https://pressroom.prlog.org/sgscts/ About SGS Consumer Testing Services - SGS Consumer Testing Services ensures the quality and safety of every kind of consumer products, from textiles, electronics and furniture to food and automotive. For more information, please visit: http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail.aspx https://www.prlog.org/12553385-amendments-to-rohs-directive-announced-by-european-commission.html Important changes in the coverage of the RoHS Directive have been discussed and made public.Wed, 27 Apr 2016 07:00:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12552638-end-of-transition-period-for-australian-electrical-standards.html The three-year transition period for the single compliance mark is ending February 2016.Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:02:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12546849-first-from-sgs-semiconductor-development-functional-safety-training.html 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 and ISO/PAS 18451.Mon, 04 Apr 2016 10:06:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12546373-new-radio-equipment-directive-for-products-sold-in-the-eu.html The EU's new Radio Equipment Directive (RED) becomes effective on June 13, 2016, and allows a one-year transition period.Fri, 01 Apr 2016 08:00:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12546230-prop-65-settlement-agreed-for-nylon-cooking-utensils.html A Prop 65 settlement has recently been reached for 4,4'-methylenedianiline (4,4'-MDA) in nylon cooking utensils.Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:35:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12545639-japan-food-sanitation-law-to-limit-polyethylene-naphthalate.html The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated a notification announcing Japan's proposal to regulate food contact PEN materials falling under the Japan Food Sanitation Law (JFSL).Wed, 30 Mar 2016 06:39:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12544013-albany-county-changes-local-law-restricting-certain-chemicals-in-childrens-products.html Albany County in the state of New York has recently revised its Local Law to restrict certain chemicals in children's products and children's apparel.Wed, 23 Mar 2016 08:42:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12543645-eus-reach-regulations-limit-for-cadmium-in-paints.html The European Union (EU) has recently set a restriction limit for cadmium in paints with certain HS codes.Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:03:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12543630-new-elements-added-to-japan-toy-association-safety-standard-st-2016.html The new toy safety standard ST 2016 contains a substantial number of new elements regarding mechanical and physical properties. It will be effective starting April 1, 2016.Tue, 22 Mar 2016 07:07:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12543206-electrical-regulations-revised-in-south-korea.html 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 marking requirements.Sun, 20 Mar 2016 23:47:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12541718-france-issues-notice-to-decree-99-777-regarding-deckchair-safety.html 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 to version 2015 of NF D 61 - 062.Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:34:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12540838-eu-report-outlines-guidelines-for-footwear-components.html 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 Concern (SVHC).Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:27:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12540492-us-congress-introduces-made-in-america-act-of-2016.html 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 to consumers the extent to which products are of United States origin, and for other purposes.Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:58:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12540120-en-16732-outlines-new-specs-for-slide-fasteners.html 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 users, domestic and commercial.Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:47:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12539668-eu-to-limit-npes-in-textile-products.html 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) in textile articles and to amend Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH).Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:54:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12537723-toxic-chemicals-in-childrens-products-no-longer-strictly-prohibited.html 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 children’s products. The new law will take effect on February 21, 2016.Tue, 01 Mar 2016 10:32:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12536827-nickel-tests-in-reach-annex-xvii-undergo-update.html The EU has recently updated the list of standards for demonstrating compliance with nickel release under ANNEX XVII of REACH.Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:34:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12536479-hong-kong-announces-measures-to-ensure-safe-products-for-children.html 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, 2016.Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:04:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12535347-eu-updates-and-expands-scope-of-weee-directive-201219-eu.html SGS expands on the updated requirements for waste electrical and electronic equipment.Mon, 22 Feb 2016 09:57:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12534597-vietnam-publishes-technical-standard-for-food-contact-glass-ceramic-porcelain-and-enamel-products.html Vietnam recently announced the use of a national technical standard for the restriction of heavy metals in glass, ceramic, porcelain and enamel products intended to come into contact with food.Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:35:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12533733-mauritius-modifies-plastic-bag-ban.html Mauritius recently amended regulations on the prohibition of plastic bags by exempting biodegradable and compostable plastic bags designed to carry goods purchased at a point of sale. This amendment took effect on January 1, 2016.Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:46:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12531923-us-cpsc-announces-heavy-metals-testing-exemption-for-wooden-toys.html The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a final rule to exempt unfinished and untreated wood in toys from testing for the eight heavy metals falling under ASTM F963. The new rule will take effect on January 19, 2016.Tue, 09 Feb 2016 12:35:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12531373-french-decree-addresses-safety-of-bunk-beds-and-high-beds.html France has issued notice from the decree 95-949 from August 25,1995 on prevention of risks resulting from the use of certain bunk beds – EN 747:2012+A1:2015.Sun, 07 Feb 2016 12:26:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12530280-mexico-considers-new-standard-for-food-contact-glass-and-ceramics.html Mexico is proposing to adopt a draft standard for food contact glass and ceramics. This draft standard would expand the scope from ceramics to glass.Wed, 03 Feb 2016 08:18:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12529025-settlements-under-california-proposition-65.html all for Reformulation of Consumer Products Containing DEHP – Part 2. A number of Prop 65 settlements involving DEHP have been reached for a wide variety of products. The parties in these settlements agreed to reformulate DEHP to certaiFri, 29 Jan 2016 07:56:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12528737-new-settlements-for-california-proposition-65.html The parties in these settlements have agreed to reformulate their products in order to limit the amount of certain Prop 65 chemicals contained in their products. Some of these settlements allow the use of a Prop 65 warning.Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:11:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12528383-european-union-adapts-en-71-52015-to-conform-with-the-toy-safety-directive.html The European Union (EU) has harmonized EN 71-5:2015 to give presumption of conformity with the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC.Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:25:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12528305-recent-trends-in-chinas-minimum-wage.html In step with the current economic slowdown, minimum wage increases in China decline. Still, since its inception, minimum wage policy has boosted incomes in poorer regions.Wed, 27 Jan 2016 07:27:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12527864-join-sgs-at-nuremberg-toy-fair-2016-germany.html SGS will exhibit at the Nuremberg Toy Fair (Spielwarenmesse®) in Germany from 27 January to 1 February 2016 in Hall 11.1, Booth E-03, F-04.Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:42:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12527143-eu-limits-short-chain-chlorinated-paraffins-sccps.html The European Union (EU) has recently set a limit for SCCPs under the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation. The new law went into effect on December 4, 2015.Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:49:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12526421-eu-strengthens-toy-safety-directive-200948ec-on-chemical-restrictions-in-certain-toys.html The European Union (EU) has recently amended the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC (TSD) to include the restriction of formamide and 4 preservatives in certain toys.Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:48:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12526237-royal-assent-for-the-modern-slavery-act-2015.html The issue of slavery is on the radar of many corporations, not merely for ethical reasons but as a potential reputational risk given the frequent media exposés of certain inhumane working conditions.Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:01:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12525120-sgs-korea-announces-kc-testing-fee.html As a designated testing laboratory, SGS Korea has announced its use of the KC testing fee for broadcasting and communication equipment.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:02:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12524841-sgs-and-the-sustainable-apparel-coalition-sac-take-on-global-labor-standards.html In order to raise global labor conditions, the world’s leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, and manufacturers have partnered with third-party testing firms.Thu, 14 Jan 2016 11:40:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12524518-sgs-knows-whats-best-for-mobile-medical-technology-certification.html Any company today that wants to sell medical technology with a grid-independent power supply on the global market must adhere to the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) standards.Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:26:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12524218-navigating-medical-device-labeling-requirements.html What manufacturers print on their medical devices is not only a matter of outlook and brand, but also regulated, compulsory information. Different requirements come from different versions of medical standards.Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:49:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12523789-no-better-time-to-review-ee-product-certification-strategies.html The holiday season is no better time to focus on the complexities of launching new electrical and electronic (E&E) products on the market.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 11:13:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12523337-sgs-partners-with-hm-for-hazardous-substance-control-workshop-to-promote-the-goal-of-zero-discharge.html SGS teams up with H&M and their suppliers by providing a Hazardous Substance Control (HSC) Workshop (1) for professionals in textile production.Fri, 08 Jan 2016 09:59:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12523013-previous-european-standard-on-outdoor-furniture-replaced.html European standard EN 581-2:2009 Outdoor furniture – mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating has been superseded by EN 581-2:2015.Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:43:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12522255-formamide-restriction-for-toy-puzzle-mats-extended-another-year-in-france.html France has recently extended the temporary restriction of formamide in toy puzzle mats. The extension period is for a further 12 months. The new law took effect on October 26, 2015.Tue, 05 Jan 2016 08:21:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12521380-rockland-county-ny-delays-enforcement-of-ban-on-toxic-chemicals-in-toys.html Rockland County has recently signed a stipulation to delay the enforcement of its ‘Toxic Free Toys Act’ until January 1, 2016. It now joins New York Albany County in halting the enforcement of toxic chemicals in children’s products.Wed, 30 Dec 2015 12:52:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12521253-china-issues-draft-regulations-on-food-contact-metallic-materials.html The new Chinese regulations on food contact materials (FCM) are expected to be published in early 2016.Tue, 29 Dec 2015 20:55:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12520972-labeling-requirements-on-apparel-footwear-and-leather-goods-updated-in-colombia.html The Colombia Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism has recently amended its labeling requirements for apparel, footwear and leather goods.Mon, 28 Dec 2015 15:05:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12520502-chemical-toys-subject-of-new-cen-standard.html The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published toy safety standard EN 71-5:2015 for chemical toys sets. Conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn by 31 March, 2016.Wed, 23 Dec 2015 21:53:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12520108-textile-labeling-standards-revised-by-mexican-ministry-of-economy.html A resolution from the Ministry of Economy published in the official journal on September 3rd, 2015 has amended the official Mexican standard for the labeling of apparel and textile articles.Tue, 22 Dec 2015 12:25:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12519864-eu-public-consultation-targets-hazardous-substances-in-textiles.html The European Commission launched a public consultation [1] on a possible restriction of hazardous substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction (CMRs) used in textile articles.Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:21:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12519359-sgs-partners-with-biopremier-providing-dna-sequencing-to-reduce-food-fraud-and-improve-safety.html A new partnership between SGS and Biopremier, specialists in molecular biology and DNA sequencing, will deliver next generation sequencing (NGS) to the global food supply chain.Fri, 18 Dec 2015 08:42:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12519109-childrens-folding-chairs-and-stools-subject-to-new-us-cpsc-standards.html The proposed rule establishes more stringent requirements for children's folding chairs and stools to further reduce the risk of injury associated with these products.Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:49:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12518812-us-safety-standard-for-infant-bouncer-seats-16-cfr-1229-to-be-updated.html The proposed rule would establish a safety standard for infant bouncer seats under section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 14:08:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12518460-modification-to-the-european-standard-for-thermally-toughened-safety-glass-in-buildings.html The European standard EN 12150-1:2000 Glass in buildings – Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass – Definition and description, has been revised and superseded by EN 12150-1:2015.Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:54:34 GMT