaging– Pressure

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SGS Summarizes CPSC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Toys Containing Button Cell or Coin Batteries

Hardlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a summary of the US CPSC’s notice of rulemaking which adds performance and labeling requirements to existing legislation on battery-operated toys containing button cell or cell batteries. Published on August 13, 2024, the notice of proposed rulemaking is intended to address the risk of

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SGS Summarizes PFAS Reporting Rule for Canada

Hardlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has summarized a notice under section 71 of the Canada Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) requiring businesses in the country to provide information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’ are a group of synthetic substances which resist degradation and

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