The German Federal Agency of Risk Assessment (BfR) has published the results of its investigation into the release of heavy metals into food during preparation on enameled cooking grates. Published on July 26, 2018, Opinion 024/2018 showed that several products released unsafe amounts of nickel and arsenic.
Cooper Pharma announced that one of its wholly owned hormone product DECABOLIC that has launched in 5 new markets across Middle-East and Latin America.
Powered by 8th gen Intel® Coffee Lake workstation-grade platform, fanless -40°C to 75°C operation, outstanding system performance, system-oriented functions integration, versatile configurations, smart manageability and trusted reliability, Vecow ECX-1400/1300 Series expandable fanless embedded system is your performance-driven solution for any real-time AIoT/Industry 4.0 applications.
The jetNet 5728G V2 Industrial 20FE+8G Gigabit Managed PoEPlus Ethernet Switch expands the first generation of JetNet 5728G. It now provides the Korenix patented PoE technology: the Korenix cyber security+, the Korenix cyber redundancy+, and the isolated redundant power supplies to ensure the high secure and high availability for mission critical industrial applications.
On February 2, 2018, the Chinese province of Shandong issued updated regulations regarding responsibility and implementation of fire safety measures. These regulations came into force on April 1, 2018.
As our understanding of the dangers of microfibers increases, authorities and brands begin to look for ways to reduce their impact. SGS has developed an in-house microfiber testing method to help manufacturers.
Rich Emery has been hired by metal testing and metrology specialist, Laboratory Testing Inc., as a Key Account Manager. He comes to LTI with experience in sales, account management, metals and machining.
In June 2018, CEN published a third amendment to EN 71-3:2013, strengthening the migration limits for lead in toys. Conflicting national standards must be withdrawn by December 2018.
Cancer survivor Sue Harbottle-Sear, from East Hoathly, has been shortlisted in two categories at the Rural Business Awards after impressing the judges with her story and business ethos.
Ontario has passed the Waste-Free Ontario Act, 2016, to promote a circular economy with the goal to reducing landfill waste and increasing the resource recovery of materials.
SGS will be at MWCA 2018 in Los Angeles, offering attendees guidance and advice about its comprehensive range of testing and certification services for the entire wireless sector.
Stakeholders are reminded the one-year transition period to the new Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity for electrical and electronic equipment will cease on November 2, 2018.
Nividous will conduct a live webinar on Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the manufacturing industry on July 26, 2018, at 1.00 PM EDT. Manufacturers will learn about how RPA can optimize and automate processes to deliver improved productivity, quality, and compliance.
Manufacturers of composite wood products destined for US markets must comply with new formaldehyde emission standards. SGS has created a white paper to help stakeholders understand and comply with the new regulations.
In March 2018, a new version of the requirements for WPC certification was released. SGS in Shenzhen is the only Chinese mainland laboratory offering a one-stop solution for certification.
The introduction of two international standards for non-electrical equipment used in explosive atmospheres – ISO 80079-36 and ISO 80079-37 – means there are now standards suitable for use in the world-wide IECEx certification scheme. SGS explains their approach to certification.
With demand for jewelry growing around the world, authorities are introducing regulations to protect their citizens. SGS offers advice on how to ensure products comply with the right standards for a target market.
The EU has included EN 62841-3-13:2017, safety requirements for transportable drills, in its list of harmonized standards to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Laboratory Testing Inc. has purchased TACTIC of New Jersey, an immersion ultrasonic inspection equipment manufacturer. LTI has been a customer of the company for nearly 35 years and performs commercial ultrasonic testing services using TACTIC equipment.
SGS has developed, in combination with NIR Industry, the OEDTest – an innovative testing solution to help cosmetic manufacturers verify the absence or presence of estrogenic disruptive activity.
Following a workshop held in Riyadh by SASO and SEEC, our SGS expert explains some of the changes affecting electrical appliances destined for the Saudi Arabian market.
SGS has developed STAS – a data acquisition and motion control platform that reduces the time it takes for manufacturers of EE to get their products to the marketplace.
The CPSC published a final rule on June 22, 2018, exempting certain EWPs from third party testing for specific regulated substances in children’s products. The final rule becomes effective on July 23, 2018.
On June 19, 2018, the EU published a non-legally binding resolution on the implementation of a food contact materials regulation that also calls for more effective, EU-wide legislation.
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