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The growth of the photovoltaics market has been driven by the demand for greener power sources and by increased government subsidy. To justify the subsidies given, governments require certified testing of photovoltaic modules for safety and quality.

The OECD Convention condemns the bribery of foreign public agents in its signatory countries. Businesses across all international industries are now implementing strong local programs dedicated to the prevention of corruption.

In the light of increasing demand from clients and its great expertise, SGS has expanded its detergent performance testing facilities in Aix en Provence in France.

Recently, REACH legislation has Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) launch various campaigns to assess the product conformity of brands and retailers in the European Union.

The European Parliament completed its first reading of the draft of RoHS II in November 2010. Items that were previously in question have now been clarified and RoHS II is on its way to becoming a CE Mark directive.

SGS is now delivering its SDC ISO Colour Fastness Training Program in China. The program was designed to supply knowledge in vital keys areas and promote best practice.

Dioxins are toxic pollutants that have carcinogenic as well as persistent properties and give cause for concern all across the globe.

SGS is the first company to be accredited for RoHS and REACH audits in Brazil. Further, INMETRO is the first accreditation body in the world to have registered a certification body for the standards detailed in RoHS and REACH.

As industry and trade globalize, the automotive sector is one of the key industries where manufacturers and suppliers often have to meet a great range of legal requirements. Getting vehicles or vehicle parts approved is a vital requirement for sales.

The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act was signed into law in the United States by President Obama in December 2010. It was designed to improve nutrition in school and reduce rates of childhood obesity.