Bookings are now open for our latest toy, juvenile products and hardgoods training courses, designed to help manufacturers, importers, retailers and product safety professionals stay up to date with the latest regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
Investing in professional training is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your team's knowledge, improve operational efficiency and support ongoing compliance. Our expert-led courses provide practical guidance to help businesses navigate increasingly complex product safety and compliance requirements with confidence.
Delivered by Rob Hinchcliffe, Hardlines Manager and Consumer Goods and Retail expert, the training program covers a range of key regulatory topics, including:
- Toy safety compliance and testing requirements
- Understanding the fundamentals of REACH and RoHS compliance
- Food contact materials compliance in the UK and EU
- Risk assessments and managing general product safety
Whether you are looking to expand your understanding of product compliance or keep your organization aligned with the latest legislation, our industry-led training courses offer valuable insight and practical knowledge that can be applied immediately within your business.
Courses include:
2026 toy safety compliance and testing requirements
The safety of toys within Europe is governed by the Toy Safety Directive, which lays down the legal requirements covering the safety of toys, their labeling and the obligations of manufacturers, importers and retailers.
Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Manchester or Microsoft Teams
Trainer: Rob Hinchcliffe
Understanding the basics of REACH and RoHS compliance
All manufacturers, importers, distributors and downstream users of chemicals within the consumer goods sector need to be fully aware of the impact that REACH and RoHS have on their business and suppliers.
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Leicester or Microsoft Teams
Trainer: Rob Hinchcliffe
Food contact materials compliance in the UK and EU
This seminar will explore both general and specific measures, with a key focus on core food contact materials (plastics, ceramics, glass, wood and metals) and how to comply with their requirements using European and UK guidelines. Additionally, preliminary technical views on food contact materials and their potential impact will be discussed.
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Manchester or Microsoft Teams
Trainers: Rob Hinchcliffe and Tracy Lai
Risk assessments and managing general product safety
Within the EU and UK, the General Product Safety Regulations apply to all products intended for or likely to be used by consumers (even if not intended for them).
Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Leicester or Microsoft Teams
Trainer: Rob Hinchcliffe
To book a place on one of our courses or to find out more information, please contact:
Rob Hinchcliffe
Hardlines Manager
Connectivity & Products
United Kingdom
t: +44 (0)151 350 6666
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
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