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SGS voluntary marks help manufacturers succeed in the global well fashion markets

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Fashion is on a journey. The market dominance of athleisure over the last decade has now morphed into a trend for ‘well fashion’. Well fashion drivers Consumers are no longer content to wear multiple outfits in a day. Instead, they want comfortable, durable and functional outfits that are better for the environment, and which are […]

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SGS leads the way in gaining US approval to test crib mattresses against CPSC’s new safety standard

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, has become the first organization to be approved for the testing of crib mattresses against the new US safety standard for crib mattresses – 16 CFR Part 1241. Taking effect on August 15, 2022, the new safety standard applies to full-size and non-full-size crib mattresses, as

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SGS Launches SGS Beyond – the consumer product supplier’s passport to efficient market access

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SGS the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce the global launch of SGS Beyond – the consumer product supplier’s passport to efficient market access. Markets for consumer products are becoming ever more complex. Consumers expect more in terms of performance and sustainability, and mandatory regulations are becoming stricter concerning safety,

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How Textile Manufacturers Can Successfully Navigate the EU Green Deal

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at the options open to textile manufacturers as the European Union (EU) introduces its Green Deal. The EU plans to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent with no net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and economic growth decoupled from resource use.

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How Electrical and Electronic Product Manufacturers Can Optimize NRTL Safety Certification

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article that details five simple things manufacturers of electrical and electronic (EE) products can do to optimize certification by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Any electrical item used in a US work environment must be certified by an NRTL. This

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New Carriages and Strollers Regulation Proposed in Canada

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that the authorities in Canada have issued a proposal to replace their regulations for baby carriages and strollers. Issued on June 11, 2022, the proposed legislation contains a number of important provisions: Addresses hazards identified since the previous Carriages and Strollers Regulations came

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Chemical Requirements Strengthened for Toys Destined for GB Markets

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the United Kingdom has revised its chemical requirements for toys destined for markets in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). The UK issued SI 2022 No. 659 on June 16, 2022. It will amend: Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 Cosmetics Regulations 1223/2009 Provisions

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SGS Help Manufacturers Understand Current PFAS Restrictions in the US and Europe

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article looking at regulatory action surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging and other consumer goods. PFAS are recognized as harmful ‘forever chemicals’. A recent US study has found evidence of PFAS in a variety food packaging products, leading

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SGS Helps Retailers Improve Quality Control in Dynamic Clothing and Footwear Markets

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at the challenges affecting clothing and footwear manufacturers, their impact on supply chains and the ways they can ensure the delivery of high-quality products to global markets. Global, linear supply chains have reduced clothing costs but in a disconnected world, many

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Power Semiconductor Device Packaging Impurity Analysis Webinar

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is hosting a complimentary webinar, ‘Power Semiconductor Device Packaging Impurity Analysis’, on Wednesday July 26, 2022. Semiconductor power module packaging, particularly for e-mobility or solar devices, is vulnerable to changes in environmental conditions like temperature and humidity. When these are sudden or extreme, issues such as

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