The pitiful waste of resources caused by mutually incompatible charging units for smartphones is set to become a thing of the past. First European and now international standards will make the universal charger an optional extra in future. SGS assists manufacturers in designing for compliance with the new standards and the testing of mobile handsets and accessories.
We live in a world of empowered consumers. Creative and thoughtful solutions based on environmental awareness that are developed by the industry can offset growth in consumerism by making the world a better place to live. SGS guides manufacturers and retailers in the apparel and footwear industries in adopting the bluesign® standard.
The increasing use of electronic user manuals is helping consumers spend less time dealing with installations and maintenance and more time enjoying their electronic products. E-manuals are becoming a solution for a wide range of electronic products. SGS supports manufacturers of electrical & electronic products with their move from paper-based manuals to various types of E-manual.
On June 30, 2011, SGS will hold a workshop entitled ‘Reliability and Durability of Solar Modules – Requirements for Quality Assurance’ at the Bio-Innovations-Zentrum in Dresden, Germany. At 12:15, Dr. Peter Reinig of the SGS Germany GmbH will give an informative presentation on photovoltaic (PV) modules certification, IEC test procedures and recent developments in this sector.
On 18 April 2011, SGS Testing Korea Co., Ltd. has been accredited as a Certified Body Technical Lab (CBTL) for Medical Devices and their relevant IEC standards. The lab is the fourth CBTL within the SGS network, joining the labs in the US, Belgium and Spain.
With the new SGS Tesco’s i-manuality Solution concept, user communication has been revolutionized and an innovative and user-oriented approach to user manuals and user communication is now on offer.
In the light of increasing demand from clients and its great expertise, SGS has expanded its detergent performance testing facilities in Aix en Provence in France. SGS is confident it can assist clients with their detergent and home fragrance requirements and new installations of washing machines and dishwashers are on hand to help with the extra work.
The European Parliament completed its first reading of the draft of RoHS II in November 2010. Items that were previously in question have now been clarified and RoHS II is on its way to becoming a CE Mark directive. No new restricted substances have been introduced and the publication of the directive is expected in the first quarter of this year.
SGS is the first company to be accredited for RoHS and REACH audits in Brazil. Further, INMETRO is the first accreditation body in the world to have registered a certification body for the standards detailed in RoHS and REACH. The audits SGS is accredited to carry out will be related to the restriction of hazardous substances.
The market for sportswear has never been more competitive. Clothing brands are increasingly making use of technology to innovate and develop sportswear with specialized functions.
