SGS Reminds Manufacturers of US Rules Concerning the Labeling of ‘Bamboo’ Textiles

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that under US rules, claims that textiles made with ‘bamboo fibers’ may be erroneous and therefore subject to fines. In the US, the labeling and advertising of textile fibers is subject to the provisions in the Fiber Products Identification Act and the Textile […]

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Toys Second Most Notified Product Category Under EU Safety Gate

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is keeping stakeholders informed about recent data released from the European Union (EU) Safety Gate, formerly RAPEX – the rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. According to 2021 data, toys were the second most recalled product category in the EU, behind motor vehicles. In total,

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Spain Publishes New Law to Promote a Circular Economy

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that Spain has published a new law on waste and contaminated soil for a circular economy. Published on April 9, 2022, Law 7/2022 of April 8 contains several important provisions, including: Directive (EU) 2019/904 – Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive – transposed into national

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EU Issues Proposal to Restrict Formaldehyde in Articles

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the European Union (EU) has issued draft legislation to restrict formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances in articles. If accepted, the draft legislation would add a new entry to Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals’ (Annex XVII

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SGS Webinar on UAE and KSA Regulatory Requirements for Food Contact Materials

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to invite traders of food contact materials (FCM) to a webinar on June 9, 2022 – United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Regulatory Requirements for Food Contact Materials. Importing to and trading in the UAE and KSA requires manufacturers and

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EU Amends Classification, Labeling and Packaging Regulation for Substances and Mixtures

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising manufacturers and suppliers of consumer products that the European Union (EU) has amended Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation). Regulation (EU) 2022/692 was issued on May 3, 2022. It is the 18th adaptation to technical and

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SGS Presents ‘Fiber Fragmentation in the Fashion and Textile Industry’ a Complimentary Webinar

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, invites quality and regulatory compliance professionals to a webinar: ‘Fiber Fragmentation in the Fashion and Textile Industry.’ The unintentional release of microplastics from textiles and the associated pollution of the natural environment is an issue that is being addressed by manufacturers, retailers, non-governmental organizations and regulatory

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SGS to shine a light on vehicle interior air quality at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2022

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is to shine a light on the issue of vehicle interior air quality at the ‘Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2022’ – the world’s leading international expo automotive testing, development and validation technologies. At the event, which takes place in Messe Stuttgart, Germany – June 21-23, Dr

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Portugal Control Use of Leather Terms in Marketing

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that Portugal has approved its ‘Leather Decree’, thereby defining the term ‘leather’ and restricting its use in marketing messages and labeling. Decree Law No. 3/2022 – the Leather Decree – came into effect on January 1, 2022. It creates a harmonized definition of

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