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TSCA PFAS reporting rule postponed by EPA

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Geneva (March 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 067.25 to keep stakeholders informed about an additional delay to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Under ‘Toxic Substances Control Act Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances’ […]

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Revision of Rules for Lead in Cookware in Washington State

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Geneva (May 28, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 065.25, summarizing the US state of Washington’s revision to its rules on cookware containing lead. The revisions, signed into law as Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (SB) 5628 (Chapter 266, 2025) on May 13, 2025, follow a staggered approach

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New York State Ban on PFAS in Firefighting PPE

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Geneva (May 28, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 063.25, reporting on the US state of New York’s prohibition on the use of intentionally-added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting personal protective equipment (FPPE). The ban will come into force on January 1, 2028. Known for

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Three POP Chemicals Regulated in New Zealand

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Geneva (May 14, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 061.25, reporting on New Zealand’s prohibition on the manufacture and use of three persistent organic pollutant (POP) chemicals. POP chemicals are known to cause harm to human, animal and environmental health. The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO)

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SGS simplifies regulatory approval for food contact substances in North America

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Geneva (May 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched an all-in-one solution to assist manufacturers and suppliers of food contact substances in obtaining regulatory authorization for North American markets. Food contact substances are subject to stringent safety standards and need to undergo a rigorous authorization process in many

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Recycled PET Plastics in Food Contact Materials Now Permitted in India

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Geneva (May 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 060.25, reporting on India’s decision to allow the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food contact materials (FCM) and articles. The use of PET is controversial due to its significant environmental footprint, the high energy demands of

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Guideline Issued for Microplastics Restriction Under EU REACH

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Geneva (April 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 057.25, focusing on the European Commission’s (EC) publication of an explanatory guide for the restriction of synthetic polymer microparticles (SPM), also known as microplastics, under new entry 78 to Annex XVII of the Registration, Authorization and Restriction of

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SGS invites toy professionals to explore the draft EU toy safety regulation

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Geneva (April 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘Exploring the draft EU toy safety regulation,’ on May 13, 2025. Businesses selling toys in the EU must stay informed about proposed changes to toy safety legislation to ensure compliance with both current and

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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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