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SGS Expands Global Bicycle, eMobility & Transit Packaging Testing Network with New Lab in Bentonville, Arkansas

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Baar (May 19, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has opened a new Bicycle, eMobility and Transit Packaging testing laboratory in Bentonville, Arkansas, expanding its global network and strengthening support for manufacturers serving North American and international markets. The new facility, located at 2310 SW 14th Street, officially opened with

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New French Safety Standard for Padded Infant Sleep Products

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Baar (May 19, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 064.26, reporting on the publication of NF S54-049-1, a new French safety standard for padded textile products used in the infant sleep environment. This new standard has been developed in France to provide a clear, robust safety framework,

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European Commission Issues Guidance for PPWR

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Baar (May 15, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 060.26, highlighting the European Commission’s issuance of two interconnected documents which support the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Following the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2025/40, which replaced the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD),

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CPSC updates mandatory safety standard for infant and cradle swings

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Baar (May 14, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 067.26, reporting on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)’s updated safety standard for infant and cradle swings. On April 20, 2026, the CPSC issued a direct final rule revising the mandatory federal safety standard in 16 CFR

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California updates restrictions on bisphenols in certain juvenile products

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Baar (May 14, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 066.26, reporting on California’s updated restrictions on bisphenols in certain juvenile products. In 2024, California approved Senate Bill (SB) 1266 (Chapter 790), expanding existing restrictions on bisphenol A (BPA). Previously, BPA was limited to 0.1 ppb in bottles

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EU proposes new restrictions on CMR in childcare products under REACH

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Baar (May 14, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 065.26, reporting on the European Union’s plans to regulate carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) substances in childcare products under Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals’ (REACH). In April 2026, the European

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Consultation on BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials in Türkiye

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Baar (May 11, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 056.26, reporting on Türkiye’s notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its draft regulations on bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials (FCMs) and articles. Most commonly used to produce polycarbonate

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Standards and Specifications Updated for South Korea Food Contact Materials

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Baar (May 8, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 055.26, reporting on South Korea’s updated  of food contact utensils, containers and packages standards. Notice No. 2026-24 was issued in March 2026, updating the country’s ‘Standards and Specifications for Utensils, Containers and Packages’. This notice replaces requirements and

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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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