JPMA Extends SGS’s Tenure as Laboratory Administrator for Certification Program

The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) has announced its decision to select SGS as Laboratory Administrator for its JPMA Certification Program. This will extend SGS’s current role for a further three years, until 2019, and follows a rigorous request for proposal (RFP) process among leading independent, third-party, global product testing laboratories.

The JPMA evaluation, for the position of Laboratory Administrator, looked at five key areas:

• Personnel
• Operations
• Technology
• Management
• Marketing support

In addition, JPMA were keen to look at factors surrounding data safety – there are currently more than 2,000 products included in the JPMA Certification Program.

“The selection process for identifying a Lab Administrator was very competitive among some of the world’s leading product testing labs,” said Kelly Mariotti, JPMA Executive Director. “SGS not only provided an incredibly competitive robust proposal but has also done a great job administering JPMA’s Certification Program over the past four years offering a proven-track record of world-class service to the program and our members. We are confident that they will continue to meet and exceed our expectations as they support JPMA efforts related to retailer engagement, working in lock-step with ASTM, and our vital regulatory activity in the United States.”

Commenting on SGS’s success, Nicolas Bacheré, SGS Vice President of Global Hardlines, responded: “We’re proud and enthusiastic to once again be chosen as the JPMA Program Administrator and Principal Testing Lab, continuing this success story. The JPMA has shown a level of dedication to self-assessment and continuous improvement that epitomizes a commitment to juvenile products safety, as well as ensuring that their certification member community maintains that same standard. Sharing that same commitment to excellence and safety, SGS has worked diligently with the JPMA over the past four years to ensure that members’ products meet the high standards set forth by the certification committee that customers demand and our children deserve. It has been a pleasure collaborating with the dynamic team at JPMA.”

About the JMPA Certification Program
The JPMA Certification Program provides a turnkey testing solution to help manufacturers, buyers and retailers navigate the complex regulatory environment, saving precious time and money by reducing demand on internal testing costs. The Certification Program highlights an unwavering commitment from industry and regulators to develop safe products for children.

About the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association
The JPMA represents more than 200 companies in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It exists to advance the interests, growth and well-being of North American prenatal to preschool product manufacturers, importers and distributors marketing under their own brands to consumers. To find out more information about the JPMA certification program, the products certified and a complete listing of JPMA members, please visit the JPMA website. (www.jpma.org)

SGS JPMA Certification Services
SGS offers a fast and effective JPMA 2.0 certification service from its global network of independent and accredited third-party testing labs. Meeting the JPMA’s new standard allows manufacturers, buyers and retailers of toy and juvenile products to demonstrate their commitment to consumer safety and help build confidence in both individual products and brands. Learn more about SGS’s JPMA Certification Services (www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/toys-and-juvenile-products/juvenile-products-and-childcare-articles/jpma-certification)

For more information, please contact:

Jennifer Dwyer
Marketing Manager
SGS North America Inc.
Fairfield, NJ
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: www.sgs.com/toys

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 90,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

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