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SGS Opens Registration for Free Webinar on Electronics Chemical Compliance Across EU, US and Asia

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Key takeaways

  • SGS opened registration for a complimentary webinar on chemical regulations for electrical and electronic manufacturers in the EU, US and Asia.
  • The webinar covers RoHS, REACH, SVHCs, persistent organic pollutants, Washington State flame retardant restrictions, plasticizers and PFAS risk management.
  • SGS Belgium received BELAC accreditation to verify EU CBAM compliance in six sectors, according to EuropaWire.

SGS has opened registration for a complimentary webinar on chemical regulations for electrical and electronic manufacturers in the EU, US and Asia, the company said in a PRLog announcement published on November 12, 2026.

What the SGS Webinar Covers

The session addresses chemical and regulatory updates across the three regions and examines compliance challenges, risk assessment and testing solutions. Topics include RoHS, REACH, substances of very high concern, persistent organic pollutants, Washington State flame retardant restrictions, plasticizers and PFAS risk management. SGS said participants will gain practical insights into proactive approaches that can help identify potential compliance risks early in the product development process.

The webinar is designed for engineers, product managers, quality assurance leads and regulatory compliance managers in the electronics sector who are responsible for product development and global market access. SGS said the session will also explore its total solutions for managing regulatory requirements across global supply chains. Registration is open through the event page linked in the announcement.

SGS Compliance Work Across Sectors

SGS operates more than 2,500 laboratories and business facilities in 115 countries with over 100,000 professionals, according to akta.pro company records. The same records list a September 2026 post-IPO debt round of $744.1 million. SGS launched Carbon Footprint Radar in 2026 with HEC Paris, EDF and We Are Europe, a benchmark study surveying more than 2,000 companies across more than 10 countries on carbon measurement practices, and introduced EcoVadis consulting services in 2026 as an ANAB-accredited consulting partner.

Earlier SGS Regulatory Announcements

On November 10, 2026, SGS highlighted nine new entries to the UK REACH Candidate List for Great Britain after the UK Health and Safety Executive added nine substances of very high concern and SVHC groups on October 19, 2026, PRLog reported. On November 9, 2026, SGS Nutrasource said it helps dietary supplement brands meet Amazon's new non-GMO compliance rules, which require substantiating evidence such as PCR testing or IGEN certification, according to EIN Presswire. SGS Belgium received BELAC accreditation to verify EU CBAM compliance in six sectors, EuropaWire reported on November 9, 2026.

Deibel Laboratories Deal Timeline

SGS agreed to acquire U.S. food-testing specialist Deibel Laboratories for an undisclosed sum, a deal expected to close in early 2027, MarketWatch reported on November 10, 2026. SGS will participate in COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026, EuropaWire reported on October 30, 2026.

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