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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, are advising manufacturers and suppliers of food contact plastic materials and articles that new legislation came into force in Thailand on June 18, 2022. The new rules were published in Government Gazette, Special Edition, Volume 139, Chapter 139 on June 17, 2022. Important provisions include: New […]

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, has become the first organization to be approved for the testing of crib mattresses against the new US safety standard for crib mattresses – 16 CFR Part 1241. Taking effect on August 15, 2022, the new safety standard applies to full-size and non-full-size crib mattresses, as

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that the authorities in Canada have issued a proposal to replace their regulations for baby carriages and strollers. Issued on June 11, 2022, the proposed legislation contains a number of important provisions: Addresses hazards identified since the previous Carriages and Strollers Regulations came

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the United Kingdom has revised its chemical requirements for toys destined for markets in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). The UK issued SI 2022 No. 659 on June 16, 2022. It will amend: Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 Cosmetics Regulations 1223/2009 Provisions

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article looking at regulatory action surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging and other consumer goods. PFAS are recognized as harmful ‘forever chemicals’. A recent US study has found evidence of PFAS in a variety food packaging products, leading

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has issued amendment A1 to its standard for pushchairs and prams intended for children up to a weight of 15 kg – EN1888-1:2018. Published in April 2022, the amendment to the standard was prepared to correct

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that Ukraine has revised its toy safety technical regulations to strengthen the chemical requirements. On May 14, 2022, Ukraine issued Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 557 of May 7, 2022. This revises Annex 2 of its Technical Regulations on the Safety

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is hosting a complimentary webinar, ‘Resilient and Laminate Flooring: Everything You Want to Know’ on Thursday, June 30, 2022. This event is aimed at manufacturers and retailers in the flooring sector. The market for modular flooring is predicted to hit USD 72.5 billion by 2025. This

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that Washington state has announced that five additional types of food packaging made from plant fibers have been banned. The prohibited articles and their safer alternatives are: Bags and sleeves – densified paper and wax-coated options Bowls – clay-coated, polylactic acid-coated, polylactic acid

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising suppliers that the European Union (EU) has amended its standard on the use of substances and mixtures in a variety of toys and games. Updated on May 4, 2022, by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the standard – EN 71-13:2021+A1:2022 – covers: Olfactory