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SGS Focuses on Worker Health in the Textile Industry

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Baar (October 14, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article highlighting the dangers of hazardous substances in the textile and apparel industry. With regulatory focus on the environmental impact of carbon emissions, water use and waste management in the softlines sector intensifying, worker health can

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SGS Highlights Risk Management and Material Evaluation for Next-Generation Materials

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Baar (October 13, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article examining how brands can manage risk and build trust when adopting recycled, biobased and next-generation materials. As apparel, footwear and textile brands increasingly seek alternatives to conventional materials, the article explains the importance of evaluating

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SGS summarizes Chinese update to mandatory standard for leather and fur products

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Baar (October 8, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 095.26, highlighting China’s publication of GB 20400-2026, which updates the mandatory requirements for leather and fur products. The updated standard, effective from April 1, 2027, replaces GB 20400-2006. It applies to accessible leather and fur components in daily-use

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SGS hosts webinar on digital solutions for chemical management in the softlines industry

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Baar (September 7, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a webinar, ‘Better Chemical Management Through Digital Innovation’, on September 24, 2026. Chemical management has become increasingly complex for brands, manufacturers and chemical formulators as regulations, sustainability expectations and supply chain demands continue to evolve. Organizations are

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SGS to Host Webinar on Driving Decarbonization and ESG Performance in Softlines Supply Chains Through Life Cycle Assessment and Product Environmental Footprint

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Baar (August 5, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Driving Decarbonization and ESG Performance in Softlines Supply Chains Through Life Cycle Assessment and Product Environmental Footprint,’ on August 26, 2026. As an industry known for its resource-intensive nature, the textile and footwear sector

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SGS Summarizes European Study on Digital Product Passport Content for Textile Apparel under ESPR

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Baar (July 21, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 091.26, focusing on the publication of the ‘Study on DPP Content for Textile Apparel Products under ESPR’ by the European Commission’s (EC) Joint Research Centre (JRC). The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is intended to support a

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SGS hosts webinar on advanced textile functions and performance assessment for wellbeing and protection

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Baar (July 7, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar titled ‘Advanced textile functions and performance assessment for wellbeing and protection’ on July 23, 2026. Athleisure clothing, such as leggings, yoga pants and joggers, has become increasingly popular, as consumers seek garments that can

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SGS hosts webinar on regulatory updates for restricted substances in softlines products

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Baar (June 4, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a webinar, ‘Restricted substances in softlines products: regulatory update’ on June 18, 2026. As regulatory pressure intensifies and sustainability expectations grow, apparel and footwear businesses are facing significant challenges adapting to stricter legislative measures such as the

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China Releases Updated Product Standard FZ/T 74005-2025 for Knitted Yoga Garments

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Baar (June 3, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 071.26, detailing the release of FZ/T 74005-2025, the updated Chinese industry standard for knitted yoga garments. Included in Announcement No.41 of approved industry standards for 2025 issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), FZ/T 74005-2025

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Updated Chinese Standard for Brassieres Released

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Baar (June 3, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 070.26, reporting on the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)’s updated industry standard for brassieres, FZ/T 73012-2025. Effective January 1, 2028, FZ/T 73012-2025 is included in Announcement 41 of approved industry standards in 2025, and replaces

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