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Toy standards EN 71 Parts 15 to 17 published by CEN

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Geneva (April 4, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 048.25, summarizing the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) publication of three new test methods for several chemicals in certain toys or toy materials. Currently, the Toy Safety Directive (TSD) restricts 12 chemicals in toys intended for children under […]

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Proposed Mandatory Standard for Food Contact Stainless Steel Standard in Thailand

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Geneva (April 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 047.25, reporting on Thailand’s intention to mandate Thai Industrial Standard (TIS) 3206-2567 (2024) for stainless steel food contact materials and articles. As announced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 13, 2025, the revised draft ministerial regulation

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Juvenile products: expert webinar on applying for the GS Mark

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Geneva (April 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is happy to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Juvenile Products: applying for the GS Mark’ on April 24, 2025. Businesses selling juvenile products face competitive markets and must ensure that they satisfy strict regulatory requirements. Voluntary certification can boost the profile of

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California Proposes New Regulation for Food Packaging Chemicals

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Geneva (April 1, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 044.25, reporting on California’s introduction of a bill to prohibit antimony trioxide and two families of chemicals in food packaging. The proposed law follows California’s introduction of AB 1148, the ‘Safer Food Packing Act of 2025’ in February

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Proposed Ban on Formaldehyde in Cosmetics in Washington State, USA

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Geneva (April 1, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 041.25 on a proposed ban for intentionally added formaldehyde releasers in cosmetics and products classified as both drugs and cosmetics in Washington State, USA. Formaldehyde is found in building materials, household products and cosmetics and poses health risks

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Discover innovative solutions with SGS experts at in-cosmetics Global 2025

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Geneva (March 31, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, will exhibit at in-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam and present a technical session on the evolution of aging claims. Held from April 8-10, 2025, at RAI Amsterdam, in-cosmetics Global will bring together over 1,000 exhibitors and more than 12,000 industry professionals. This

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SGS Offers Chinese Market Regulatory Update and 2024 Spot Check Failure Webinar

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Geneva (March 31, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Chinese Market Regulatory Update and 2024 Spot Check Failure Overview,’ on April 23, 2025. China’s large and expanding middle-income demographic presents a significant opportunity for softlines businesses hoping to sell their products in the

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GB Mandatory Classification and Labeling List for Substances and Mixtures Updated

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Geneva (March 31, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 043.25, highlighting the UK’s Health and Safety Executive’s revision of the Great Britain mandatory classification and labeling list (GB MCL list) for substances and mixtures. The GB MCL list identifies hazardous substances that require legal classification and labeling

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ECHA Consults Over Three Chemicals as SVHC

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Geneva (March 31, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 042.25, reporting on the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) consultation on the listing of three chemicals as substances of very high concern (SVHC). The SVHC list identifies chemicals that may have hazardous effects on human, animal or environmental health.

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Lead Restriction in All Consumer Products Proposed by New York State

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Geneva (March 28, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 045.25, focusing on New York State’s proposed law to regulate lead in consumer goods, unless properly labeled. Lead is responsible for severe health issues, including brain damage, developmental delays and organ failure, particularly in young children. AB 6500,

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