SGS Consumer Testing Services

In June 2012, the European Commission has published the new biocidal product regulation (EU) No 528/2012 to administer the making available on the market and the use of biocidal products.

SGS Softlines is delighted to provide an AATCC authorized training program focusing on the best practices using gray scales for visual color assessment.

Being one of the largest INMETRO-accredited certification bodies in Brazil, SGS helps your automotive products meet the local requirements and enter the Brazilian market on time.

There have been several updates made to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) food labeling and advertising regulations in the period of January – June 2012.

SGS is pleased to have sponsored the American Apparel & Footwear Association’s conferences in May 2012 in Vietnam and China.

18 chemicals have been selected for risk assessment during 2013 and 2014, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just announced.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added 13 further substances to the Candidate List for Authorization of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) on June 18, 2012.

Passed overwhelmingly as a referendum by California residents in 1986, Proposition 65 (abbreviated to Prop 65) is the state’s “Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.”

Since early 2000, European policy has targeted the prevention of waste from consumers and recycling.

On July 18, 2012, SGS will host a free 15-minute webinar focusing on the Product Environmental Profile for electronic products. Registration is required to participate in this event.