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Updated CEN Test Method for PFAS in Textile Products

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Geneva (May 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 059.25, summarizing the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)’s update of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) test method. PFAS chemicals are commonly found in industry and consumer goods due to their water/oil/dirt/grease-resistant properties. However, many of these substances […]

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Recycled PET Plastics in Food Contact Materials Now Permitted in India

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Geneva (May 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 060.25, reporting on India’s decision to allow the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food contact materials (FCM) and articles. The use of PET is controversial due to its significant environmental footprint, the high energy demands of

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Introducing ISO/PAS 8800 for Road Vehicle Functional AI Safety

Automotive /

Geneva (May 2, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 046.25, exploring ISO PAS 8800, a recently published standard addressing the Functional Safety of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies used in vehicles. Together with existing standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21448, it plays a crucial role in

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Unlocking product innovation with skin surface biomarker analysis webinar

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

Geneva (May 1, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a live webinar, ‘Non-invasive skin diagnostics: leveraging biomarkers for product innovation,’ on May 22, 2025. Skin surface biomarkers – including texture, moisture and color – are increasingly recognized as essential measuring tools in dermatological science for non-invasive

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PFAS in Consumer Goods Regulated in New Mexico, USA

Consumer Products /

Geneva (May 1, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 058.25, reporting on a new regulation to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in products in the state of New Mexico, USA. HB 212 (Chapter 102), the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Protection Act, was signed into law on April

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SGS invites global trade professionals to a free webinar on Kenya’s PVoC program

Trade Facilitation Services /

Geneva (April 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘Kenya PVoC Program Awareness 2025’, on May 22, 2025. Businesses exporting to Kenya must ensure their products meet national regulatory requirements covering health, safety, environmental protection and quality. The Kenyan Bureau of Standards (KEBS)

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SGS hosts webinar on regulatory update in restricted substances legislation for softlines

Softlines /

Geneva (April 29, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to present a live webinar, ‘Restricted Substances in Softlines Products: Regulatory Update’, on May 21, 2025. Navigating regulatory changes in key softlines markets can be challenging. Without a proactive response, businesses risk falling behind evolving legislation – potentially leading

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Mandatory Rule Proposed by US FDA for Asbestos Testing of Cosmetics Containing Talc

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

Geneva (April 28, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 050.25 to report on a proposed rule by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for mandatory asbestos testing for talc-containing cosmetics. When inhaled, tiny asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung conditions and cancer. Asbestos

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Guideline Issued for Microplastics Restriction Under EU REACH

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Geneva (April 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 057.25, focusing on the European Commission’s (EC) publication of an explanatory guide for the restriction of synthetic polymer microparticles (SPM), also known as microplastics, under new entry 78 to Annex XVII of the Registration, Authorization and Restriction of

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SGS invites toy professionals to explore the draft EU toy safety regulation

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Geneva (April 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘Exploring the draft EU toy safety regulation,’ on May 13, 2025. Businesses selling toys in the EU must stay informed about proposed changes to toy safety legislation to ensure compliance with both current and

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