Pressemitteilungen von SGS Consumer Testing Services
The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection,
verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878,
SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity.
With 59,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,000
offices and laboratories around the world. ...
SGS Germany GmbH Gains CGC Accreditation for Chinese Golden Sun Mark SGS Germany GmbH has signed an agreement with the China General Certification Center (CGC). On June, 30 2011 the CGC provided SGS with the accreditation that enables SGS to provide the Chinese CGC mark, the Golden Sun Mark Certificate. ...
LiPo Cells in Toys: What Dangers Are Lurking in the Nursery? Due to their high power density and superiority over conventional accumulator technology, Lithium Polymer (LiPo) rechargeable batteries are not only favored in a variety of applications, such as power tools, cellular phones and remote controls, but are also now finding their way into the nurseries of children, where a long lifespan coupled with light weight and small size is always in demand. ...
SGS holds WRAP seminar at International Hosiery Purchasing Expo in Shanghai SGS co-hosted a Worldwide Responsible Accreditation Production (WRAP) seminar on Social Compliance at the 6th China (Shanghai) International Hosiery Purchasing Expo on March 1, 2011. Hundreds of representatives from domestic and overseas hosiery companies attended the seminar. ...
SGS helps Manufacturers comply with IEC Universal Smartphone Charger Standard The pitiful waste of resources caused by mutually incompatible charging units for smartphones is set to become a thing of the past. First European and now international standards will make the universal charger an optional extra in future. SGS assists manufacturers in designing for compliance with the new standards and the testing of mobile handsets and accessories. ...
A Subtle but Significant Difference: Green Claims and Green Washing Green washing is making a misleading or unverifiable marketing claim about the apparent greenness of a product. To avoid such blunders, which can also be costly if it falls foul of the various regulations involved, you can rely on the expert advice of SGS’s eco-design consultants. ...
SGS helps Suppliers comply with REACH for Back-to-School Products Pens, glues, crayons, erasers, pencil cases, scissors and school bags are all examples of back-to-school products. SGS provides help for European retailers and their suppliers who need to comply with REACH, the directive that regulates the chemicals contained in products. ...
SGS consolidates Automotive Lab and becomes Johnson Controls supplier The new automotive testing lab at SGS Institut Fresenius GmbH in Herten is now furnished with acquired test equipment and climate chambers. SGS is now a Johnson Controls preferred supplier for all types of material testing. ...
SGS assists companies with China market entry China’s staggering economic growth is driving its 1.3 billion population consumer market to higher product demand on a daily basis and many companies are naturally keen to enter the Chinese domestic market. However, this is no easy task as local China authorities require consumer goods both meet various standards as well as obtain necessary registrations. ...
SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS supports EU-Funded SADC Food Safety Project SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS has provided technical consulting and training to the EU-funded Southern African Development Community Food Safety Project and will continue to support the implementation of food monitoring systems, scheduled for completion by the end of 2012. ...
SGS Consumer Testing Expert speaks at Medical Device Standards Seminar Robert Burek, technical expert on electrical medical device safety testing at SGS Consumer Testing Services, held a presentation at the International Medical Standards Update seminar on March 24, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. ...
SGS helps Businesses in the Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain adopt Bluesign® We live in a world of empowered consumers. Creative and thoughtful solutions based on environmental awareness that are developed by the industry can offset growth in consumerism by making the world a better place to live. SGS guides manufacturers and retailers in the apparel and footwear industries in adopting the bluesign® standard. ...
Food Sustainability Trends: Local Sourcing and Carbon Footprints for a Balanced Green Strategy Sustainability is a complex issue where factors such as returnable glass containers and shorter transport distances have a combined impact on the carbon footprint of food producers. SGS’s ecodesign experts can offer a variety of practical advice and training for a sustainability strategy perfectly suited to your business. ...
SGS offers Food Testing for Radiation Contamination from the Nuclear Accident in Japan Over the past couple of months the Japanese government has found radiation contamination in milk, vegetables and water as a result of the disaster at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. SGS’s state-of-the-art radionuclide testing capabilities can help you detect and measure radioactive contamination in food products. ...
A Few Weeks Left Before New EU Toy Directive Takes Effect 2011 is a crucial year for all actors in the European toy industry. The new toy directive will come into force on July 20, 2011, except for the chemical requirements that have a further transitional period of two years. ...
How Electronic User Manuals Make Consumers’ Life Easier The increasing use of electronic user manuals is helping consumers spend less time dealing with installations and maintenance and more time enjoying their electronic products. E-manuals are becoming a solution for a wide range of electronic products. SGS supports manufacturers of electrical & electronic products with their move from paper-based manuals to various types of E-manual. ...
SGS holds Workshop on Reliability and Durability of Solar Modules On June 30, 2011, SGS will hold a workshop entitled ‘Reliability and Durability of Solar Modules – Requirements for Quality Assurance’ at the Bio-Innovations-Zentrum in Dresden, Germany. At 12:15, Dr. Peter Reinig of the SGS Germany GmbH will give an informative presentation on photovoltaic (PV) modules certification, IEC test procedures and recent developments in this sector. ...
SGS Korea Lab becomes a Certified Body Technical Lab for Medical Devices On 18 April 2011, SGS Testing Korea Co., Ltd. has been accredited as a Certified Body Technical Lab (CBTL) for Medical Devices and their relevant IEC standards. The lab is the fourth CBTL within the SGS network, joining the labs in the US, Belgium and Spain. ...
