Jones Creek Golf Course is ushering in a new era of golf in the Augusta area with a thoughtfully restored course experience that blends tradition, accessibility, and modern upgrades. Located in Evans, Georgia, the revitalized course is once again welcoming golfers of all ages and skill levels to enjoy one of the CSRA’s most recognized golf destinations. Originally designed by legendary golf course architect Rees Jones, Jones Creek Golf Course has long been recognized for its scenic layout, rolling terrain and memorable playability.

The course’s recent restoration by Bond Golf Global focused on preserving the integrity of the original design while introducing modern enhancements that enhance the player experience.

Under the vision of creating “Quality Golf for All,” Jones Creek is now open to the public, ensuring everyone can enjoy an elevated golf experience.

Highlights of the reimagined Jones Creek experience include: ● A restored 18-hole championship golf course ● Renovations designed to honor the original Rees Jones layout ● Updated greens, bunkers and other course enhancements for improved playability ● Daily public tee times (limited membership opportunities available) ● State-of-the-art driving range with Toptracer-powered hitting bay technology ● A welcoming atmosphere for both experienced golfers and newcomers to the game Conveniently located in Evans, Jones Creek Golf Course continues to strengthen the Augusta-area golf scene by offering a high-quality golf experience without the necessity of membership.

The reopening also adds another exciting option for visitors who travel to the region each year for its internationally recognized golf culture and events, including Augusta National Golf Club. “We’re excited to welcome golfers back to Jones Creek,” says Andrew Brooks, of Bond Golf Global, who partnered to reopen and operate the course. “Whether you’re here for a casual round, a new hobby or a golf community to grow with, you’ll find a challenging and engaging course, designed to help you grow your golf game.” To learn more about tee times, memberships, practice facilities and upcoming events, visit the Jones Creek Golf Course website. About Jones Creek Golf Course: Jones Creek Golf Course is a public golf destination located in Evans, Georgia, serving golfers throughout the Augusta area and CSRA.

Originally designed by acclaimed golf architect Rees Jones, the course offers a restored 18-hole layout that combines scenic beauty, challenging play and an approachable experience for golfers of all skill levels. In addition to championship golf, Jones Creek features practice facilities with Toptracer technology, membership opportunities, tournaments, events, and a welcoming atmosphere centered around growing the game of golf within the local community.

Learn more at https://jonescreekgolfcourse.com/. *** Contact Information: Contact Name: Andrew Brooks Company Name: Jones Creek Golf Course Street Address: 4087 Hammonds Ferry City: Evans State: GA ZIP Code: 30809 Phone: 706-910-1911 Website URL https://jonescreekgolfcourse.com/ Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Baar (May 8, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 054.26, summarizing Brazil’s new law on silicone materials in food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.

New sanitary requirements were issued on April 7, 2026, by Brazil’s National Health Agency (ANVISA) and published in the Official Gazette (DOU):

• Resolution of the Collegiate Board of Directors RDC No.1020 of April 2, 2026
• Normative Instruction No. 435 of April 2, 2026

Resolution No.1020/2026 transposes Mercosur/GMC/RES. No.34/25 into Brazil’s domestic law. It establishes definitions, authorized substance lists and test methods for silicone food contact materials, sets migration limits, including those for childcare articles, mandates specific test methods and standards, requires compliance verification using existing migration standards and repeals outdated silicone provisions in earlier regulations.

Effective on the day of its publication in the DOU of April 7, 2026, the regulations impact stakeholders across the food contact silicone material and article supply chain, including manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 054.26 includes further information on Resolution No.1020/2026, including key provisions.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 054.26 for more details.

SGS food contact material services

SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s food contact material services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Brazil Issues New Legislation for Food Contact Silicone Materials SafeGuardS.

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SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).

Baar (May 8, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 055.26, reporting on South Korea’s updated  of food contact utensils, containers and packages standards.

Notice No. 2026-24 was issued in March 2026, updating the country’s ‘Standards and Specifications for Utensils, Containers and Packages’. This notice replaces requirements and specifications detailed in the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)’s Notice No. 2024-29. Food contact utensils, containers and packages are regulated by Chapter 3 of the Food Sanitation Act, which directs the MFDS to establish standards and specifications for these products.

