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Montenegro Updates Chemical and POP Regulations to Align with EU Standards

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Geneva (October 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 153.25 to inform stakeholders of Montenegro’s amendments to its chemical and persistent organic pollutant (POP) regulations. Issued on October 6, 2025, Official Gazette of Montenegro (OGM) No. 112/2025 updates Annexes 1 and 2 of the Regulation on prohibited

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UK updates mandatory classification and labeling list with new and revised substances

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Geneva (October 20, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 151/25 to provide an overview of the United Kingdom’s updated Great Britain mandatory classification and labeling list (GB MCL List). The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published documents supporting ministerial decisions on new and revised entries

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Dechlorane Plus Regulated in the EU Under POP Recast Regulation

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Geneva (October 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 147.25 to keep stakeholders informed about the European Union’s restriction of Dechlorane Plus under Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) (POP Recast Regulation). Dechlorane Plus (DP) has several applications, including:– Adhesives, polymers and sealants– Cables and

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Restriction on 2,4-DNT proposed in the EU

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Geneva (October 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 144.25 to inform stakeholders that the European Union intends to restrict 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) in articles under Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals’ (REACH). 2,4-DNT is used in a variety of

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Mutual recognition with IRAM in Argentina reduces testing burden for toys and PPE

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Geneva (October 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Instituto Argentino de Normalización y Certificación (IRAM) to streamline certification processes for toys and personal protective equipment (PPE) in Argentina. The first MoU, signed on June 2, 2025, covers PPE under modules

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EU Proposes Revisions to REACH Restrictions on Microplastics

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Geneva (September 29, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 143.25 to inform stakeholders about the European Union’s (EU) plan to revise requirements for microplastics under Annex XVII in Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). On September 17, 2025, the World Trade

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ECHA Invites Feedback on Proposed SVHC Additions

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Geneva (September 19, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has issued SafeGuardS 134.25 to inform stakeholders of a new consultation launched by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) regarding the proposed inclusion of three substances as substances of very high concern (SVHCs). On September 1, 2025, ECHA opened a 45-day consultation

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UK Product Safety Database Highlights Key Trends in Consumer Product Risks

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Geneva (September 19, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has issued SafeGuardS 130.25 to inform stakeholders of key findings from the UK Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) Product Safety Database annual report for 2024–2025. The PSD captures safety alerts raised by market surveillance authorities and provides insight into

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SGS reports on new e-portal for imports to Uganda

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Geneva (September 12, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article focusing on a new online portal from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), introducing a web-based system for the inspection and clearance of imported goods. Integrated with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) system and operating on

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Switzerland Updates Chemical Ordinance to Further Align with EU Requirements

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Geneva (September 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 129.25, detailing Switzerland’s latest updates to the Ordinance on Protection against dangerous substances and preparations (Chemicals Ordinance, ChemO). On August 14, 2925, Switzerland issued Official Collection 2025 506 (RO 2025 506) to amend two annexes under ChemO:– Annex

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