Geneva (January 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 006.25, highlighting Japan’s designation of three persistent organic pollutant (POP) chemicals as Class 1 Specified Chemical Substances. Methoxychlor is a bioaccumulative pesticide toxic to aquatic life. Dechlorane plus is a flame retardant commonly used in electronics and cars, […]
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 005.25, highlighting the EU’s comprehensive piece of legislation on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials (FCM) and articles. BPA is found in food and beverage containers, such as water bottles, and other
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Geneva (January 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 007.25, summarizing Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection’s proposed rule to implement its ‘Products Containing PFAS’ law. The law aims to protect human, animal and environmental health from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), so-called ‘forever chemicals’. It was originally
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 002.25, summarizing Thailand’s updated regulation on the use of titanium dioxide and its nano form in cosmetic products in powder, or in other forms as a permitted colorant and sunscreen ingredient. Coming into force one day after its November 18, 2024, publication in
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 001.25, highlighting Thailand’s updated Guideline for Consideration of Notification of Cosmetics in Ampoule, Vial or Syringe Form. Revised in September 2024 and published in November 2024 by Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration, the guideline aims to ensure the safety and quality of cosmetics,
SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to announce the launch of Germany’s first commercial cell sorting service via fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS) for the biopharmaceutical industry. This groundbreaking service leverages the advanced BD FACSAria™ Fusion system to support the development of advanced therapeutic medicinal products (ATMPs) and drive innovation in
SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article outlining its solutions for chemical compliance, verifiable transparency and market knowledge for the softlines industry. Increasing globalization has enabled international softline trade to flourish and provided access to lucrative markets far from home. The flip side to this is that
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article examining the increasing need for product compliance to mitigate the risks associated with winter sports. High-profile accidents have drawn a sharp focus toward the importance of effective personal protective equipment (PPE) in activities like skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports.
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article looking at the rise of 5G reduced capacity (RedCap) technology and its implications for product compliance. The arrival of 5G, operating on reduced band frequencies, has opened up the possibilities of faster connectivity at a more affordable price, reflected in
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called ‘forever chemicals’. With the dangers of many PFAS chemicals now widely accepted and media coverage increasing, the hazards they pose to human, animal and environmental health are now a matter of global
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