Key revisions in Notice No. 2026-24 include the restructuring of the ‘General Rules’ and ‘Common Standards and Specifications’, the introduction of a new section defining multiple terms, updates to migration requirements for certain plasticizers and the expansion of permitted recycled materials from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to include polypropylene (PP) under specified conditions.

Notice No. 2026-24 takes effect from March 27, 2026, with some exceptions for certain substances.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 055.26 includes a useful table highlighting the migration specifications for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) under the new standard.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 055.26 for more details.

SGS food contact material services
SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s food contact material services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full South Korea Updates Standards and Specifications for Food Contact Materials SafeGuardS.

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About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).

Baar (May 11, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 049.26, summarizing Spain’s draft Royal Decree that would mandate accessible labeling for cosmetics, food products and hazardous substances. This move is intended to better protect vulnerable consumers.

A comprehensive framework is introduced in the draft, promoted by the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030, to ensure that consumer products sold in Spain can be understood and used safely by all consumers, particularly those with visual impairments.

While covering a wide range of goods, the draft proposal does not apply to bulk products or those intended solely for industrial or professional use. The new accessibility standards require compliance across the entire supply chain, with manufacturers, importers and distributors subject to reporting obligations, including the reporting of any detected non-compliance.

The requirements established in the proposed Royal Decree support Spain’s commitments under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and help harmonize national consumer protection rules with broader EU packaging and waste regulations. They include:
- Accessible physical labeling
- Clear Spanish-language text for all essential information
- Digital accessibility tools as a complement to physical labels
- Specific mandatory content on labels

The draft decree is currently progressing through a revised approval process and is expected to advance in the second half of 2026, following a review by national authorities and the European Commission, with no final approval or implementation date currently set.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 049.26 includes further information about the proposed requirements and the approval process.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 049.26 for more details.

SGS cosmetics and personal care product services
Through a global network of state-of-the-art laboratories, SGS offers comprehensive testing and certification solutions for cosmetics, household care, absorbent hygiene and disinfectant products. Their experts verify safety and efficacy, simplifying market access while ensuring regulatory compliance. Learn more about SGS’s cosmetic and hygiene product services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Spain Moves Toward Inclusive Labeling for Cosmetic Products SafeGuardS.

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Lydia Abdel Rahman
Designation Business Developer, Cosmetic and Personal Care
Health and Nutrition
Website: www.sgs.com/cosmetics 
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About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).

Baar (May 11, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 056.26, reporting on Türkiye’s notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its draft regulations on bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.

Most commonly used to produce polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins to improve the durability of FCMs, these substances have been found to disrupt the endocrine system and are increasingly subject to strict legislative control worldwide.

Two draft communiqués from Türkiye’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry were notified to the WTO on April 8, 2026, on FCMs and articles:
– Turkish Food Codex Draft Communiqué on the ‘Restriction of the Use of Bisphenol A, other Hazardous Bisphenols and Bisphenol Derivatives in Certain Substances and Materials in Contact with Food’ (Draft Communiqué 1), a communication largely harmonized with European Regulation (EU) 2024/3190
– Draft Communiqué on ‘Amendments to the Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Plastic Substances and Materials in Contact with Food’, a document complementing the requirements in Draft Communiqué 1

The communiqués include proposals for bans, strict content limits and conditions for permitted use across specific material categories. These would set significant restrictions on BPA and other hazardous bisphenols and would also establish testing and conformity requirements, along with rules on declarations of conformity and conditions of use. If accepted, the draft proposals will introduce new obligations for manufacturers, retailers, importers and distributors across the food contact supply chain.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 056.26 includes further information about the two draft communiqués, including key provisions and implementation timelines.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to SafeGuardS 056.26 for more details.

SGS food contact material services
SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s food contact material services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Türkiye Consults on BPA and other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials SafeGuardS.

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Certification and Regulatory Manager
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About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).