SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising textile companies that several California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) Notices have been issued in relation to bisphenol A (BPA) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in variety of products.

The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) issued these legal notices after testing a number of textile products and finding BPA and various types of PFAS. . These products did not carry Prop 65 warning labels.

BPA was found in women’s sports bras and athletic shirts. The CEH results determined that the clothing could expose wearers to up to 22 times the safe habor limit. The maximum allowable dose level for BPA via skin exposure is three micrograms per day. The investigations found BPA only in clothing containing Spandex.

PFAS is also increasingly becoming a target for Prop 65 enforcement actions. In the last few months, there have been eight notices of violation filed against companies for alleged exposure to PFOS and PFOA. The list of products involved includes bibs, bath pillows, jackets, golf umbrellas, fabric shower liners, crib mattress pads and tablecloths.

Stakeholders should be aware that under the terms of California bill AB 1817[1], intentionally added PFAS will be prohibited in the manufacture, distribution and sale of textiles from 2025.

BPA is listed under Prop 65 as a reproductive and developmental toxicant. Exposure comes via ingestion or absorption from the skin. The CEH is asking sportwear manufacturers to reformulate their products and wearers to limit the time they spend in activewear by changing after each workout.

PFAS are commonly used in textile products (apparel, footwear, bedding, draperies, upholstery, etc.) to provide water, grease or stain repellent or resistant properties. PFAS are hazardous to human health and highly persistent in the environment, which is why they are often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’.

Under California Prop 65, businesses are required to provide warnings to consumers (Prop 65 Warning) for those chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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SGS has a worldwide network of over 40 state-of-the-art laboratories, including 10 in China, specializing in testing of apparel, footwear, and home textiles. Their committed team is drawn from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, allowing them to conduct a comprehensive range of physical, chemical, and functional testing services for components, materials and finished products. SGS helps companies ensure quality, performance, and compliance with international, industrial, and regulatory standards worldwide. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Softlines Services.

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Royal Orchid Hotels was conferred with the prestigious award for ‘Best Contribution to the Hospitality Industry in South India’ at the South India Hotel & Restaurant Association (SIHRA) annual convention. The award ceremony took place at the inaugural function at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangalore, Karnataka. Chander K Baljee, Chairman and Managing Director of Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels received the award from Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka.

Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels currently operates 75+ hotels across India with an additional 25+ hotels in the pipeline making the total of 100 hotels by 2023. Out of these 22 hotels are in Karnataka. Being the only hospitality brand headquartered in Bangalore, Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels is proud of its roots.

The hotel chain has successfully entered into three Public-Private hotel partnerships with the Karnataka government. Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels under its CSR has successfully conducted a rural youth skill development program and employed over 2000+ youngsters across India free of charge. ROHL also opened six skill development centers out of which four are in Karnataka. The Company has also founded the Presidency College in 1994 offering degrees and diplomas in hospitality.

Commenting on the award, Chander K Baljee, Chairman of and Managing Director, Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels said, “I would like to thank SIHRA for conferring me with this prestigious award. The award is a testament to our passion and dedication to building a brand that has not just a strong national presence but will carve a niche in the international arena too. Being the only hospitality chain headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, we are proud of its roots and stand firm on our commitment to being Indian in every sense.”

Mr Baljee has over 40 years of experience and is a post-graduate from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He has been recognized for several achievements over the years, the recent being the ‘LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by THE INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY COUNCIL and THE HALL OF FAME AWARD by HOTELIER INDIA IN 2021’.

The SIHRA award is a recognition of Royal Orchid Hotels as one of the top pioneering leaders in the hospitality industry that has played a significant role in promoting tourism in Southern India.

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS detailing the changes made by Albania with regards to persistent organic pollutants (POP) legislation.

Albania issued Decision No. 691/2022 in October 2022. This amends Decision No. 360/2015, which aligned Albanian requirements with European Union (EU) Regulation (EU) 519/2012 (amending Regulation (EC) 850/2004).

Decision No. 691/2022 brings Albanian regulations into closer alignment with EU Regulation 2019/1021 (POP Recast Regulation).

SGS Connectivity & Products has published SafeGuardS 127.22 to help manufacturers and suppliers of consumer products understand the changes brought about by the revision to Albanian POP regulations.

These include:

• Revisions to certain restriction limits for tetra-, penta-, hexa- and heptabromodiphenyl ethers
• New entries for:

1. Decabromodiphenyl ether (Deca-BDE)
2. Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and its main diastereoisomers
3. Pentachlorophenol its salts and esters
4. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds
5. Dicofol

SafeGuardS 127.22 contains more details on these and other changes, including a table that summarizes the new limits for these substances.

Stakeholders have until December 1, 2022, to ensure their products conform to the provisions in Decision No. 691/2022.

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