Press Releases from SGS (486 total)
SGS Summarizes Strengthened EU Specifications for HBCDD Under the POP Recast Reg …
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published details of revised hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) specifications under the European Union's (EU) persistent organic pollutants…
SGS Summarizes Impact of EU Postponement of RED Cybersecurity Regulation Enforce …
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 095.23 to help stakeholders understand the impact of the decision to postpone the…
SGS Issues SafeGuardS for US CPSC Direct Final Rule for Bedside Sleepers
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS covering a recent direct final rule for bedside sleepers issued by the…
SGS Announces Complementary Webinar to Help Businesses Navigate Post-Brexit Euro …
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced a webinar to help companies operating in European personal protective equipment (PPE) markets understand…
Patented pest management products now available direct from manufacturer
In 2023, IPS is taking a new pathway in the distribution of the company's flagship products.
It is now possible to purchase the CLTab and SPTab…
Frank Kempe newly appointed Global Softlines Technical Manager at SGS gains sele …
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce that Frank Kempe has been appointed Global Softlines Technical Manager.
Frank, who is…
SGS Explains How E-Valuator® Helps Governments Beat International Trade Fraud
SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at the issues surrounding international trade fraud and the ways digitalization…
Experienced Willy Fabritius Joins SGS
With over a quarter of a century of experience in IT, information security and international standards, Willy Fabritius has joined world-leading testing, inspection and certification…
SGS opens doors to new markets with publication of latest ‘Global Access Progr …
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is pleased to announce publication of the latest version of its Global Access Program (GAP)…
Ecuador Issues Revised Draft Technical Regulation on Food Contact Ceramics
Ecuador has announced a revised proposal that, if accepted, will update its technical regulation for food contact ceramics.
The latest proposal, designated Ecuadorian Technical Regulation…
SGS puts Consumer Trust at the Heart of its new Brand Awareness Campaign
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, testing and certification company, has today launched ‘Trusted. Tested.’ – a high impact, brand awareness campaign to engage consumers in…
SGS Guides Manufacturers Through Categorization of Medical and Personal Care Pro …
SGS, the world's leading provider of testing, verification and certification services, offers a comprehensive range of services to help manufacturers of products aimed at assisting…
Multiple Prop 65 Agreements on DINP in Consumer Products Reached in California
In recent months, several California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) settlement agreements and judgements have been reached in relation to the use of diisononyl phthalate (DINP)…
Brazil Updates Regulation for Food Contact Plastics and Polymeric Coatings
Brazil has established a positive list of additives for food contact plastics and polymeric coatings.
Published on December 4, 2019 by the Brazilian National Health…
Separately Sold Bean Bag Covers Included in Updated ASTM F1912 Standard
ASTM International has updated its safety standard specifications for bean bag chairs and bean bag covers. ASTM F1912-19 now covers bean bag covers that are…
SGS Fimko Expands Global Network of ENEC Approved Testing Laboratories at Guangz …
ETICS, the European Testing Inspection and Certification System, has accepted SGS’s laboratory in Guangzhou, China as an ENEC Testing Laboratory (TL) to test luminaires and…
SGS Expands Furniture Services to Assist Vietnam’s Growing Furniture Export In …
SGS has responded to Vietnam’s recent 7.9% growth in gross domestic product and the opportunities for international trade this presents to the furniture industry, with…
New York State Assembly Approves ‘Harper’s Law’ to Improve Safety in Cloth …
The New York State Assembly has passed ‘Harper’s Law’, a law requiring retailers to only sell clothing storage units that comply with industry recognized standard…
EU Updates Rules for Persistent Organic Compounds with Recast POPs Regulation
On June 25, 2019, the European Union (EU) published Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, recasting the EU’s Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation. The original POPs Regulation -…
EU Adds Over 200 Prohibited Substances n Cosmetics Regulation Update
On May 22, 2019, the European Commission amended Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 by updating Annexes II, III and V. The new regulation, (EU) 2019/831,…
RAPEX 2018 Annual Report Shows Stabilization in Annual Dangerous Product Reports
The 2018 RAPEX annual report has been released by the European Commission and it shows there has been a stabilization in the number of notifications…
China Publishes Arrangements of Conformity Assessment System for China RoHS 2
The Chinese Authorities have published their implementation arrangements for the conformity assessment system relating to China RoHS 2.
