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The December issue of ‘Toy Updates’ from SGS is out now – aimed at toy manufacturers, retailers and importers, this bi-monthly e-newsletter aims to ensure the industry is best placed to comply with the latest regulations and quality standards. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) December 14, 2018 - The December issue of ‘Toy Updates’ from SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is out now.

Aimed at toy manufacturers, retailers and importers, this bi-monthly e-newsletter aims to help ensure the industry is best placed to comply with relevant regulations and quality standards, such as the new EU toy directive and the US Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSIA).

Written by SGS’s Toy Team, this latest issue:
• Explores the requirements for toy helicopter rotors which are now included in the latest harmonized version of EN 71-1:2015 +A1:2018
• Shines the spotlight on the CE-mark with a reminder of the guidelines toy manufacturers need to follow
• Alerts any manufacturers who mistakenly believe their elastic band fired toy projectiles aren’t covered by EN 71-1 that these toys are now included and, with the scope now re-worded, bring new requirements

SGS provides manufacturers, retailers and importers with comprehensive customized Quality Assurance Solutions for all toy needs from plush toys, dolls, games and puzzles to construction, ride-on and battery-operated toys as well as residential playground equipment.

In its aim to assure toy safety, SGS offers a comprehensive program including:
• Support for new Product Development (Product specification verification, Technical/Design advice)
• Update and interpretation of legal requirements
• Safety/Risk Assessment (product hazards analysis)
• Product and Materials Testing
• Factory and Social Audits
• Inspections (production control)

SGS toy labs are strategically located in key manufacturing zones and transit points worldwide in Asia, Europe and Americas. They are internationally recognized by major industry associations, accreditation bodies and authorities including: China National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (CNAL) in China, Hong Kong Accreditation Services (HOKLAS), Comité Français d’Accréditation (COFRAC) in France, United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) in UK, American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) in the U.S., BIS (Bureau of Indian Standard) in India, etc.

To guarantee the latest news, events, market trends, standards and regulations within the toy industry are delivered direct to your inbox, sign up to ‘Toy Updates’ at www.sgs.com/subscribe (select option 2 ‘Email Alerts’, then ‘Consumer Goods and Retail’ followed by ‘Toys’).

For further information contact:
Stephanie Meyer-Pionchon
Global Marketing Manager
Tel: +33 4 42 61 64 46
Email: crs.media ( @ ) sgs dot com
Website: www.sgs.com/toys

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.

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