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SGS partnership with SwissCham Egypt creates valuable trade collaboration

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to partner with and sponsor SwissCham Egypt; helping to enhance trade, networking opportunities and business growth between both countries. A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting business and trade relations between Switzerland and Egypt, SwissCham Egypt is officially registered with Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity […]

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SGS Achieves HMRC Excise Registered Consignor Status

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SGS is pleased to announce that its trade facilitation services team in the UK has achieved HMRC Excise Registered Consignor status. The award enables SGS to initiate the excise movement in the HMRC Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) with authorisation to raise Electronic Administrative Documents (e-ADs) and generate Administrative Reference Codes (ARCs). The result will

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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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Securing Saudi Quality Mark Certification for Ceramic Tiles

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Securing Saudi Quality Mark certification for ceramic tiles,’ on December 3, 2024. This webinar will be of interest to all manufacturers, distributors, importers and exporters of ceramic tile products. The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization’s (SASO) Technical Regulation

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SGS PVoC program provides expert guidance for South Sudan importers

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to provide pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) services for the Republic of South Sudan. Joining the East African Community (EAC) in 2016, South Sudan’s young and growing economy provides excellent trade opportunities. Approved by the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) for the

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Saudi Quality Mark support for ceramic tile product exporters

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, explores regulatory requirements for ceramic tile products, including porcelain, for exporters to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) is granted by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, for products eligible to enter the country’s ports or to be sold on Saudi markets. Under the

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Three years of SGS PCA services for Morocco

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to enter its third year as an approved provider of PCA services to Morocco. The country’s market surveillance program was launched in 2020 and has continuously evolved to cover a list of 41 product categories. Recent updates to these include:– Building hardware: these products

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Changes to Ivory Coast PCA requirements

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, provides the latest updates for importers, exporters and manufacturers working in Ivory Coast markets. With the structure of Ivory Coast imports changing, the country’s product conformity assessment (PCA) program has been extended to June 30, 2025, covering:– Certain health, safety and environmental products– Footwear– Packaging– Pressure

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