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New EU Standard Updates Safety Requirements for Children’s Chemistry Experiment Sets

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Geneva (June 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 076.25, providing an overview of the latest standard for experimental sets for chemistry and related activities, EN 71-4:2020+A1:2025, issued by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Released in April 2025, EN 71-4:2020+A1:2025 specifies updated safety requirements regarding the […]

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Maine Finalizes PFAS Product Rules

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Geneva (June 11, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 075.25, summarizing the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) final regulation implementing its law on ‘Products Containing PFAS’. These rules, which took effect on May 6, 2025, set out restrictions, notification procedures and conditions for currently unavoidable use

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Montenegro Bans PFHxS and Related Compounds in Consumer

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Geneva (June 11, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 074.25, summarizing Montenegro’s newly enacted legislation banning PFHxS, its salts and related compounds, effective May 17, 2025. This regulatory move aligns with international efforts under the Stockholm Convention to eliminate persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The regulation follows the

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SGS provides innovative ebike testing and certification solutions at Eurobike 2025

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Geneva (June 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce its participation in Eurobike 2025, running from June 25–29, 2025, in Frankfurt. Eurobike 2025 is Europe’s key networking event and conference for the bike and e-mobility sector, with this year’s theme being ‘Shaping active mobility’. An increased

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European Commission Releases 2024 Notification Report on Food Contact Materials

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Geneva (June 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 070.25, summarizing the European Commission’s 2024 annual notification report on food contact materials (FCMs). Released in May 2025, the 2024 Annual Report: Alert & Cooperation Network (ACN) provides a detailed overview of information shared between EU Member States

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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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