How can you ensure that your product is chemically safe in the region where you market it? The manufacturing of consumer products has largely moved outside Finland and Europe. For EU importers, maintaining product quality at reasonable costs has become more challenging. Quality alone is not the only criterion for a good and safe product—it must also meet the legal requirements of the country where it is marketed. And if you export products to multiple countries, the requirements may vary significantly. That’s why you need a reliable partner who can identify the requirements of your target country or region for your manufacturing materials, components, or products, and create a testing plan focused on risk materials.
One of the key objectives of chemical legislation is to improve the protection of human health and the environment from potential risks caused by chemicals. Taking chemical requirements into account is part of responsible business conduct.
We are one of the leading testing companies in Nordics and offer your business top-tier expertise in manufacturing materials and consumer products. We provide a unique global network of laboratories that support your company in critical testing, regardless of where your products are manufactured. We can determine which chemical requirements your product must meet for markets in the Nordics, Europe, the USA, or any other region or country.
Most consumer products have been found to contain harmful substances that may pose risks to human health or the environment. In the EU, the presence of harmful substances in consumer products is restricted by both the REACH Regulation and the POP Regulation, which directly or indirectly affect most European companies.
Depending on your company’s operations, you may have several different obligations, such as:
- Complying with restrictions on harmful substances
- Reporting the presence of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in articles
- Communicating information throughout the supply chain
We can help your company:
- Identify product-related requirements: The EU has its own chemical legislation that applies to all types of consumer products and various manufacturing materials. Additionally, your product may be subject to national chemical legislation in different marketing countries. The USA also has both federal and state-level chemical regulations, which, like the EU, apply to all consumer product types and materials.
- Evaluate documentation: Documents received from suppliers may be difficult to interpret. Our Finnish experts can help assess whether additional actions are needed to determine product compliance.
- Ensure your product meets current requirements: We test your manufacturing materials, components, and consumer products in our laboratories worldwide for various harmful substances according to the requirements of different markets. For example, we test formaldehyde and dyes in textile materials, phthalates in plastics, PAHs in rubber materials, nickel migration and heavy metals in metals, and PFAS compounds in textiles, cookware, and packaging.
Through the SGS Academy, we offer a wide range of courses and seminars in over 100 countries worldwide. SGS Academy specializes in training related to product and service requirements and compliance. We can also tailor training specifically to your company’s needs.
Contact us today to learn more about how our consumer product testing services can support your business.
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 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 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 trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
