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European EN 12221:2026 Requirements for Changing Units and Pads Revised

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Baar (May 8, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 057.26, focusing on the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) publication of revisions to EN 12221, the standard covering changing units, changing pads and related accessories intended for use alongside other items such as cots and dressers. Dated March

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New Legislation for Food Contact Silicone Materials Sold in Brazil

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Baar (May 8, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 054.26, summarizing Brazil’s new law on silicone materials in food contact materials (FCMs) and articles. New sanitary requirements were issued on April 7, 2026, by Brazil’s National Health Agency (ANVISA) and published in the Official Gazette (DOU):– Resolution

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SGS hosts a month of expert food contact materials webinars

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Baar (May 7, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, will host a series of complimentary live webinars focusing on key regulatory topics for food contact materials and articles (FCMs), taking place between June 4-30, 2026. Food Contact Materials Month is part of SGS’s commitment to helping companies understand and navigate

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CCPSA Update from Health Canada on Free-standing Clothing Storage Units

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Baar (May 1, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 058.26, focusing on Health Canada’s update of performance criteria for free-standing clothing storage units (CSUs) in Table 3 of Health Canada’s ‘Approach to the General Prohibitions under the Canada Consumer Products Safety Act’ (CCPSA). The update, published on

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CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule Updating the Gates and Enclosures Standard

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Baar (April 24, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 052.26, reporting on the publication of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) direct final rule on gates and enclosures. This rule revises the federal safety standard in 16 CFR part 1239. Issued on April 1, 2026, the

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Safety Standard for Portable Hook-on Chairs Updated by CPSC

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Baar (April 14, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 051.26, which reports on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) publication of a direct final rule updating the federal safety standard in 16 CFR part 1233 for portable hook-on chairs. Published in March 2026, the revision of

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Certain FCM Epoxy Derivatives Regulated in Ukraine

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Baar (April 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 048.26, summarizing Ukraine’s notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its new law restricting epoxy derivatives in food contact materials (FCM). Announced by the WTO in February 2026, Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No.

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Law on Lead in Cookware Updated for Washington State

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Baar (April 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 046.26, reporting on Washington State’s amendments and clarifications for exemptions for lead in cookware. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5975 (ESSB 5975) was signed into law on March 18, 2026, following a reduction in the scope of three product

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SGS Helps Industry Navigate New EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

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Baar (April 8, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is hosting a complimentary webinar, ‘Navigating EU PPWR: Practical Testing & Compliance Solutions,’ on April 29, 2026. Regulation (EU) 2025/40, the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), marks a significant shift from voluntary sustainability initiatives to mandatory, harmonized requirements

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Consultation on New Definitions for Indian Food Packaging Legislation

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Baar (April 2, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 043.26, outlining India’s proposal to introduce several new defined terms into its food contact packaging rules. A 60-day public consultation on draft amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, was opened in February 2026 by

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