SGS Helps Hidden Technology Manufacturers Access North American Markets

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SGS has an unparalleled range of services to help manufacturers of hidden technology understand and access markets in North America. Hidden technology encompasses everything from wireless chargers to watches that measure exercise, mirrors that aid work outs, smart utility meters, cellphone payment systems, and automobiles that unlock by proximity to the key. The linking characteristic […]

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SGS Assists Cosmetic and Personal Care Product Companies Accessing US Markets

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The acquisition of SGS Stephens in January 2020 has significantly expanded SGS’s clinical performance and claim support services for cosmetics and personal care items in North America. Based in Dallas, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona, SGS Stephens has a long history of providing best in class services for the skincare product industry, including safety and efficacy

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Hong Kong Updates List of Standards Showing Compliance with Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance

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Hong Kong has published an updated list of standards that can be considered as demonstrating compliance with the safety standards specified in Schedules 1 and 2 of the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance. Issued on February 21, 2020, the announcement includes: 5 standards for toys 13 standards for children’s products (that fall under the

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EU Proposes Expansion to Regulation of Allergenic Fragrances in Toys

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In March 2020, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated the news that the European Union (EU) intended to revise the two lists of allergenic fragrances falling under Point 11 in Part III of Annex II under Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called Toy Safety Directive (TSD). Under this legislation, 66 allergenic fragrances are regulated, of which: Prohibited

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Malaysia Announces Proposal to Amend Ceramicware Food Contact Material Regulation

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated a proposal by the Malaysian government to expand the scope of its restrictions on lead and cadmium in ceramicware to include ceramic cookware. Food contact ceramics are regulated under Regulation 28 of the Food Regulations 1985 in Malaysia. This law applies to food contact ceramic flatware, small hollowware

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China Issues New Mandatory Standard for Non-powered Air-purifying Particle Respirators

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On July 1, 2020, China’s new mandatory national standard for non-powered air purifying respirators – GB 2626-2019 – will come into effect. Issued by the Standardization Administration of China, GB 2626-2019 Respiratory protection – Non-powered air-purifying particle respirator, applies to respirators that provide protection against particles. It does not apply to respirators that protect against

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New Donated Textiles Product Standard Released in China

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China has released a new recommended national standard for donated textiles – GB/T 38418-2019 (General Technical Requirements for Donated Textiles). The new standard applies to textiles, both new and used, meaning textiles that can be reused after they have been professionally disinfected, that are donated through non-profit organizations and/or other relevant organizations. It does not

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France Updates Presumption of Conformity Standards List for Childcare Article Safety Decree

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France has updated its list of standards that give presumption of conformity to Decree 91-1292. This decree aims to reduce the risks associated with using childcare articles. Published in the Journal Officiel de la République Française (JORF) on February 8, 2020, the update includes two changes which will interest stakeholders. Firstly, the new list includes

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Multiple Prop 65 Agreements on DINP in Consumer Products Reached in California

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In recent months, several California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) settlement agreements and judgements have been reached in relation to the use of diisononyl phthalate (DINP) in various consumer products. Prop 65, the ‘Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986’, is a unique piece of legislation that passed overwhelmingly by a ballot of Californian

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ISO Releases New ‘Migration of Certain Elements’ Toy Safety Standard

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The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published an updated version of ISO 8124 – Safety of Toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements. Published in March 2020, the latest version includes revisions previously detailed in ISO 8124-3:2010/Amd.1:2014 and ISO 8124-3:2010/Amd.2:2018. The new version of the standard separates the definitions for paper and paperboard.

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