Canada Proposes Mandatory Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Requirements

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Baar (January 20, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 190.25 to inform stakeholders about Health Canada’s proposal to introduce mandatory safety requirements for lithium-ion batteries and consumer products containing them under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The CCPSA regulates the safety of consumer products that […]

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EU Updates Harmonized Toy Safety Standards for Presumption of Conformity

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Baar (January 19, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 188.25 to inform stakeholders about the European Union’s update to its list of harmonized standards providing presumption of conformity with Directive 2009/48/EC, commonly referred to as the Toy Safety Directive (TSD). On December 16, 2025, the European Commission

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New CEN European Standard for Chemical Hazards in Childcare Articles

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Baar (January 14, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 193.25, reporting on the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) December 2025 publication of a new voluntary standard, EN17826, which provides safety requirements for chemicals used in childcare articles. Existing legislation, including the Regulation on General Product Safety, the

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US CPSC Finalizes New Safety Requirements for Water Bead Toys

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Baar (January 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 189.25 to inform stakeholders of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) final rule amending the federal toy safety regulation to add specific requirements for water bead toys and toys containing water beads. On December 12, 2025, the

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SGS webinar unlocks China’s cosmetic market: trends, regulations, technology and case studies

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Baar (January 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Unlocking China’s cosmetic market: trends, regulations, technology & case studies’, on January 21, 2026. The market for cosmetics in China is huge and expanding rapidly, fueled by the rising spending power of an expanding

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US CPSC Introduces Federal Safety Standard for Neck Float Toys

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Baar (January 8, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 191.25 to inform stakeholders of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) approval of a new mandatory consumer product safety standard for neck floats. On December 15, 2025, the CPSC published a final rule establishing 16 CFR 1250.5

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SGS invites IoT professionals to explore CRA compliance strategies and integrated assessment services

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Baar (January 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘CRA Implementation: How to Fulfill Regulatory Obligations’, on January 22, 2026. With the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introducing mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements (PDEs), manufacturers must reach implementation‑ready status

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Updated ASTM Standard for Bassinets and Cradles Adopted by US CPSC

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Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 192.25 to inform stakeholders about the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) direct final rule updating the federal safety standard for bassinets and cradles. On December 12, 2025, the CPSC published a direct final rule amending 16 CFR

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SGS Enhances Digital Trust Capabilities by Acquiring Panacea Infosec

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Baar (January 6, 2026) – SGS is reinforcing its dedication to digital trust and payment card security solutions through the acquisition of Panacea Infosec – a global leader in information security. Headquartered in India, Panacea Infosec brings over 90 highly skilled InfoSec and cybersecurity professionals who serve clients in India, the US, the Middle East

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Health Canada Issues Revised Flammability Guidelines for Children’s Sleepwear

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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

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