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Why is Compliance Testing No Longer Enough to Remain Competitive in Consumer Product Markets?

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at how regulatory compliance is no longer sufficient to compete competitively in challenging global markets. Consumer product markets are governed by legislation covering multiple provisions – from safety and performance to labeling and recyclability. Simply compliance testing against mandatory standards is […]

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SGS Details Possible Changes to US Safety Standards for Clothing Storage Units

SGS expert details the differences between the existing safety standard for clothing storage units and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) briefing standard issued on July 14, 2021. In response to the threat posed to children by unstable storage furniture, the US Congress’ House and Senate have proposed the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky

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Ukraine Plans Further Alignment with EU Toy Safety Directive Provisions

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising toy manufacturers and suppliers that Ukraine has signalled its intention to further align its toys safety regulations with EU requirements. The World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a proposal by the Ministry of Economy in December 2021 to: Adopt allergenic fragrance requirements from EU Directives

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Food Contact Inks and Varnishes Regulated in Germany

Germany implements measures to regulate printing inks and varnishes for food contact materials and articles (FCM). The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has issued its Twenty-First Regulation to amend the Consumer Goods Ordinance (BedGgstV). Published on December 7, 2021, it introduces new regulations for the use of printing inks and varnishes on

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New Legislation for Food Contact Recycled Plastics Proposed by EU

The European Union (EU) has proposed new rules for food contact recycled plastics that, if adopted, will enter into force on July 20, 2022. The World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated the EU’s draft regulation on December 7, 2021, attached to WTO document 21-9180. Adoption of the proposal would repeal Regulation (EC) 282/2008 ‘Food Contact Recycled

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Hong Kong Holds Consultation on New Safety Standards for Toys and Children’s Products

Hong Kong held a one-month consultation in December 2021 over its proposal to adopt new safety standards for toys and six categories of children’s product. Under the territory’s Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance these products are obliged to comply with all applicable requirements in a defined set of safety standards. The Ordinance contains Schedule

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Brazil Pushes Back Compliance Date for Pacifier Conformity Identification Seals

Brazil’s Ministry of Economy/National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) has amended its compliance date for suppliers of pacifiers to adapt their layout for the conformity identification seal. Under the terms of INMETRO Ordinance No. 301 of July 12, 2021, the original compliance date was December 31, 2021. The new compliance date is December

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SGS becomes the world’s first AnchorCert Pro Licensee

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce that it has become the first AnchorCert Pro Licensee. AnchorCert Pro is a unique UKAS-accredited testing methodology that identifies and measures a suite of 16 metallic elements most likely to cause Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) and provides regulatory compliance in relation to

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Food Contact Resolutions Updated in Mercosur

Mercosur, the Southern Common Market incorporating Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, has approved three measures to amend legislation relating to food contact materials and articles. The legislation being amended is: Mercosur/GMC/Res. No. 19/21 – Modification of GMC Resolution No. 02/12 – Technical Regulation on Positive List of Monomers, Other starting Substances and Polymers Authorized for

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New Standards for Food Contact Materials and Articles in South Korea

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has published its latest specifications for food contact materials and articles. Notice No. 2021-76 was issued in September 2021. It contains the latest requirements under the nation’s ‘Standards and Specifications for Utensils, Containers and Packaging’. It incorporates proposed provisions issued in May 2021. Provisions include: New

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