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Mercosur Revises Food Contact Regulations for Recycled Cellulosic Materials

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Geneva (June 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 082.25, drawing attention to a regulatory update issued by Mercosur, the Southern Common Market, concerning food contact materials made from cellulosic sources. In April 2025, Mercosur announced the approval of GMC Resolution No. 02/25, amending GMC Resolution No. […]

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SGS Highlights Denmark’s Stricter Food Contact Material Rules Taking Effect in 2026

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Geneva (June 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 081.25, highlighting Denmark’s proposed update to its national legislation on food contact materials (FCMs), which is expected to come into effect on January 1, 2026. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) recently completed public consultation on a

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SGS summarizes new EU restrictions on hazardous solvents DMAC and NEP under REACH

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Geneva (June 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 080.25, highlighting a significant regulatory update under the EU’s REACH legislation. The adoption of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1090 introduces important changes. Effective June 23, 2025, this new regulation adds two hazardous substances, N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidone-2-one (NEP), to

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FDA warns on safety risks of palm leaf dinnerware

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Geneva (June 23, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 079.25, alerting manufacturers and retailers to new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding safety concerns over dinnerware products made from palm leaf sheaths. On May 8, 2025, the FDA issued a letter to importers,

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UK prevents disruption to critical healthcare application with amendment to POPs Regulation

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Geneva (June 23, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 078.25, outlining the UK’s latest amendment to its retained Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation, which allows the continued use of two restricted substances in medical technology applications. Effective May 21, 2025, Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations

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New Hampshire expands PFAS ban to include certain wax products

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Geneva (June 20, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has summarized the US state of New Hampshire’s expanded ban on intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. HB 1649 (Chapter 349, codified as RSA 149-M:64) was approved in August 2024, with its prohibitions set to take effect

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New EU Standard Updates Safety Requirements for Children’s Chemistry Experiment Sets

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Geneva (June 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 076.25, providing an overview of the latest standard for experimental sets for chemistry and related activities, EN 71-4:2020+A1:2025, issued by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Released in April 2025, EN 71-4:2020+A1:2025 specifies updated safety requirements regarding the

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SGS reports on Beautyworld Saudi Arabia

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Geneva (June 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article summarizing its participation in Beautyworld Saudi Arabia. Beautyworld Saudi Arabia showcases the latest innovations in the beauty industry and offers attendees the opportunity to access expertise in key areas such as cosmetics, skincare, haircare, salon supplies and

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SGS announces new PVoC contract in Tanzania

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Geneva (June 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce a new three-year contract with the Tanzanian Bureau of Standards (TBS) to provide pre-export verification (PVoC) services. Helping to reduce substandard products and safeguarding consumer health, SGS’s role also includes the promotion of fair competition for local

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Key SGS services for food-grade packaging conformity

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Geneva (June 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has reaffirmed the critical importance of safety, quality and compliance in food-grade packaging products. In the article, SGS summarizes essential pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) services for food-grade packaging, which help businesses meet key food safety requirements while enhancing consumer trust.

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