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Consumer Compact

Focusing on the Consumer Goods and Retail industry, our experts provide insights on international developments, new regulations, case studies and updates on SGS activities.
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CC2026Q2 Lab focus bike test

New State-of-the-Art Bicycle, e-Mobility and Packaging Laboratory Opens in the Heart of the US Cycling Ecosystem

Explore our new Bentonville, Arkansas, laboratory, purpose-built to support bicycle, e‑mobility and transit packaging testing, compliance and performance needs for North American and global markets.
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CC2026Q2 Conn Battery regulation

Key Requirements and Impacts of the EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542

Discover essential compliance steps, regulatory changes and business impacts of the EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542.
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CC2026Q2 Hardlines PPWR

FAQ: What You Need to Know About the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

A practical guide to PPWR requirements, timelines and compliance steps for packaging across the EU market.
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CC2026Q2 SL Demanding Sports

Ensuring Performance and Compliance in Adventure and Demanding Sports Apparel

Discover the advantages of integrated solutions that enable adventure apparel brands to ensure performance, safety and compliance under real-world conditions.
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CC2026Q2 bluesign ECGT Directive

The ECGT Directive and the Future of Environmental Claims in Textiles and Fashion

Explore EU ECGT Directive requirements, timelines and impacts on environmental claims and sustainability labeling in textiles and fashion.
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Protein Powder Package

Validating Food Packaging Safety for the World’s Toughest Row

Discover how independent testing verified the safety of 44west’s food contact packaging for use in one of the world’s harshest environments.
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Solar Panel Connectivity

Proving Solar Reliability: From 44west to Global Energy Systems

44west’s voyage demonstrates how next‑generation testing enables accurate solar performance prediction and confident global deployment.
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CC 2026 Q1 bluesign

Chemical Transparency Becomes Essential for Textiles Under EU Law

EU regulations are transforming textile chemical management, making verified data essential for compliance and circularity.
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44west

Testing Expertise Behind a Winning Atlantic Crossing

Rigorous testing, global expertise and shared values helped 44west succeed in the World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic.
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CC 2026 Q1 Softlines

Ensuring UV-Protective Clothing Delivers in Extreme Conditions

Discover how 44west’s race shirts were independently laboratory-verified to protect athletes in extreme marine conditions.
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