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New Californian Restrictions on Bisphenols in Certain Juvenile Products

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 150.24 to keep stakeholders informed about new measures in California to regulate bisphenols in two categories of product:– Juvenile feeding products – consumer products designed or intended to be filled with liquid, food or beverage intended primarily for consumption from that bottle or […]

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SGS explains the new EN 17860 standard series for e-cargo bikes

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article detailing the new EN 17860 standard series for e-cargo bikes. The market for e-cargo bikes is expected to increase across the globe. Their versatility and eco-friendly advantages make them an attractive solution for lighter-load journeys over shorter distances, avoiding the

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Lead in Paint and Coating Materials Now Regulated in South Africa

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 144.24 summarizing legislation announced by the South African government to regulate lead in paint and coating materials. A phased implementation begins on May 17, 2025. Published in the Government Gazette, Regulations Relating to Lead in Paint or Coating Materials, 2024, revises the Hazardous

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SGS Details New ASTM Standard for Nursing Pillows

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has provided details of a new consumer safety specification for nursing pillows published by ASTM. Developed by the ASTM Highchairs and Hook-On-Chair Subcommittee, ASTM F3669-24 was approved on September 1, 2024, and published on September 24, 2024. It addresses hazards identified by the US Consumer Product

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New York State Enacts Comprehensive Legislation for E-bikes and Lithium-Ion Batteries

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 135.24 to provide stakeholders with an overview of New Yorks State’s new legislation encouraging the safe use of e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the package of laws on July 11, 2024. The legislation aims to make e-bike and micromobility devices

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US CPSC Proposes New Rule for Water Bead Toys

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 141.24, highlighting the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to revise the existing consumer product safety rule for toys to include performance and labeling requirements for water bead toys and toys containing water beads. The proposed rule, 16

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SGS offers expert webinar on EU BPA ban for food contact materials

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to offer a free expert-led webinar on plans by the European Union (EU) to ban bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials. The European Commission originally announced plans to ban BPA and other bisphenols in food contact materials in May 2023.

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China Consults Over Proposed Changes to Several Product Category Standards

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 138.24 summarizing an announcement by the World Trade Organization (WTO) detailing China’s proposals to adopt and/or replace several mandatory consumer goods standards, including those for children’s products. The standards cover a wide range of consumer goods, including:– Construction/architectural/industrial coatings– Indoor decorating and refurbishment

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Stuffed Toy Flammability and Tolerance Lab Reports Now Needed for Pennsylvania

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 140.24, highlighting that flammability and tolerance laboratory reports are now required for stuffed toys sold in Pennsylvania. Effective from August 27, 2024, registration applicants must submit reports showing compliance with sections §47.321, §47.322 and §47.317 of the Stuffed Toy Regulations, using a new

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New Zealand Tightens Safety Rules for Lead in Paints and Graphic Materials

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has summarized the New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that will result in tighter safety standards for paints and graphic materials. Consultation on the proposed changes to group standards for aerosols, corrosion inhibitors and surface coatings and colorants, plus one graphic materials standard, began in

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