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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce its appearance at A+A 2021 in Dusseldorf. From October 26-29, 2021, information about the company’s comprehensive testing and certification solutions for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be available to international manufacturers and suppliers at Germany’s biggest trade fair. European PPE Competence Center […]

SGS has published an overview of the updated list of complementary documents showing conformity with Brazil’s ordinance for baby bottles and teats. On August 24, 2021, Brazil published an updated list of complementary documents for showing conformity to the consolidated assessment requirements for baby bottles and teats. This follows the issuing of Ordinance No. 216

The Californian city of Santa Rosa has become the latest jurisdiction to prohibit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food ware and/or food ware accessories for dine-ins, take-outs, or in retail establishments or at city-sponsored events. The signing of Ordinance No. ORD-2021-008 ‘Zero Waste Food Ware Ordinance’ into law means: Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) can no

Peru has proposed a ban on bisphenol A (BPA) in varnishes and coatings that are used in food contact materials and articles for infants and young children. Peru’s Ministry of Health signaled its intention to regulate BPA in a draft regulation circulated by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in July 2021. A public consultation was

Stakeholders are reminded that the European Union’s standard for cot and crib mattresses has been amended with the publishing of Amendment A1 to EN 16890:2017. Original published in May 2017 by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the standard covers mattresses used in children’s cots, travel cots, cribs and suspended baby beds. It applies to

Manufacturers of children’s seating are reminded that in July 2021 the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published a new standard – EN 17191:2021. The standard applies to both domestic and non-domestic seating used by children who can walk and sit by themselves. It aims to improve safety and considers the hazards listed in the Decision

South Korea has increased the number of phthalates restricted in children’s products from six to seven with the addition of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP). The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) issued Notice Number 2021-131 in July 2021. This strengthens restrictions relating to phthalates under the Common Safety Standard for Children’s Products and subject to

Italy has signalled its intention to adopt a draft piece of legislation that will, if accepted, amend Decree of the Minister of Health of March 21, 1973, in relation to food contact stainless steels. The latest proposal to change the decree – ‘Hygiene rules for packaging, containers and utensils intended to come into contact with