SGS will participate in COMPUTEX 2026, showcasing our capabilities in corporate sustainability and digital trust through AI cybersecurity, ESG solutions, and one-stop testing, inspection, and certification services, helping electronics and electrical manufacturers strengthen compliance and accelerate global market entry.

The review of the EU PFAS restriction proposal continues to advance steadily. Based on stakeholder input, authorities have updated the background documents and expanded the scope to cover additional industrial sectors. 2026 is expected to be a critical milestone, with scientific committees scheduled to issue assessment opinions in March and again toward the end of the year to help shape the future regulatory framework. The final opinion is expected by the end of 2026.

SGS do Brasil Ltda. earned a new ANATEL testing scope under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025.

The U.S. PFAS policy landscape underwent significant adjustments in 2024-2025: The EPA has postponed the TSCA reporting requirements twice to 2026. Meanwhile, state-level bans took effect as scheduled, setting the stage for a peak period in 2026 where federal reporting requirements and state-level enforcement will advance in parallel.

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India NCCS announced an update regarding the Pro Tem Certificates by extending their period of validity from six months to two years, which aiming to improve administrative efficiency. Effective from December 5, 2025, all newly issued Pro Tem Certificates will be valid for a period of two years. For existing Pro Tem Certificates that are nearing expiration, applicants who apply for renewal through the MTCTE portal will receive a renewed certificate valid for the remaining period up to a total of two years from the date of initial issuance.

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December 12, 2025 The 2025 Third SGS Green Sustainability Achievement Awards at SPACE 88, Taipei 101, Taiwan. Focusing on carbon management, circular economy, and hazardous substance control, the event featured interactive booths where leading enterprises shared their sustainable achievements and practical insights with guests,. This gathering also highlighted innovative PFAS Verification technology to help businesses strengthen their green supply chain image and comply with evolving global environmental regulations

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As manufacturing becomes increasingly automated, ensuring the safety of machinery control systems is more important than ever. ISO 13849-1 is an international standard that provides requirements and guidance for the design and integration of safety-related parts of control systems in machinery. It is widely applied to industrial robots, automated equipment, and other machinery involving significant hazards. This article introduces the core concepts of the standard and outlines practical evaluation principles that help manufacturers build safer and more compliant machines.