Guelph, Ontario (June 15, 2026) – With Amazon’s dietary supplement verification requirements continuing to impact sellers across the US and Canada, SGS is responding to increased demand from dietary supplement brands seeking its world-leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services through Amazon Seller Central. The e-commerce giant requires all dietary supplements sold on its platform
Baar (June 15, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Integrating In Vitro Assays and Clinical Testing for Cosmetic Safety and Efficacy’, on July 8, 2026. Traditional methods for the testing and verification of new cosmetic and personal care products are being transformed by
Baar (June 11, 2026) – SGS is supporting the automotive industry with comprehensive solutions designed to accelerate and support the transition away from per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including the ‘No PFAS Detected’ green mark services. Within the automotive industry, PFAS and fluoropolymers are widely used due to their exceptional heat‑ and stain‑resistance, as well
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Baar (June 11, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 079.26, highlighting ASTM’s publication of a reapproved safety standard specification for adult jewelry, designated ASTM F2999-19 (Reapproved 2026). Published in May 2026, the reapproved standard includes lead and cadmium content limits as well as nickel release specifications and
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Baar (June 11, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 078.26, highlighting Japan’s regulation of several persistent organic pollutants (POPs) as Class I Specified Chemical Substances. POPs are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic chemicals that are increasingly subject to prohibitions and restrictions due to their harmful environmental and health
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Baar (June 10, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 074.26, highlighting the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) publication of a direct final rule updating the federal safety standard for toddler beds. Published on May 14, 2026, 16 CFR part 1217 replaces the current incorporated standard for
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Baar (June 10, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 072.26, reporting on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) direct final rule for 16 CFR 1219, revising the federal safety standard for full-size baby cribs. Changes made to the standard include the addition of new definitions, enhanced
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Baar (June 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 077.26, focusing on the prohibition of three persistent organic pollutant (POP) chemicals in South Korea. Notification No 2026-107 was issued by the country’s Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) in April 2026. It partially amended the Regulations
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Baar (June 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a webinar titled ‘Digital sensory analysis using e-nose and e-tongue for aroma and taste evaluation’ on June 25, 2026. Aroma, flavor and taste are now critical drivers of success alongside safety and compliance across many industries. While
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Baar (June 5, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 076.26, focusing on the Netherlands’ new regulation updating migration limits for lead and cadmium in food contact ceramics. Issued on May 4, 2026, the Regulation was adopted by the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport of the Netherlands
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