2025

SGS expands battery testing services to embrace LEV and ESS applications

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Geneva, April 10, 2025 – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has today announced the expansion of battery testing and certification services at its Suwanee lab near Atlanta, Georgia, USA. As a recognized partner to the battery industry, SGS is delighted to extend its support to manufacturers and operators seeking certification for […]

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SGS debuts at Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2025

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Geneva (April 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is excited to announce its debut at Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2025. Taking place from April 21-23 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), Beautyworld Saudi Arabia is the region’s premier beauty trade event. It brings together more than 400

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SGS hosts webinar on clinical testing for cosmetic safety and compliance

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Geneva (April 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a free webinar, ‘From Lab to Label: Unlocking Safety and Compliance in Cosmetics and Personal Care Through Clinical Testing’, on April 23, 2025. With the introduction of the US Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) of 2022,

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Minnesota proposes ban on toxic chemicals in packaging

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Geneva (April 4, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 049.25, summarizing a proposed ban on toxic chemicals in packaging for the US state of Minnesota. Introduced in February 2025 as SF 1380, the proposed ban has identified 18 chemicals of classes of chemicals for restriction. If approved,

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Toy standards EN 71 Parts 15 to 17 published by CEN

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Geneva (April 4, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 048.25, summarizing the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) publication of three new test methods for several chemicals in certain toys or toy materials. Currently, the Toy Safety Directive (TSD) restricts 12 chemicals in toys intended for children under

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Proposed Mandatory Standard for Food Contact Stainless Steel Standard in Thailand

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Geneva (April 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 047.25, reporting on Thailand’s intention to mandate Thai Industrial Standard (TIS) 3206-2567 (2024) for stainless steel food contact materials and articles. As announced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 13, 2025, the revised draft ministerial regulation

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Juvenile products: expert webinar on applying for the GS Mark

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Geneva (April 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is happy to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Juvenile Products: applying for the GS Mark’ on April 24, 2025. Businesses selling juvenile products face competitive markets and must ensure that they satisfy strict regulatory requirements. Voluntary certification can boost the profile of

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California Proposes New Regulation for Food Packaging Chemicals

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Geneva (April 1, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 044.25, reporting on California’s introduction of a bill to prohibit antimony trioxide and two families of chemicals in food packaging. The proposed law follows California’s introduction of AB 1148, the ‘Safer Food Packing Act of 2025’ in February

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Proposed Ban on Formaldehyde in Cosmetics in Washington State, USA

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Geneva (April 1, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 041.25 on a proposed ban for intentionally added formaldehyde releasers in cosmetics and products classified as both drugs and cosmetics in Washington State, USA. Formaldehyde is found in building materials, household products and cosmetics and poses health risks

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Discover innovative solutions with SGS experts at in-cosmetics Global 2025

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Geneva (March 31, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, will exhibit at in-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam and present a technical session on the evolution of aging claims. Held from April 8-10, 2025, at RAI Amsterdam, in-cosmetics Global will bring together over 1,000 exhibitors and more than 12,000 industry professionals. This

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