January 2025

CEN Publishes New Technical Specification for Passive Transportation Function Tricycles

Hardlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 010.25, highlighting the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) new technical specification covering the safety of tricycles that provide a passive transportation function. The Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC established minimum safety standards for toys, including tricycles. However, the new technical specification (TS) – TS17876, […]

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Transform consumer product safety compliance with SGS at ICPHSO 2025

Consumer Products /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to announce it is a sponsor at the 2025 Annual Meeting and Training Symposium organized by the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO). This year’s theme, ‘Fostering Bridges Within the Product Safety Community, ’ will unite regulators and key industry operators from

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Reformulation of Chemicals in Consumer Products under California Proposition 65

Consumer Products /

Geneva (January 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 009.25 to keep stakeholders informed on multiple settlements for a range of products containing California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) listed chemicals. First published in 1987 and updated at least once a year since, California’s ‘Safe Drinking Water and

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Three POP Chemicals Regulated in Japan

Consumer Products, Hardlines /

Geneva (January 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 006.25, highlighting Japan’s designation of three persistent organic pollutant (POP) chemicals as Class 1 Specified Chemical Substances. Methoxychlor is a bioaccumulative pesticide toxic to aquatic life. Dechlorane plus is a flame retardant commonly used in electronics and cars,

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New EU Legislation on BPA and Other Bisphenols in Certain Food Contact Materials

Hardlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 005.25, highlighting the EU’s comprehensive piece of legislation on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials (FCM) and articles. BPA is found in food and beverage containers, such as water bottles, and other

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Proposal to Regulate PFAS in Products in the US State of Maine

Consumer Products /

Geneva (January 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 007.25, summarizing Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection’s proposed rule to implement its ‘Products Containing PFAS’ law. The law aims to protect human, animal and environmental health from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), so-called ‘forever chemicals’. It was originally

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Regulations for Titanium Dioxide and its Nanoform Use in Cosmetics Updated in Thailand

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 002.25, summarizing Thailand’s updated regulation on the use of titanium dioxide and its nano form in cosmetic products in powder, or in other forms as a permitted colorant and sunscreen ingredient. Coming into force one day after its November 18, 2024, publication in

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Thailand Issues Consideration of Notification of Cosmetics in Ampoule, Vial or Syringe Form Guideline

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 001.25, highlighting Thailand’s updated Guideline for Consideration of Notification of Cosmetics in Ampoule, Vial or Syringe Form. Revised in September 2024 and published in November 2024 by Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration, the guideline aims to ensure the safety and quality of cosmetics,

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SGS introduces first commercial cell sorting service for the biopharmaceutical industry in Germany

Medical /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to announce the launch of Germany’s first commercial cell sorting service via fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS) for the biopharmaceutical industry. This groundbreaking service leverages the advanced BD FACSAria™ Fusion system to support the development of advanced therapeutic medicinal products (ATMPs) and drive innovation in

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Sustainable and Transparent Supply Chain Management for Softlines

Softlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article outlining its solutions for chemical compliance, verifiable transparency and market knowledge for the softlines industry. Increasing globalization has enabled international softline trade to flourish and provided access to lucrative markets far from home. The flip side to this is that

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