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Ensuring Product Safety: A Collective Responsibility Product safety is crucial for providing necessary protections to consumers, and it is the responsibility of all stakeholders to uphold these standards. Evaluating product safety thoroughly involves assessing both its negative and positive risks, which is vital for maintaining the highest level of consumer protection. There is zero tolerance… Continue reading SgT at the ICPHSO 2025 Annual Meeting and Training Symposium

  As the focus on toxic substances shifts, new materials and innovations are increasingly being incorporated into the production process. Consequently, product safety, quality, and compliance have become more complex throughout the supply chain due to the continuous evolution and refinement of regulations for the common good.   SgT sponsors the American Apparel and Footwear Association… Continue reading SgT at the AAFA 2025 Product Safety & Compliance Seminar

The global supply chain is currently undergoing frequent disruptions and uncertainties due to various factors such as changes in the geopolitical landscape, disturbances in major trade routes across the world, and climate change policies. These challenges are posing significant risks and pressures on businesses, making it imperative for them to improve their supply chain visibility,… Continue reading Supply Chain Mapping: everything you need to know

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently updated its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) by adding 5 new chemicals on January 23, 2024. With this addition, the current list now comprises 240 substances.   Additionally, the ECHA has revised the existing Candidate List entry for dibutyl phthalate. The update includes information about… Continue reading EU – ECHA Adds 5 SVHC to the Candidate List

Today, polyester accounts for around 52% of the fibres used in textile and apparel products, with many brands and retailers turning to recycled polyester (rPET) as a replacement to support their sustainability initiatives. However, it’s become crucial to substantiate your rPET claims to maintain customer trust and fulfil regulation requirements.   Despite the growing demand… Continue reading Avoid greenwashing with the accredited rPET test