SGS Consumer Testing Services

Aquatic toys, life preservers and aquatic equipment are all designed for use in or on the water. To ensure regulatory compliance and thereby consumer safety, manufacturers need to make sure to define their products accordingly.

June 29th, 2012, “The Measure of Heat Control” was jointly published by China’s State Administration of Work Safety, the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and All-China Federation of Labor.

Lithium cells and batteries have to undergo so called “UN Transport Tests” before they are eligible for transport.

In spring 2012, the Bangladesh government published an official notice in their Gazette announcing an exemption to the limits of overtime work.

Accounting for an average of 5% of worldwide GDP, tourism has become one of the largest and fastest growing economic sectors in the world. For many developing countries it is one of the main sources of foreign exchange income.

Whether you are going on vacation at the seaside with friends or going abroad for an adventure of a lifetime, you have to solve one rather pleasant problem: What to pack in your suitcase?

On August 28 and September 21, 2012, SGS will host a free webinar focusing on the newly developed CE RoHS Service. Registration is required to participate in this event.

Sunburn spoils many a vacation, and the long-term effects of over exposure to strong sunlight can be devastating. Vacationers need to take steps to protect themselves.

On June 29, 2012, the Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPHC) published a report on the compliance of PVC packaging from “dollar” and discount retail chain stores with the Packaging Legislation.

In summer we see an increase in socialization and food consumption and unfortunately, food poisoning. While we enjoy and thrive in the warm weather unfortunately so do bacteria, which multiply rapidly in warm humid temperatures.