GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / July 19, 2024 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS detailing the US state of Pennsylvania’s update to its ‘Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act’, which now permits the use of recycled materials in stuffed toys manufactured and sold within the state.

HB 1333 was signed into law on June 28, 2024, by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. It amends the ‘Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act’ of 1961 and brings the state into line with global requirements for stuffed toys.

Under the terms of the new law, manufacturers can manufacture and sell stuffed toys with recycled materials. They must also bear the following information:

• Statement indicating whether the material used in the manufacture of the stuffed toy is new, recycled, or a combination of both
• Registration number of the manufacturer or importer, assigned by the Commonwealth, preceded by the abbreviations "REG. NO. PA."

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed of regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 112.24 gives further details of the new act and key information on labeling and manufacturer/importer registration numbers. It also includes details of SGS Green Certification Services to assist businesses in calculating and verifying recycled content in their products.

SGS Toy & Juvenile Product Services

SGS offers a wide range of services to ensure that products comply with relevant standards for childcare articles and children’s equipment. They provide consulting, training, product development, testing, audit and inspection services to ensure that products comply with strict regulations worldwide, demonstrating the safety and quality of juvenile products being brought to the market. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Toy & Juvenile Product Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Pennsylvania Updates ’Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act’ to Permit Use of Recycled Materials SafeGuardS.

Subscribe here to receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox.

For further information contact:

Piyush Shah

Technical Director, Hardlines

Tel: (+1) 973 461 7953

Email: cp.media@sgs.com

Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines

LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products