2025

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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SGS Examines Compliance Issue for Winter Sports PPE

Hardlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article examining the increasing need for product compliance to mitigate the risks associated with winter sports. High-profile accidents have drawn a sharp focus toward the importance of effective personal protective equipment (PPE) in activities like skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports.

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SGS explains the benefits of 5G RedCap technology

Connectivity /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article looking at the rise of 5G reduced capacity (RedCap) technology and its implications for product compliance. The arrival of 5G, operating on reduced band frequencies, has opened up the possibilities of faster connectivity at a more affordable price, reflected in

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SGS Analyzes the Problem with Forever Chemicals

Consumer Products /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called ‘forever chemicals’. With the dangers of many PFAS chemicals now widely accepted and media coverage increasing, the hazards they pose to human, animal and environmental health are now a matter of global

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SGS Investigates MedTech Cybersecurity Challenges

Connectivity, Medical /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article examining the dangers posed by cyberattacks on medical technologies (MedTech). Healthcare providers and patients are benefiting from an expanding range of digital technologies, which can enhance diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and care. Alongside these advances, the healthcare sector is increasingly facing

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An SGS Guide to Digital Product Passports

Softlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article detailing the drive to sustainable fashion and highlighting the vital role of the Digital Product Passport (DPP). With the Green Deal and the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation, the EU’s focus on supply chain transparency, sustainability, and traceability will profoundly

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US CPSC Publishes Final Rule for Implementation of eFiling of Certificates of Compliance

Consumer Products /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 189.24, highlighting the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) approval of its final rule on the implementation of electronic filing (eFiling) of certificates of compliance (CoC) for regulated consumer products. The new rule was published in the Federal Register on Jan 8, 2025.

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