November 2021

Formaldehyde in Composite Wood Products – An expert guide to North American standards

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, presents a complimentary webinar ‘Composite Wood Products & Formaldehyde – An expert guide to North American standards’ on December 9. This event will introduce updated emission standards implemented by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Canada’s new regulations. Used […]

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New School Article Regulations for Brazilian Markets

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Brazil’s new ordinance detailing the consolidated conformity assessment requirements for school articles came into effect on November 1, 2021. Issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Economy/National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) in October 2021, Ordinance No. 423 relates to school articles for children aged under 14 years. It has several important provisions, including:

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California Governor Signs Truth in Labeling for Recyclable Materials Bill

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Californian governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 343 – Truth in Labeling for Recyclable Materials – into law on October 5, 2021. SB 343 prohibits any person from offering for sale, selling, distributing or importing into the state of California any product or packaging with recyclability claims unless they are accurate and truthful in practice.

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New Chinese Product Standard for Infant and Children’s Knitted Garments

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On June 1, 2021, the Standardization Administration of China’s new national product standard for knitted garments to be worn by infants and children – GB/T 39508-2020 – came into effect. Included in China’s No. 26 announcement of approved national standards in 2020, the new national product standard applies to garments that are predominantly made from

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SGS Expert Explains How Digitalization Is Helping Clothing Manufacturers Choose the Right Color

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at how digitalization is helping clothing and textile manufacturers overcome the difficulties of choosing the right color during a global pandemic. Colors mean different things to different people. For a product to succeed in a competitive market, choosing the right color

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SGS Publishes Article Looking at Accessing Gas Appliance Markets in North America

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at the ways gas appliance and component manufacturers can successfully enter North American markets with safe and compliant products. Unintentional, non-fire related carbon monoxide poisonings account for 4,000 hospitalizations and 400 deaths per year in the US. Gas appliance and component

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SGS Expert Looks at the Issue of Sustainability in the Electronics Industry

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at the issues surrounding resource use and the need for greater sustainability in the electronics industry. It is predicted that by 2050 the planet will generate 120 million tonnes of electrical and electronic waste a year. This is unsustainable. SGS’s Consumer

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SGS Explains How E-Valuator® Helps Governments Beat International Trade Fraud

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at the issues surrounding international trade fraud and the ways digitalization can help governments and customs authorities beat the criminals. Global trade was values at USD 19 trillion in 2019. For some governments, 30% of their total revenue base comes from

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Colombia Establishes New Technical Regulation for Food Contact Glass and Ceramics

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Colombia has published a resolution to establish a technical regulation covering tableware and articles of glass, ceramic and glass-ceramic that are intended to come into contact with food. It also covers ceramic cookware. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection published Resolution No. 1440/2021 in September 2021. It has several provisions, including: List of HS

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