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SGS Highlights Proposal to Add Several Chemicals to IChEMS Register in Australia

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS reporting on Australia’s proposal to list several chemicals on the IChEMS Register. Australia’s Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Instrument of 2022 (IChEMS Register) assigns chemicals to one of seven schedules based on their risk characteristics. The proposed industrial chemicals/groups of chemicals to […]

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SGS leads the way in energy efficiency testing of portable air purifiers to new US standards

Connectivity /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to announce its readiness to test portable air purifiers to ensure they meet strict new US standards for energy consumption and efficiency. All air purifiers sold in the US, for domestic, commercial and industrial use, must comply with new standards, introduced by the Department

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US CPSC updates safety standard for infant bath seats

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 153.24 to give stakeholders an overview of the direct final rule issued by the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) updating 16 CFR 1215, safety standard for infant seats. Issued on October 9, 2024, the direct final rule incorporates the latest version of

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SGS hosts free webinar to showcase expanded global cosmetic testing network

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar introducing its expanded global network of clinical and in vitro cosmetic testing services. In July 2024, SGS agreed the acquisition of Institut d’Expertise Clinique (IEC), a prominent authority in cosmetic testing since its foundation in 1990. IEC is highly

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SGS showcases innovative testing and certification solutions for the health and nutrition industry at SupplySide 2024

Food /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is excited to announce that it will once again be at SupplySide West and Food Ingredients North America, ready to help companies protect their products and brands at every stage of the supply chain. SupplySide West and Food Ingredients North America is the premier gathering for

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DEHP Banned in Some Medical Devices in California

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 152.24 on California’s prohibition of Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in intravenous solution containers (IV bags) and IV tubing. AB 2300 was signed into law on September 25, 2024, making California the first US jurisdiction to restrict ortho-phthalates in medical devices. DEHP is an ortho-phthalate that

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PFAS Prohibitions on Specific Products to be Enforced in California

Consumer Products /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 151.24 on new Californian measures to apply enforcement mechanisms for existing and future per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) bans and labelling requirements. California approved three bills to regulate PFAS in specific consumer products in 2021/22:– AB 1200 (Chapter 503, 2021) – prohibition on

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New Californian Restrictions on Bisphenols in Certain Juvenile Products

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 150.24 to keep stakeholders informed about new measures in California to regulate bisphenols in two categories of product:– Juvenile feeding products – consumer products designed or intended to be filled with liquid, food or beverage intended primarily for consumption from that bottle or

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SGS investigates the challenges of sustainability and market growth in functional clothing

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article studying sustainable solutions for functional wear manufacturers and the challenges they face balancing environmental protection and product innovation. Definitions of functional clothing have become blurred as designs adapt to new uses and settings. The thin line between professional settings and

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SGS explains the new EN 17860 standard series for e-cargo bikes

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article detailing the new EN 17860 standard series for e-cargo bikes. The market for e-cargo bikes is expected to increase across the globe. Their versatility and eco-friendly advantages make them an attractive solution for lighter-load journeys over shorter distances, avoiding the

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