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SEFA Approves Two SGS Furniture Testing Labs

March 5, 2018 Hardgoods

Laboratory furniture testing to SEFA standards, meeting commercial and educational demand around the globe.
Understanding California Proposition 65: Commonly Asked Questions

January 22, 2018 Hardgoods

Companies doing business in the US state of California need to be aware of Proposition 65, otherwise known as Prop 65, or, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.
SGS Laboratories in Bangladesh Serving the Consumer Goods and Retail Industry

January 22, 2018

In this lab focus article we explore SGS’s facilities for the inspection and testing of consumer goods in Bangladesh.
ENERGY STAR – Still the Most Trusted Consumer Appliance Label on the US Market

January 22, 2018 Electrical and Electronics

When choosing an electrical product, it’s important to consider its environmental impact and the continued effects it will have upon future generations.
SGS Laboratories in Malaysia Serving the Consumer Goods and Retail Industry

January 22, 2018

In this lab focus article we explore SGS’s facilities for the inspection and testing of consumer goods in Malaysia.
Eyewear: Ensuring Safety, Protection and Compliance

January 22, 2018 Hardgoods

Manufacturers of eyewear must ensure their products comply with the requirements of their destination market. Learn more.
Podcast – Accessing Japan’s Toy Market: Finding the Right Way to Compliance

January 22, 2018 Toys and Juvenile Products

Delivering safe, compliant, and desirable toy products to the Japanese market can be difficult. Our latest podcast will help you appreciate Japanese toy safety standards and find the right way to compliance.
Staying Up to Date with EU Cosmetic Regulations

January 22, 2018 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

In this article, we review some of the debates surrounding cosmetic ingredients to help stakeholders stay informed.
SGS Helps Manufacturers Supply Safe and Compliant Home Textiles

January 22, 2018 Softlines

The global marketplace offers homeowners the resources to choose comfortable and attractive furnishings, but the products they choose must comply with standards for safety and quality.
SGS Conducts Training on European Toy Standards in Saudi Arabia

January 22, 2018 Toys and Juvenile Products

SGS delivered a two-day training course on European toy safety standards to members of SASO in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gulf State toy regulations reflect European Toy Directive 2009/48/EC.

Consumer Goods and Retail - News

288 results

SEFA Approves Two SGS Furniture Testing Labs

Understanding California Proposition 65: Commonly Asked Questions

SGS Laboratories in Bangladesh Serving the Consumer Goods and Retail Industry

ENERGY STAR – Still the Most Trusted Consumer Appliance Label on the US Market

SGS Laboratories in Malaysia Serving the Consumer Goods and Retail Industry

Eyewear: Ensuring Safety, Protection and Compliance

Podcast – Accessing Japan’s Toy Market: Finding the Right Way to Compliance

Staying Up to Date with EU Cosmetic Regulations

SGS Helps Manufacturers Supply Safe and Compliant Home Textiles

SGS Conducts Training on European Toy Standards in Saudi Arabia