SGS, the world’s leading testing,
inspection and certification company, has joined
forces with UNIQLO in China to announce the retailer’s first Independently Checked Mark (IC Mark) for infant clothing.
The SGS IC Mark is a globally recognized, voluntary
product certification scheme that gives manufacturers and retailers greater ability to
demonstrate their focus on quality and performance, and to reach their
sustainability goals.
UNIQLO, the Japanese
casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer, contracted the
specialists at SGS to undertake a factory qualification audit alongside product testing, comprising both
compliance and hazardous chemical substances testing, of UNIQLO’s infant series
of textile products, fabrics and accessories.
SGS was able to certify that UNIQLO
met the scheme’s mandatory and technical requirements – enabling the IC Mark certification to be awarded.
Yvonne Tse, Vice President,
Global Softlines, SGS said: “Our congratulations to UNIQLO in China for
achieving this certification, which reinforces their company-wide commitment to
sustainability in the manufacture of their infant textile products.
“By taking a customized approach to our quality assurance certification, we were able
to provide a corresponding certification mark based on the
characteristics of UNIQLO’s products. This
award enables the company to demonstrate the outstanding
characteristics of its products and lets them stand out to consumers in a fiercely
competitive market. Consumers around the world understand, it’s only trusted
because it’s tested.”
About the SGS IC Mark
The SGS IC Mark is a globally recognized, voluntary
product certification scheme. It gives manufacturers and retailers a greater ability to
demonstrate their focus on quality and performance, and to create and supply
products that meet or exceed the minimum legal requirements.
It was developed by SGS to address consumer concerns
and to enable organizations to display a QR code on product packaging that gives
consumers instant access to the certification test results. This includes a
brief description of the product with an image, the date and scope of the test,
the test criteria and results, plus the approval number. It also provides
details of the manufacturer and any applicable retailers.
For more details on how to apply for SGS IC Mark product certification contact:
Keith Tsang
Senior
Service Development Manager
Connectivity
& Products
Email: CP.products@sgs.com
About SGS
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection
and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for
quality and integrity. Our 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices
and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more
interconnected world.