June 2025

Rhode Island Expands PFAS Ban to Firefighting Protective Gear

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Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 087.25, summarizing recent legislative changes in Rhode Island that broaden the state’s restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). On June 10, 2025, the governor of Rhode Island signed Senate Bill 241 (companion bill H5019) into law. The

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Switzerland Announces Draft Revisions to Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance

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Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 086.25, outlining Switzerland’s draft proposal to revise its Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem, SR 814.81). Notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in May 2025, the draft ordinance from the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) aims to

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Soother Holder Safety Standard Updated by CEN

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Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 084.25, covering the release of EN 12586:2025 by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). This revised standard updates safety requirements for soother holders used by children from birth to 36 months. Replacing EN 12586:2007+A1:2011, the new version introduces

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New ASTM Standard Enhances Fire Protection for Candle Accessories

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Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 083.25, summarizing the latest update to the ASTM candle accessory fire safety specification. ASTM International has released ASTM F2601-25, a revised version of its standard specification for fire safety of candle accessories. Approved on May 1, 2025, the

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Mercosur Revises Food Contact Regulations for Recycled Cellulosic Materials

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Geneva (June 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 082.25, drawing attention to a regulatory update issued by Mercosur, the Southern Common Market, concerning food contact materials made from cellulosic sources. In April 2025, Mercosur announced the approval of GMC Resolution No. 02/25, amending GMC Resolution No.

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SGS Highlights Denmark’s Stricter Food Contact Material Rules Taking Effect in 2026

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Geneva (June 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 081.25, highlighting Denmark’s proposed update to its national legislation on food contact materials (FCMs), which is expected to come into effect on January 1, 2026. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) recently completed public consultation on a

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SGS summarizes new EU restrictions on hazardous solvents DMAC and NEP under REACH

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Geneva (June 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 080.25, highlighting a significant regulatory update under the EU’s REACH legislation. The adoption of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1090 introduces important changes. Effective June 23, 2025, this new regulation adds two hazardous substances, N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidone-2-one (NEP), to

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FDA warns on safety risks of palm leaf dinnerware

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Geneva (June 23, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 079.25, alerting manufacturers and retailers to new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding safety concerns over dinnerware products made from palm leaf sheaths. On May 8, 2025, the FDA issued a letter to importers,

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UK prevents disruption to critical healthcare application with amendment to POPs Regulation

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Geneva (June 23, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 078.25, outlining the UK’s latest amendment to its retained Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation, which allows the continued use of two restricted substances in medical technology applications. Effective May 21, 2025, Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations

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New Hampshire expands PFAS ban to include certain wax products

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Geneva (June 20, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has summarized the US state of New Hampshire’s expanded ban on intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. HB 1649 (Chapter 349, codified as RSA 149-M:64) was approved in August 2024, with its prohibitions set to take effect

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