Geneva (March 31, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 042.25, reporting on the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) consultation on the listing of three chemicals as substances of very high concern (SVHC). The SVHC list identifies chemicals that may have hazardous effects on human, animal or environmental health. […]
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Geneva (March 28, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 045.25, focusing on New York State’s proposed law to regulate lead in consumer goods, unless properly labeled. Lead is responsible for severe health issues, including brain damage, developmental delays and organ failure, particularly in young children. AB 6500,
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Geneva (March 27, 2025) – SGS has awarded Lenovo the world’s first ‘SGS Sound Privacy and Sound Clarity Boost Performance Mark’ certification for its ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen6 All-In-One PC. This certification, from the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, recognizes the outstanding performance and audio experience of the product’s all-in-one in audio privacy
Geneva (March 27, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article analyzing the effects of the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) on businesses and regulators. The Cyber Resilience Act, adopted in 2024, is a key legislative tool to strengthen the EU’s cybersecurity framework. It mandates resilience for hardware
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Geneva (March 27, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article detailing the textile industry’s attempts to phase out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and the production and regulatory challenges this presents for businesses. The risks from PFAS, the so-called ‘forever chemicals’ which have been commonly
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Geneva (March 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article on the shift to sustainable, biobased materials in the textile and footwear industry. The significance of adopting a sustainable approach to resource use, production and retail is of growing concern to the global apparel industry.
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Geneva (March 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, examines the far-reaching impact of the sustainability movement on the toy industry in a new Consumer Compact article. Sustainability has become a key market driver, with governments, retailers and consumers increasingly prioritizing environmental and social responsibility. Today’s consumers seek toys that
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Geneva (March 25, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article examining the key trends, market drivers, regulatory challenges and innovative solutions affecting the global energy storage systems (ESS) industry. ESS play a crucial role in stabilizing power grids and enabling reliable renewable energy sources. From
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Geneva (March 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to host a live webinar, ‘Non-clinical strategies for ensuring cosmetic product safety’, on April 16, 2025. The 2022 US Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) has implemented the greatest change in US safety and quality requirements for cosmetics since
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Geneva (March 20, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 040.25, highlighting France’s prohibition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetics, textiles and ski waxes. PFAS are widely used for their water, grease and oil-resistant properties, but many have been found to cause health and environmental concerns
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