Geneva (March 20, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 040.25, highlighting France’s prohibition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetics, textiles and ski waxes.   PFAS are widely used for their water, grease and oil-resistant properties, but many have been found to cause health and environmental concerns due to their toxicity and  bioaccumulative characteristics.   Law No. 2025-188 (1) was enacted on February 27, 2025, making France the second European country after Denmark to ban PFAS ..read more

Geneva (March 20, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has been officially recognized by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) as an accredited Certification Body. This groundbreaking achievement allows SGS to issue SCDF-certified Certificates of Conformity (CoC) for fire safety products exported to Singapore, removing regulatory barriers and accelerating market entry for enterprises expanding into Singapore and Southeast Asia. Singapore, a critical hub for Southeast Asian markets, enforced some of the most stringent quality and safety standards in ..read more

Geneva (March 19, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 038.25, highlighting the release of GB/T 44867-2024, a new national standard for evaluating the green attributes of footwear products in China. Issued on November 28, 2024, by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China, the new standard will come into effect on June 1, 2025. It focuses on assessing the green characteristics of various footwear products.   SGS experts regularly publish SafeGua ..read more

  Geneva (March 19, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched comprehensive, integrated FSMA 204 Food Traceability Solutions to help food manufacturers and producers meet the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) latest Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 204 requirements.   FSMA 204 aims to enhance food safety by improving supply chain traceability. It targets high-risk foods on the Food Traceability List and mandates detailed recordkeeping, traceability plans and rapid data sharing.   While the compliance deadl ..read more

Guwahati, Assam SDAArchitect is proud to announce that construction has officially commenced on the much-anticipated Science City Guwahati, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to science education, innovation, and public engagement. This milestone follows SDAArchitect’s success in winning the prestigious design competition for the project in 2015, after which the firm has been leading the meticulous design development phase to bring this visionary endeavor to fruition. Science City Guwahati, spearheaded by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) and the Assam Science Technology and En ..read more

Don Mammoser Photo Tours has just added a new tour offering—to the gorgeous mountains of Colorado for unparalleled scenic photography. This Colorado Fall Color Photography Tour offers participants the chance to learn landscape photography in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Be in Colorado during the most gorgeous time of year, when fall colors are at their peak. Make the most of the fleeting fall colors. Participants will be guided by a professional nature photographer and area expert—Don Mammoser. Learn landscape photography techniques, witness and capture the endless beauty of C ..read more

Old Bridge, New Jersey – March 10th, 2025 – NJ Local Marketing is a trusted partner for local businesses in New Jersey who are looking to grow their online presence. NJ Local Marketing is enhancing its digital marketing strategies with cutting-edge Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and Google Business Profile (GBP) optimization to help small businesses thrive in an evolving online landscape. We have always been a company that cares about our small business owners. That’s why we have SEO and AEO services to help small businesses gain visibility, attract custome ..read more

Geneva (March 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce a free webinar, ‘Sustainability trends and solutions in the E&E industry’, on March 31, 2025.   The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is one of the EU’s key ecostandards, introducing new rules for product conformity which are significantly impacting electrical and electronic (E&E) businesses. This new regulatory landscape aims to change the product life cycle paradigm, affecting design, manufacture and retail processes.   Sustainability ..read more

Geneva (March 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Discovering PPE softlines solutions’, on March 27, 2025.   The global market for personal protective equipment (PPE) is expanding, but it is also becoming more regulated. Businesses looking to ensure product compliance face challenges in market access, with financial penalties and potential delays resulting from product noncompliance.   This expert-led webinar will provide a comprehensive exploration of global markets, industry trends and product ..read more

Independent UK publishing house Brindle Books Ltd is pleased to announce its latest release: ‘Avarice of Empire’ by Exeter-based historian C.Q. Turnstone. The book is the culmination of many years of research and tells the previously untold true story of Captain Charles Agnew, a cavalry officer with the 'Scarlet Lancers', who died 'by the hand of an assassin' in Egypt on 22nd March 1873. Turnstone, a postgraduate historian at the University of Exeter, has been fascinated by Agnew’s story since he first saw a memorial to the fallen officer inside Canterbury Cathedral on a rainy Sunday in May 20 ..read more