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