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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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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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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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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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Cleaning Products

ECHA Consults Over Three Chemicals as SVHC

ECHA holds consultation over listing of three new SVHC.
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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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SG 04025

France Bans PFAS on Consumer Products

France enacts law to prohibit PFAS in cosmetics, textiles and ski wax by January 2026.
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Pair of Leather Gloves

China Releases National Standard for Green Product Evaluation of Leather or Fur Apparel and Accessories – GB/T 44838-2024

China will implement GB/T 44838-2024: Green product assessment - Apparel and accessories for leather and fur on June 1, 2025.
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SGS Footwear Laboratory Istanbul, Turkey

China Releases National Standard for Green Product Evaluation of Footwear Products – GB/T 44867-2024

China will implement GB/T 44867-2024: Green product assessment—Footwear products on June 1, 2025.
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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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Pasta Salad Tupperware

EU Revises Food Contact Material Regulations

Three laws associated with food contact materials (FCM) and articles amended in the EU.
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