Geneva (June 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 070.25, summarizing the European Commission’s 2024 annual notification report on food contact materials (FCMs).

Released in May 2025, the 2024 Annual Report: Alert & Cooperation Network (ACN) provides a detailed overview of information shared between EU Member States on official controls in food and FCMs.

According to the report:
- FCM notifications accounted for 3% (257 cases) of total ACN alerts, with 70% related to potential health risks
- Major issues included the migration of hazardous substances such as formaldehyde, phthalates and primary aromatic amines (PAA)
- Additional concerns were raised over unauthorized materials (e.g. bamboo in plasticware), coating detachment, metal corrosion and incomplete or missing declarations of compliance

The most frequently reported product categories were kitchenware and tableware, single-use items and food packaging materials.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to help stakeholders stay informed of critical regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 070.25 includes tables summarizing the main product types affected and the most reported migrating substances.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the full SafeGuardS 070.25 for further 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 European Commission Issues 2024 Report on Food Contact Material Notifications 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).

Geneva (June 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 071.25, covering the ‘Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 18): SOR/2025-110’ as published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 159, Number 8. 

Amendment 18 introduces significant changes to the regulatory landscape for energy-using products in Canada. Key developments include the addition of new product categories and revisions to existing energy efficiency and testing requirements. It also expands the use of ambulatory incorporation with reference to US standards and allows for future harmonization through Ministerial Regulations.

Newly regulated products include air compressors, faucets, line voltage thermostats, pool pumps and showerheads, with requirements phased in between January and July 2026.

Revised requirements apply to existing categories such as:
- Room and central air conditioners
- Heat pumps
- Gas and oil-fired water heaters
- Electric water heaters
- General service lamps

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed of regulatory changes that may impact their business operations. SafeGuardS 071.25 provides a detailed summary of Amendment 18 and its implications for manufacturers, importers and retailers operating in the Canadian market.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the original SafeGuardS 071.25 for full details.

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Our comprehensive total solution services for electrical and electronic products, delivered through a global network of accredited testing laboratories, help manufacturers and retailers access expert support at every stage of the product life cycle – from design and production to regulatory compliance, imports and exports. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Connectivity services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Canadian Government Expands Energy Efficiency Regulations with Amendment 18 SafeGuardS.

Subscribe today and receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox.

For further information contact:

Martin Dodd
Staff Engineer, Energy Efficiency & Performance
Tel: 1 770 570 1802
Website: www.sgs.com/ee
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).

Geneva (June 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 072.25, summarizing the recent final regulation issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under the law known as Chapter 261 of the Acts of 2020. This rule restricts the use of 11 specified flame retardants (FRs) in five categories of consumer products.

The final version of the regulation, officially titled ‘310 CMR 78.00: Ban of Covered Products Containing Certain Flame Retardants’, was announced on May 9, 2025. It marks the culmination of a regulatory process that began in 2021 with the adoption of H4900. The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, distribution or importation of specified ‘covered products’ containing listed FRs above a threshold of 1,000 ppm per component, unless exempted.

The term ‘covered product’ applies to bedding, carpeting, children’s products, residential upholstered furniture and indoor window treatments. Notably, the final regulations introduce several clarifications, including definitions for terms such as ‘chemical analogue’ and ‘retailer’, and requirements for recordkeeping, labeling and the prohibition of engineered nano-object forms of FRs.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed of important regulatory updates affecting consumer products. SafeGuardS 072.25 also outlines exemptions and compliance deadlines and provides a summary of affected substances, including antimony trioxide, TCPP, TCEP and PentaBDE.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the full SafeGuardS 072.25 for more details.

SGS chemical testing
SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure their products are safe and comply with national and international regulations concerning harmful chemicals. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS chemical testing services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Massachusetts, USA, Issues Final Regulations for Law Banning Covered Products Containing Certain Flame Retardants 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

Melanie Tamayo
Senior Technical Manager, SGS NA
Tel: +1 312 414 9394

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).

Geneva (June 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce its participation in Eurobike 2025, running from June 25–29, 2025, in Frankfurt.

Eurobike 2025 is Europe’s key networking event and conference for the bike and e-mobility sector, with this year’s theme being ‘Shaping active mobility’. An increased focus on electrification for bike-related consumer goods — from mobility aids and children’s micromobility to cargo bikes and e-scooters — has led to increased regulatory scrutiny. Businesses are under pressure to ensure their products are compliant and market-ready.

SGS will be co-exhibiting at Eurobike 2025 alongside EFBE, a globally recognized expert in structural and fatigue testing for bicycles.

Experts from both SGS and EFBE will be available at booth A19, Hall 8 at Messe Frankfurt, to offer advice on a comprehensive range of services, including:
- EFBE TRI-TEST® for frame, fork and component structural validation
- Mechanical safety, including braking performance
- Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Battery and charger safety testing
- E-bike range and performance testing
- Functional safety evaluation
- Chemical safety and restricted substance compliance (REACH, RoHS, PFAS)
- Wireless transmission and cybersecurity

Eurobike 2025 takes place from June 25 to 29 at Messe Frankfurt, Ludwig-Erhard Anlage 1, 60327, Frankfurt, Germany.

To find out more and book a ticket, visit Eurobike 2025.

For further information, please contact:

Vanessa Lin
Global E-bikes Product Manager
Connectivity & Products
Tel: +886 982 099 541

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).

The regulation follows the 2022 COP-10 decision (Decision SC-10/13) to phase out PFHxS and similar substances. PFHxS, a member of the PFAS chemical family, is widely used in textiles, firefighting foams, food packaging and non-stick products due to its resistance to heat, oil and chemicals.

The updated legislation (OGM No. 44/2025), published on May 9, 2025, prohibits the production, import and use of PFHxS and related compounds (CAS 355-46-4 and others). The ban takes effect eight days after publication, reinforcing national chemical safety standards.

According to the update:
- The ban covers both substances and products containing PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds
- Manufacturers and importers should review supply chains to ensure compliance

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to help stakeholders stay informed of critical regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 074.25 includes information on chemical regulation changes in Montenegro, highlighting affected product categories and key substances impacted by the legislation.

 Stakeholders are encouraged to review the full SafeGuardS 074.25 for further details.

SGS chemical testing
SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure their products are safe and comply with national and international regulations concerning harmful chemicals. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS chemical testing services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Montenegro Bans PFHxS and PFHxS-Related Compounds 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).