SGS Summarizes Revision of Chemicals Ordinance on Substances and Mixtures in Switzerland

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has provided details of Switzerland’s revision of its national Chemical Ordinance (ChemO, RS/SR 813.11). ChemO regulates dangerous substances and preparations (mixtures). Requirements stipulated under ChemO include the following:– Classification, labeling and packaging (CLP) of substances and mixtures– Safety data sheets (SDS)– Use of substances of very […]

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SGS Summarizes New Hampshire Regulation of PFAS in Certain Consumer Goods

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a summary of New Hampshire, USA’s new regulation for the control of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across a wide range of consumer goods. HB 1649 (Chapter 349, the Act), was signed by the governor of New Hampshire and provides classification and definition for

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SGS Summarizes Ukraine Regulation of Chemicals Under EU REACH-like Legislation

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has provided details of Ukraine’s announcement on its new chemical regulations law. Published on July 26, 2024, Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers’ Resolution No. 847/2024, ‘On approval of the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products’ is modeled on the EU’s Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, ‘Registration,

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SGS Summarizes EDQM Revision of Technical Guideline on Food Contact Metals and Alloys

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has highlighted the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM)’s 2024 2nd Edition of its technical guide for food contact metals and alloys. The revised second edition is effective immediately. Several important changes when compared with the 2013 1st Edition. The new edition:–

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SGS Summarizes New Zealand Proposal to Regulate Three POP Chemicals

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published details of New Zealand’s consultation over the addition of methoxychlor, dechlorane plus and UV-328 to its list of regulated persistent organic pollutants (POP). This follows their listing by the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention’s Annexe A (elimination). Dechlorane is most commonly

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SGS Summarizes EU Consultation on Listing of UV-328 under POP Recast Regulation

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has detailed the EU’s consultation on its plans to add UV-328 to the persistent organic pollutant (POP) Recast Regulation. Used as a UV absorber for the protection of surfaces against discoloration and degradation under ultraviolet/sunlight, UV-328 (2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-6-ditertpentylphenol) substance has a wide range of uses, including but

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SGS Highlights RED Cybersecurity EN 18031 Series Standard Finalized but not yet Harmonized

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has provided details of the progress of the new EN 18031 series of cybersecurity standards for the EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED). The EN 18031 standard series was approved in a formal European Committee for Standardization (CEN) vote, but failure to pass harmonization standards assessments means

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SGS Summarizes Revised Standard for Electric Toys in China

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published details of revisions to the safety standard for toys in China. GB/T 19865-2024 was announced by the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) on July 24, 2024. GB/T 19865-2024 replaces GB 19865-2005, and is effective from August 1, 2026. Among the updates are additional requirements

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SGS Offers Complimentary Webinar on EU PPE Helmet Requirements

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar for personal protective equipment (PPE) helmet manufacturers and suppliers – ‘PPE helmets: EU requirements overview’ – on September 5, 2024. The essential function of a PPE helmet is to prevent head injuries. Used in both professional and private spheres

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SGS Introduces New Specialized Bioanalytical Testing Services in North America

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, announces the introduction of new specialized bioanalytical testing services in the North American pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets. Delivered out of its state-of-the-art laboratory in Hudson, New Hampshire, close to the Boston Massachusetts Biotech Hub, SGS now offers comprehensive bioanalytical solutions to support discovery, pre-clinical and phase

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