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SGS Highlights Performance and Compliance Requirements for Adventure and Demanding Sports Apparel

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Baar (July 16, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a new Consumer Compact article exploring how brands can ensure performance, safety and compliance in adventure and demanding sports apparel. As regulatory and sustainability expectations continue to increase, manufacturers must deliver apparel that provides consistent performance, comfort, durability and

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bluesign Explores the Impact of the ECGT Directive on Environmental Claims in Textiles and Fashion

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Baar (July 15, 2026) – SGS the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, as published a new Consumer Compact article exploring the EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) and its implications for environmental claims in the textiles and fashion industry. As EU Member States implement the ECGT Directive, organizations will

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SGS hosts webinar on advanced textile functions and performance assessment for wellbeing and protection

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Baar (July 7, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar titled ‘Advanced textile functions and performance assessment for wellbeing and protection’ on July 23, 2026. Athleisure clothing, such as leggings, yoga pants and joggers, has become increasingly popular, as consumers seek garments that can

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SGS hosts webinar on regulatory updates for restricted substances in softlines products

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Baar (June 4, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a webinar, ‘Restricted substances in softlines products: regulatory update’ on June 18, 2026. As regulatory pressure intensifies and sustainability expectations grow, apparel and footwear businesses are facing significant challenges adapting to stricter legislative measures such as the

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China Releases Updated Product Standard FZ/T 74005-2025 for Knitted Yoga Garments

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Baar (June 3, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 071.26, detailing the release of FZ/T 74005-2025, the updated Chinese industry standard for knitted yoga garments. Included in Announcement No.41 of approved industry standards for 2025 issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), FZ/T 74005-2025

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Updated Chinese Standard for Brassieres Released

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Baar (June 3, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 070.26, reporting on the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)’s updated industry standard for brassieres, FZ/T 73012-2025. Effective January 1, 2028, FZ/T 73012-2025 is included in Announcement 41 of approved industry standards in 2025, and replaces

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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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Update to Chinese National Standard GB/T 17685 for Down and Feather

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Baar (May 18, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 062.26, focusing on China’s revised national standard for down and feather, GB/T 17685-2026. Announcement No. 9 of 2026 from the Standardization Administration of China included the amended national standard, which replaces the previous version, GB/T 17685-2016. The new

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Chemical risk management and recycled textile materials verification solution

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Baar (May 5, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Chemical risk management & recycled textile materials verification solution’, on May 14, 2026. The rise of recycled materials in the softlines industry has been rapid, driven by heightened regulatory attention and growing consumer concern

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SGS presents China Market Update and 2025 Spot‑check Failure Analysis for the Softlines Industry

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Baar (April 13, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar, “China Market Update and 2025 Spot-check Failure Analysis,” taking place on April 22 and 23, 2026. China remains one of the world’s most dynamic consumer markets, but it also enforces some of the strictest

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