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Update to Chinese National Standard GB/T 17685 for Down and Feather

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Baar (May 18, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 062.26, focusing on China’s revised national standard for down and feather, GB/T 17685-2026. Announcement No. 9 of 2026 from the Standardization Administration of China included the amended national standard, which replaces the previous version, GB/T 17685-2016. The new

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Chemical risk management and recycled textile materials verification solution

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Baar (May 5, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Chemical risk management & recycled textile materials verification solution’, on May 14, 2026. The rise of recycled materials in the softlines industry has been rapid, driven by heightened regulatory attention and growing consumer concern

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SGS presents China Market Update and 2025 Spot‑check Failure Analysis for the Softlines Industry

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Baar (April 13, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar, “China Market Update and 2025 Spot-check Failure Analysis,” taking place on April 22 and 23, 2026. China remains one of the world’s most dynamic consumer markets, but it also enforces some of the strictest

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EU Law Requires Transparency for Textiles

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Baar (April 2, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article focusing on new responsibilities for textile manufacturers and brands under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). SGS was the principal sponsor of the winning team, 44west, in

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Testing the Limits of UV-Protective Clothing

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Baar (April 2, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article detailing the rigorous scrutiny of ultraviolet (UV) protective clothing that helped 44west, the winning team in the World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic race, withstand the extreme conditions at sea and secure victory. The 31-day row

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China Updates Standard for Products with Filling Materials

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Baar (March 25, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 039.26, highlighting China’s release of an updated National Mandatory Standard – GB 18383-2025 General technical requirements for products with filling materials. Issued by the Standardization Administration of China as part of the country’s No. 32 announcement on approved

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SGS offers expert insights into traceability and DPP requirements for textile and footwear supply chains

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Baar (March 10, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Traceability, Transparency and Digital Product Passport – Status & Solutions for the Textile and Footwear Supply Chain’, taking place on March 19, 2026. As the EU advances its transition toward a circular economy, new

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AFIRM RSL 2026 Version 11 Released

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Baar (February 26, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 025.26, reporting on Version 11 of the Restricted Substance List (RSL) from the Apparel and Footwear International Management Group (AFIRM). This annual update provides information about its alignment with global regulatory changes and reflects the latest chemical safety

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SGS on Textile Innovation and the PFAS Phase-out

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Baar (February 6, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, highlights developments in the sustainable textile industry following moves to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The PFAS family of ‘forever chemicals’ have been widely used in the textile industry for their water/stain/oil repellency but their bioaccumulation and subsequent health risks

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Updated PFAS Regulation for Consumer Products Published in France

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Baar (January 29, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 006.26, reporting on France’s update of controls on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The PFAS family of chemicals, known as ‘forever chemicals,’ is increasingly restricted due to the serious health risks they pose. France’s Decree No. 2025-1376, effective

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