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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SGS launches Light Sensitive Fabric Test to boost greener production of denim fashion products

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has joined forces with technology manufacturer, Jeanologia, to launch a new service for fashion retailers, manufacturers and brand owners looking to minimize the environmental impact of denim textile production. Advanced Light Sensitive Fabric Test is an exclusive service from SGS, which uses ground-breaking technology developed by

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Identifying Contaminants in Consumer Products Webinar

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Identifying Contaminants in Consumer Products’, which takes place on Thursday, May 19. Ensuring that products are free from contamination is an imperative for businesses manufacturing consumer products, with the consequences ranging from delays or product recalls to fines. But

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US Proposes Changes to Safety Standards for Operating Cords on Custom Window Coverings

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published two notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) aimed at reducing the threat of strangulation from window cords. Issued on January 7, 2022, the NPRs covers both standard and custom window coverings. They are: Amended:

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