Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 083.25, summarizing the latest update to the ASTM candle accessory fire safety specification.

ASTM International has released ASTM F2601-25, a revised version of its standard specification for fire safety of candle accessories. Approved on May 1, 2025, the standard establishes minimum safety requirements for objects designed, intended or marketed for use with candles (including holders, burners and rings) under normal conditions of use.

The revision aims to reduce risks of fire, personal injury and fatalities from candle use by enhancing safety requirements and clarifying test procedures.

Key changes include:
- Clarifying that accessories using adhesives, glue or solder are not exempt from flammability testing, even if other parts are non-combustible
- Updating the performance requirement from ‘shall not break or crack’ to ‘shall not deform’
- Defining ‘deform’ as any change in shape or integrity, including melting, cracking or distortion
- Specifying sample sizes and number of tests for tealight and taper candle holders
- Requiring candles to burn to completion during testing

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to help stakeholders stay informed on key regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 083.25 provides an overview of ASTM F2601-25 and its implications for manufacturers, importers and retailers of candle accessories.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the full SafeGuardS 083.25 for further details.

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Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 084.25, covering the release of EN 12586:2025 by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). This revised standard updates safety requirements for soother holders used by children from birth to 36 months.

Replacing EN 12586:2007+A1:2011, the new version introduces a restructured format, expanded scope, clearer test methods and enhanced chemical and mechanical safety provisions. It also aligns with evolving EU chemical regulations and product safety expectations.

Key updates include:
- Expanded chemical testing, including new limits for N-nitrosamines, formaldehyde, solvents and 19 migratory elements
- Clearer definitions and illustrations for different soother holder types
- Stronger hygiene and mechanical safety requirements, including a ban on button and coin batteries
- Revised packaging and labeling instructions to improve consumer guidance

Notably, the standard now prohibits accessories made with adhesives or materials that may melt or burn from exemption under flammability testing, ensuring all designs are thoroughly assessed.

Conflicting national standards must be withdrawn by April 2026.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to help stakeholders stay informed of critical regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 084.25 provides a table summarizing changes in EN 12586:2025 and outlines new compliance requirements for manufacturers and retailers of childcare products.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the full SafeGuardS 084.25 for further details.

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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).

Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 086.25, outlining Switzerland’s draft proposal to revise its Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem, SR 814.81).

Notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in May 2025, the draft ordinance from the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) aims to align Swiss chemical regulations with the latest Annex XVII updates of EU REACH (Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006) and the POP Recast Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1021).

If adopted, the revisions would introduce new restrictions, revised definitions and targeted exemptions for substances of concern, including lead in PVC, PFHxA, formaldehyde, Dechlorane Plus (DP) and microplastics. The new measures would be phased in from December 1, 2025.

Key proposed changes include:
- Adding several new persistent organic pollutants to the prohibited list, including PFHxS, DP, methoxychlor and UV-328, along with temporary exemptions for DP and UV-328
- Introducing limits and definitions for PFHxA and PFHxA-related compounds, with concentration thresholds for cosmetics, food contact materials, textiles and general-use mixtures
- Aligning with EU requirements on synthetic polymer microparticles (microplastics) and restricting lead content in PVC-containing mixtures and article
- Setting formaldehyde emission limits for furniture, wood-based products and vehicle interiors, with some exceptions
- Removing outdated substances such as methoxychlor from other lists and updating references to new EU regulations
- Updating additional sections covering ozone-depleting substances, solvents, detergents, refrigerants, extinguishing agents, aerosol generators and insulating gases

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed of important regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 086.25 provides a table summarizing the changes in Switzerland’s draft ordinance and its alignment with EU chemical safety standards.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the full SafeGuardS 086.25 for more detailed information and guidance on compliance.

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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).

Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 087.25, summarizing recent legislative changes in Rhode Island that broaden the state’s restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

On June 10, 2025, the governor of Rhode Island signed Senate Bill 241 (companion bill H5019) into law. The amendment updates the state’s Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by prohibiting the intentional addition of PFAS in firefighting personal protective equipment (FPPE), effective January 1, 2027.

Previously, manufacturers and importers of FPPE were only required to disclose the presence of PFAS, with that requirement taking effect in January 2025. The new legislation transitions this disclosure rule into a full ban on PFAS in FPPE, defined to include gloves, helmets, jackets, pants, footwear and respiratory gear designed for firefighting and rescue operations.

This amendment complements Rhode Island’s broader PFAS restrictions on products such as carpets, cookware, cosmetics, outdoor apparel and ski waxes, introduced under the 2024 Act.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed of important regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 087.25 provides a table summarizing Rhode Island’s recent PFAS-related legislative changes.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review SafeGuardS 087.25 for further details.

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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).

Geneva (June 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 080.25, highlighting a significant regulatory update under the EU’s REACH legislation. The adoption of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1090 introduces important changes.

Effective June 23, 2025, this new regulation adds two hazardous substances, N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidone-2-one (NEP), to Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), placing new limits on their use across multiple industries.

These substances are commonly used as solvents in paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, plastics and man-made fibers. Both have been recognized for their potential risks to human health, with DMAC already listed as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) since 2011.

Key restrictions are as follows:
- DMAC and NEP will be prohibited as standalone substances and as constituents of other substances from December 23, 2026
- In mixtures, their concentration must not exceed 0.3%, unless exposure controls meet stringent safety thresholds
- Additional restrictions for DMAC’s use in manufacturing man-made fibers will apply from December 23, 2029

These measures require manufacturers, importers and downstream users to incorporate derived no-effect levels (DNELs) into their safety documentation and demonstrate that worker exposure remains below the specified limits.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to help stakeholders stay informed of key regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 080.25 includes a table summarizing the key restrictions for DMAC and NEP.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the full SafeGuardS 080.25 for further details. 

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SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full EU Restricts Two Chemicals under REACH SafeGuardS.

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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).