2025

Guideline Issued for Microplastics Restriction Under EU REACH

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Geneva (April 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 057.25, focusing on the European Commission’s (EC) publication of an explanatory guide for the restriction of synthetic polymer microparticles (SPM), also known as microplastics, under new entry 78 to Annex XVII of the Registration, Authorization and Restriction of […]

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SGS invites toy professionals to explore the draft EU toy safety regulation

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Geneva (April 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘Exploring the draft EU toy safety regulation,’ on May 13, 2025. Businesses selling toys in the EU must stay informed about proposed changes to toy safety legislation to ensure compliance with both current and

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AFIRM Releases v10 of its Restricted Substances List

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Geneva (April 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 056.25, summarizing the Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management (AFIRM) Group’s 2025 Restricted Substances List (RSL). AFIRM provides a framework for brands, retailers and manufacturers to ensure compliance with restricted substances worldwide. As a globally recognized organization, it

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Final Rule Issued by US CPSC for Stationary Activity Centers

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Geneva (April 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 052.25, detailing the US Consumer Products Safety Commission’s (CPSC) publication of a direct final rule, 16 CFR 1238, which adopts ASTM F2012-24 without modifications as the mandatory safety standard for stationery activity centers. ASTM F2012-24 establishes updated performance

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SGS showcases nutraceutical services at Vitafoods Europe 2025

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Geneva (April 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Vitafoods Europe 2025, the premier global event for the nutraceutical industry. Held in Barcelona, Spain, May 20-22, 2025, Vitafoods Europe is set to host over 1,300 exhibitors and more than 21,500

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New Mandatory Standards Announced for Food Contact Materials in China

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Geneva (April 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 055.25, highlighting China’s announcement of several new national standards for food contact materials (FCM) and articles. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced five new standards and an amendment to one

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Food Contact Metals and Alloys Requirements Revised in the Netherlands

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Geneva (April 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 054.25, detailing revisions to the Netherlands’ food contact metals and alloys requirements. Under reference number 3976782-1072880-WJZ, the Regulation of the State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport amends the requirements for food contact metals and alloys set out

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PAH in Clay Targets Regulated under EU REACH

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Geneva (April 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 053.25, reporting on the EU’s regulation of 18 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in clay targets under new entry 50a to Annex XVII of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation. The restrictions will apply from

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SGS to showcase e-Customs innovations at Transport Logistic 2025

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce its return to Transport Logistic 2025. This premier four-day trade show will take place at Messe München’s Trade Fair Center in Germany from June 2-5, 2025. It serves as the leading platform for businesses involved in logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain

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UK POP Chemicals Legislation Revised for Great Britain

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Geneva (April 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 051.25, detailing revisions to the UK’s persistent organic pollutants (POP) legislation for Great Britain. POP chemicals resist degradation and persist in the environment. As toxic substances, they bioaccumulate in the food chain and present risks to human, animal

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