Press Releases from SGS Consumer Testing Services (203 total)
End of Transition Period for Australian Electrical Standards
Compliance Mark for Electrical Products
The single Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) was introduced including a three-year transition period.
The RCM illustrates a product’s compliance with all applicable…
First From SGS – Semiconductor Development Functional Safety Training
Rising to the challenges of the automotive industry, SGS has developed functional safety training courses specifically focused on semiconductor development in accordance with ISO 26262…
Electrical Regulations Revised in South Korea
The beginning of 2016 brings regulatory changes in South Korea, with many of them impacting electrical and electronic products’ EMC compliance, as well as KC…
France Issues Notice to Decree N° 99-777 Regarding Deckchair Safety
France has issued a notice to decree n° 99-777 of September 9, 1999 on the prevention of risks resulting from the use of deckchairs, referring…
EU Report Outlines Guidelines for Footwear Components
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published PD CEN/TR 16417:2016 with guidelines regarding the presence of certain chemicals known as Substances of Very High…
U.S. Congress Introduces “Made in America Act of 2016”
The U.S. Congress has introduced a bill directing the Federal Trade Commission to establish labels that may be used as a voluntary means of indicating…
EN 16732 Outlines New Specs for Slide Fasteners
European Standards bodies published a new specification for slide fasteners (zips): EN 16732. Based on BS 3084, the standard gives greater quality assurance to all…
EU to Limit NPEs in Textile Products
On January 14, 2016, the European Commission published a regulation in the Official Journal of the EU to restrict the use of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs)…
Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Products No Longer Strictly Prohibited
The local ‘Toxic Toys’ law has been amended in Rockland County, New York, by eliminating the strict prohibition of 7 chemicals in children’s apparel and…
Hong Kong Announces Measures to Ensure Safe Products for Children
Hong Kong has recently amended its list of safety standards for toys and certain children’s products. The new standards will be effective on October 1,…
Azo Compounds Restrictions in Textile Products Enacted in Japan
The Japan MHLW released an amendment to the existing “Act on Control of Household Products Containing Harmful Substances.”
Azo Compounds Designated as Harmful
The Japan Ministry…
Asbestos Fibers in Thermos Flasks Trigger New EU Product Recall
Europe recently recalled thermos flasks containing asbestos fibers present in the separators of their double glass wall.
Thermos Flask Safety Compromised by Asbestos
Asbestos fibers can be…
SGS Informs on 2015 Update of European Kick Scooter Standard EN 14619
The new version of the European standard for roller sports equipment – EN 14619:2015 - Kick scooters - Safety requirements and test methods has superseded…
Regulations on Baby Bottles and Milk Containers to Be Expanded in Thailand
Thailand has recently announced draft rules for the manufacture of feeding bottles and liquid milk containers for infants and young children. The proposed implementation…
Decathlon Asia Awards SGS India with Best Performer 2014 in South East Asia
SGS India’s Dinesh Sivabalan has been awarded ‘Best Performer 2014 in South Asia’ by its client, Decathlon, for meeting the overall quality of service criteria…
SGS Announces Opening of Footwear Testing Facility in Indonesia
SGS in Indonesia is proud to announce the opening of its new Footwear Physical Laboratory in Jakarta, Cilandak.
Footwear Testing Laboratory Adds to SGS Network
The…
EU REACH Regulation Tightens Lead Restrictions
The European Union (EU) has expanded the scope of restriction of lead to articles or accessible parts of articles for the general public if children…
California Prop 65 Applies New Limits on 4,4’-MDA in Nylon Cooking Utensils
Proposition 65 is the ‘Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986,’ a ballot initiative passed overwhelmingly by California residents in 1986.
California Prop 65…
SGS Informs on the Issue of Chemical Safety in the Textile Industry
In the current textile and footwear industry, the difficulty in controlling diverse health or environment-related chemical hazards lies not only in the vast volume of…
Common Water Vapor Permeability Testing Methods for Functional Fabrics
SGS provides a technical update on common water vapor permeability testing methods and procedures for rainwear and other functional fabrics or textiles.
Many outdoor jackets or…
California to Issue Final Draft for Green Chemistry Regulations
The California Office of Administrative Law has received and approved the final version of the Safer Consumer Products regulations sent to them by the Department…
60 Percent Recent US Food Product Recalls Due to Undeclared Food Allergens
On 19 August the ExpertRECALL Quarterly Index was published, summarizing key findings from recalls announced in the second quarter of 2013 in the United States…
SGS to Present at LUXEPACK Monaco 23-25 October 2013 at Grimaldi Forum
LUXE PACK MONACO, the leader show for creative packaging, will take place in Monaco at Grimaldi Forum on 23-25 October 2013.
