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SGS Highlights Denmark’s Stricter Food Contact Material Rules Taking Effect in 2026

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Geneva (June 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 081.25, highlighting Denmark’s proposed update to its national legislation on food contact materials (FCMs), which is expected to come into effect on January 1, 2026. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) recently completed public consultation on a […]

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SGS simplifies regulatory approval for food contact substances in North America

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Geneva (May 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched an all-in-one solution to assist manufacturers and suppliers of food contact substances in obtaining regulatory authorization for North American markets. Food contact substances are subject to stringent safety standards and need to undergo a rigorous authorization process in many

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Recycled PET Plastics in Food Contact Materials Now Permitted in India

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Geneva (May 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 060.25, reporting on India’s decision to allow the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food contact materials (FCM) and articles. The use of PET is controversial due to its significant environmental footprint, the high energy demands of

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Consultation over draft food packaging law in Indonesia

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 171.24, highlighting consultation on Indonesia’s draft food packaging law. The proposed law was announced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in November 2024 and has been drafted by Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority ((Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM)). The proposals are intended

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