SGS Consumer Testing Services

On June 12th , SGS specialists J.B. Molet and M.Richardson will talk about regulatory issues, design assessment and trends surrounding environmentally responsible packaging on the U.S. and European markets.

Regulatory compliance is key to the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry. Given the global market and complexity of these products, European regulations are a driving force in the regulations they need to meet.

On January 24th, 2013, The State General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) announced the "Supervision and Administration of Inspection and Quarantine of Imported and Exported DairyProducts".

Flame-retardant chemicals, previously added to carefully selected consumer products, are becoming ubiquitous. Research by the American Chemical Society shows that the vast majority of sofas are now protected by flameretardants (1).

Saudi Arabia recently notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the final draft Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) technical plastic food contact packaging regulation.

One of the legal obligations for toy manufacturer (including an own-brand importer) under the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC is to carry out, amongst others, a Chemical Safety Assessment on the chemical hazards that the toy may present (Article 18).

The Cosmetic Products Regulation EC 1223 / 2009 will take full effect from 11 July 2013. It will supersede Directive 76 / 768 / EEC.

Sustainability in the food sector is often considered at factory level, including energy saving in processes, change in sourcing habits and reduction of waste in the supply chain.

The Hong Kong SAR Government recently updated the safety standards for toys and some of the safety standards for eight categories of children’s products. The amendment will be effective on 1 July, 2013.

A number of sustainability initiatives, both on-going and new, are being implemented by the furniture and furnishings industry. Organizations develop programs to measure and improve environmental performance.