GB 20400-2026: New Chinese Standard for the Safety of Leather, Fur and Recycled Leather Products
On 31 March 2026, China published GB 20400-2026 – Safety Technical Specification for Leather and Fur Products, which will enter into force on 1 April 2027 and will fully repeal the previous GB 20400-2006. The standard defines terms and definitions, product classifications, chemical requirements, test methods and evaluation criteria for the safety of leather and […]
15 kV Impulse Tests for Railway, Lighting & Industrial
Impulse voltage tests up to 15 kV now available in our laboratory Investing in testing capabilities means giving clients the concrete tools to validate the reliability of their products — and this principle drives every upgrade in our laboratory. The latest addition is a new system for impulse withstand and transient overvoltage testing up to […]
2026 Tuscany DOP and IGP EVO Oil Selection
This year too, the Analytical team was present at the Regional Selection of DOP and IGP Extra Virgin Olive Oils of Tuscany, one of the most anticipated events in the regional olive oil calendar, promoted by the Tuscany Region together with the Florence Chamber of Commerce, PromoFirenze and Fondazione Sistema Toscana. The morning opened with […]
Saudi Arabia SASO: new amendment to textile regulation
On March 2 2026, SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) published a proposed amendment to the Technical Regulation on Textile Products introduced in 2024, with the aim of aligning the framework with the new Saudi Product Safety Law, which entered into force in November 2024. The Saudi market seeks to strengthen product control, traceability […]
PPWR Regulation and Packaging: the EU Commission Publishes the Official 2026 Guidance
Regulation (EU) 2025/40, known as the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation), entered into force on 11 February 2025 and will be fully applicable from 12 August 2026. It replaces the previous Directive 94/62/EC and introduces a harmonised regulatory framework for all Member States, with clear objectives: reducing the environmental impact of packaging, increasing recyclability, […]
India QCO 2026 for the Safety of Electrical Appliances replaces QCO 2025
India has just updated the market access rules for electrical appliances. Deadline: 1 October 2026. Here are the key measures introduced. On 6 April 2026, the Indian government published in the Official Gazette the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 — or simply the QCO 2026. This measure directly […]
GB 18383-2025: the new technical requirements for products with filling materials
From 1 July 2026, the mandatory national standard replacing the 2007 version comes into force. New microbiological tests, residual chlorine requirements and labelling obligations for recycled fibres: here is everything companies exporting to China need to know. 01 July 2026 Compliance Deadline Non-compliant products may be blocked at customs or withdrawn from retail. Penalties can […]
Formaldehyde Limits: What Changes from 6 August 2026 under REACH Restriction 77
Starting August 6, 2026, companies placing indoor-use articles on the EU market will be required to comply with the new formaldehyde emission limits. Here is what businesses need to know to stay compliant. Some background: what is Restriction 77? Restriction 77 was introduced by Regulation (EU) 2023/1464, which added a new entry to Annex XVII […]
CPSC eFiling 2026: What Importers Need to Know
From July 8, 2026, importing consumer products into the United States changes. CPSC eFiling becomes mandatory: certificate of conformity data must be transmitted electronically to customs with every importation. It does not change which products require certification — it changes how that certification is managed. What Is eFiling? eFiling is the CPSC initiative that transforms […]
India: Furniture (Quality Control) Order – second Amendment 2026 Published
Through Notification S.O. 1125(E) dated 2 March 2026, the Government of India introduced the Furniture (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2026, amending the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 (QCO 2025). Content of the amendment The amendment adds two new provisos to Paragraph 2 of the QCO 2025: The QCO does not apply to shipments where […]