SGS Consumer Testing Services

SGS North America has increased its LTE capacity and coverage to satisfy the need of customers, including OEMs, integrators and operators, to keep up with the latest in LTE technology and testing requirements.

A recent Prop 65 settlement reveals a consent agreement for phthalates in hearing protection products. Reformulated products are to contain less than 0.1% of each of the agreed phthalates, including DINP.

The US State of Maine has expanded the list of priority chemicals to include 4 phthalates for reporting in children’s products. Manufacturers and distributors of certain children’s products containing these phthalates should be reported.

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has amended the Food Safety and Standard Regulation 2011, by publishing limits for biotoxins in bivalve mollusks.

The US State of Oregon has recently approved measures for the disclosure of high priority chemicals of concern (HPCCs) in children’s products. The first biennial notice will be by 1 January 2018.

On 22 July 2015, the EU announced Commission Regulation No. 2015/1200 [1] amending Annexes II and III to Regulation No. 396/2005 [2] with regard to Maximum Residue Levels for certain chemicals.

Health Canada has proposed major modifications to the Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations (CCBR) to enhance the safety and better align Canada’s safety requirements with those already adopted by the US CPSC.

The PEP ecopassport® Association Steering Committee approved the 3rd edition of its Product Category Rules (PCR) on April 2, 2015.

The proposed rule is in response to the direction under Section 104(b) of the CPSIA and it is based on the voluntary ASTM F2670-13 Safety Specification for Infant Bath Tubs, with several modifications to strengthen the standard.

Along with food safety and quality, the measurement of its sustainability is a driving force toward better management of natural resources, the health and safety of industry workers, and operating efficiency of business.