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China Issues New RoHS Standard GB 26572-2025 with Expanded Scope

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Geneva (November 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has issued SafeGuardS 137.25 to inform stakeholders about the latest developments in China’s regulation of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products. On August 1, 2025, China released GB 26572-2025 – Requirements for Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and […]

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SGS steps into wearable robotics with first SGS Premium Performance Mark for Hypershell Outdoor Exoskeleton

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Geneva (November 4, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has broken new ground with the award of its first SGS Premium Performance Mark for an outdoor powered exoskeleton.  The certification was awarded to Hypershell for its Hypershell X Series, the world’s first outdoor powered exoskeleton integrating robotics, ergonomics and an

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SGS Presents the First SGS Cybersecurity Mark for a Baby Monitor to Owlet’s Dream Sight

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Geneva (October 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce that it has presented the Owlet Dream Sight™ with the first SGS Cybersecurity Mark for a baby monitor. This presentation follows SGS’s first evaluation of a baby monitor under the EU’s Radio Equipment Directive, an evaluation that

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SGS webinar explains Korea wireless device compliance requirements

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Geneva (October 27, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a free, expert-led webinar, ‘Korean Regulatory Requirements for Wireless Devices’, on November 17, 2025. As wireless and connected technologies expand rapidly in the consumer electronics and automotive sectors, understanding each market’s regulatory framework is critical for manufacturers,

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

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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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SGS Simplifies Global Compliance for Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers

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Geneva (October 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article examining the demands placed upon electrical and electronic (E&E) device manufacturers operating in multiple markets. E&E markets are continually evolving worldwide, making compliance a persistent concern for manufacturers. Alongside safety and performance, cybersecurity and sustainability

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Explore SQM certification and compliance pathways for extension cords in Saudi Arabia

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Geneva (October 14, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Ensuring Market Access for Extension Cords in Saudi Arabia,’ on October 28, 2025. Extension cords and socket-outlet plugs are regulated by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) under the Gulf Technical Regulation

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Circular economy strategies for electrical and electronic products – an SGS webinar

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Geneva (September 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a free, expert-led webinar, ‘The Circular Economy: What It Means for Electrical and Electronic Products’, scheduled for October 14, 2025. The circular economy is quickly becoming a cornerstone of global sustainability efforts, moving industries away from the

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European Accessibility Act Comes into Force Across the EU

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Geneva (September 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, draws attention to the European Accessibility Act (EAA), which has been in force since June 28, 2025. The legislation establishes unified accessibility requirements across EU member states for specific products and services, fostering inclusion and improving usability through accessible design. The

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EU Cyber Resilience Act Advances with Standardization, Guidance and Reporting Platforms

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Geneva (September 25, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has issued SafeGuardS 131.25 to inform stakeholders of recent progress in the implementation of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Since the European Commission adopted the CRA on November 20, 2024, and came into effect on December 11, 2024, notable advancements

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