Geneva (November 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 156.25, outlining updates to China’s toy safety standard GB 6675, parts 1 through 4. The following standards were published by the National Standardization Administration of China on October 5, 2025:– GB 6675.1-2025 Safety of toys – Part 1: […]
Chinese Toy Safety Standard GB 6675 Parts 1 to 4 Updated Read More »
Geneva (October 15, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an overview of the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) revised standard for toy trampolines for domestic use – EN 71-14:2025. The publication of EN 71-14:2025 results from a so-called Standardization Request – an agreement between the European Commission and
SGS highlights CEN update to domestic toy trampoline standard Read More »
Geneva (October 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce its approval as an Amazon Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Direct Validation body. This recognition enables SGS to support toy sellers in complying with Amazon’s new requirements under the Direct Validation Program. Amazon recently introduced a new
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Geneva (October 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Instituto Argentino de Normalización y Certificación (IRAM) to streamline certification processes for toys and personal protective equipment (PPE) in Argentina. The first MoU, signed on June 2, 2025, covers PPE under modules
Mutual recognition with IRAM in Argentina reduces testing burden for toys and PPE Read More »
Geneva (August 5, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 110.25, detailing updates to ISO 8124-4:2025, the latest edition of the ISO standard for activity toys. ISO 8124-4:2025 is the third edition of this standard for activity toys used in a domestic setting. It replaces the previous 2014
Activity Toys ISO 8124-4:2025 Standard Updated Read More »
Geneva (July 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 105.25 to inform stakeholders of the European Union’s draft proposal to revise toy safety legislation by permitting the restricted use of cobalt in certain toy applications. On July 9, 2025, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of
EU Proposes Limited Use of Cobalt in Toys Under Updated Safety Directive Read More »
SGS reports that the EU Council has published the consensus text for the draft Toy Safety Regulation, introducing significant updates to toy safety, including digital product passports, AI toy classifications and new chemical restrictions.
EU Council Releases Compromise Text for Draft Toy Safety Regulation Read More »
SGS reports the publication of Amendment A1:2025 to EN 71-2, updating toy flammability requirements with clarifications and alignments to related standards.
Flammability Requirements for Toys Updated with EN 71-2 Amendment A1:2025 Read More »
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 (April 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘Exploring the draft EU toy safety regulation,’ on May 13, 2025. Businesses selling toys in the EU must stay informed about proposed changes to toy safety legislation to ensure compliance with both current and
SGS invites toy professionals to explore the draft EU toy safety regulation Read More »
