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SGS issues world’s first IEC 61851-23:2023 CB certificate for DC EV charger

Automotive, Connectivity / October 17, 2025

Geneva (October 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has issued the world’s first CB certificate for a DC electric vehicle (EV) charging station compliant with the newly revised IEC 61851-23:2023 standard. The updated standard sets a new benchmark for safety, efficiency and interoperability testing in the global EV sector. […]

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Washington State Proposes New PFAS Restrictions Under Safer Products Program Cycle 1.5

Automotive, Consumer Products, Softlines / July 10, 2025

SGS reports that Washington State’s Department of Ecology has released a draft rule targeting PFAS in 12 categories of consumer products under Cycle 1.5 of its Safer Products for Washington Program.

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Introducing ISO/PAS 8800 for Road Vehicle Functional AI Safety

Automotive / May 2, 2025

Geneva (May 2, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 046.25, exploring ISO PAS 8800, a recently published standard addressing the Functional Safety of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies used in vehicles. Together with existing standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21448, it plays a crucial role in

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SGS explores cybersecurity for software-defined vehicles

Automotive, Connectivity / July 3, 2024

As modern vehicles increasingly rely on enhanced technology, SGS’s Consumer Compact looks at the growing market for software-defined vehicles to see how these changes impact cybersecurity.

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SGS Summarizes Washington Designation of 6PPD-containing Tires a Priority Product under Safer Products Program

Automotive, Consumer Products / June 12, 2024

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to provide an overview of the state of Washington’s signing into law a bill designating 6PPD-containing tires as a priority product under cycle 2 of its safer products scheme.

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SGS expands automotive and consumer electronics testing scope with new Munich laboratory

Automotive, Connectivity, Consumer Products / May 30, 2024

SGS expands EMC, RF and product safety testing and certification scope in Germany with move to a new state-of-the-art facility in Puchheim, Munich.

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SGS announces new contract to deliver Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing for Jaguar Land Rover

Automotive / February 20, 2024

SGS’s automotive testing facility at Chakan, Pune has been announced as Jaguar Land Rover’s first approved third-party testing laboratory in India – marking another step for the luxury car manufacturer towards a new era of electrification and connectivity.

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SGS explains the importance of independent full vehicle OTA testing

Automotive, Connectivity / October 12, 2023

SGS publishes Consumer Compact article looking at the importance of independent full vehicle OTA testing for competitive markets where consumers expect high performing connectivity.

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SGS Looks at the Issue of EV Charging to Help Manufacturers Successfully Access Global Markets

Automotive, Connectivity / July 10, 2023

SGS publishes Consumer Compact article looking at the issues surrounding EV charging and device compliance.

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SGS provides key expertise on vehicle antenna performance at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2023

Automotive / June 1, 2023

Delivering the latest in testing, inspection and certification in automotive connectivity, SGS will exhibit and present at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2023, the world’s leading international event for automotive testing, development and validation technologies.

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