The event will gather together…
EU Plans to Restrict DecaBDE
One year after the last expansion of the list of Persistent Organic a first indication on a possible restriction of Bis(pentabromophenyl)ether (DecaBDE)under REACH Annex XVII…
UV Protection Factor (UPF) of Textiles
Over exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun has raised considerable public health concerns. Consumers have an increased awareness of skin cancer, eye damage…
Free EU RoHS2 Compliance Seminar Hosted by SGS and ENVIRON on October 14 in Texa …
With revenues and reputations at stake, manufacturers, importers and distributors of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) are focused on minimizing the risk of having product…
Adapted EU Food Labeling Regulation for Products with Plant Sterol and Stanol Es …
On 25 July 2013 the European Commission (EC) adopted Commission Regulation (EU) No 718/2013(1) amending Regulation (EC) No 608/2004 (2) concerning the labeling of foods…
Guangdong Province to Amend the Work Safety Regulation
On 5 July 2013, the Standing Committee of Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress released the revision of “Guangdong Province Work-Safety Regulations” (hereinafter referred to as the…
Latest SVHC Screen Lite Program for Textile and Footwear Products
Following the expansion of the SVHC Candidate List, SGS offers an updated SVHC Screen Lite Program that helps reaching compliance with the REACH SVHC requirements…
New EU Directive on Requirements for Workers Occupational Health and Safety for …
The new Directive, 2013/35/EU annuls Directive 2004/40/EC and it outlines the minimum requirements for improvements to work environments meant to ensure better protection of workers…
France to Lengthen Formamide Restriction in Toy Puzzle Mats
France recently extended the temporary restriction of formamide in toy puzzle mats. The extension period is for a further 12 months and took effect…
Harmonized EN15649 Standards Series for Floating Leisure Articles
On 18 July 2013, the references of standards series EN 15649 (parts 1-7) for floating leisure articles for use on and in the water were…
New Cutting Edge Textile Testing Laboratory in Madagascar
SGS has recently established a textile testing laboratory at Madagascar, one of the important textile and garment manufacturing sites in the region. The new 160…
FDA Issues Final Rule to Define Gluten-Free Labeling
On 2 August 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule defining “gluten-free” for food labeling. It will help consumers, especially…
Australia Proposes New Draft of the Voluntary Children’s Nightwear Standard
Standards Australia has recently released a draft revised version of the voluntary Children’s Nightwear Standard - AS/NZS 1249. The public comment period is open until…
EU to Strengthen Chemical Regulation on BPA and Flame Retardants in Toys
The European Commission (EC) has recently notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the proposed inclusion of bisphenol A (BPA) and 3 flame retardants under…
Expanded Safer Chemical Ingredients List for Design for the Environment Labeled …
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added more than 130 chemicals to its Safer Chemical Ingredients List on 24 July 2013. Among the 132…
US-FTC Proposes Changes to Guaranty Provisions in Fur Rules
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published in the Federal Register a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (1) on proposed changes to the guaranty…
US FDA Proposed Rule for Accreditation of Third Party Auditor and Certification …
On 29 July 2013 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published the proposed rule for the Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors/Certification Bodies to…
New EU Chemical Requirements to Protect Children from Chemical Hazards in Toys
In 2009, the European Union (EU) adopted the new Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC (TSD). The implementation of the TSD is essentially in 2 phases. The…
Ecuador Proposes Regulation on Textile Labeling
This technical regulation establishes requirements for the labeling of apparel, home textiles and clothing accessories marketed in Ecuador, whether locally manufactured or imported, in order…
US FDA Proposes Rule for Foreign Supplier Verification Program
On 29 July 2013 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published the proposed rule for Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers…
Tanning Process for the Modern Leather Footwear Industry
Leather production is a complex and vital component in the footwear manufacturing process. The processes used in the manufacturing of leather will not only affect…
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) N.1223/2009 to Apply from July 2013
Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) N°1223/2009 came into force in 2009, applies from July 11, 2013 and supersedes Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
With the new Cosmetics Regulation, product…
Increased SGS Testing Capabilities for Juvenile Products in France and Shanghai
Updates on testing capabilities for juvenile products – SGS Shanghai and SGS France.
Toddler Beds Testing in SGS Shanghai
SGS Shanghai (China) is now able to conduct…
SGS to Exhibit at 2013 SCS Formulate, Coventry, UK
Visit SGS at SCS Formulate, the biggest meeting dedicated to personal care ingredients, on November 12-13, 2013 in Coventry, United Kingdom.
SCS Formulate is the biggest…
SGS Opens New Textile Testing Laboratory in Casablanca, Morocco
Physical and Chemical Textile Testing
The presence of the SGS laboratory in Morocco will contribute and strengthen the local apparel industry’s ability to meet buyers’ expectations…
SGS to Support Sedex AGM & Members' Forum 2013
SGS will be exhibiting at the 2013 Sedex AGM & Members’ Forum which will take place on Thursday 14 March, at Glaziers Hall in London.
The…
Complimentary Webinar "Sustainability in Textiles Sector - Challenges and Opport …
SGS experts Ian Allard and Pierre Boccon-Gibod will be hosting a complimentary webinar to discuss the current challenges surrounding the textile industry.
7th March 2013 at…
SGS Opens State-of-the-Art Laboratory in Chennai, India
SGS India is pleased to announce that its largest laboratory and facility has been officially opened by Chris Kirk, Chief Executive Officer, SGS Ltd. in…
