Baar (July 7, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar titled ‘Advanced textile functions and performance assessment for wellbeing and protection’ on July 23, 2026. Athleisure clothing, such as leggings, yoga pants and joggers, has become increasingly popular, as consumers seek garments that can
Baar (July 7, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 087.26, summarizing the UK Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) addition of 15 entries to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) for authorization on June 15, 2026. Suppliers of substances on the UK REACH Candidate
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Baar (July 3, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 086.26, highlighting Peru’s World Trade Organization (WTO) notification of a draft regulation proposing amendments to the country’s law governing toys and office supplies. The announcement came in May 2026, with details of amendments to Law No. 28376 covering
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Baar (July 1, 2026) – SGS awards Yaoshi the world’s first IECEE CB certification in accordance with IEC 81001-5-1:2021 for its ultra-widefield scanning laser ophthalmoscope (SLO) following a comprehensive assessment and conformity verification process. A provider of advanced ophthalmic imaging technology, Yaoshi reached this global milestone for its Yetsea 300 series. In addition to this
Baar (June 30, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 068.26, reporting on regulatory developments in battery energy safety storage system (BESS) safety standards, as set out in ANSI/CAN/UL 9540A:2026. Independent, performance-driven fire validation is at the center of compliant deployment. The shift from guidance-based frameworks to mandatory,
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Baar (June 29, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is set to host Future Skin 2026, an immersive three-day seminar designed to connect and equip professionals shaping cosmetic innovation. Delivered by SGS proderm, an SGS company, the event will bring together experts from across Europe and beyond for a focused
Baar (June 26, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 085.26, highlighting China’s update of safety requirements for jewelry. GB 28480-2026 ‘Jewelry safety technical requirements’ was published by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China in March 2026. Outlining safety requirements for adult
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Baar (June 26, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 084.26, summarizing Luxembourg’s publication of revised rules on migration limits for lead and cadmium in food contact ceramics. The Grand-Ducal Regulation of May 19, 2026, amends Grand-Ducal Regulation of February 1985 concerning ceramic articles intended to come into
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Baar (June 25, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 083.26, highlighting the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) addition of bemotrizinol, an active ingredient found in sunscreen, to the over-the-counter (OTC) monograph. A Final Administrative Order was issued on June 10, 2026, for the first time in
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Baar (June 25, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 080.26, which focuses on the updates to China RoHS, covering 23 newly added product categories, the expanded scope of five existing categories and the key compliance considerations for businesses supplying electrical and electronic products to the Chinese market.
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