China Issues New Professional Track and Field Clothing Standard

Softlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising manufacturers of professional track and field clothing that China has issued a new national product standard – GB/T 41174-2021. The new standard was issued by the Standardization Administration of China in 2021, as part of China’s No. 17 announcement of approved national standards. It […]

China Issues New Professional Track and Field Clothing Standard Read More »

First California Prop 65 Settlement Reached for Bisphenol A in Socks

Softlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the first California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) settlement has been reached for socks made primarily from polyester with Spandex containing bisphenol A (BPA). Prop 65, or the ‘Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986’, is a unique piece of legislation

First California Prop 65 Settlement Reached for Bisphenol A in Socks Read More »

Thailand’s New Food Contact Plastic Legislation Comes into Force

Hardlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, are advising manufacturers and suppliers of food contact plastic materials and articles that new legislation came into force in Thailand on June 18, 2022. The new rules were published in Government Gazette, Special Edition, Volume 139, Chapter 139 on June 17, 2022. Important provisions include: New

Thailand’s New Food Contact Plastic Legislation Comes into Force Read More »

SGS joins forces with CNIS to launch world’s first low visual fatigue certification service

Connectivity /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has joined forces with the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) to launch the world’s first low visual fatigue certification scheme. SGS and CNIS have worked in collaboration to develop a ground-breaking certification scheme that provides greater support to the electrical and electronic (EE) industry as

SGS joins forces with CNIS to launch world’s first low visual fatigue certification service Read More »

SGS voluntary marks help manufacturers succeed in the global well fashion markets

Softlines /

Fashion is on a journey. The market dominance of athleisure over the last decade has now morphed into a trend for ‘well fashion’. Well fashion drivers Consumers are no longer content to wear multiple outfits in a day. Instead, they want comfortable, durable and functional outfits that are better for the environment, and which are

SGS voluntary marks help manufacturers succeed in the global well fashion markets Read More »

SGS Launches SGS Beyond – the consumer product supplier’s passport to efficient market access

Consumer Products /

SGS the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce the global launch of SGS Beyond – the consumer product supplier’s passport to efficient market access. Markets for consumer products are becoming ever more complex. Consumers expect more in terms of performance and sustainability, and mandatory regulations are becoming stricter concerning safety,

SGS Launches SGS Beyond – the consumer product supplier’s passport to efficient market access Read More »

SGS leads the way in gaining US approval to test crib mattresses against CPSC’s new safety standard

Hardlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, has become the first organization to be approved for the testing of crib mattresses against the new US safety standard for crib mattresses – 16 CFR Part 1241. Taking effect on August 15, 2022, the new safety standard applies to full-size and non-full-size crib mattresses, as

SGS leads the way in gaining US approval to test crib mattresses against CPSC’s new safety standard Read More »

Chemical Requirements Strengthened for Toys Destined for GB Markets

Hardlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the United Kingdom has revised its chemical requirements for toys destined for markets in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). The UK issued SI 2022 No. 659 on June 16, 2022. It will amend: Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 Cosmetics Regulations 1223/2009 Provisions

Chemical Requirements Strengthened for Toys Destined for GB Markets Read More »

New Carriages and Strollers Regulation Proposed in Canada

Hardlines /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that the authorities in Canada have issued a proposal to replace their regulations for baby carriages and strollers. Issued on June 11, 2022, the proposed legislation contains a number of important provisions: Addresses hazards identified since the previous Carriages and Strollers Regulations came

New Carriages and Strollers Regulation Proposed in Canada Read More »

How Electrical and Electronic Product Manufacturers Can Optimize NRTL Safety Certification

Connectivity /

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article that details five simple things manufacturers of electrical and electronic (EE) products can do to optimize certification by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Any electrical item used in a US work environment must be certified by an NRTL. This

How Electrical and Electronic Product Manufacturers Can Optimize NRTL Safety Certification Read More »

Scroll to Top