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Tightened inorganic pollutant rules reshape seafood safety requirements in the EU

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Baar (March 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a new expert feature article examining seafood safety risk linked to inorganic arsenic (I-As) and other heavy metals, and outlining the EU’s latest regulatory response. Concentrations of I-As associated with industrial activity have increased in recent years, contributing to

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Central African Republic Enforces Mandatory CoC From April 2026 as SGS PVoC Contract Renewed 

Trade Facilitation Services /

Baar (March 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding businesses trading with the Central African Republic (CAR) that all regulated products shipped on or after April 1, 2026, must be accompanied by a valid certificate of conformity (CoC) under the national pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) program. Good

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SGS RED Cybersecurity Certification Opens EU Market Access for Centr Treadmills

Connectivity /

Baar (March 16, 2026) – SGS is proud to announce that the Centr’s Inspire Series T3, 4, 5 and 7 treadmills have been certified to the European EN 18031 standard and cybersecurity requirements under the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED). This certification confirms that the connected treadmills meet the EU’s stringent requirements for safety, quality

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SGS asks businesses ‘Are You Ready for US CPSC eFiling?’

Consumer Products, Trade Facilitation Services /

Baar (March 12, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is hosting a complimentary webinar, ‘Are You Ready for CPSC eFiling? Key Requirements, Steps and Solutions’, on March 25, 2026. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will require mandatory electronic submission of Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) or General Certificate of

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EN 71-20:2025 Microbiological Toy Safety Standard Issued by CEN

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Baar (March 11, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 037.26, focusing on the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) new standard for microbiological safety in toys containing accessible aqueous media. EN 71-20:2025, ‘Microbiological safety of toys containing accessible aqueous media’ was released in December 2025 by CEN, specifying

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Revision to Lead in Cookware Regulation in the US State of Washington

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Baar (March 11, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 036.26, focusing on Washington State’s plans to revise its law on cookware containing lead. Exposure to lead causes neurological damage in children and impaired brain development, kidney damage, high blood pressure and reproductive issues. With no safe level

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UK Updates GB Toy Safety Standard List

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Baar (March 10, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 035.26, summarizing the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Notice of Publication 0131/26. This updates the list of designated toy safety standards for presumption of conformity with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1881) in relation to

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Proposed Update to Thai Food Container Law

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Baar (March 10, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 034.26, highlighting Thailand’s consultation on proposed updates to the country’s law on food containers. Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) Announcement No. 92 (B.E. 2528 (1985)) is the subject of a consultation initiated on February 11, 2026, by Thailand’s

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SGS offers expert insights into traceability and DPP requirements for textile and footwear supply chains

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Baar (March 10, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Traceability, Transparency and Digital Product Passport – Status & Solutions for the Textile and Footwear Supply Chain’, taking place on March 19, 2026. As the EU advances its transition toward a circular economy, new

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Direct Final Rule Issued for Crib Mattresses from US CPSC

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Baar (March 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 033.26, reporting on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) direct final rule, 16 CFR 1241. This incorporates the latest version of the ASTM F2933 standard for crib mattresses, with retained modifications. ASTM F2933-25 introduces multiple updates, including

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