SGS publishes SafeGuardS on proposed EU chemical safety rule for toys

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Baar (September 8, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 116.26, highlighting the EU’s draft directive revising its law on toy safety requirements. Announced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on August 11, 2026, the draft directive would amend Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called Toy Safety Directive (TSD). Key

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SGS hosts webinar on digital solutions for chemical management in the softlines industry

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Baar (September 7, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a webinar, ‘Better Chemical Management Through Digital Innovation’, on September 24, 2026. Chemical management has become increasingly complex for brands, manufacturers and chemical formulators as regulations, sustainability expectations and supply chain demands continue to evolve. Organizations are

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SGS Supports the Future of Seafood at the Responsible Seafood Summit

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Baar (September 1, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Responsible Seafood Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. The event runs from September 21-24, 2026, with an SGS stand welcoming attendees seeking information, expert guidance and advice on food safety, quality assurance, traceability and sustainability

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SGS to host free webinar on PFAS, endocrine disruptors and biodegradability in the cosmetics industry

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Baar (September 1, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, will host a complimentary webinar, ‘PFAS, Endocrine Disruptors and Biodegradability: New Challenges for the Cosmetics Industry’, on September 23, 2026. Evolving regulations, emerging scientific concerns and growing sustainability expectations are reshaping the cosmetics industry. Manufacturers must navigate changing requirements for substances

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SGS hosts webinar on Carbon-14 testing and biobased product certification

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Baar (August 27, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is hosting a webinar, ‘From Carbon-14 testing to SGS green mark biobased certification: the path to verified biobased products’ on September 15, 2026. As interest in products containing biobased materials continues to grow, manufacturers and brand owners are facing increasing scrutiny

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SGS Reviews Denmark’s Consultation on Updated EU Proposal for Styrene in Food Contact Plastics

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Baar (August 26, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 114.26, examining Denmark’s consultation on a revised European Commission proposal concerning styrene in plastic food contact materials (FCMs) and articles. The Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries launched the consultation in July 2026 on a revised European

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SGS Summarizes UK Consultation On Updated GB MCL List for Hazardous Substances and Mixtures

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Baar (August 26, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 115.26, reporting on the UK’s consultation on its plans to revise the Great Britain mandatory classification and labeling list (GB MCL) for hazardous substances and mixtures used in England, Scotland and Wales. The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Notification

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SGS Highlights Sweden’s Proposed PFAS Restrictions for Consumer Products

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Baar (August 25, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 113.26, focusing on Sweden’s proposal to introduce restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain consumer products. PFAS comprise a large group of substances that are receiving increasing regulatory attention globally due to environmental and human health

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SGS Highlights Mandated Safety Standards for Toys and Other Consumer Goods in Bangladesh

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Baar (August 25, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 112.26, reporting on new regulatory requirements in Bangladesh affecting toys, plastic feeding bottles and other specified consumer products. Issued by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Industries on June 23, 2026, R.O. No 232-Act/2026 and R.O. No 233-Act/2026 introduce requirements for

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SGS Reviews Updates to China’s National Technical Specification for Textile Fiber Content Identification

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Baar (August 20, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 111.26, focusing on GB/T 29862-2026, the revised national standard for textile fiber content identification and labeling in China. Published as part of China’s No. 30 announcement of approved national standards in 2026, it replaces GB/T 29862-2013. Taking effect

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