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SGS Acquires Ustav Paliv a Maziv, Czech Republic
UPM operate two laboratories in the Czech Republic (Prague and Kolin) performing fuel testing, fuel conformity assessments and engine testing services. UPM are the market leaders in the Czech Republic for independent fuel testing.
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SGS Formally Recognized as a TISAX<sup>®</sup> Assessment Provider
Official recognition from ENX/TISAX® enables us to further drive information security across the global automotive industry.
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France Proposes Mineral Oil Requirements under Anti-Waste and Circular Economy Law
France is proposing to regulate two categories of mineral oil in ink on packaging and printed matter of paper. Their restrictions would be implemented in two phases, starting January 1, 2023.
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SGS Acquires the Environmental Company EKO-PROJEKT LTD Pszczyna Poland
SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of Environmental Company EKO-PROJEKT LTD, Pszczyna, Poland. Through this acquisition, SGS becomes the leader in the emerging Polish environmental services market.
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U.S. California Prop 65 60-Day Notices on Bisphenol-A (BPA) in Socks
According to California Proposition 65, the California-based Center for Environmental Health (CEH) sent 60-day notices to many companies in early September 2021 after testing showed BPA presence in socks at many times over the safe limit of the chemical. The socks of concern are made primarily of polyester with Spandex.
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SGS’s Klaipeda Laboratory Receives ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
SGS in Lithuania can now provide increased fertilizer testing services to its customers.
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Final Rule to Establish a Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses in the US, 16 CFR 1241
On February 15, 2022, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a final rule for a safety standard for crib mattresses (16 CFR 1241).
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SGS Acquires the Intron Group, NL
SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Intron Group, Sittard, NL. The group provides inspection, testing, certification, consulting as well as project management services to the building materials industry.
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Ukraine Issues Draft Law on Food Contact Materials and Articles
Ukraine has published a draft law on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. If approved, the law will enter into force six months after publication.
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New York State Officializes a Bill on Seasonal & Decorative Lighting Products Containing Lead
On November 30, 2021, New York’s State Governor signed a Bill regarding labeling requirements for seasonal and decorative lighting products with an electrical cord casing containing more than 100 ppm lead content. The effective date will be February 28, 2022.
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