Baar (December 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article summarizing updates to Tanzania’s certificate of conformity (CoC) alongside the introduction of a phased system integration program designed to streamline and modernize information exchange and monitoring in the country’s pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) framework.

As reported in the SGS article, from November 1, 2025, Tanzania’s Bureau of Standards (TBS) introduced an updated CoC template and initiated a staged process of integrated changes to its PVoC system intended to enhance document integrity and traceability.

The TBS’s phased system of integration is part of a broader initiative to make the country’s PVoC program deliver a more transparent, traceable and operationally efficient approach to product conformity that aligns with improvements in digital technology.

Streamlining processes, improving data accuracy and enabling a more effective oversight of trade compliance for Tanzania, the improved system connects platforms and automates key processes, helping to enhance accountability and provide stakeholders with quick access to information, thereby speeding up the verification process. These developments aim to strengthen existing processes to ensure products arriving in the country are safe and fit-for-purpose, as well as to build consumer and market trust, efficiency and compliance.

Further details of SGS’s PCA services for Tanzania are available in ‘Tanzania Launches CoC Update and System Integration for Stronger PVoC Oversight.’

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 (December 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has released an article highlighting critical regulatory updates for importers and exporters trading with Uganda. The updates cover the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) directive on stricter controls for certificates of conformity (CoCs), as well as a revised list of compulsory standards, introducing 57 changes to strengthen product integrity, safety and compliance.

The UNBS directive reinforces that certain elements of a CoC – including certificate number, product name, model or batches, description, applicable standards, and declared quantities – cannot be amended under any circumstances. All proposed changes must be formally communicated to and approved by UNBS before implementation. Unauthorized amendments will be treated as non‑compliance and may result in regulatory or contractual penalties.

In parallel, Uganda has updated its compulsory standards list through Legal Notice No.14 of 2025, issued on June 30, 2025, and effective January 1, 2026. The revised schedule introduces 30 new standards and 27 amendments to existing ones. All newly regulated products have been added to the existing list requiring mandatory pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) inspection. Importers and exporters are strongly encouraged to review the detailed list of affected standards and products to ensure compliance and avoid delays or penalties.

Further details of SGS’s PCA services for Uganda are available in ‘UNBS Strengthens Controls on Certificates of Conformity and Updates Compulsory Standards.’

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 (November 21, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘PAU PVoC Uganda Program Awareness 2025 – Ensuring Compliance’, on December 8, 2025.

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) enforces a pre‑export verification of conformity (PVoC) program to ensure that specialized equipment and materials destined for oil and gas projects meet national regulatory standards for quality and safety. Conformity assessment is conducted in the country of export prior to shipment, helping companies avoid costly delays and ensuring smoother clearance of consignments into Uganda.

Understanding how the PAU PVoC program works and staying informed about recent changes is key to maintaining compliance and minimizing trade disruptions. Early verification enables exporters and importers to take corrective action in advance if needed, supporting efficient and reliable market access.

During this webinar, Joel Tumwebaze, Manager of QHSE and Security, PAU, and SGS expert Barbra Sayuni, Operations and Contract Manager – Uganda PVoC Programs, will share insights into the PAU PVoC program, including recent regulatory updates, stakeholder responsibilities, common inspection challenges and practical steps to simplify compliance. The session will conclude with a live Q&A.

This event is designed for global trade professionals, including licensees, contractors, exporters, importers, freight forwarders and compliance managers involved in supplying specialized equipment and materials for Uganda’s oil and gas sector.

Industry professionals are advised to register here to secure their place and stay ahead of compliance requirements.

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 (November 27, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 169.25, reporting on the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) latest version of its finger paint standard, EN 71-7:2025.

EN 71-7:2025, ‘Finger Paints – Requirements and Test Methods’ was issued in October 2025. This version includes specifications for substances and materials, marking, labeling and containers used exclusively for finger paints. Manufacturers, brands and suppliers must meet EU safety requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and avoid fines or market entry delays.

The update forms part of the EN 71 toy safety standard series and is expected to be harmonized under the EU’s toy safety Directive upon official acceptance by the European Commission and publication in the Official Journal of the EU.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 169.25 includes a summary of the key requirements and implementation timescales contained in EN 71-7:2025, presented in a helpful table.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 169.25 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 CEN Issues EN 71-7:2025 for Finger Paints SafeGuardS.

Subscribe today and receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox.

For further information, contact:

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Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: +852 2774 7420
Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
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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 (December 2, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 171.25, reporting on the reinstatement of the ASTM International standard F1313-25 ‘Standard Specification for Volatile N-nitrosamine Levels in Rubber Nipples on Pacifiers’.

This October 2025 update re-establishes restrictions contained in ASTM F1313-90 (reapproved 2011). The standard was withdrawn in January 2020 and subsequently reinstated in September 2025. The October update addresses seven volatile N-nitrosamines, which can form and become carcinogenic in products such as the rubber materials used to make infant pacifier nipples. These restrictions are now included in ASTM F1313-25.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 171.25 includes a useful table clarifying the N-nitrosamines included in the scope of ASTM F1313-25.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 171.25 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 ASTM International Reinstates Standard F1313 for Nitrosamines in Rubber Pacifier Nipples 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).