Baar (December 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce the opening of a new testing laboratory in Phnom Penh. The new facility, which will provide the first full physical and chemical testing service for plush and costume toys in Cambodia, will be open for applications in December 2025.
Cambodia is becoming increasingly popular as a toy manufacturing base, and with international buyers also looking to source suppliers there, SGS has been quick to meet the needs of clients seeking trusted testing in an accessible location.
The laboratory will offer an extensive scope of testing services, including:
– Physical: mechanical, physical property and flammability testing
– Chemical: total and soluble heavy metals, bisphenol A (BPA), flame retardants, formamide, phenol and migration of certain elements (including 19 toxic elements)
With ISO/IEC 17025 and CPSC-approved services anticipated soon, and EN-71 and ASTM F963 accreditation already in place, the new laboratory will be accepting applications in December 2025. These capabilities provide toy testing against major EU and US regulatory requirements in the capital city for the first time.
Sivakumar Balasubramaniam, Laboratory Manager, Cambodia, SGS, said, “This new laboratory will provide a much-needed service for plush and costume toy suppliers and buyers both locally and around the world, and we look forward to welcoming testing applications from early December.”
Enabling businesses to place their products quickly and compliantly on the market is a crucial step for successful commerce. With this complete provision of convenient and cost-effective testing in Phnom Penh, SGS has ensured key support for manufacturers and suppliers in their regulatory journeys.
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Vannak Nita
Sales Representative
Tel: +855 23 967 886-8 Ext. 212
Mr. Dong Qi (Jimmy)
Commercial Manager
Tel: +855 23 967 886-8 Ext. 201
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