Press Releases from SGS Consumer Testing Services (203 total)
Textile Industry wakes up to Chemical Control
Textile Industry Challenge
Restricted substances including harmful chemicals can pose grave danger to people, the environment and companies caught using them. The recall of a product…
SGS Supports Manufacturers and Importers for Conformity with New EU Food Contact …
Materials that come into contact with food, which typically include packaging and kitchenware, will progressively require compliance with Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 over the course…
SGS Medical Devices Newsletter Affords a Sneak Preview
The SGS Medical Devices team of experts wishes to share the knowledge and expertise it has gained regarding the regulations affecting medical technologies so as…
SGS to Attend Expo Riva Schuh Footwear Exhibition in India
The Expo Riva Schuh India is a new exhibition event that goes beyond the mere display of products: it is the first trade show in…
SGS Opens 11th Food Safety Lab in China
SGS China, a division of the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has opened a new food testing laboratory in Beijing in collaboration…
SGS Labs in US Undergo Major Developments
SGS has always been committed to providing its customers with the best in both its services and its resources. To that end, major new developments…
21st Century Textile Industry Offers New Challenges and Opportunities
The 21st century brings Asia to the forefront. The worldwide currency fluctuations, the potentially huge market, the production of low labor costs all contribute to…
Communication is the Way to REACH
REACH Along the Supply Chain
Communication between customers and suppliers along the supply chain is vital for the flow of information regarding both health and safety…
Intersolar 2011 Showcases SGS Solar Services
Intersolar Europe, the world’s largest solar industry exhibition, attracted 77,000 visitors and 2,280 exhibitors at its 2011 exhibition held in Munich, Germany. The exhibition, held…
SGS Signs Global Agreement with Best Aquaculture Practices
SGS is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) for facility inspections and certification audits.
In a service…
SGS Opens Auto Part Laboratory in China’s Changchun Economic Zone
SGS – CSTC opened its Automotive Part Laboratory (APL) in the Productivity Boosting Centre in Changchun, China, on May 26th 2011 – a key…
SGS Signs Global Agreement with Best Aquaculture Practices
SGS is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) for facility inspections and certification audits.
In a service…
SGS Solar Test House provides Desert Dust Testing of Solar Modules
The SGS Solar Test House now offers Desert Dust Testing according to DIN EN 60068-2-68 LC2, which determines the effects of dust and sand, suspended…
SGS Solar Test House provides Desert Dust Testing of Solar Modules
The SGS Solar Test House now offers Desert Dust Testing according to DIN EN 60068-2-68 LC2, which determines the effects of dust and sand, suspended…
SGS helps Manufacturers observe India’s New E-Waste Law
On May 1, 2011, India's Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) introduced its “E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2011”, which comes into effect May 2012.…
SGS Solar Testhouse offers Salt Spray Testing & Certification of Solar Modules
The SGS Solar Testhouse provides Salt Spray Testing services to solar manufacturers in order to confirm quality conformance to international standards, using corrosion acceleration in…
SGS Germany GmbH Gains CGC Accreditation for Chinese Golden Sun Mark
SGS Germany GmbH has signed an agreement with the China General Certification Center (CGC). On June, 30 2011 the CGC provided SGS with the accreditation…
SGS holds WRAP seminar at International Hosiery Purchasing Expo in Shanghai
SGS co-hosted a Worldwide Responsible Accreditation Production (WRAP) on Social Compliance at the 6th China (Shanghai) International Hosiery Purchasing Expo on March 1, 2011. Hundreds…
SGS at AAFA 2011 International Product Safety and Sustainability Conference
SGS participated in the American Apparel & Footwear Association’s 2011 International Product Safety and Sustainability Conference on April 29, 2011 at HJ International Hotel, Dongguan,…
SGS holds Workshop on Reliability and Durability of Solar Modules
SGS is pleased to invite you to its workshop on Reliability and Durability of Solar Modules – Requirements for Quality Assurance at the Bio-Innovations-Zentrum in…
International IECEE certification enables speedier market launch times for manuf …
On March 28, 2011 the SGS Solar Test House was certified by IECEE as an accredited testing laboratory in the CB program. As one of…
SGS Korea Lab becomes a Certified Body Technical Lab for Medical Devices
On 18 April 2011, the IEC System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment and Components CB Scheme & CB-FCS Scheme has accredited the…
One Stop CDMA, GSM and WCDMA Testing Services Now Available from SGS
SGS has introduced brand new testing applications at its CDMA wireless testing laboratory in San Diego. Tests are now available for handsets and smart phones…
New ISO26000 Standard on Social Responsibility
The ISO26000 Standard has now been published. The Guidance on Social Responsibility had long been awaited, and as of November 2010 the wait is over.…
New EU Toy Directive Focuses on Strict Product Documentation
Awaiting implementation in July 2011, the new EU 2009/48/EC Toy Safety Directive (TSD) realises the European Parliament demand for greater technical documentation and further responsibilities…
SGS to Present at 5th PCF World Summit, Zurich, Switzerland, 7-8 April 2011
