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SGS publishes a new complimentary white paper to provide better understanding of the US Food Safety Modernization Act.

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on 16 September 2013 (1), that they are seeking public comments on the proposed changes to the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 (Wool Rules).

Identification of the pathogen responsible for shrimp early mortality syndrome (EMS) opens the door to better understanding and potentially a return to growth in the industry.

Europe announces public consultation on the inclusion of methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCIT) and methylisothiazolinone (MIT) in cosmetic products.

On 10 October 2013, the European Parliament voted positive on a new law to ban mercury in button cell batteries from autumn 2015 and phase out the current exemption of cadmium accumulators’ application for cordless power tools by 31 January 2016.

In October of 2011, the flame retardant tris (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate, referred to by its acronym TDCPP, was placed on the California Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to cause cancer or birth defects.

RAPEX, the EU’s rapid alert system for reporting and monitoring dangerous non-food products, saw a 26% rise in reporting in 2012. A total of 2,278 measures were taken by EU member states against dangerous products.

The newest in a series of SGS Germany seminars covers the topic of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

The EU Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste was amended in February 2013. Whilst the definition of packaging is informative, the latest amendment provides detailed illustrative examples of elements that can be defined as packaging.

SGS will participate as an exhibitor at MEDICA 2013, taking place in Dusseldorf, Germany, from November 20 – 23, 2013. As in the previous years, SGS will exhibit in the Association of British Healthcare Industries’ pavilion.