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SGS Examines the Challenges of Energy Storage Systems Regulation

Connectivity /

Geneva (March 25, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article examining the key trends, market drivers, regulatory challenges and innovative solutions affecting the global energy storage systems (ESS) industry. ESS play a crucial role in stabilizing power grids and enabling reliable renewable energy sources. From […]

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SGS offers webinar on non-clinical strategies for ensuring cosmetic product safety

Cosmetics & Personal Care /

Geneva (March 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to host a live webinar, ‘Non-clinical strategies for ensuring cosmetic product safety’, on April 16, 2025. The 2022 US Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) has implemented the greatest change in US safety and quality requirements for cosmetics since

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France Issues Ban on PFAS in Consumer Products

Consumer Products /

Geneva (March 20, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 040.25, highlighting France’s prohibition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetics, textiles and ski waxes. PFAS are widely used for their water, grease and oil-resistant properties, but many have been found to cause health and environmental concerns

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SGS gains SCDF accreditation to accelerate Singaporean market entry in fire safety enterprises

Hardlines /

Geneva (March 20, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has been officially recognized by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) as an accredited Certification Body. This groundbreaking achievement allows SGS to issue SCDF-certified Certificates of Conformity (CoC) for fire safety products exported to Singapore, removing regulatory barriers and accelerating market

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New Chinese Footwear National Standard GB/T 44867-2024 for Green Product Evaluation Released

Softlines /

Geneva (March 19, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 038.25, highlighting the release of GB/T 44867-2024, a new national standard for evaluating the green attributes of footwear products in China. Issued on November 28, 2024, by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of

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SGS Launches FSMA 204 Food Traceability Solutions

Food /

Geneva (March 19, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched comprehensive, integrated FSMA 204 Food Traceability Solutions to help food manufacturers and producers meet the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) latest Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 204 requirements. FSMA 204 aims to enhance food safety by improving supply

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New Chinese National Standard for Green Product Evaluation of Leather and Fur Apparel and Accessories Released

Softlines /

Geneva (March 18, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 037.25, reporting on China’s new national standard, GB/T 44838-2024, for green product evaluation of apparel and accessories made of leather or fur. Issued on November 28, 2024, by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration

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SGS Provides Update on European Toy Standard Changes in 2025

Hardlines /

Geneva (March 18, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 016.25, summarizing the forthcoming revision of nearly all EN 71 standards and EN 62115 in 2025. Updates will be regularly provided in SGS SafeGuardS. A standardization request is a new approach to defining the work program for the

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Rother DC Housing Company and Greymoor celebrate start of house building in Battle

Rother District Council Housing Company /

East Sussex (17 March 2025) – The project to build 200 high-quality homes within the new ‘Tapestry’ development in Battle, East Sussex has reached another milestone with the signing of the main build contract (Joint Contracts Tribunal – JCT). Representatives from Rother DC Housing Company (RDCHC) and Greymoor gathered on the 7.5 hectare site to

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EU Issues Draft Toy Safety Regulation

Hardlines /

Geneva (March 14, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 039.25, reporting on proposed amendments to the EU’s Toy Safety Regulation (TSR). The draft amendments were published in Communication C/2025/1032 by the EU in February 2025. Adopted by the European Parliament at its first reading, the TSR will

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