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Dressed to Impress: The Growing Pet Apparel Market in China
With Chinese citizens increasingly dressing their pets like members of the family, SGS looks at the phenomenon and the standards that should be applied. Read More
- Softlines
Electrical and Electronic and Battery Testing in Taunusstein, Germany
In this issue our lab focus article features our laboratory facilities in Taunusstein, Germany. Read More
- Electrical and Electronics
An Analysis of EU Furniture Recalls from 2015 to 2018
SGS analyzes the furniture recalled and recorded by the EU’s RAPEX system between 2015 and 2018. Read More
- Hardgoods
Consumer Compact Q1 2019: Extended Quality & Sourcing Solution, Electric Wheelchairs, Furniture Recalls and more
Extended Quality and Sourcing Solution, electric wheelchairs, furniture recall, pet clothing and more. Read More
- Consumer Goods and Retail
Accessing the EU Marketplace with Safe and Compliant Electric Wheelchairs
Understanding how the requirements of the Medical Device Directive affect access to markets in the European Union for electric wheelchairs. Read More
- Electrical and Electronics
Accessing Brazil's Growing Market for Medical Devices
SGS experts explain Brazilian requirements for medical devices. Read More
- Electrical and Electronics
European Union Introduces New Energy Labels for Household Appliances, Lamps and Lighting
SGS provides guidance as the EU introduces the simpler A to G grading system for energy labels on household appliances, lamps and lighting. Read More
- Electrical and Electronics
SGS’s Test Labs Awarded ATL Status by Sigfox
SGS’s laboratories in China, Taiwan and Finland celebrate achieving Accredited Test Lab (ATL) status from Sigfox, the world’s leading IoT services provider. Read More
- Electrical and Electronics
Toy Updates: February 2019
Our toy experts telling you more about the issues surrounding the following frequently asked questions. Read More
- Toys and Juvenile Products
Consumer Compact Q4 2018: Royal Wedding, Halal Cosmetics, Single-use Plastic, Social Audits & More
Royal Wedding, Halal Cosmetics, Single-use Plastics, CTIA, Social Audits and more... Read More
- Consumer Goods and Retail