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Proposed Restriction of Three POP Chemicals in New Zealand

Consumer Products /

Baar (April 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 045.26, outlining New Zealand’s plans to restrict three persistent organic pollutant (POP) chemicals, in line with recent changes to the Stockholm Convention. In May 2025, three chemicals were added to Annex A (Elimination) of the Convention, subject to

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UK Consults on Revised POPs Chemical Legislation for Great Britain

Consumer Products /

Baar (April 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 044.26, focusing on a consultation opened by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) proposing changes to Annex 1 of the assimilated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 as it applies to Great Britain

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Mastering UL 508A: Key Requirements for Industrial Control Panel Compliance

Connectivity /

Baar (April 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Understanding UL 508A Control Panel Certification,’ on April 23, 2026. Industrial control panels sold in North America must comply with the UL 508A standard, which defines the minimum safety requirements for construction, component selection,

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SGS Helps Industry Navigate New EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

Consumer Products, Hardlines /

Baar (April 8, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is hosting a complimentary webinar, ‘Navigating EU PPWR: Practical Testing & Compliance Solutions,’ on April 29, 2026. Regulation (EU) 2025/40, the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), marks a significant shift from voluntary sustainability initiatives to mandatory, harmonized requirements

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SGS to showcase absorbent hygiene product solutions at INDEX 2026 in Geneva

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

Baar (April 7, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, will participate in INDEX™ 2026, the premier international event for the nonwovens industry, taking place from May 19-22, 2026, at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Held triennially, INDEX brings together key stakeholders from across the global nonwovens value chain, including raw material

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Consultation on New Definitions for Indian Food Packaging Legislation

Hardlines /

Baar (April 2, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 043.26, outlining India’s proposal to introduce several new defined terms into its food contact packaging rules. A 60-day public consultation on draft amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, was opened in February 2026 by

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New Amendments to Hong Kong’s Toys and Children’s Product Standards

Hardlines /

Baar (April 2, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 042.26, providing an overview of the update from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the revision of multiple standards for toys and children’s products. Safety standards for these products in Hong Kong are mandated

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EU Law Requires Transparency for Textiles

Softlines /

Baar (April 2, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article focusing on new responsibilities for textile manufacturers and brands under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). SGS was the principal sponsor of the winning team, 44west, in

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Testing the Limits of UV-Protective Clothing

Softlines /

Baar (April 2, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article detailing the rigorous scrutiny of ultraviolet (UV) protective clothing that helped 44west, the winning team in the World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic race, withstand the extreme conditions at sea and secure victory. The 31-day row

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