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Türkiye has mandated TS EN 14350 / November 2020  for drinking equipment for young children. This standard will become effective on November 11, 2023

SGS Director Christophe Zimmerman talks to delegates at FIT operational workshops in Argentina and Bulgaria.

Brazil has set a grayscale standard when food contact cellulosic materials and articles are tested to BS EN 646. This new standard will become effective on November 22, 2023.

US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a direct final rule to incorporate the latest version of the ASTM standard for bedside sleepers.

Health Canada has published the results of their compliance verification projects for selected consumer products.

Laurent Corbaz, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Support at SGS, is happy to join the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors’ (APSCA) Executive Board. 

Oregon has approved measures to prohibit polystyrene foam containers and PFAS in food containers. The new law will become operative on January 1, 2025

The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) has published a proposed model legislation addressing PFAS in consumer products. The model legislation aims to harmonize US state’s efforts in regulating PFAS. Comments are accepted until June 29, 2023.

For the seventh consecutive year, SGS Health Science has been recognized by the exclusive CRO Leadership Awards, winning five awards for its industry-leading capabilities, compatibility, expertise, quality and reliability.

US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a direct final rule to adopt the Department of Commerce’s rule for the marking of toy, look-alike and imitation firearms