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SGS highlights CEN update to domestic toy trampoline standard

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Geneva (October 15, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an overview of the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) revised standard for toy trampolines for domestic use – EN 71-14:2025. The publication of EN 71-14:2025 results from a so-called Standardization Request – an agreement between the European Commission and […]

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Washington State Issues Rule Restricting Formaldehyde Releasers in Cosmetics

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

Geneva (October 14, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, informs stakeholders of Washington State’s adoption of Chapter 173-399 WAC: Cosmetic Products Restriction, which limits the manufacture, sale and distribution of cosmetic products containing intentionally added formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals. The rule identifies 25 restricted formaldehyde-releasing substances and applies to products

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Explore SQM certification and compliance pathways for extension cords in Saudi Arabia

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Geneva (October 14, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Ensuring Market Access for Extension Cords in Saudi Arabia,’ on October 28, 2025. Extension cords and socket-outlet plugs are regulated by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) under the Gulf Technical Regulation

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SGS approved as an Amazon TIC Direct Validation body for toy sellers

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Geneva (October 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce its approval as an Amazon Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Direct Validation body. This recognition enables SGS to support toy sellers in complying with Amazon’s new requirements under the Direct Validation Program. Amazon recently introduced a new

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Dechlorane Plus Regulated in the EU Under POP Recast Regulation

Consumer Products /

Geneva (October 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 147.25 to keep stakeholders informed about the European Union’s restriction of Dechlorane Plus under Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) (POP Recast Regulation). Dechlorane Plus (DP) has several applications, including:– Adhesives, polymers and sealants– Cables and

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Lead Restriction in Fishing Tackle Proposed by EU

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Geneva (October 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 145.25 to inform stakeholders of the European Union’s intention to restrict lead in fishing sinkers and lures. The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated a draft regulation that will, if adopted, amend entry 63 of Annex XVII of

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Restriction on 2,4-DNT proposed in the EU

Consumer Products /

Geneva (October 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 144.25 to inform stakeholders that the European Union intends to restrict 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) in articles under Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals’ (REACH). 2,4-DNT is used in a variety of

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National Ban on PFAS in Clothing and Footwear Introduced in Denmark

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Geneva (October 8, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 148.25 to keep stakeholders informed about Denmark’s decision to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in clothing, footwear and certain consumer products with waterproofing agents. Issued on May 2, 2025, Executive Order BEK No. 464 defines PFAS as:

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Mutual recognition with IRAM in Argentina reduces testing burden for toys and PPE

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Geneva (October 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Instituto Argentino de Normalización y Certificación (IRAM) to streamline certification processes for toys and personal protective equipment (PPE) in Argentina. The first MoU, signed on June 2, 2025, covers PPE under modules

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AF&PA Releases New Voluntary Standard for Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard

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Geneva (October 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has issued SafeGuardS 138.25 to inform stakeholders about the latest developments in fiberboard recyclability standards. The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released an updated version of its Voluntary Standard for Repulping and Recycling Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard and

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