A new SGS Consumer Compact article explores how ethical fashion is reshaping the textile and apparel industry by prioritizing transparency, sustainability and fair practices.
SGS Highlights the Growth of Ethical Fashion in the Global Apparel Industry Read More »
Innovation and sustainability take center stage in a new SGS Consumer Compact article that explores how brands can adapt to changing consumer expectations and evolving market dynamics.
SGS Highlights Innovation as the Driving Force in the Textile and Apparel Industry Read More »
Discover how SGS SMART Cares simplifies chemical management, reducing risk, enhancing compliance and driving sustainable transformation.
Discover sustainable textile chemical management with SGS SMART Cares Read More »
SGS reports that Washington State’s Department of Ecology has released a draft rule targeting PFAS in 12 categories of consumer products under Cycle 1.5 of its Safer Products for Washington Program.
Washington State Proposes New PFAS Restrictions Under Safer Products Program Cycle 1.5 Read More »
Geneva (July 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 088.25 to highlight the European Union’s adoption of Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) Version 3.1 for apparel and footwear. Approved on May 14, 2025, the new rules provide a standardized methodology for life cycle assessment (LCA) across
EU Officially Endorses PEFCR for Apparel and Footwear Read More »
Geneva (June 12, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 073.25, summarizing the European Commission’s adoption of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the 2025-2030 Energy Labeling Working Plan, adopted on April 16, 2025. The plan designates textiles, furniture, mattresses, tires and metals (steel and aluminum)
European Commission Adopts Ecodesign and Energy Labeling Plan for 2025-2030 Read More »
Geneva (June 12, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 066.25, highlighting the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s (UDAF) revision to the ‘Bedding, Upholstered Furniture, and Quilted Clothing Rule’ (R70-101). This revision eliminates the requirement for online retailers to display digital law and textile labels. Published in
Utah Updates Digital Labeling Requirements for Bedding, Furniture and Quilted Clothing Read More »
Geneva (June 5, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 068.25 to keep stakeholders informed about recent changes to the Chinese product standard for children’s leather shoes – QB/T 2880, which may impact their business. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China
China updates product standard for children’s leather shoes Read More »
Geneva (March 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 069.25 to keep stakeholders up to date with China’s new standard for disposable bedding. FZ/T 62048-2024 General technical specifications for disposable bedding was published by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Tehcnology in March 2025 as part
China issues new standard for disposable bedding Read More »
Geneva (May 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 059.25, summarizing the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)’s update of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) test method. PFAS chemicals are commonly found in industry and consumer goods due to their water/oil/dirt/grease-resistant properties. However, many of these substances
Updated CEN Test Method for PFAS in Textile Products Read More »
