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Exploring ISO/IEC 17065 certification

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, examines the role of ISO/IEC 17065 certification in creating trust and consumer protection. ISO/IEC 17065 is an internationally recognized standard that specifies the requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services. Bodies achieving recognition under this standard are proven to operate competently, consistently and impartially, supporting […]

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SGS PVoC services align with the digital transformation of Gabon

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, highlights innovative digital solutions for pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) in Gabon and the Programme Gabonais d’Evaluation de la Conformité (PROGEC), for the protection of consumers, fair trade and sustainable economic development. Under PROGEC, managed by the Directorate General of Industry within the Ministry of Industry,

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Rising food and beverage import opportunities for Qatar importers

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, provides trusted conformity services to help businesses access Qatari food markets. An almost 15% rise in food and beverage imports to the country since 2023 presents lucrative opportunities for businesses accessing Qatari markets. However, strict conformity regulations must be followed to ensure products can be legally

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Places for People signs partnership withRother DC Housing Company to bring affordable homes to Battle, East Sussex

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Rother DC Housing Company (RDCHC) has today (16 December) announced a new partnership with the UK’s leading social enterprise, Places for People (PfP) who’ll purchase 130 of the 200 high-quality new homes that’ll be built on site in Battle over the next three years. The partnership will see PfP take possession of 130 low-carbon, energy

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Revision to EU CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures Now Effective

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS on the European Union’s (EU) enforcement of new rules under the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Chemicals (CLP) Regulation. Regulation (EU) 2024/2856 amends Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and is intended to strengthen chemical safety and information transparency in the light of globalization,

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CPSC Proposes Revision to US Neck Floats Regulation

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 168.24 to summarize the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) that would revise the consumer product safety rule for toys, 16 CFR 1250. New performance requirements and revised labeling requirements for neck floats have been proposed to be

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Revised Tents Regulations Published by Health Canada

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 167.24 on revisions to Canada’s Tents Regulations (SOR/2024-217), which includes consequential amendments to both the Toys Regulations and the Textile Flammability Regulations. SOR/2024-217 addresses the flammability hazards found in different types of tent materials sold on the market, aiming to reduce the need

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Latest developments on new Californian e-bike and powered mobility device bill

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 164.24, reporting on California’s new SB 1271 (Electric Bicycles, Powered Mobility Devices and Storage Batteries) law. The law was announced on September 27, 2024, and comes into effect on January 1, 2026. Under SB 1271, the distribution, sale, lease or offer for sale

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SGS Highlights US Final Rule for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 166.24 on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) publication of final direct rule 16 CFR 1226, which incorporates the latest version of the ASTM standard for soft infant and toddler carriers. A soft infant and toddler carrier is defined in the rule

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SGS Reports on Specific Exemptions from Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Ban in Singapore

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 165.24 to highlight specific exemptions made to the ban on Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 issued in Singapore. The exemptions are effective from November 12, 2024, or until viable alternatives are available. Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 are widely used plastic additives. They are two

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