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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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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Geneva (May 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to present a complimentary webinar, ‘Acne and rosacea: cutting edge methods for product evaluation’ on June 18, 2025. For manufacturers developing new acne and rosacea treatments, understanding testing methodologies is crucial for ensuring the safety, efficacy and regulatory compliance
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Geneva (May 21, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 062.25, focusing on the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s (DCCEEW) announcement proposing the listing of six chemicals/groups of chemicals to the country’s Industrial Chemicals Environment Management (Register) Instrument 2022. The proposal was open
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Geneva (May 16, 2025) – SGS (SGS North America Inc.) is proud to have gained approval by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand its scope as a recognized third-party certification body (CB) for ENERGY STAR®, the government-backed program for energy efficiency. The approval, received April 3, 2025, gives SGS the green light to
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Geneva (May 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘PFAS in the Spotlight: Why Now, and What’s Driving Global Concern?’, on May 29, 2025. As global scrutiny intensifies around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as ‘forever chemicals’, regulatory actions are accelerating
Geneva (May 14, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 061.25, reporting on New Zealand’s prohibition on the manufacture and use of three persistent organic pollutant (POP) chemicals. POP chemicals are known to cause harm to human, animal and environmental health. The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO)
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Geneva (May 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched an all-in-one solution to assist manufacturers and suppliers of food contact substances in obtaining regulatory authorization for North American markets. Food contact substances are subject to stringent safety standards and need to undergo a rigorous authorization process in many
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Geneva (May 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 059.25, summarizing the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)’s update of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) test method. PFAS chemicals are commonly found in industry and consumer goods due to their water/oil/dirt/grease-resistant properties. However, many of these substances
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Geneva (May 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 060.25, reporting on India’s decision to allow the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food contact materials (FCM) and articles. The use of PET is controversial due to its significant environmental footprint, the high energy demands of
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