Connectivity

SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is pleased to be hosting two sessions of this live webinar on July 8, 2021, “Interpretation of Multinational RoHS Directives and International Type Approval (ITA) Service”. Restriction of hazardous Substances (RoHS) has its roots in the European Union (EU) from 2003. The goal of RoHS

In March 2021, the U.S. state of New York published a draft bill that will, if accepted, require some seasonal and decorative lighting products to carry the following warning statement: WARNING: HANDLING THE COATED ELECTRICAL WIRE OF THIS PRODUCT MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE. The bill, SB 5675, relates to

On December 10, 2020, the European Commission published a legislative proposal that, if accepted, will replace the current Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) with a legal framework for better sustainability, traceability and circularity of battery production throughout a product’s life cycle. This proposal forms an integral part of the ‘Green Deal’ – the European Union’s new growth

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification service provider, has published an article looking at the importance of differentiating products in the crowded market for electrical and electronic (E&) products. Consumers are no longer passive. E-commerce, and the ability to access online resources, has encouraged consumers to become actively engaged in the process of

SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has launched a ‘Total Solution Service’ for the Electrical and Electronic (E&E) Industry. This new holistic approach has been developed in response to the increased pace of change, global connectivity and e-commerce. It aims to ensure E&E manufacturers and brands can access specialist support at

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at the technology involved in connected vehicles. It is estimated there will be 76.3 million connected cars on our roads by 2023. Connected technologies are improving navigation, safety, communication and entertainment in our vehicles. Future developments involving 5G technology will advance

SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has developed, specifically for the electrical and electronic (E&E) market, a solution of services to support businesses at every stage of an E&E product’s life cycle. As the world becomes more connected, brand manufacturers, retailers and governments must ensure the safety, quality and regulatory conformity

SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has launched the ‘SGS Performance Mark’, a third-party, independent product testing, evaluation and verification program for the Electrical and Electronic (EE) industry. SGS developed the program to support the EE industry in bringing new products to market and differentiating existing goods from the competition. Its

SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is pleased to announce publication of the latest version of its Global Access Program (GAP) for Electrical & Electronics Products white paper. With the continuous growth of worldwide trading business, and more countries and regions establishing their own type-approval systems, the GAP white paper has