Revision to EU CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures Now Effective

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS on the European Union’s (EU) enforcement of new rules under the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Chemicals (CLP) Regulation. Regulation (EU) 2024/2856 amends Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and is intended to strengthen chemical safety and information transparency in the light of globalization, […]

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CPSC Proposes Revision to US Neck Floats Regulation

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 168.24 to summarize the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) that would revise the consumer product safety rule for toys, 16 CFR 1250. New performance requirements and revised labeling requirements for neck floats have been proposed to be

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Revised Tents Regulations Published by Health Canada

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 167.24 on revisions to Canada’s Tents Regulations (SOR/2024-217), which includes consequential amendments to both the Toys Regulations and the Textile Flammability Regulations. SOR/2024-217 addresses the flammability hazards found in different types of tent materials sold on the market, aiming to reduce the need

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Latest developments on new Californian e-bike and powered mobility device bill

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 164.24, reporting on California’s new SB 1271 (Electric Bicycles, Powered Mobility Devices and Storage Batteries) law. The law was announced on September 27, 2024, and comes into effect on January 1, 2026. Under SB 1271, the distribution, sale, lease or offer for sale

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SGS Highlights US Final Rule for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 166.24 on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) publication of final direct rule 16 CFR 1226, which incorporates the latest version of the ASTM standard for soft infant and toddler carriers. A soft infant and toddler carrier is defined in the rule

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SGS Reports on Specific Exemptions from Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Ban in Singapore

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 165.24 to highlight specific exemptions made to the ban on Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 issued in Singapore. The exemptions are effective from November 12, 2024, or until viable alternatives are available. Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 are widely used plastic additives. They are two

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Mandatory Regulation for E-mobility Devices and Batteries Issued in NSW Australia

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 163.24 on new mandatory standards for e-mobility devices and their batteries in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. These standards are in place to protect consumers from the risk of fire. As detailed in the NSW Government Gazette, Number 298-Other, issued on August 2,

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SGS Highlights the Addition of One Substance to the EU Candidate List

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 162.24 looking at the addition of triphenyl phosphate (TPP) to the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC). TTP is used as a flame retardant and plasticizer. With its inclusion on the Candidate List, use of this

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SGS Reports on New Food Contact Rulebook for Cellulose Film Materials and Articles in Montenegro

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 160.24 detailing the publication of a new rulebook on food contact regenerated cellulose film materials and articles in Montenegro. This became effective on October 19, 2024. Published by the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Rulebook OMG No. 98/2024 transposes EU

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SGS Spotlights US CPSC Final Rule for Infant Support Cushions

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 161.24, reporting on the US Consumer Products Safety Commission’s (CPSC) final rule 16 CRF 1243. This consumer product safety standard aims to mitigate the risk of death and injury linked to infant support cushions, particularly where these are caused by suffocation, entrapment and

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