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SGS Madrid Lab gains ENAC testing lab accreditation for electric vehicle chargers
Our electrical laboratory in Madrid has extended its testing capabilities following accreditation from ENAC, Spain's National Accreditation Body, as a UNE-EN-ISO/IEC 17025 test lab for electric vehicle chargers. Read More
- Electrical and Electronics
How is New Technology Changing Your Kitchen?
Kitchens are changing. We look at the ways IoT technology is making our lives easier in the kitchen. Read More
- Electrical and Electronics
Medical Device or Personal Care Item?
The elderly use various products that sit between medical device and personal care item. Businesses must ensure their products comply with the right regulations. Read More
- Hardgoods
Hidden Technology: An Overview of North American Standards
Hidden technology is becoming a part of our everyday life. Our experts consider some of the standards these products must conform to when accessing markets in North America. Read More
- Electrical and Electronics
Kid-Proofing: Making Domestic Furniture Safe and Compliant in the US
We look at the different efforts being made to make furniture safe for children and avoid tip-over accidents. Read More
- Hardgoods
Sustainability: The Latest Clothing Industry Fashion
Consumers and regulators are increasingly looking for more sustainable products. We look at how the fashion industry is using this opportunity to create new clothing ranges. Read More
- Softlines
Toy Updates: March 2020
Learn more about updates to EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, including changes to the projectile requirements. Read More
- Toys and Juvenile Products
Avoiding Disappointed Customers in the Toy Industry
As manufacturers review sales during Christmas 2019 and turn their attention to Christmas 2020, how can they ensure their products are safe and meet the expectations of customers, thereby minimizing the risk of returns? Read More
- Toys and Juvenile Products
Ready-Made Garments – New Capabilities in Hawassa, Ethiopia
Our textile and garment laboratory in Hawassa, reinforces Ethiopia’s development as a hub for ready-made garment exports to Europe and the USA. Read More
- Softlines
Proving Skin Tolerance in the Cosmetics Industry
To be successful in a challenging marketplace, manufacturers need to focus on supplying safe, compliant products that deliver on their claims. Read More
- Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household