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 […]
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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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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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, 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
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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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article exploring plastic pollution and innovative recycling solutions. Plastic production continues to rise, from around 2.3 million tons in 1950 to a predicted 800 million tons by 2050. This places a heavy toll on the environment in terms of resource use
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article looking at the issues around sustainability and making sustainable purchasing choices when buying clothes. Demand for sustainable clothing is increasing, with a predicted 1.4 percentage point increase between 2023 and 2026. However, the proliferation of claims and labels can make
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article exploring key standards for the quality and safety of antiviral products and the benefits of rigorous testing. The article looks at the significant changes in the way we live our lives following COVID-19, which brought greater awareness of the dangers
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published details of revised hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) specifications under the European Union’s (EU) persistent organic pollutants legislation, the POP Recast Regulation (EU) 2019/1021. HBCDD is a flame retardant found in many consumer items, including upholstery and textiles, as well as in electric and electronic equipment. The
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