Training is an essential component when investing in people, strengthening your workforce and increasing productivity. At SGS, we understand the value of good training to maximize effectiveness, so we offer the highest possible standard in professional training available to develop your people’s skills.
Our SGS consumer goods and retail experts are running a series of hardlines training seminars in 2023 covering:
- Key Requirements of Toy Safety in the UK and EU
- Fundamentals of REACH, CLP and Prop 65
- General Product Safety and Managing Risk
- International Toy Safety Regulations
Key Requirements of Toy Safety in the UK and EU
The safety of toys within Europe is governed by the Toy Safety Directive. Understand the legal requirements covering the safety of toys, their labelling and the obligations on manufacturers, importers and retailers.
Date: September 13
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Location: Leicester
Trainer: Rob Hinchcliffe
Fundamentals of REACH, CLP and Prop 65
This course enables all manufacturers, importers, distributors and downstream users of chemicals within the Hardlines sector to understand the impact that REACH has on their business and suppliers.
Date: 27th September
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Location: Leicester
Trainer: Rob Hinchcliffe
General Product Safety and Managing Risk
Understand how the EU General Product Safety Regulations applies to all products intended for or likely to be used by consumers (even if not intended for them) that are supplied or made available.
Date: October 11
Time: 10 am to 12.30 pm
Location: Leicester
Trainer: Rob Hinchcliffe
International Toy Safety Regulations
Aligning global toy regulations has always been a goal but today there are still significant differences between standards across the world. Understand the challenges for manufacturers and importers looking to expand their scope of global markets.
Date: November 1
Time: 10 am to 12.30 pm
Location: Leicester
Trainer: Rob Hinchcliffe
To book a place on one of our courses or to find out more information, please contact:
Rob Hinchcliffe
UK Hardlines Manager
t: +44 (0)7584 682598
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