A new SGS Consumer Compact article explores how recycled plastics can be safely used in food contact materials without compromising consumer safety or regulatory compliance.
SGS Examines the Safe Use of Recycled Plastics in Food Contact Materials Read More »
SGS reports the publication of Amendment A1:2025 to EN 71-2, updating toy flammability requirements with clarifications and alignments to related standards.
Flammability Requirements for Toys Updated with EN 71-2 Amendment A1:2025 Read More »
SGS reports that Switzerland has revised its food contact materials ordinance to further align with EU requirements, including new limits and prohibitions on bisphenol A (BPA) and related substances. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Switzerland Aligns Food Contact Materials Ordinance with EU Rules Read More »
SGS informs stakeholders of the release of the 2024 edition of the BIFMA LEVEL® e3 standard, marking the start of a 12-month transition period for certification.
BIFMA Launches 2024 LEVEL® e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard Read More »
Geneva (July 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 090.25 to highlight the release of ASTM F1487-25, a revised version of the consumer safety performance specification for public-use playground equipment. Approved on April 15, 2025, and published in June by ASTM International, the new standard updates critical
ASTM Revises Playground Safety Standard F1487-25 for Public Use Read More »
Geneva (July 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce that its Naucalpan laboratory in Mexico is now accredited to conduct US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-recognized testing for food contact materials (FCM). This approval enables the Naucalpan laboratory to conduct assessments according to the following standards:–
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Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 087.25, summarizing recent legislative changes in Rhode Island that broaden the state’s restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). On June 10, 2025, the governor of Rhode Island signed Senate Bill 241 (companion bill H5019) into law. The
Rhode Island Expands PFAS Ban to Firefighting Protective Gear Read More »
Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 084.25, covering the release of EN 12586:2025 by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). This revised standard updates safety requirements for soother holders used by children from birth to 36 months. Replacing EN 12586:2007+A1:2011, the new version introduces
Soother Holder Safety Standard Updated by CEN Read More »
Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 083.25, summarizing the latest update to the ASTM candle accessory fire safety specification. ASTM International has released ASTM F2601-25, a revised version of its standard specification for fire safety of candle accessories. Approved on May 1, 2025, the
New ASTM Standard Enhances Fire Protection for Candle Accessories Read More »
Geneva (June 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 082.25, drawing attention to a regulatory update issued by Mercosur, the Southern Common Market, concerning food contact materials made from cellulosic sources. In April 2025, Mercosur announced the approval of GMC Resolution No. 02/25, amending GMC Resolution No.
Mercosur Revises Food Contact Regulations for Recycled Cellulosic Materials Read More »
