Reinforcing trade and driving economic growth, SGS’s relationship with SwissCham Egypt continues to provide a uniquely successful opportunity to bolster trade between Switzerland and Egypt.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS on California’s new law for electric bicycles and powered mobility devices, which requires them to be tested by an accredited testing laboratory for compliance against specified standards.
SGS reports on the US CPSC’s direct final rule 16 CFR 1226, incorporating the latest version of the ASTM standard for soft infant and toddler carriers.
SGS’s laboratory in Cork, Ireland, has achieved platinum certification under the My Green Lab program, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability in the pharmaceutical industry.
Brightsight, an SGS company, is now recognised by GlobalPlatform as a certification body to issue SESIP certification for IoT platforms and components, strengthening their position as the global leader in cybersecurity evaluations and certification services.
SGS is proud to announce the readiness of its North America lab, located in Grass Lake, Michigan, to test and certify portable air purifiers to meet new US standards for energy efficiency.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS on US CPSC direct final rule incorporating latest version of ASTM F1967-24 into 16 CFR 1215, safety standard for infant seats.
SGS invites industry professionals to a complimentary webinar highlighting its expanded global network for clinical and in vitro cosmetic testing, enhanced by a recent acquisition of Institut d’Expertise Clinique (IEC).
SGS offers comprehensive insights into testing, certification, clinical trials, sustainability, regulatory compliance and third-party natural ingredient verification for health and nutrition products at SupplySide 2024.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS on new Californian regulations for juvenile feeding products and sucking or teething products, which will become effective on January 1, 2026.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS to give stakeholders a comprehensive overview of approved measures to apply enforcement mechanisms for existing and future PFAS bans and labeling requirements in California.
SGS publishes an article examining durable, chemically compliant and sustainable solutions for functional apparel manufacturers looking to lessen their environmental impact and expand their markets.
SGS is proud to have awarded international certificates to three of China’s leading renewable energy companies whose products will benefit from accelerated access into overseas markets.
New York State governor signs comprehensive legislative package to promote the safe use of e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries, aiming to protect residents.
Reinforcing its global biopharmaceutical testing services, this expansion brings new instrumentation and scientific expertise to support the North American market.
SGS has set a new benchmark for third-party pharmaceutical testing laboratories in China following an outstanding inspection by the US FDA of the company’s Shanghai Health Science Laboratory.
SGS underscores the importance of sustainability in cosmetics and hygiene products, emphasizing the role of comprehensive testing in ensuring environmental claims are genuine and reliable.
SGS provides expert guidance to food and dietary supplement manufacturers on choosing the optimal regulatory pathway – GRAS or NDIN – to achieve US market compliance when delivering products with new ingredients.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing China’s announcement of proposals to change several mandatory standards for a range of consumer goods, including products intended for children.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing the US state of Pennsylvania’s new requirement for stuffed toys, which will now need flammability and tolerance lab reports.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing a delay to the enforcement of Minnesota’s chemical restrictions in four specified consumer products, which pushes the effective date back to July 2025.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS with details of New Zealand’s strengthened group standards for lead in paints and graphic materials, to be enforced in stages from September 19, 2024.
SGS has supported Morocco’s PCA program for over three years and continues to provide the latest updates in line with Ministry of Industry and Trade guidelines.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing the US CPSC’s published notice of rulemaking revising the existing consumer product safety rule for toys to add performance and labeling requirements for battery-operated toys containing button cell or cell batteries.
The EU Toy Standardization Request will affect all EU toy standards by October 25, 2025, and an expert webinar offers detail and guidance for businesses to help them prepare for the upcoming changes.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing two new Chinese national standards for the physical and chemical performance of garments – GB/T 21294-2024 and GB/T 21295-2024.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS highlighting New Zealand’s consultation on plans to regulate methoxychlor, dechlorane plus and UV-328 as persistent organic pollutants.
SGS publishes overview of South Korean revision to standards and specifications for food contact materials and articles, which came into effect on June 21, 2024.
As ambitious targets are set to achieve climate-neutrality, SGS expands its SGS Green Marks portfolio to include product carbon footprinting – an essential measurement of greenhouse gas emission and removal within a product’s life cycle.
SGS issues SafeGuardS summarizing Japan’s adding of PFOA isomers, their salts and PFOA-related compounds to the designated list of Class 1 Specified Substances.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at China’s new mandatory product standard covering safety technical specifications for infants' and children's footwear.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing the WTO’s circulation of three Thai draft ministerial regulations announcing proposals to mandate standards for the regulation of certain food contact materials.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS on the recent update to Pennsylvania’s ‘Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act’, which will permit the use of recycled materials in stuffed toys manufactured and sold within the state.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing Georgia’s technical regulation on regenerated cellulose film materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS overview of the UK HSE’s amendments to the Great Britain mandatory classification and labeling list for substances and mixtures.
SGS publishes an overview of amendments to Canada’s SOR/2014-254 regulations, which are intended to reduce the potential risks of mercury in consumer products.
As the global fashion industry transitions towards sustainable production practices, SGS publishes Consumer Compact article looking at the crucial importance of resource efficiency.
Rising pet ownership globally has created a huge market for products aimed at domesticated animals. SGS has published a Consumer Compact article looking at the risks and opportunities for businesses when entering pet product markets.
SGS publishes a Consumer Compact article looking at the importance of taking a holistic approach to impact communications, as textile and footwear industries transition to more environmentally responsible practices.
As modern vehicles increasingly rely on enhanced technology, SGS’s Consumer Compact looks at the growing market for software-defined vehicles to see how these changes impact cybersecurity.
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