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A new festive season will soon be upon us and with that comes cold wet winters in many parts of the world with many people pulling out their old winter boots, or replacing them with new ones.

More than 60 percent of Europe’s toys are sold during the festive period from November to December. Are you prepared?

A new list of harmonized standards under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC was announced in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ C 245) on 14 August 2012.

SGS is pleased to announce that its new Battery Test House has been officially opened on October 25, 2012 in Munich, Germany. The new premises offer a complete suite of facilities and services for safety and functional tests.

Christmas, Diwali and Hanukkah are just some of the seasonal celebrations and religious festivals that would not be the same without candles, but naked flames and domestic life do not always mix.

On 15 August 2012, the Department of Health (DOH) amended the standard for veterinary drug residue limits in food by setting the maximum residue limit (MRL) for Ractopamine in beef at 10 µg/kg or ppb.

From November 19-23, 2012, SGS will be hosting a five day training program on ISO 26262 in Munich, Germany. Registration is required.

The period from September through to January sees a number of important holidays for many countries and these holidays represent the peak season for gift giving. Many people’s thoughts often turn to luxury items such as jewelry...

Festivities and holidays around the world are celebrated by the giving of gifts, especially confectionery. Seasonal peaks in sales as people indulge themselves and their children, means increased production and pressure to meet market demands.

On July 18, 2012, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a summary report of CBP’s 1st Half Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 targeted textile and apparel enforcement actions.