Sedex has launched the latest version of its ethical trading audit, SMETA V6.0. SGS has over 650 auditors who can offer audits to this latest version in most sourcing countries.
Recent changes to EU standards for outdoor furniture mean that manufacturers and suppliers must confirm their products remain compliant with European law. SGS offers a range of services to help clarify the situation.
Nuvo-6108GC is the world’s first industrial-grade GPU computer integrating NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 or TITAN X and an Intel® Xeon® processor. It is designed for GPU computing applications, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, autonomous driving and CUDA computing.
California has added penta-BDE mixture to its list of substances, held under Prop 65. Stakeholders have until July 7, 2018, to provide a clear and reasonable warning.
With no harmonized Europe-wide regulations for Food Contact Materials (FCM), manufacturers and importers need to be sure they are compliant with the rules affecting their markets. SGS offers a range of solutions to help businesses remain compliant.
Turkey has published new regulations for the management of chemical substances. This landmark piece of legislation is similar to the EU’s REACH regulations and will enter into force on December 23, 2017.
The supply and scheduling solution implementation will provide a seamlessly integrated end-to-end system, an improved supply planning process, and enhanced visibility throughout the supply chain.
Biojam plans to begin the feasibility study in the fall on the industrial research park which will strengthen Jamaica’s existing and future science and technology as well as encourage direct foreign investment.
Turkey’s new Toy Safety Regulations, based on the European Toy Safety Directive, came into effect in April 2017. Manufacturers need to consider these new rules when accessing the Turkish toy market.
By flexible PCI Express/Mini PCIe connection, supporting additional 4-port independent GigE PoE+, dual LAN Bypass mode, 2-port 10GigE LAN, 2-port GigE PoE+, 2-port USB 3.0 and 4-port isolated COM RS-232/422/485, -40°C to 85°C operation, Vecow PCI Express and Mini PCIe Expansion Modules make your embedded solutions possible in a faster time-to-market solution.
Following recognition as an American NRTL, SGS can test and certify inverters, converters and other equipment for interconnected distribution generation to UL 1741 Supplement (SA).
The Silver Toaster Award is presented annually at The Northeast Lean Conference to one outstanding employee who has embraced Lean - who performs his or her job exceptionally well, always with Lean in mind.
EU expands list of SVHCs in the Authorization List in Annex XIV of REACH, from 31 entries to 43 entries. Last application dates for these substances are in three batches, starting on January 4, 2019.
The EU has issued measures to restrict the use of PFOA, its salts and related substances under REACH. The new law will become effective in phases, starting on July 4, 2020.
LTI has acquired a fracture mechanics testing and software systems business in Bethlehem, PA called Fracture Technology Associates (FTA). FTA’s Fatigue Crack Growth Rate Testing and non-linear Fracture Toughness Testing will be integrated with the fracture mechanics services performed at LTI. Sales of the software systems will continue under LTI.
Vecow Co., Ltd., a team of embedded experts, launches her latest high performance embedded box PC with Intel® 6th Generation Skylake platform, ECS-9000 Series Fanless Embedded System.
Ruspolymet, Russia's leading metallurgical and metal-working enterprise located in Kulebaky, the Nizhny Novgorod Region, will open its representative office in Düsseldorf (Germany) in July.
Changes in playpen design and use, and requests from manufacturers for greater alignment with US requirements, has led to Health Canada issuing proposals to strengthen playpen regulations.
Australia has published a new safety standard for dummies and dummy chains. Published on May 8, 2017, the Australian Consumer Goods (Babies’ Dummies and Dummy Chains) Safety Standard 2017 allows for a transition period until July 1, 2019.
The US EPA has issued a proposal to extend the transition period for compliance with the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) regulations relating to formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products.
Turkey has issued proposals to regulate food contact materials and articles, including the creation of 17 categories of food contact material and article. The proposed date of entry into force is August 30, 2017.