Baar (January 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Unlocking China’s cosmetic market: trends, regulations, technology & case studies’, on January 21, 2026. The market for cosmetics in China is huge and expanding rapidly, fueled by the rising spending power of an expanding […]
Baar (January 8, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 191.25 to inform stakeholders of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) approval of a new mandatory consumer product safety standard for neck floats. On December 15, 2025, the CPSC published a final rule establishing 16 CFR 1250.5
US CPSC Introduces Federal Safety Standard for Neck Float Toys Read More »
Baar (January 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘CRA Implementation: How to Fulfill Regulatory Obligations’, on January 22, 2026. With the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introducing mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements (PDEs), manufacturers must reach implementation‑ready status
Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 192.25 to inform stakeholders about the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) direct final rule updating the federal safety standard for bassinets and cradles. On December 12, 2025, the CPSC published a direct final rule amending 16 CFR
Updated ASTM Standard for Bassinets and Cradles Adopted by US CPSC Read More »
Baar (January 6, 2026) – SGS is reinforcing its dedication to digital trust and payment card security solutions through the acquisition of Panacea Infosec – a global leader in information security. Headquartered in India, Panacea Infosec brings over 90 highly skilled InfoSec and cybersecurity professionals who serve clients in India, the US, the Middle East
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Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 186.25, summarizing Health Canada’s updated children’s sleepwear guidelines under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The updated Guidelines for the Flammability Requirements of the Children’s Sleepwear Regulations, published in November 2025, outline safety requirements for children’s sleepwear
Health Canada Issues Revised Flammability Guidelines for Children’s Sleepwear Read More »
Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 184.25, summarizing the European Commission’s (EC) Joint Research Center’s (JRC) latest guidance on testing kitchenware. The JRC is the EU’s internal research body, supporting policy with independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, collaborating with other EC departments, institutions, EU
New Guidelines for EU Kitchenware Read More »
Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 182.25, highlighting Moldova’s harmonization with the EU’s RoHS Directive through its adoption of HG 643/2025 on the restriction of hazardous substances. HG 643/2025 was adopted on October 10, 2025, and approved a Technical Regulation restricting the use of
Moldova RoHS Rules Aligned with EU Standards Read More »
Baar (January 5, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Building Trust Through PFAS Conformity in Softlines’ on January 15, 2026. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are increasingly the subject of prohibitive or restrictive legislation, due to their proliferation in numerous consumer items, including
SGS helps the textile and footwear industry respond to the PFAS problem Read More »
Baar (January 5, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Understanding the New EU Toy Safety Regulation’ on January 20, 2026. This webinar is designed for manufacturers, suppliers, quality assurance (QA) managers, retailers, designers, importers, online platforms and all stakeholders involved in toys intended
SGS Helps Manufacturers and Retailers Understand New EU Toy Safety Regulation Read More »
