SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS to help stakeholders understand recent revisions to the United Kingdom’s list of standards for presumption of conformity with toy safety legislation.

Notice of Publication 0084/23 was issued by the UK Department for Business and Trade on June 22, 2023. It amends one standard and provides a complete list of designated toy safety standards for Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1811), which, following Brexit, is relevant to toys offered onto the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).

The complete list includes:

- Mechanical and physical properties: EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018
- Flammability: EN 71-2:2020
- Migration of certain elements: EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities: EN 71-4:2020
- Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets: EN 71-5:2015
- Finger paints: EN 71-7:2014+A3:2020
- Activity toys for domestic use: EN 71-8:2018
- N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances: EN 71-12:2016
- Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games: EN 71-13:2021+A1:2022
- Trampolines for domestic use: EN 71-14:2018
- Electric toys:
1. EN 62115:2005
2. EN 62115:2005/A2:2011
3. EN 62115:2005/A11:2012
4. EN 62115:2005/A12:2015
5. EN 62115:2005/A2:2011/AC:2011
6. EN 62115:2005/A11:2012/AC:2013           

Stakeholders are advised to now check their products conform to the latest requirements for toys offered on the market in Great Britain.

SGS Toy & 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 & Juvenile Product Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full UK Amends List of Toy Safety Standards for Great Britain SafeGuardS.

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Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
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We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

VACAVILLE, CALIFORNIA- July 16, 2023-Brands like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes are a thrill to own and the pinnacle of a luxury driving experience. But like all vehicles on the road, they require servicing to maintain reliability. This summer, before hitting the road, it’s critical to have your European auto looked over by a mechanic. Not just any mechanic, but one that is ASE-certified. Motoring Specialists Inc. is excited to announce its full lineup of automotive solutions for all European vehicles performed by licensed and ASE-certified technicians. 

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS to help textile businesses understand the new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard for measuring fiber fragmentation – ISO 4484-3 – Microplastics from textile sources – Part 3: Measurement of collected material mass released from textile end products by domestic washing method.

Issued in May 2023, ISO 4484-3 provides a standardized method for measuring material mass release from textile end products during washing. Shed fibers are collected using a filter bag attached to the outlet hose of the washing machine. These are then weighed to evaluate the level of fiber fragmentation.

SGS has published SafeGuardS 074.23 to give stakeholders an insight into the reasons behind the introduction of ISO 4484-3, its scope and the options available to businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact.

SGS has been involved in fiber fragmentation studies and analysis since 2016. In 2017, they released their first full-scale fiber fragmentation testing solution.

To learn more about ISO 4484-3 and SGS’s range of solutions, stakeholders are advised to review the original SafeGuardS 074.23.

SGS Softlines Services
SGS has a worldwide network of over 40 state-of-the-art laboratories, including 10 in China, specializing in 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 ISO Launches New Test Method to Determine Material Loss from Textile End Products During Washing SafeGuardS.

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Louann Spirito
US & Canada Softlines Business Head
Tel: +1 973 461 7919
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About SGS
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Flammability Testing for Transportation and Construction’, on August 1 and 2, 2023.

With casualties from fires most prevalent in buildings and transport, businesses supplying components and materials for the aviation, railway, maritime and construction sectors need to be aware of their markets' quality and safety standards, both at home and abroad.

In this wide-ranging survey of flammability testing standards and methods, SGS experts provide an insight into transport regulations in the US and Europe which govern fire safety including a look at the International Maritime Organization. The webinar will also examine construction flammability testing for building materials, the construction sector, and other major global market regulatory controls.

With two of SGS’s specialist lab managers, attendees are guaranteed a comprehensive exploration of flammability standards as well as full details of the company’s physical testing methods and capabilities for an extensive range of products and components used in the transportation and construction industries.

This event will be of interest to construction, transportation component and building material suppliers.

Register now

About SGS 
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.