benchristie

PFAS Reporting Deadline for Consumer Goods Extended in Minnesota, USA

Consumer Products /

Geneva (August 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 113.25, detailing the six-month delay to the reporting delay for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products for the US state of Minnesota. PFAS, often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’, are being increasingly restricted due to their toxic […]

PFAS Reporting Deadline for Consumer Goods Extended in Minnesota, USA Read More »

Food Contact Materials Law Updated in The Netherlands

Hardlines /

Geneva (August 5, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 111.25, which details changes to the Netherlands’ Commodities Act (Regulation on Packaging and Consumer Products) regarding food contact materials and articles. The Regulation of the State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport of June 12, 2025, reference number

Food Contact Materials Law Updated in The Netherlands Read More »

SGS hosts webinar on compliance with Uganda’s PVoC program

Trade Facilitation Services /

Geneva (July 31, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a complimentary webinar, “Uganda PVoC Program Awareness 2025 – Ensuring Compliance of Your Products to the Program Requirements,” on August 12, 2025. The Uganda PVoC program, implemented by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), plays a

SGS hosts webinar on compliance with Uganda’s PVoC program Read More »

UV-328 Regulated By the EU Under POP Recast Regulation

Consumer Products /

Geneva (July 31, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 108.25, reporting on the EU’s listing of UV-328 as a revision to Regulation 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Recast Regulation. Recognized as toxic chemicals, POPs resist degradation and accumulate in the environment, posing significant risks to human

UV-328 Regulated By the EU Under POP Recast Regulation Read More »

EU Updates POP Recast Regulation Entry for PFOA and Related Compounds

uncategorized /

Geneva (July 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 107.25, summarizing the EU’s changes to its Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Recast Regulation, regarding perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds. These chemicals are used for their fire- and water-resistant properties. However, due to their persistence in

EU Updates POP Recast Regulation Entry for PFOA and Related Compounds Read More »

Food Contact Cellulosic Materials Law Amended in Brazil

Hardlines /

Geneva (July 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 106.25, focusing on Resolution (RDC) No. 979 of the Collegiate Board of Directors, from Brazil’s Health Regulatory Authority (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária, Anvisa). This amends the country’s law of food contact cellulosic material and articles. Cellulosic materials

Food Contact Cellulosic Materials Law Amended in Brazil Read More »

EU Proposes Limited Use of Cobalt in Toys Under Updated Safety Directive

Hardlines /

Geneva (July 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 105.25 to inform stakeholders of the European Union’s draft proposal to revise toy safety legislation by permitting the restricted use of cobalt in certain toy applications. On July 9, 2025, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of

EU Proposes Limited Use of Cobalt in Toys Under Updated Safety Directive Read More »

Settlements Lead to Reformulation of Chemicals in Consumer Products Under California Prop 65

Consumer Products /

Geneva (July 29, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has issued SafeGuardS 104.25 to inform stakeholders of multiple recent settlements under California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) involving the reformulation of chemicals in a wide range of consumer products. Prop 65, officially known as the ‘Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986’, requires

Settlements Lead to Reformulation of Chemicals in Consumer Products Under California Prop 65 Read More »

Scroll to Top