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Final Rule Issued by US CPSC for Stationary Activity Centers

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Geneva (April 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 052.25, detailing the US Consumer Products Safety Commission’s (CPSC) publication of a direct final rule, 16 CFR 1238, which adopts ASTM F2012-24 without modifications as the mandatory safety standard for stationery activity centers. ASTM F2012-24 establishes updated performance […]

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New Mandatory Standards Announced for Food Contact Materials in China

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Geneva (April 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 055.25, highlighting China’s announcement of several new national standards for food contact materials (FCM) and articles. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced five new standards and an amendment to one

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Food Contact Metals and Alloys Requirements Revised in the Netherlands

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Geneva (April 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 054.25, detailing revisions to the Netherlands’ food contact metals and alloys requirements. Under reference number 3976782-1072880-WJZ, the Regulation of the State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport amends the requirements for food contact metals and alloys set out

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PAH in Clay Targets Regulated under EU REACH

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Geneva (April 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 053.25, reporting on the EU’s regulation of 18 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in clay targets under new entry 50a to Annex XVII of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation. The restrictions will apply from

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Minnesota proposes ban on toxic chemicals in packaging

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Geneva (April 4, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 049.25, summarizing a proposed ban on toxic chemicals in packaging for the US state of Minnesota. Introduced in February 2025 as SF 1380, the proposed ban has identified 18 chemicals of classes of chemicals for restriction. If approved,

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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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SGS Explores Sustainability and Regulatory Trends in the Toy Industry

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Geneva (March 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, examines the far-reaching impact of the sustainability movement on the toy industry in a new Consumer Compact article. Sustainability has become a key market driver, with governments, retailers and consumers increasingly prioritizing environmental and social responsibility. Today’s consumers seek toys that

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