The 2011 PCF World summit, a two day event to be held in Zurich, Switzerland, will feature presentations from SGS expert Dr Ahmad Ansari. Furthermore,…
PV Systems Investments Protected by CB Certification
The growth of the photovoltaics market has been driven by the demand for greener power sources and by increased government subsidy. To justify the subsidies…
Corruption Prevention Programs Aided by External Verification
The OECD Convention condemns the bribery of foreign public agents in its signatory countries. Businesses across all international industries are now implementing strong local programs…
SGS France Guarantees Detergent and Home Fragrance Quality
In the light of increasing demand from clients and its great expertise, SGS has expanded its detergent performance testing facilities in Aix en Provence in…
RoHS II Gathers Momentum – European Parliament Completes First Reading on Draf …
The European Parliament completed its first reading of the draft of RoHS II in November 2010. Items that were previously in question have now been…
Network of SGS CPSIA Accredited Laboratories is Best in Field
CPSIA legislation in the United States requires that both manufacturers and importers adhere to stringent standards when it comes to the safety and regulatory compliance…
SGS Collaborates with SDC to Deliver Colour Training
SGS is now delivering its SDC ISO Colour Fastness Training Program in China. The program was designed to supply knowledge in vital keys areas and…
SGS First to Offer Brazil Companies Accredited Certification for RoHS and REACH
SGS is the first company to be accredited for RoHS and REACH audits in Brazil. Further, INMETRO is the first accreditation body in the world…
SGS TÜV Wins Technical Service Designation
As industry and trade globalize, the automotive sector is one of the key industries where manufacturers and suppliers often have to meet a great range…
Obama Signs Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act
The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act was signed into law in the United States by President Obama in December 2010. Designed to improve nutrition in school…
Consumer Product Safety Information Available via CPSC Online Database
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is going live this March with its new ‘Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database’, which can be…
Sportswear Innovations for Functional Improvement and Specialized Performance
Smart But Casual Is Functional
For sportswear manufacturers, looking ‘smart but casual’ while ‘wearing functional’ is where it’s at. Retailers are constantly evaluating marketing strategies with…
SGS sponsors Footwear Factory Training Series workshop
SGS Consumer Testing Services in China sponsored a Overseas Labor Practices (OLP) workshop from the Footwear Factory Training Series, held between 4-5 November 2010.
The…
SGS Extends Service Portfolio of its BioServices and REACH Team
Under the key methodologies of in-vitro-toxicology and bioanalytical effect-screening, our BioServices Team offers standardized and individually tailored test methods, which can be used for regulatory…
Fashion Brands Can Turn To SGS for Help With Expansion Into New International Ma …
With the ongoing boom in the Asian fashion markets, SGS is using its global textiles experts network and fashion knowledge base to assist brands wishing…
SGS presented its sustainability service portfolio at RITE Group sustainable fas …
The RITE (‘Reducing the Impact of Textiles on the Environment’) Group, formed in 2007, and is essentially a platform for sharing ideas and innovations in…
SGS Assists Companies Wishing to Audit Against the New Global Social Compliance …
Until now, many companies have had to submit to repeated auditing around core ILO conventions, with slight variations in content or audit methodology. This has…
SGS Supports Outdoor Industry to Take Sustainability Lead
The Eco-Index, being developed in tandem by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) in the USA and the European Outdoor Group (EOG) is being designed as…
New Food Testing Lab opened by SGS in Turkey
SGS Consumer Testing Services Turkey has opened its new food laboratory in June 2010 in Istanbul. The new lab can perform microbiological, physical and chemical…
SGS Advises on Increasingly Important Functional Safety Requirements for Automot …
Guaranteeing the safety of automotive electronic systems is essential to ensure that personal injuries are minimised, and that the significant legal and economic consequences of…
Safety for German Electric Mobility: SGS Provides Consulting, Training and Risk …
In the face of environmental concerns, technological shifts are taking place, including the shift to electric mobility. SGS can help operators address key safety issues…
Ensure compliance to battery safety requirements with SGS
Media coverage of injuries in US children related to battery swallowing has shown the importance of battery safety in product design. SGS has the expertise…
SGS offers the updated Brazilian INMETRO certification for white goods
The updated requirements of Brazil's consumer product safety regulation will gradually enter into force from July 2011.
Decree 371, issued December 29, 2009 requires all household…
Assistance With New Eco-Design Requirements Offered by SGS
One-stop sustainability solutions offered by SGS assist manufacturers to meet requirements of the new October 2009 EU Ecodesign Directive, which amends and replaces 2005/32/EC.
Expanded product…
SGS helps you stay on top of changes in hazardous substances regulations
With changes to banned substances lists likely, SGS assists companies with chemical testing and consultancy for a wide range of consumer products.
Legal History
With heated recent…
