Durability of Clothing – Why It Matters?
“We only have one Planet Earth, and yet by 2050 we will be consuming as if we had three.” - Virginijus Sinkevičius, European EU Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.
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Fresh Air: The Benefits of Effective Filtration
How effective are air purifiers at protecting us from pollution?
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Why Consumers Should Be Concerned About Intellectual Property Rights
Fake products now account for 3.3% of global trade. SGS FIT IPR offers companies a more efficient way to protect consumers and their brands.
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SGS Offers Globally Recognized Filtration Testing at New Chinese Laboratory
Focusing on SGS IBR’s new filtration testing laboratory in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Why Electrical Product Manufacturers Should Take a Holistic Approach to Customer Satisfaction
SGS launches Total Solution Services to help E&E manufacturers meet the challenges of a connected world.
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Toy Updates: April 2021
Learn more about EU toy safety directive 2009/48/EC.
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The Difficult Road to Brexit and its Impact on Trade
A look at how Brexit has impacted trade between the UK and EU.
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The Impact of Online Retailing on China’s Apparel Market
A look at the shift towards e-commerce and its impact on the Chinese apparel market.
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The Importance of Performance Assessment in Competitive Electronics Markets
A look at the challenges facing the EE industry and the importance of demonstrating high-quality performance to consumers.
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Turning the Tide: Creating Sustainable Packaging Solutions
The world is being swamped by discarded packaging. Consumers, governments and industry are now responding with more sustainable packaging options.
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