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EU Consults Over Proposal to Revise Food Contact Plastics Regulation
The EU has informed the WTO of its intention to revise its regulation on food contact plastics. The revisions are proposed to enter into force in Q2 of 2023.
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Ukraine Regulates Vinyl Chloride Monomer in Food Contact PVC Materials and Articles
Ukraine has issued legislation to regulate vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) in food contact materials and articles containing polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The new law will become effective on November 19, 2025.
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New Zealand Outlines Prohibition of Certain Products Containing Plastic
New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment has made available a website to assist stakeholders with complying with the nation’s ban on certain plastic products. The portal also indicates plans to prohibit other PVC and polystyrene food and drink packaging from mid-2025.
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SGS Receives CII Food Safety Award 2022 for Outstanding Laboratory Performance – Food Testing Laboratories
The Confederation of Indian Industry Award for Food Safety promotes internationally benchmarked food safety practices and encourages building capacity in the food value chain.
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Italy Revises Requirements for Food Contact Stainless Steels
Italy has amended its requirements for food contact stainless steels. The amendment will become effective on February 3, 2023.
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SGS’s Hamburg Lab Introduces GLP Five-Batch Analysis to Support the Biopesticide Industry
SGS has successfully run a GLP study on five-batch analysis for biological plant protection products at its dedicated biopesticide lab in Hamburg, Germany.
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SGS 2022 Full Year Results
We successfully navigated the challenges of 2022 with a resilient financial performance.

SGS Wins New Laboratory Services in Oman
SGS has successfully secured a new laboratory services contract in Oman.
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TMC Approves Five SGS Laboratories for Fiber Fragmentation Testing in Asia, Europe and USA
TMC’s approval ensures greater availability of microfiber testing services to clients around the world.
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France Updates Requirements for the Textile Fashion Industry
France issues Order challenging brands to use more sustainable processes, display environmental labels and integrate recycled materials into their collections. It also gives new requirements to eco-organizations associated with the clothing, linen and footwear (TLC) sectors.
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