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

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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Mandatory Regulation for E-mobility Devices and Batteries Issued in NSW Australia

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 163.24 on new mandatory standards for e-mobility devices and their batteries in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. These standards are in place to protect consumers from the risk of fire. As detailed in the NSW Government Gazette, Number 298-Other, issued on August 2,

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SGS awards SGS Performance Tested Mark for EcoFlow’s mobile battery energy storage system

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has awarded EcoFlow, a clean energy solutions provider, with an SGS Performance Tested Mark for its new DELTA 3 Plus mobile energy storage unit in recognition of the safety and speed of its charging capability. The breakthrough product, which offers consumers a green alternative to diesel generators,

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The key to robotic product safety standards webinar

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘The key to robotic product safety standards’, on November 21, 2024. This event is tailored to the needs of quality, system and R&D engineers working within the robotics companies. As the demand for robotic products grows, ensuring safety, security

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Brightsight expands services with SESIP certification body for the IoT market

Geneva, October 31, 2024 — Brightsight, an SGS company, is proud to announce it is now recognized by GlobalPlatform as a Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) certification body (CB) following accreditation from the Spanish national accreditation body (ENAC, ISO 17065 (nº: 220/C-PR490)). SESIP is an optimized security evaluation methodology for IoT platforms and

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SGS leads the way in energy efficiency testing of portable air purifiers to new US standards

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to announce its readiness to test portable air purifiers to ensure they meet strict new US standards for energy consumption and efficiency. All air purifiers sold in the US, for domestic, commercial and industrial use, must comply with new standards, introduced by the Department

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SGS explores trust building for electronic equipment sustainability

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article exploring sustainability in today’s consumer electronics. Companies like Samsung Display produce innovative products from resources and supply chains that are increasingly scrutinized for their environmental impact. This article highlights how partnering with SGS for hazardous substances assessment allowed Samsung Display

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SGS awards international product certification to Chinese renewable energy companies to boost global transition to clean energy

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to have awarded international certificates to three of China’s leading renewable energy companies as part of its ambition to support the global transition towards clean energy.   These certifications are a guarantee that the safety performance of the energy storage products meets the relevant

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New York State Enacts Comprehensive Legislation for E-bikes and Lithium-Ion Batteries

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 135.24 to provide stakeholders with an overview of New Yorks State’s new legislation encouraging the safe use of e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the package of laws on July 11, 2024. The legislation aims to make e-bike and micromobility devices

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Navigating RED cybersecurity compliance with complimentary EN 18031 webinar

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to host a webinar, ‘Navigating RED cybersecurity compliance with EN 18031’, on October 17, 2024. European cybersecurity laws for wireless and connected devices are coming next year with the enforcement of the new EN 18031 standard under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). Additionally, these

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