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China Issues New Standard for Sports Brassieres: FZ/T 74002-2025

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Geneva (October 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 149/25 to provide stakeholders with an overview of China’s new product standard for sports brassieres – FZ/T 74002-2025. Published as part of Announcement No. 7 on approved industry standards for 2025, the updated standard replaces the 2014 version.

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Bluesign Explores Polyester Recycling in Textiles

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Geneva (October 15, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a bluesign Consumer Compact article examining the key trends, market drivers, regulatory challenges and innovative solutions impacting the use of polyester and recycling in the textile industry. By 2030, it is estimated that 67% of global fiber production will

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National Ban on PFAS in Clothing and Footwear Introduced in Denmark

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Geneva (October 8, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 148.25 to keep stakeholders informed about Denmark’s decision to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in clothing, footwear and certain consumer products with waterproofing agents. Issued on May 2, 2025, Executive Order BEK No. 464 defines PFAS as:

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Turkey Updates Labeling Rules for Animal-Derived Materials in Consumer Products

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Geneva (August 8, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 109.25 to keep stakeholders informed about recent changes to Turkey’s rules for labeling consumer products containing animal-derived materials. The Turkish Ministry of Trade published Official Gazette No. 32865 on April 9, 2025, updating labeling requirements for consumer products

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EU Officially Endorses PEFCR for Apparel and Footwear

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Geneva (July 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 088.25 to highlight the European Union’s adoption of Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) Version 3.1 for apparel and footwear. Approved on May 14, 2025, the new rules provide a standardized methodology for life cycle assessment (LCA) across

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European Commission Adopts Ecodesign and Energy Labeling Plan for 2025-2030 

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Geneva (June 12, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 073.25, summarizing the European Commission’s adoption of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the 2025-2030 Energy Labeling Working Plan, adopted on April 16, 2025. The plan designates textiles, furniture, mattresses, tires and metals (steel and aluminum)

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Utah Updates Digital Labeling Requirements for Bedding, Furniture and Quilted Clothing

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Geneva (June 12, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 066.25, highlighting the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s (UDAF) revision to the ‘Bedding, Upholstered Furniture, and Quilted Clothing Rule’ (R70-101). This revision eliminates the requirement for online retailers to display digital law and textile labels. Published in

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SGS hosts webinar on regulatory update in restricted substances legislation for softlines

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Geneva (April 29, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to present a live webinar, ‘Restricted Substances in Softlines Products: Regulatory Update’, on May 21, 2025. Navigating regulatory changes in key softlines markets can be challenging. Without a proactive response, businesses risk falling behind evolving legislation – potentially leading

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AFIRM Releases v10 of its Restricted Substances List

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Geneva (April 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 056.25, summarizing the Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management (AFIRM) Group’s 2025 Restricted Substances List (RSL). AFIRM provides a framework for brands, retailers and manufacturers to ensure compliance with restricted substances worldwide. As a globally recognized organization, it

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