A new SGS Consumer Compact article explores how ethical fashion is reshaping the textile and apparel industry by prioritizing transparency, sustainability and fair practices.
SGS Highlights the Growth of Ethical Fashion in the Global Apparel Industry Read More »
Innovation and sustainability take center stage in a new SGS Consumer Compact article that explores how brands can adapt to changing consumer expectations and evolving market dynamics.
SGS Highlights Innovation as the Driving Force in the Textile and Apparel Industry Read More »
Navigating OSHA requirements for customized and modified field equipment is the focus of a new SGS Consumer Compact article exploring compliance pathways in the US.
SGS Supports Compliance for Custom-Built Electrical Equipment in the US Read More »
SGS reports the publication of Amendment A1:2025 to EN 71-2, updating toy flammability requirements with clarifications and alignments to related standards.
Flammability Requirements for Toys Updated with EN 71-2 Amendment A1:2025 Read More »
SGS reports that the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added three new substances to the Candidate List under REACH, triggering new legal obligations for companies in the EU and EEA.
Three SVHCs Added to ECHA’s Candidate List Read More »
SGS reports that Switzerland has revised its food contact materials ordinance to further align with EU requirements, including new limits and prohibitions on bisphenol A (BPA) and related substances. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Switzerland Aligns Food Contact Materials Ordinance with EU Rules Read More »
Discover how SGS SMART Cares simplifies chemical management, reducing risk, enhancing compliance and driving sustainable transformation.
Discover sustainable textile chemical management with SGS SMART Cares Read More »
SGS informs stakeholders of the release of the 2024 edition of the BIFMA LEVEL® e3 standard, marking the start of a 12-month transition period for certification.
BIFMA Launches 2024 LEVEL® e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard Read More »
SGS reports that Washington State’s Department of Ecology has released a draft rule targeting PFAS in 12 categories of consumer products under Cycle 1.5 of its Safer Products for Washington Program.
Washington State Proposes New PFAS Restrictions Under Safer Products Program Cycle 1.5 Read More »
Geneva (July 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 090.25 to highlight the release of ASTM F1487-25, a revised version of the consumer safety performance specification for public-use playground equipment. Approved on April 15, 2025, and published in June by ASTM International, the new standard updates critical
ASTM Revises Playground Safety Standard F1487-25 for Public Use Read More »
