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December 062021

ddPCR Testing: The Most Accurate GMO Screening Method

SGS is now using ddPCR testing technology to more accurately determine the presence of GMOs in food and feed samples.

Features

December 062021

EU Extends Ecolabel Criteria to all Kinds of Cosmetic Products and Animal Care Products

The European Commission published revised EU Ecolabel criteria in Commission Decision (EU) 2021/1870 on October 22, 2021 to cover cosmetic products and animal care products.

Updates

December 062021

Accreditation for Railway Control-Command and Signaling Assessments Received

The expansion of our accreditation scope cements our position as a leader in testing, inspection and certification for the railway industry.

Business News • Industrial Manufacturing

December 032021

SGS Integrated Reports Release Date Announcement

SGS will publish its 2021 Integrated Reports in mid-February 2022.

Global Corporate News

December 012021

China Updated Footwear Product Standard –GB/T 28011-2021 <Shanks for footwear>

GB/T 28011-2021 was released on August 20, 2021 and will be officially implemented on March 01, 2022.

Updates

November 302021

Lourdes Martín Appointed to EFRAG Sustainability Expert Working Group

Lourdes Martín, Technical Director of Sustainability and Climate Change for SGS in Spain, will provide input on the drafting of European sustainability standards.

Business News • Environment, Health & Safety

November 302021

We are a Notified Body for the EU Medical Device Regulation

With the transition in Europe from the Medical Device Directive to the new Medical Device Regulation, we have gained MDR Notified Body status.

Features • Certification

November 302021

New Chemical Testing Lab Opens in Qingdao

A new SGS lab has opened in Qingdao, increasing the company’s chemical testing capabilities in China.

Business News