May 2025

SGS to deliver ENERGY STAR® certification for medical imaging equipment

Connectivity /

Geneva (May 16, 2025) – SGS (SGS North America Inc.) is proud to have gained approval by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand its scope as a recognized third-party certification body (CB) for ENERGY STAR®, the government-backed program for energy efficiency. The approval, received April 3, 2025, gives SGS the green light to […]

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SGS invites professionals to explore global PFAS regulations and compliance strategies for the E&E industry

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Geneva (May 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘PFAS in the Spotlight: Why Now, and What’s Driving Global Concern?’, on May 29, 2025. As global scrutiny intensifies around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as ‘forever chemicals’, regulatory actions are accelerating

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Three POP Chemicals Regulated in New Zealand

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Geneva (May 14, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 061.25, reporting on New Zealand’s prohibition on the manufacture and use of three persistent organic pollutant (POP) chemicals. POP chemicals are known to cause harm to human, animal and environmental health. The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO)

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SGS simplifies regulatory approval for food contact substances in North America

Hardlines /

Geneva (May 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched an all-in-one solution to assist manufacturers and suppliers of food contact substances in obtaining regulatory authorization for North American markets. Food contact substances are subject to stringent safety standards and need to undergo a rigorous authorization process in many

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Updated CEN Test Method for PFAS in Textile Products

Softlines /

Geneva (May 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 059.25, summarizing the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)’s update of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) test method. PFAS chemicals are commonly found in industry and consumer goods due to their water/oil/dirt/grease-resistant properties. However, many of these substances

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Recycled PET Plastics in Food Contact Materials Now Permitted in India

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Geneva (May 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 060.25, reporting on India’s decision to allow the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food contact materials (FCM) and articles. The use of PET is controversial due to its significant environmental footprint, the high energy demands of

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Introducing ISO/PAS 8800 for Road Vehicle Functional AI Safety

Automotive /

Geneva (May 2, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 046.25, exploring ISO PAS 8800, a recently published standard addressing the Functional Safety of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies used in vehicles. Together with existing standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21448, it plays a crucial role in

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Unlocking product innovation with skin surface biomarker analysis webinar

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

Geneva (May 1, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a live webinar, ‘Non-invasive skin diagnostics: leveraging biomarkers for product innovation,’ on May 22, 2025. Skin surface biomarkers – including texture, moisture and color – are increasingly recognized as essential measuring tools in dermatological science for non-invasive

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PFAS in Consumer Goods Regulated in New Mexico, USA

Consumer Products /

Geneva (May 1, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 058.25, reporting on a new regulation to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in products in the state of New Mexico, USA. HB 212 (Chapter 102), the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Protection Act, was signed into law on April

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