Food Contact Metals and Alloys Requirements Revised in the Netherlands

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Geneva (April 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 054.25, detailing revisions to the Netherlands’ food contact metals and alloys requirements. Under reference number 3976782-1072880-WJZ, the Regulation of the State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport amends the requirements for food contact metals and alloys set out

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PAH in Clay Targets Regulated under EU REACH

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Geneva (April 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 053.25, reporting on the EU’s regulation of 18 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in clay targets under new entry 50a to Annex XVII of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation. The restrictions will apply from

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SGS to showcase e-Customs innovations at Transport Logistic 2025

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce its return to Transport Logistic 2025. This premier four-day trade show will take place at Messe München’s Trade Fair Center in Germany from June 2-5, 2025. It serves as the leading platform for businesses involved in logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain

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UK POP Chemicals Legislation Revised for Great Britain

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Geneva (April 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 051.25, detailing revisions to the UK’s persistent organic pollutants (POP) legislation for Great Britain. POP chemicals resist degradation and persist in the environment. As toxic substances, they bioaccumulate in the food chain and present risks to human, animal

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SGS expands battery testing services to embrace LEV and ESS applications

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Geneva, April 10, 2025 – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has today announced the expansion of battery testing and certification services at its Suwanee lab near Atlanta, Georgia, USA. As a recognized partner to the battery industry, SGS is delighted to extend its support to manufacturers and operators seeking certification for

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SGS debuts at Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2025

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Geneva (April 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is excited to announce its debut at Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2025. Taking place from April 21-23 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), Beautyworld Saudi Arabia is the region’s premier beauty trade event. It brings together more than 400

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SGS hosts webinar on clinical testing for cosmetic safety and compliance

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Geneva (April 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a free webinar, ‘From Lab to Label: Unlocking Safety and Compliance in Cosmetics and Personal Care Through Clinical Testing’, on April 23, 2025. With the introduction of the US Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) of 2022,

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Minnesota proposes ban on toxic chemicals in packaging

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Geneva (April 4, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 049.25, summarizing a proposed ban on toxic chemicals in packaging for the US state of Minnesota. Introduced in February 2025 as SF 1380, the proposed ban has identified 18 chemicals of classes of chemicals for restriction. If approved,

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Toy standards EN 71 Parts 15 to 17 published by CEN

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Geneva (April 4, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 048.25, summarizing the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) publication of three new test methods for several chemicals in certain toys or toy materials. Currently, the Toy Safety Directive (TSD) restricts 12 chemicals in toys intended for children under

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Proposed Mandatory Standard for Food Contact Stainless Steel Standard in Thailand

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Geneva (April 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 047.25, reporting on Thailand’s intention to mandate Thai Industrial Standard (TIS) 3206-2567 (2024) for stainless steel food contact materials and articles. As announced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 13, 2025, the revised draft ministerial regulation

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