Press Releases
Oct 24, 2018, 9:55 AM
SGS reports several California Prop 65 settlement agreements involving BPA in food contact products. The agreements require a reformulation or Prop 65 warning.Read more...
Oct 23, 2018, 2:44 PM
Recent changes in REACH regulations reinforce the importance of good supply chain communication for businesses operating in the EU/EEA.Read more...
Oct 22, 2018, 10:56 AM
Delaware has introduced a restriction on the use of lead in paints and similar surface coating materials that are to be used on outdoor structures. It is the first US state to approve such a law.Read more...
Oct 22, 2018, 10:52 AM
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has updated it product standard for handbags and knapsacks. The new standard came into effect on September 1, 2018.Read more...
Oct 22, 2018, 10:39 AM
The US state of Oregon has approved two Permanent Administrative Orders amending ‘Toxic-Free Kids Act’. Among other things, the revisions add five substances to the HPCCCH list.Read more...
Oct 20, 2018, 3:10 PM
California’s Governor has approved measures to regulate flame retardants in three categories of consumer products. The restrictions will come into effect on January 1, 2020.Read more...
Oct 20, 2018, 3:01 PM
The WTO has circulated a proposal by South Korea to amend its food contact standards. The changes would include a ban on the use of three phthalates in food contact products for infants and young children. Read more...
Oct 19, 2018, 2:55 PM
The introduction of 5G technology will afford mobile device manufacturers with a number of business opportunities. To assist them, SGS expert, Dr. Peter Liao, explains the methodology involved with radio frequency (RF) testing for 5G mmWave Over The Air…Read more...
Oct 19, 2018, 2:42 PM
In November 2018, SGS will present, in combination with NATRUE’s Director General, Dr. Mark Smith, a seminar on NATRUE certification at Cosmoprof Asia 2018. Ahead of that, SGS experts consider this certification standard for natural and organic cosmetic…Read more...
Oct 18, 2018, 10:49 AM
The US Government has introduced measures to make businesses culpable for the welfare of workers along the entire supply chain. With forced labor and forced child labor still a major problem around the world, SGS provides services to help businesses…Read more...