Geneva (October 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, will attend CPhI Frankfurt 2025, taking place October 28–30 at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. This flagship event gathers pharmaceutical professionals worldwide to explore the latest trends and innovations in drug development, manufacturing and supply chain management. At stand 5.0A102 in the Contract […]
Geneva (September 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a free, expert-led webinar, ‘The Circular Economy: What It Means for Electrical and Electronic Products’, scheduled for October 14, 2025. The circular economy is quickly becoming a cornerstone of global sustainability efforts, moving industries away from the
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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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Geneva (September 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 142.25 to keep interested parties informed about the latest developments impacting textile waste requirements in Europe. On September 9, 2025, the European Parliament gave final approval to the revised EU Waste Framework Directive. This directive introduces targeted measures
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Geneva (September 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, highlights India’s Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Order, 2025, which updates standards and compliance deadlines for food contact products. The order revises several national standards, including IS 14756, IS 1660, IS 14407 and IS 18427, and
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Geneva (September 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, draws attention to the European Accessibility Act (EAA), which has been in force since June 28, 2025. The legislation establishes unified accessibility requirements across EU member states for specific products and services, fostering inclusion and improving usability through accessible design. The
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Geneva (September 25, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has issued SafeGuardS 136.25 to inform stakeholders about Brazil’s public consultation on revisions to the country’s conformity assessment requirements for metal cookware. On August 21, 2025, Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) released Public Consultation No. 25 of
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Geneva (September 25, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has issued SafeGuardS 131.25 to inform stakeholders of recent progress in the implementation of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Since the European Commission adopted the CRA on November 20, 2024, and came into effect on December 11, 2024, notable advancements
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Geneva (September 19, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has issued SafeGuardS 135.25 to inform stakeholders of a new technical guide published by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare (EDQM) regarding cork materials and articles intended for contact with food. The first edition of the guide,
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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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