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SafeGuardS – Regulatory Updates

SafeGuardS is our technical bulletin highlighting new product standards, regulations and test methods, written by SGS experts.

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Eye Shadow Powder and Brush Against White Background

FDA Proposes Rule for Mandatory Asbestos Testing of Talc-Containing Cosmetics

FDA proposes standardized testing requirement for talc-containing cosmetics products to identify asbestos.
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Sliced Oignons

Thailand Intends to Mandate a Standard for Food Contact Stainless Steels

Thailand proposes mandatory standard for food contact stainless-steel materials and articles – TIS 3206-2567 (2024).
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Empty Bottles in Cardboard Box

Minnesota, USA, Intends Ban on Toxic Chemicals in Packaging

Minnesota proposes law to regulate toxic chemicals in packaging.
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Babies Playing at Day Care

CEN Publishes EN 71 Parts 15 to 17 for Certain Toys

Three new test methods for chemicals in certain toys or toy materials issued by CEN.
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Child Playing with Modeling Dough

EU Announces Draft Regulation on Toy Safety

EU issues amended draft Toy Safety Regulation (TSR).
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Cleaning Products

ECHA Consults Over Three Chemicals as SVHC

ECHA holds consultation over listing of three new SVHC.
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Slushes in Plastic Cups

California, USA, Intends to Regulate Chemicals in Food Packaging

California introduces bill to prohibit antimony trioxide, bisphenols and ortho-phthalates in food packaging.
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Scientist Analysing Solution in Test Tube

New York State Proposes Lead Restriction in all Consumer Products

New York state introduces law to regulate lead in consumer products, unless labeled.
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Flasks and Glassware Equipment in Laboratory

UK Updates GB Mandatory Classification and Labeling List for Substances and Mixtures

GB MCL list updated by UK HSE.
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Woman Applying Beauty Mask

Washington State Issues Proposed Rule Banning Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers in Cosmetics

Washington State proposes ban on formaldehyde releasers in cosmetics from January 1, 2027.
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