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China Abolishes Multiple Standards with New Protective Footwear Standard

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a useful overview of the changes that will be brought in by China’s updated product standard for protective footwear – GB 21148-2020. The new standard was published on July 23, 2020, by the State Administration for Market Supervision and Administration and the State Standardization

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Health Canada Proposes Amendments to Carriage and Stroller Regulations

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Health Canada is consulting stakeholders over proposed amendments to its regulation covering baby carriages and strollers – SOR/2016-167. The proposed changes are designed to strengthen health and safety, more closely align Canadian regulations with trading partners, and address stakeholder identified nuisances. They include: Replacing the mechanical requirements with one of the following (incorporated by ambulatory

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California Prop 65 Notices of Violation for Latex Exercise Bands

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Suppliers of latex resistance bands are reminded of two recent California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) 60-day notices that have been issued relating to the substance N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). Prop 65, or the ‘Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986’, is a unique piece of legislation passed in November 1986. It requires the state to

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EU Updates Standard for Olfactory Board Games, Cosmetic Kits and Gustative Games

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Suppliers of olfactory board games, cosmetic toy kits and gustative games are reminded the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has recently published an updated version of their safety standard – EN 71-13:2021. Issued in April 2021, the 2021 iteration of the standard covers the use of substances and mixtures in these products and their supplementary

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Ukraine Introduces Restrictions on Lead in Paint and Varnish

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Ukraine introduces restrictions on lead in paint and varnishes that will come into effect on November 7, 2021. Published on May 7, 2021, Resolution No. 432 of April 28, 2021 – ‘Technical Regulation on the restriction of lead in paints, varnishes and raw materials’ – includes several important provisions. It applies to paints and raw

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Daniel Rüfenacht appointed as CEO of Bluesign Technologies, a member of the SGS Group

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has announced the appointment of Daniel Rüfenacht as new Chief Executive Officer of bluesign technologies ag, a member of the SGS Group. The appointment, which takes effect from June 1, 2021, follows a significant new role for current CEO, Jill Dumain as Global Vice-President for

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EU Amends Migration of Certain Elements Standard for Toys

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The European Committee for Standardization ( CEN) has published a new safety standard for the migration of 19 elements from toy products – EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021. Issued in April 2021, the new standard contains several important updates to its predecessor – EN 71-3:2019. These include: Adapting the new legal migration limits for aluminum, issued in November

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SGS featured in ‘Protecting Workers, Protecting Lives’ docuseries about PPE by the International Safety Equipment Association

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Today (27.5.21) the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) releases a new docuseries about personal protective equipment (PPE). It features experts from SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, who provide a unique perspective on the industry and the innovation taking place to protect workers and save lives. ‘Protecting Workers, Protecting Lives’ is

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SGS Webinar Presents Fashion Digitization – A Cloud-Based Color Approval Solution

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is hosting a complimentary webinar on June 22, 2021, “Fashion Digitization – Cloud-Based Color Approval Solution”. As the pandemic continues, brands and mills strive to maintain productivity under many constraints. They must find new innovative ways to continue in their testing and approval processes whilst

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Brazil Releases Ordinances Consolidating Children’s Stroller and Feeding Chair Legislation

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SGS has published an overview of two new Brazilian ordinances that came into effect on May 3, 2021. These documents regulate two specific categories of juvenile product: Children’s strollers – Ordinance No. 167 of April 13, 2021 (167/2021) ‘Approving the Quality Technical Regulation and Conformity Assessment Requirements for Children’s Strollers’ Feeding chairs – Ordinance No.

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