One Stop CDMA, GSM and WCDMA Testing Services Now Available from SGS SGS has introduced brand new testing applications at its CDMA wireless testing laboratory in San Diego. Tests are now available for handsets and smart phones designed to run on GSM and WCDMA networks. ...
New ISO26000 Standard on Social Responsibility The ISO26000 Standard has now been published. The Guidance on Social Responsibility had long been awaited, and as of November 2010 the wait is over. Companies and organizations across a wide variety of sectors are committed to ensuring that they conduct themselves in as socially responsible a manner as possible and the Standard’s guidance on the key elements of social responsibility are being studied with great interest. ...
New EU Toy Directive Focuses on Strict Product Documentation Awaiting implementation in July 2011, the new EU 2009/48/EC Toy Safety Directive (TSD) realises the European Parliament demand for greater technical documentation and further responsibilities for toy manufacturers and importers. ...
SGS i-manuality® offers brand new Solution Service With the new SGS Tesco’s i-manuality Solution concept, user communication has been revolutionized and an innovative and user-oriented approach to user manuals and user communication is now on offer. ...
SGS to Present at 5th PCF World Summit, Zurich, Switzerland, 7-8 April 2011 The 2011 PCF World summit, a two day event to be held in Zurich, Switzerland, will feature presentations from SGS expert Dr Ahmad Ansari. Furthermore, SGS executive Jonathan Hall will participate in a discussion at the event. The two SGS members bring to the summit their respective expertise as SGS Sustainability Manager for Central Eastern Europe and SGS Global Head of the Climate Change Program. ...
PV Systems Investments Protected by CB Certification 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 incentive to improve performance could not be greater. ...
Corruption Prevention Programs Aided by External Verification 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. Those programs need to be properly designed with international standards and recognized best practices. To assess respect for the program, whether it be on the part of employees or business partners, external verification is a must. ...
SGS France Guarantees Detergent and Home Fragrance Quality 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. SGS is confident it can assist clients with their detergent and home fragrance requirements and new installations of washing machines and dishwashers are on hand to help with the extra work. ...
Softline Products Now Have SVHC Screen Lite Available Recently, REACH legislation has Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) launch various campaigns to assess the product conformity of brands and retailers in the European Union. ...
RoHS II Gathers Momentum – European Parliament Completes First Reading on Draft 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. No new restricted substances have been introduced and the publication of the directive is expected in the first quarter of this year. ...
Network of SGS CPSIA Accredited Laboratories is Best in Field CPSIA legislation in the United States requires that both manufacturers and importers adhere to stringent standards when it comes to the safety and regulatory compliance of consumer products, especially those targeted for the children’s market. Testing and certification standards have never been higher, with lead and phthalate levels in particular, being subject to more rigorous regulation. ...
SGS Collaborates with SDC to Deliver Colour Training 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. ...
Has Your Food Fallen Prey to Dioxin Contamination? Dioxins are toxic pollutants that have carcinogenic as well as persistent properties and give cause for concern all across the globe. The recent health scare in Germany has once again focused international attention on the necessary measures required to avoid the contamination of the food chain by dioxins. ...
SGS First to Offer Brazil Companies Accredited Certification for RoHS and REACH 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. The audits SGS is accredited to carry out will be related to the restriction of hazardous substances. ...
SGS TÜV Wins Technical Service Designation 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 precondition for sales all around the world, and there is a great clamor in the industry for synergy and leaner approval procedures. In the EU, increased safety and emission requirements and greater rates of driver assistance braking systems means additional effort is req ...
Consumer Product Safety Information Available via CPSC Online Database The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is going live this March with its new ‘Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database’, which can be found at www.saferproducts.gov. The Final Interpretative Rule has been published for database maintenance, along with comments from the public and responses from the CPSC. ...
SGS Expertise Assists Emerging Machine to Machine Technologies to be Integrated into Industry Solutions Machine to Machine (M2M) communication is an enormous potential value to business by providing the basis for integrated services between billions of machines and objects. SGS is poised to assist the industry to meet the potential and challenges of the M2M world which require the development of a range of new information, telecommunication and electronics technologies that must be standardized and interconnected. ...
Safety Defects in Electric Christmas Lights on Sale Across Europe In 2009, the EU Consumer Report already revealed that one in three Christmas light strings is defective. In addition, China's low-tech lighting products, currently flooding the European market, may also harbor safety-related faults. Safety tests by SGS E&E can prevent the proliferation of defective lighting. ...
New Food Testing Lab opened by SGS in Turkey SGS Consumer Testing Services Turkey has opened its new food laboratory in June 2010 in Istanbul. The new lab can perform microbiological, physical and chemical analysis according to ISO 17025 standards. ...
Ensure compliance to battery safety requirements with SGS Media coverage of injuries in US children related to battery
swallowing has shown the importance of battery safety in product
design. SGS has the expertise to assist manufacturers to meet
safety standards. ...
Assistance With New Eco-Design Requirements Offered by SGS One-stop sustainability solutions offered by SGS assist manufacturers to meet requirements of the new October 2009 EU Ecodesign Directive, which amends and replaces 2005/32/EC. ...
Access EU Eco-Innovation funds with SGS The development of “green solutions” has become an increasingly important priority for many companies. The SGS Ecodesign team can support you in your bid to access EU funding for your eco-innovation project. ...
SGS China Opens Automotive Part Lab The new SGS-CSTC Auto Part Lab located in Kanqiao testing
centre in Shanghai, China was officially opened 3 March. ...
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