Geneva Latest News (Switzerland)

SGS highlights the EU's ruling on the European Commission's misassessment of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in certain powder forms as a category 2 carcinogen.

SGS reports on Chile's consultation over amendments to tighten food contact material and article rules.

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Modernization of sunscreen testing with the new ISO 23675 and ISO 23698 standards and expert insights on their scientific, regulatory, and practical implementation.

SGS provides an overview of the UK's amended Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 2025, which include revised guidance on labeling, scope and enforcement dates.

Cybersecurity for connected devices is to be tightened in the EU with new RED Articles 3.3(d), (e) and (f) coming into effect on August 1, 2025.

SGS reports on Turkey's new labeling rules requiring species disclosure for animal-based materials in consumer goods.

Acumen Research And Consulting's Heat Meter Market Report reveals a robust trajectory: global Heat Meter Market Size expected to grow from USD 2.13 Billion in 2024 to USD 3.61 Billion by 2033 (CAGR 6.1 %).

SGS highlights amendments to the Netherlands' Commodities Act (Regulation on Packaging and Consumer Products) concerning food contact materials and articles.

SGS reports on the latest ISO standard updates for activity toys, aimed at enhancing safety, clarifying definitions, strengthening requirements and improving alignment with global regulations.

SGS reports on the EU's revised entry for PFOA and PFOA-related compounds under the POP Recast Regulation.

SGS outlines ASTM's revised consumer safety specification for beach umbrellas and anchor systems, aimed at reducing wind-related injuries.

A new SGS Consumer Compact article explores how recycled plastics can be safely used in food contact materials without compromising consumer safety or regulatory compliance.

A new SGS Consumer Compact article explores how ethical fashion is reshaping the textile and apparel industry by prioritizing transparency, sustainability and fair practices.

SGS reports that the EU Council has published the consensus text for the draft Toy Safety Regulation, introducing significant updates to toy safety, including digital product passports, AI toy classifications and new chemical restrictions.

SGS reports the publication of Amendment A1:2025 to EN 71-2, updating toy flammability requirements with clarifications and alignments to related standards.

SGS reports that the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added three new substances to the Candidate List under REACH, triggering new legal obligations for companies in the EU and EEA.

Zindi, the leading professional network and platform for data scientists and AI builders in Africa, has emerged as a sponsor for the AI for Good Summit 2025

SGS highlights the release of ASTM F1487-25 for public playground equipment.

SGS highlights that Rhode Island has expanded its PFAS ban to prohibit intentionally added PFAS in firefighting personal protective equipment, effective January 1, 2027.

SGS reports that Switzerland has notified the WTO of proposed changes to ORRChem to further align national chemical restrictions with EU REACH and POP Recast Regulation.

SGS highlights a new amendment to Mercosur's technical regulation on food contact cellulosic materials, requiring member states to update national laws accordingly.

ImmuniWeb was named the winner in the highly competitive "Artificial Intelligence" category of the international Fortress Cybersecurity Award by the Business Intelligence Group.

Users of the award-winning ImmuniWeb® AI platform will be able to configure compliance checks for almost 40 data protection and privacy standards, frameworks and regulations.

SGS publishes details of a new three-year contract with the TBS, offering approved PVoC services and its industry-leading expertise.

SGS publishes an article summarizing its comprehensive food-grade packaging conformity assessment services.

The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification aims to empower food service providers to tackle food waste with confidence, credibility and impact.

Polixis, a leading Swiss provider of AML and KYC data and software provider, has been named Best Sanctions and PEPs Solution at the 2025 RegTech Insight Awards Europe, hosted by the A-Team Group.

SGS highlights the revised regulation on cookware containing lead in Washington State, USA.

Global skin health and patient advocacy organizations are celebrating a new landmark achievement today as Member States at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) adopted a long-anticipated resolution on improving skin health.

Global lung health and patient advocacy organizations are celebrating a landmark achievement today as Member States at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) adopted a long-anticipated resolution on improving lung health.