Published jointly by China’s State Administration for…
State of Maine Extends Toxic Chemical Packaging Regulations for Food Packaging
The US state of Maine has enacted an amendment to Title 32 of the Maine Revised Statutes entitled, ‘An Act to Protect the Environment and…
CARB Consults Over VOC Emission Reductions in 21 Consumer Product Categories
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced a list of 47 consumer product categories to undergo consideration in Public Work Group Meetings on whether…
SGS Colombia first Certification Body (CB) to be accredited by ONAC for primary …
SGS, the leading provider of verification, inspection, testing and certification services, has become first company in Colombia to be accredited by ONAC, Colombia’s National Accreditation…
New Customs Requirements for Samples Being Sent to Turkey for Testing
Turkish Customs has changed its requirements for samples being send to Turkey for testing by third parties. Applicable from May 15, 2019, all samples must…
Six California Prop 65 60-Day Notices Issued for Hexavalent Chromium on Leather …
Six California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) 60-day notices have recently been issued in relation to the use of hexavalent chromium in leather goods. These serve…
CARB Publishes Updated Guidance for Composite Wood Products Industry
In May 2019, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) published two revised guides to help the composite wood products industry. These are:
• Status of US EPA…
Three U.S. States Announce Plans to Address Microfiber Pollution
Several U.S. states have issued proposals to tackle the problem of microfibers shedding from synthetic fabrics during home laundry processes.
Synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon,…
California Introduces Proposal to Strengthen its Metal-Containing Jewelry Law
California has introduced a bill to revise its Metal-Containing Jewelry law. Published in February 2019, SB 647 will make a number of important changes if…
Washington State Introduces Comprehensive Toxic Substances and Pollution Law
The US State of Washington has signed into law a comprehensive toxic substances and pollution control law that will identify, restrict and ban certain hazardous…
SGS Summarizes Several California Proposition 65 Settlements Involving Consumer …
In California, several settlements have been reached relating to the use of listed substances in consumer products. While these consent agreements only bind the named…
Health Canada Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Health Canada is seeking comments on its plans to revise the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. Stakeholders have until July 1, 2019, to submit responses.
The Cosmetic Ingredient…
SGS Releases Summaries of California Proposition 65 Settlements for Lead and Pht …
Several California Proposition 65 settlements and judgements have been reached relating to the inclusion of lead and certain phthalates in consumer products. While consent agreements…
SGS Expands with New E&E Center Near Lille, France
SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, verification and certification company, this month opened its new test laboratory for electrical and electronics product testing at Oignies,…
SGS Publishes New White Paper Ahead of Enforcement of the EU’s Updated RoHS2 R …
Manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) will face fresh challenges to maintain the CE Mark for their products as new regulations within the European…
EU Updates EN 71-3 and Strengthens Migration Limit for Chromium (VI) in Certain …
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the latest version of EN 71-3 Safety of Toys - Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements.
EN…
Myanmar Begins Minimum Labeling Requirements for Priority Consumer Products
On April 26, 2019, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar put into effect minimum labeling requirements for a wide variety of priority consumer products.…
US FDA Final Rule Categorizes the Safety and Effectiveness of 28 Consumer Hand S …
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a final rule on the safety and effectiveness of 28 active ingredients used in consumer hand…
SGS Helps Manufacturers Understand Brazilian Regulations for Medical Devices
Brazil is currently one of the fastest growing markets for medical devices in the world. To access it, manufacturers and suppliers must test their products…
Manufacturers Warned About Large Number of EU RAPEX Notifications for Electrical …
Stakeholders should be aware that since later 2018 there have been multiple notifications relating to non-conformity in electrical and electronic (EE) products offered onto the…
Hong Kong Updates List of Safety Standards for Toys and Children’s Products
In March 2019, Hong Kong announced an updated list of six safety standards for toys and five categories of children’s product. These fall under Kong…
SGS Helps Electric Wheelchair Manufacturers Understand EU Requirements and Stand …
Electric wheelchair manufacturers are reminded that their products must be safe, robust and conform to the requirements in Annex I of the European Medical Device…
DLC approves SGS for Testing and Certification of Horticultural Lighting
SGS is pleased to announce that it has been authorized by the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) as an approved Safety Certification body for the testing and…
Proposal Released to Make PFOS a Priority Chemical for Reporting in Children’s …
The US state of Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced a proposal to designate perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) as a Priority Chemical that…
SGS Helps Manufacturers Understand the Risks Associated with Baby Products
Interest in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first baby is increasing as the due-date approaches. The choice of name, the blanket it is swaddled in,…
SGS offers State-of-the-Art Testing for Electrical and Electronic Products at Ta …
With over 2,500 m² of state-of-the-art laboratories at the Taunusstein site, SGS offers exemplary testing services for the electrical and electronic (EE) industry in Germany…
SGS Helps Manufacturers Access China’s Growing Market for Pet Apparel
China has a growing market for pet apparel. Manufacturers are advised to follow the voluntary pet apparel standard - FZ/T 81013-2016 – to help them…
New Guidance Documents Issued for Toy Pools and Musical Instruments by EU
The European Commission (EC) has issued revised versions of its toy guidance documents for pools and musical instruments. Both documents, inter alia, provide clarification on…
Sedex Introduces Changes to Organization of SMETA Audits
On November 1, 2018, Sedex introduced two changes to the way it organizes SMETA audits. Firstly, they introduced a unique reference code for each SMETA…
