November 2024

SGS Reports on Specific Exemptions from Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Ban in Singapore

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 165.24 to highlight specific exemptions made to the ban on Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 issued in Singapore. The exemptions are effective from November 12, 2024, or until viable alternatives are available. Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 are widely used plastic additives. They are two […]

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Mandatory Regulation for E-mobility Devices and Batteries Issued in NSW Australia

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 163.24 on new mandatory standards for e-mobility devices and their batteries in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. These standards are in place to protect consumers from the risk of fire. As detailed in the NSW Government Gazette, Number 298-Other, issued on August 2,

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SGS Highlights the Addition of One Substance to the EU Candidate List

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 162.24 looking at the addition of triphenyl phosphate (TPP) to the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC). TTP is used as a flame retardant and plasticizer. With its inclusion on the Candidate List, use of this

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SGS Reports on New Food Contact Rulebook for Cellulose Film Materials and Articles in Montenegro

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 160.24 detailing the publication of a new rulebook on food contact regenerated cellulose film materials and articles in Montenegro. This became effective on October 19, 2024. Published by the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Rulebook OMG No. 98/2024 transposes EU

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SGS Spotlights US CPSC Final Rule for Infant Support Cushions

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 161.24, reporting on the US Consumer Products Safety Commission’s (CPSC) final rule 16 CRF 1243. This consumer product safety standard aims to mitigate the risk of death and injury linked to infant support cushions, particularly where these are caused by suffocation, entrapment and

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SGS launches SGS SMART: A cloud-based platform to optimize supply chain management for the consumer products industry

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to announce the global launch of SGS SMART – a comprehensive cloud-based supply chain management platform for the consumer products industry. Successfully launching a consumer product onto a competitive market depends on a complex series of processes that require transparency, focused management and seamless

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Securing Saudi Quality Mark Certification for Ceramic Tiles

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Securing Saudi Quality Mark certification for ceramic tiles,’ on December 3, 2024. This webinar will be of interest to all manufacturers, distributors, importers and exporters of ceramic tile products. The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization’s (SASO) Technical Regulation

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US CPSC Establishes Final Rule for Nursing Pillow Safety Standard

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 159.24, detailing US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) final rule 16 CFR 1242. This is aimed at reducing the risk of death and injury from hazards associated with nursing pillows. The rule was published on October 25, 2024, and will become effective on

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SGS Highlights Firefighting PPE PFAS Regulation in US State of Massachusetts

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 157.24, reporting measures approved by the US state of Massachusetts to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting personal protective equipment (FPPE). Many PFAS have been found to be toxic to animal, human and environmental health. New law, S.2902 (Chapter 182), defines

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The benefits and challenges of sustainable toy design webinar

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘The benefits and challenges of sustainable toy design’, on November 26, 2024. For companies facing market access challenges with their toy products, expert guidance on the latest regulatory updates can simplify the compliance process. With sustainability trends increasingly shaping

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