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Revision to Lead in Cookware Regulation in the US State of Washington

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Baar (March 11, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 036.26, focusing on Washington State’s plans to revise its law on cookware containing lead. Exposure to lead causes neurological damage in children and impaired brain development, kidney damage, high blood pressure and reproductive issues. With no safe level

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UK Updates GB Toy Safety Standard List

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Baar (March 10, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 035.26, summarizing the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Notice of Publication 0131/26. This updates the list of designated toy safety standards for presumption of conformity with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1881) in relation to

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Proposed Update to Thai Food Container Law

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Baar (March 10, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 034.26, highlighting Thailand’s consultation on proposed updates to the country’s law on food containers. Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) Announcement No. 92 (B.E. 2528 (1985)) is the subject of a consultation initiated on February 11, 2026, by Thailand’s

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SGS offers expert insights into traceability and DPP requirements for textile and footwear supply chains

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Baar (March 10, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Traceability, Transparency and Digital Product Passport – Status & Solutions for the Textile and Footwear Supply Chain’, taking place on March 19, 2026. As the EU advances its transition toward a circular economy, new

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Direct Final Rule Issued for Crib Mattresses from US CPSC

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Baar (March 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 033.26, reporting on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) direct final rule, 16 CFR 1241. This incorporates the latest version of the ASTM F2933 standard for crib mattresses, with retained modifications. ASTM F2933-25 introduces multiple updates, including

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US PFAS Legislative Update for Consumer Goods

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Baar (March 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 032.26, summarizing the latest updates in US legislation for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer goods since the beginning of 2026. The toxic effects and negative environmental impact of PFAS, often known as ‘forever chemicals’, have led

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SGS invites cosmetics professionals to connect at in-cosmetics Global 2026

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Baar (March 6, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce its participation in in-cosmetics Global 2026, a leading international event for the cosmetics industry taking place in Paris from April 14-16. Hosted at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the event brings together global beauty professionals to

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Ribbon cutting celebrates opening of show home at Tapestry in Battle

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the first show home at the landmark Tapestry development in Battle, East Sussex took place on 27 February 2026. Hosted by Rother DC Housing Company (RDCHC), the event marked a major milestone for the company’s first major housing project, delivered in partnership with Rother District Council (RDC) and

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SGS launches environmental DNA service to support biodiversity assessment in the UK

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London, March 2, 2026 – SGS has launched an innovative environmental DNA (eDNA) service in the UK that will transform how biodiversity is measured and understood across Britain. The science-led service provides ecologists, environmentalists, conservation groups and organisations across multiple industries with powerful assessment tools to measure the ecological impact of their projects and operations. SGS eDNA uses

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SGS Expands Renault‑Aligned Rubber Testing Services to China

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Baar (March 2, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has expanded its Renault‑aligned rubber material testing services to China through its laboratory in Guangzhou, extending capabilities established at its long-standing Renault-recognized laboratory in France. Building on more than 30 years of collaboration with Renault, SGS has transferred mature European methodologies,

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