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SGS Publishes Summary of Canada’s Amendment 18 to Energy Efficiency Regulations

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Geneva (June 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 071.25, covering the ‘Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 18): SOR/2025-110’ as published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 159, Number 8.  Amendment 18 introduces significant changes to the regulatory landscape for energy-using products in […]

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European Commission Releases 2024 Notification Report on Food Contact Materials

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Geneva (June 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 070.25, summarizing the European Commission’s 2024 annual notification report on food contact materials (FCMs). Released in May 2025, the 2024 Annual Report: Alert & Cooperation Network (ACN) provides a detailed overview of information shared between EU Member States

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China updates product standard for children’s leather shoes

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Geneva (June 5, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 068.25 to keep stakeholders informed about recent changes to the Chinese product standard for children’s leather shoes – QB/T 2880, which may impact their business. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China

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SGS hosts free webinar on navigating EU packaging and waste regulations

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Geneva (June 4, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, is pleased to present a complimentary live webinar on June 26, 2025, titled ‘Navigating the PPWR: Strategies for Compliance & Sustainable Packaging’. The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which replaces the 1994 Packaging Directive, sets out legally binding

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China issues new standard for disposable bedding

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Geneva (March 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 069.25 to keep stakeholders up to date with China’s new standard for disposable bedding. FZ/T 62048-2024 General technical specifications for disposable bedding was published by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Tehcnology in March 2025 as part

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TSCA PFAS reporting rule postponed by EPA

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Geneva (March 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 067.25 to keep stakeholders informed about an additional delay to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Under ‘Toxic Substances Control Act Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances’

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SGS announces global expansion of NRTL network following OSHA approval

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Geneva (May 29,2025) – SGS, (SGS North America Inc.) is proud to announce approval from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to expand its global network of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) with new locations across Europe and Asia. Effective January 22, 2025, SGS can test and certify products for the US market at

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Revision of Rules for Lead in Cookware in Washington State

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Geneva (May 28, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 065.25, summarizing the US state of Washington’s revision to its rules on cookware containing lead. The revisions, signed into law as Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (SB) 5628 (Chapter 266, 2025) on May 13, 2025, follow a staggered approach

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Three POP Chemicals Regulated in Switzerland

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Geneva (May 28, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 064.25, highlighting Switzerland’s prohibition on the production and use of three persistent organic pollutant (POP) chemicals. The use of POP chemicals, often in flame retardants or pesticides, has declined in many parts of the world due to their

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New York State Ban on PFAS in Firefighting PPE

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Geneva (May 28, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 063.25, reporting on the US state of New York’s prohibition on the use of intentionally-added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting personal protective equipment (FPPE). The ban will come into force on January 1, 2028. Known for

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