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US CPSC Introduces Federal Safety Standard for Neck Float Toys

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Baar (January 8, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 191.25 to inform stakeholders of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) approval of a new mandatory consumer product safety standard for neck floats. On December 15, 2025, the CPSC published a final rule establishing 16 CFR 1250.5 […]

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SGS invites IoT professionals to explore CRA compliance strategies and integrated assessment services

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Baar (January 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘CRA Implementation: How to Fulfill Regulatory Obligations’, on January 22, 2026. With the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introducing mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements (PDEs), manufacturers must reach implementation‑ready status

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Updated ASTM Standard for Bassinets and Cradles Adopted by US CPSC

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Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 192.25 to inform stakeholders about the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) direct final rule updating the federal safety standard for bassinets and cradles. On December 12, 2025, the CPSC published a direct final rule amending 16 CFR

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SGS Enhances Digital Trust Capabilities by Acquiring Panacea Infosec

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Baar (January 6, 2026) – SGS is reinforcing its dedication to digital trust and payment card security solutions through the acquisition of Panacea Infosec – a global leader in information security. Headquartered in India, Panacea Infosec brings over 90 highly skilled InfoSec and cybersecurity professionals who serve clients in India, the US, the Middle East

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Health Canada Issues Revised Flammability Guidelines for Children’s Sleepwear

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Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 186.25, summarizing Health Canada’s updated children’s sleepwear guidelines under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The updated Guidelines for the Flammability Requirements of the Children’s Sleepwear Regulations, published in November 2025, outline safety requirements for children’s sleepwear

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New Guidelines for EU Kitchenware

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Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 184.25, summarizing the European Commission’s (EC) Joint Research Center’s (JRC) latest guidance on testing kitchenware. The JRC is the EU’s internal research body, supporting policy with independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, collaborating with other EC departments, institutions, EU

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Moldova RoHS Rules Aligned with EU Standards

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Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 182.25, highlighting Moldova’s harmonization with the EU’s RoHS Directive through its adoption of HG 643/2025 on the restriction of hazardous substances. HG 643/2025 was adopted on October 10, 2025, and approved a Technical Regulation restricting the use of

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SGS helps the textile and footwear industry respond to the PFAS problem

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Baar (January 5, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Building Trust Through PFAS Conformity in Softlines’ on January 15, 2026. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are increasingly the subject of prohibitive or restrictive legislation, due to their proliferation in numerous consumer items, including

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SGS Helps Manufacturers and Retailers Understand New EU Toy Safety Regulation

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Baar (January 5, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Understanding the New EU Toy Safety Regulation’ on January 20, 2026. This webinar is designed for manufacturers, suppliers, quality assurance (QA) managers, retailers, designers, importers, online platforms and all stakeholders involved in toys intended

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New EU Toy Safety Regulation Published

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Baar (December 23, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 187.25, reporting on the Toy Safety Regulation (TSR) (2025/2509). The Regulation was published on December 12, 2025, and includes new obligations for manufacturers, retailers and importers, such as the Digital Product Passport. The TSR is the major legislative

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