Baar (March 9, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 033.26, reporting on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) direct final rule, 16 CFR 1241. This incorporates the latest version of the ASTM F2933 standard for crib mattresses, with retained modifications.

ASTM F2933-25 introduces multiple updates, including new definitions, expanded performance requirements and test methods, to existing provisions and editorial revisions. These improvements provide clearer scope language and strengthen performance and testing criteria to enhance repeatability and reproducibility of test results.

The direct final rule includes several existing CPSC modifications not addressed in ASTM F2933-25. These requirements are maintained to avoid any reduction in safety.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 033.26 provides further information on the retained modifications and a link to a read-only copy of ASTM F2933-25.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 033.26 for more details.

SGS toy and juvenile product services
SGS offers a wide range of services to ensure that products comply with relevant standards for childcare articles and children’s equipment. They provide consulting, training, product development, testing, audit and inspection services to ensure that products comply with strict regulations worldwide, demonstrating the safety and quality of juvenile products being brought to the market. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s toy and juvenile product services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Crib Mattresses SafeGuardS.

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For further information, contact:

Ramiro Mantilla
Laboratory Supervisor, Toys and Juvenile Products, Hardlines
Tel: +1 (973) 575-5252

Piyush Shah
Technical Director, Hardlines
Tel: +1 (973) 461-7953

Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).

Baar (March 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Traceability, Transparency and Digital Product Passport – Status & Solutions for the Textile and Footwear Supply Chain’, taking place on March 19, 2026.

As the EU advances its transition toward a circular economy, new regulations such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) are reshaping expectations for product data, life cycle visibility and verified sustainability information. For textile and footwear businesses, this shift demands stronger traceability systems, enhanced transparency and readiness for the Digital Product Passport (DPP), which will fundamentally change how products are documented and communicated across the supply chain.

SGS’s expert-led webinar will provide a clear overview of the evolving regulatory landscape, explain what traceability and transparency really mean in practice and outline the latest developments in DPP requirements. Presenters Frank Kempe and Nicole Zhu will share insights into key challenges, industry trends and practical approaches for meeting future compliance expectations. Attendees will also learn how enhanced data collection and digital documentation support informed decision‑making and strengthen stakeholder trust.

With examples and solutions tailored to the needs of global apparel and footwear brands, the session will help businesses understand what to prepare for now and how to leverage SGS’s technical expertise to navigate these changes confidently.

This webinar is ideal for brands, retailers, manufacturers, sustainability specialists, compliance managers, product developers, quality professionals and supply chain teams working in the textile and footwear sectors.

Interested parties should register now for more information.

IMPACT NOW for sustainability
SGS‘s sustainability impact services help softlines businesses meet rising environmental expectations and evolving regulatory demands. Through the IMPACT NOW for sustainability initiative, SGS provides innovative solutions built around four pillars – climate, circularity, nature and ESG assurance – which enable organizations to reduce risk, strengthen compliance and drive measurable, sustainable progress. Discover circularity-focused solutions within the IMPACT NOW for sustainability framework.

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 100,000 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Baar (February 10, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is drawing attention to revised vitamin conversion tables published by the Food Chemistry Division (Working Group on Nutrition Issues) of the German Chemical Society (GDCh). The revised tables align with current scientific understanding and the European Union legal framework for food and dietary supplements and replace earlier versions from 2001 and 2006.

The GDCh revisions introduce clearer differentiation between individual vitamin compounds, updated conversion factors and units, the removal of historical simplifications and stronger alignment with EU food law requirements. While analytical measurement results remain unchanged, nutrient values calculated using the new factors may differ significantly, affecting nutritional declarations and product evaluation.

SGS experts identify vitamin E as one of the most significant areas of change. The revised tables adjust the conversion factors used to calculate α-tocopherol equivalents from synthetic DL-α-tocopherol and DL-α-tocopherol acetate, resulting in a substantially lower assigned vitamin E activity for these forms.

The revised framework also establishes that tocopherols and tocotrienols other than α-tocopherol are no longer considered to contribute to vitamin E activity. This is particularly relevant for vegetable oils, tocopherol mixtures and fortified foods that previously relied on other tocopherol forms for calculation purposes. In some cases, calculated vitamin E values could drop by more than 30 percent compared to earlier tables, despite unchanged laboratory results.

Although the GDCh vitamin conversion tables are not legally binding, SGS notes that they are widely used as an authoritative technical reference by manufacturers, auditors and regulators. As a result, companies may need to review specifications, update nutritional calculations, adjust vitamin-related labeling and revise documentation provided to authorities or customers.

By highlighting this development, SGS helps food and dietary supplement companies respond to evolving technical expectations and implement changes efficiently, supported by vitamin analysis services and expert guidance on nutritional declarations.

Stakeholders are encouraged to read the complete article for more information.

For further information, please contact:

Jennifer Buckley
Senior Global Marketing Manager
SGS, Health & Nutrition
Tel: +1 9738669043

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 184.25, summarizing the European Commission’s (EC) Joint Research Center’s (JRC) latest guidance on testing kitchenware.

The JRC is the EU’s internal research body, supporting policy with independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, collaborating with other EC departments, institutions, EU member state research agencies and international stakeholders.

This latest technical update was published on November 28, 2025. The 5^th Edition of the JRC’s ‘Testing conditions for kitchenware articles in contact with foodstuffs’ includes updated and expanded Annexes which replace the JRC’s ‘Testing conditions for kitchenware articles in contact with foodstuffs; plastics, metals, silicone and rubber, paper and board’.

The updated guide published in the 5^th Edition applies with immediate effect.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 184.25 includes a concise summary table with highlights from the 5^th Edition Annexes.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 184.25 for more details.

SGS food contact material services
SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s food contact material services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full JRC Issues Updated Kitchenware Testing Guideline SafeGuardS.

Subscribe today and receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox.

For further information, contact:

Dr HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: +852 2774 7420
Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Baar (January 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 186.25, summarizing Health Canada’s updated children’s sleepwear guidelines under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA).

The updated Guidelines for the Flammability Requirements of the Children’s Sleepwear Regulations, published in November 2025, outline safety requirements for children’s sleepwear in sizes up to and including 14X, including bathrobes, sleepers and nightgowns, which are manufactured, imported, advertised or sold in Canada.

The revisions in the guidelines are primarily administrative and editorial, emphasizing clearer formatting, updating references and improving advice to support industry compliance.

Included in the 2025 Guidelines are the following modifications:
- References to documents and standards have been refreshed to their latest versions
- Overall format and style have been modernized to enhance readability and clarity
- Images, diagrams and technical drawings have been updated or replaced with contemporary versions

Health Canada continues to classify children’s sleepwear as a high-priority category under the CCPSA, with non-compliant products potentially still subject to enforcement actions or penalties.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 186.25 includes additional context on the unchanged core regulatory requirements.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 186.25 for more details.

SGS softlines services
SGS has a worldwide network of over 40 state-of-the-art laboratories, including 10 in China, specializing in the testing of apparel, footwear, and home textiles. Their committed team is drawn from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, allowing them to conduct a comprehensive range of physical, chemical, and functional testing services for components, materials and finished products. SGS helps companies ensure quality, performance, and compliance with international, industrial, and regulatory standards worldwide. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s softlines services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Health Canada Releases Updated Flammability Guidelines for Children’s Sleepwear SafeGuardS.

Subscribe today and receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox.

For further information, contact:

Dr. Min Zhu
Senior Director, Technical Services and Operations
Softlines, US and Canada
Tel: +1 (97) 346-11230
Website: www.sgs.com/softlines
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).