In 2020, the European Union (EU) issued Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/217 of October 4, 2019, to amend and correct Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation). That amendment contains several important provisions, including the classification of titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1% or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ? 10µm as a carcinogenic category 2 substance by inhalation (SafeGuardS 27/20 and references therein).
SGS is very pleased to announce that, for the third consecutive year, the company maintains the AAA rating in the Morgan Stanley Capital International’s (MSCI) ESG Ratings assessment, ranking in the top-four professional services companies in 2022.
In November 2021, we informed you that the European Union (EU) was intending to set a limit value for hexachlorobenzene (HCB) falling under Part A to Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POP Recast Regulation, consolidated version to March, 2021, SafeGuardS 152/21).
On Monday November 14, 2022, the UK government announced another extension to the deadline for applying the UKCA mark to manufactured goods.
We are delighted to have issued our first Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745) certificate in Asia to Great Medical Industries (Anhui) Co. Limited.
To mark World Quality Week (November 7–11), SGS Academy has expanded the geographical delivery reach of its ISO 13485 Lead Auditor Training Course. This means increased availability to suit a range of time zones and regions, with interactive activities, based on industry case studies.
SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bucharest-based Industry Lab, further enhancing our portfolio of testing services for the Romanian food market.
Built over 2.2 acres of land, the facility, one of the largest automotive testing laboratories in India, offers an extensive range of advanced testing services with large capacities. Along with such capabilities, the laboratory’s strategic location, with proximity to automotive OEMs and supply chains, enables reduced logistics costs and reduced turnaround times for customers.
SGS invests in a world class hydrogen testing capabilities in Harfleur laboratory in France, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies to deliver the full scope of analysis required to ensure hydrogen (H2) purity compliance. These services will help companies to manage their hydrogen quality and industrial risks.
Thailand has mandated five standards for synthetic dyes. These will become effective on August 19, 2023.