Geneva (June 23, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 079.25, alerting manufacturers and retailers to new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding safety concerns over dinnerware products made from palm leaf sheaths. On May 8, 2025, the FDA issued a letter to importers, […]
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Geneva (June 23, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 078.25, outlining the UK’s latest amendment to its retained Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation, which allows the continued use of two restricted substances in medical technology applications. Effective May 21, 2025, Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations
Geneva (June 20, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has summarized the US state of New Hampshire’s expanded ban on intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. HB 1649 (Chapter 349, codified as RSA 149-M:64) was approved in August 2024, with its prohibitions set to take effect
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Geneva (June 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 076.25, providing an overview of the latest standard for experimental sets for chemistry and related activities, EN 71-4:2020+A1:2025, issued by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Released in April 2025, EN 71-4:2020+A1:2025 specifies updated safety requirements regarding the
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Geneva (June 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article summarizing its participation in Beautyworld Saudi Arabia. Beautyworld Saudi Arabia showcases the latest innovations in the beauty industry and offers attendees the opportunity to access expertise in key areas such as cosmetics, skincare, haircare, salon supplies and
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Geneva (June 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce a new three-year contract with the Tanzanian Bureau of Standards (TBS) to provide pre-export verification (PVoC) services. Helping to reduce substandard products and safeguarding consumer health, SGS’s role also includes the promotion of fair competition for local
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Geneva (June 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has reaffirmed the critical importance of safety, quality and compliance in food-grade packaging products. In the article, SGS summarizes essential pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) services for food-grade packaging, which help businesses meet key food safety requirements while enhancing consumer trust.
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Geneva (June 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article reporting on a press release from the Agency for Standards and Quality (ANOR) of the government of Cameroon, which reiterates that all goods imported into the country (with some exceptions) must be inspected before shipment. SGS has
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Geneva (June 12, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is leading the charge on food waste with the launch today of a new partnership with The PLEDGE on Food Waste, a certification program aimed at food service providers around the world. The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification, is an innovative
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Geneva (June 12, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 073.25, summarizing the European Commission’s adoption of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the 2025-2030 Energy Labeling Working Plan, adopted on April 16, 2025. The plan designates textiles, furniture, mattresses, tires and metals (steel and aluminum)
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