Baar (April 2, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article focusing on new responsibilities for textile manufacturers and brands under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). SGS was the principal sponsor of the winning team, 44west, in
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Baar (April 2, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article detailing the rigorous scrutiny of ultraviolet (UV) protective clothing that helped 44west, the winning team in the World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic race, withstand the extreme conditions at sea and secure victory. The 31-day row
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Baar (March 25, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 039.26, highlighting China’s release of an updated National Mandatory Standard – GB 18383-2025 General technical requirements for products with filling materials. Issued by the Standardization Administration of China as part of the country’s No. 32 announcement on approved
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Baar (March 10, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Traceability, Transparency and Digital Product Passport – Status & Solutions for the Textile and Footwear Supply Chain’, taking place on March 19, 2026. As the EU advances its transition toward a circular economy, new
Baar (February 26, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 025.26, reporting on Version 11 of the Restricted Substance List (RSL) from the Apparel and Footwear International Management Group (AFIRM). This annual update provides information about its alignment with global regulatory changes and reflects the latest chemical safety
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Baar (February 6, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, highlights developments in the sustainable textile industry following moves to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The PFAS family of ‘forever chemicals’ have been widely used in the textile industry for their water/stain/oil repellency but their bioaccumulation and subsequent health risks
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Baar (January 29, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 006.26, reporting on France’s update of controls on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The PFAS family of chemicals, known as ‘forever chemicals,’ is increasingly restricted due to the serious health risks they pose. France’s Decree No. 2025-1376, effective
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Baar (January 27, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, together with bluesign®, has entered into a collaborative partnership with the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) as an Ambassador Sponsor of its 2026 Product Safety & Compliance Seminar. This partnership underscores their shared commitment to advancing product safety, regulatory compliance
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Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 186.25, summarizing Health Canada’s updated children’s sleepwear guidelines under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The updated Guidelines for the Flammability Requirements of the Children’s Sleepwear Regulations, published in November 2025, outline safety requirements for children’s sleepwear
Health Canada Issues Revised Flammability Guidelines for Children’s Sleepwear Read More »
Baar (January 5, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Building Trust Through PFAS Conformity in Softlines’ on January 15, 2026. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are increasingly the subject of prohibitive or restrictive legislation, due to their proliferation in numerous consumer items, including
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