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The importance of choosing safe sunglasses is often forgotten in the dizzying array of fun and fashion that surrounds sunglasses designs. Designer frames, celebrity trends, and silly fads often influence our purchases, and we forget the importance of sun protection, which can cause long-term damage to your eyes from glare and harmful ultraviolet light, which can cause cataracts and may be linked to macular degeneration. Children are vulnerable to UV because they have larger pupils and clearer lenses in their eyes.Sunglasses are categorized as Class 1 of personal protection equipment under European Regulation 2016/425.Our HOKLAS-accredited laboratory facilities provide you with one-stop simple solutions for PPE product compliance with testing and certification requirements against all applicable international and national standards, such as:<ul><li>International: ISO 12312.1, ISO 12312.3</li><li>Europe: EN ISO 12312.1, EN ISO 12312.3</li><li>USA: ANSI Z80.3</li><li>China: GB 39522.1</li><li>Taiwan: CNS 15097</li><li>Australia / New Zealand: AS/NZS 1067.1</li></ul>We offer a wide range of physical, mechanical, chemical &amp; performance tests to check the characteristics of your sunglasses, including:<ul><li>Transmittance</li><li>Optical Power</li><li>Scattered Light</li><li>Material &amp; Surface Quality</li><li>Minimum Robustness</li><li>Enhanced Robustness</li><li>Resistance to Ignition</li><li>Resistance to Radiation</li><li>Eye Coverage and Field of View</li><li>Impact Resistance</li><li>Refractive Properties</li><li>Suitability for Cleaning</li><li>Lens Color</li><li>Ultraviolet Ray Transmission</li></ul>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) testing and certification from SGS&nbsp;– ensure your products comply with Regulation, 2016/425.

Packaging plays an essential role in promoting, protecting, and transporting your products. &nbsp;Inadequate testing of package design or materials can result in costly damage and tarnish your brand’s reputation. Failure to comply with regulations often triggers fines and delays.SGS packaging services offer a full range of testing and certification solutions to assist clients in the design, review, and development of primary, secondary, and transport packaging:<ul><li>Performance testing under transportation conditions</li><li>Physical performance and chemical properties of all your packaging materials</li><li>Food contact testing for materials intended to come in contact with foodstuffs</li><li>FSC certification</li></ul>Our services cover a wide range of materials including paper, paperboard, corrugated, rigid plastics, textiles, glass, ceramic, silicone, and allied packaging products.Why choose Packaging testing from SGS?We can help you:<ul><li>Gain reliable testing data to make sound business decisions or solve challenging problems</li><li>Reconcile supplier-buyer conflicts and confirm product specifications</li><li>Identify an appropriate testing protocol that may help you solve a pressing issue</li><li>Develop paper testing methods to meet your needs, including non-routine paper and paperboard testing services</li><li>Test for recyclability, food contact, migration testing, odor analysis, heavy metals, trace organics, physical properties or defect analysis</li><li>Access a wide range of testing capabilities for nonwoven materials and products - from flushability to fiber analysis</li><li>Develop competitive intelligence through reverse engineering</li><li>Access backup services at peak times</li><li>Assist with U.S. Lacey Act compliance, providing fiber analysis as part of “Due Care”</li></ul>We can provide a wide range of services, including:<ul><li>ASTM, NWSP, AATCC and TAPPI test methods</li><li>Analytical testing</li><li>Defect/failure analysis</li><li>Fiber testing</li><li>Odor analysis</li><li>Repulpability&nbsp;</li><li>Recyclability</li><li>Reverse engineering</li><li>Sustainability measures</li><li>Incontinence product testing</li><li>National brand equivalency testing</li><li>Flushability testing</li><li>Troubleshooting</li><li>Product component analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Patent/litigation support</li></ul> With SGS’s packaging services, you can ensure your packaging protects products, complies with regulations, reduces product loss, and controls environmental issues in the distribution of your products.

Driven by exponential growth in the number of consumer IoT devices shipped to global markets, assuring the security of these devices is vital. Reports of vulnerabilities are common, be they for hacked IP cameras allowing hackers to spy into private households, or devices being captured by hackers and implemented into botnets.Baseline security requirements for consumer IoT devices have been defined and issued in standards by numerous organizations, but so far, they have been inadequately implemented in products. Recent regulations, such as the EU Cybersecurity Act, the GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act and state bills across the US are putting pressure on manufacturers and retailers to act.SGS Cybersecurity Services help you to manage and mitigate the risks.Governments, stakeholders and regulators across all industries around the world are working on standards and regulations to tackle the cybersecurity challenge with a focus on the complete supply chain, life cycle of components, products, networks and systems.Our service portfolio is tailored to address this situation holistically, helping our customers to raise their security maturity to the level required to meet the cybersecurity challenge through three services pillars offered as general services (independent of the sector) and tailored to a range of industries:<ul><li>Training</li><li>Assessment</li><li>Certification</li></ul><img src="https://sourcing-media.hktdc.com/service-original/Cybersecurity-20Services/d78ddf0552e446be874642e6ee72aaa6" style="width: 493px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-productmediaid="d78ddf0552e446be874642e6ee72aaa6"> Build trust in your product and systems with SGS security evaluation against recognized cybersecurity standards.

<span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">A wide variety of voluntary ecolabeling schemes have appeared in recent years to help businesses striving to meet consumer demand for more sustainable products and services. However, environmental claims will only help consumers if they are based on scientific evidence and can be trusted.&nbsp;<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid currentcolor; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty,/*!*/ /*!*/); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(73,115,139,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin-top: var(--space-scaling-4); margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 3.2rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.05; color: rgb(37, 37, 37); font-family: &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">SGS Green Marks</h2>Our independent assessment scheme, based on recognized standards such as ISO 17065, ISO 17029, ISO 14065, and ISO 14021, ensures your product has passed all defined criteria allowing you to differentiate your product in fractured markets. All protocols include a clearly defined product scope and certification/verification criteria, including:<ol><li>Biobased Content</li><li>Biodegradability</li><li>Industrial Compostability</li><li>Hazardous Substance Assessed</li><li>PVC-Free</li><li>Recycled Content</li></ol><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid currentcolor; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty,/*!*/ /*!*/); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(73,115,139,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; font-size: 3.2rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.05; color: rgb(37, 37, 37); font-family: &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">What are the benefits of the SGS Green Marks?</h2>Products certified/verified under our program will gain global recognition via the SGS Green Mark. This mark can be used on the product, packaging, promotional materials, and advertising to show end-users that the environmental claim is certified or verified by SGS.All marks have a QR code that allows consumers to confirm that the mark and claim are authentic. Additionally, it will provide consumers with a link to a quick summary of the specifics of the certification.Other specific benefits include:<ul><li>Provides third-party credibility to single-attribute environmental claims, facilitating trust and confidence</li><li>Reduces the risk of greenwashing</li><li>Differentiates your product from the competition</li><li>Visualizes corporate commitment to ESG and leadership in green product development</li><li>Facilitates access to new customers and markets</li><li>Enhances brand image</li></ul> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid currentcolor; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty,/*!*/ /*!*/); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(73,115,139,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--color-base-grey-700); font-family: &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Build trust in your product or brand and gain competitive advantage in complex global markets with independent certification or verification by SGS.

Toy products are highly regulated throughout the world and toy safety standards are being constantly updated.Consumers need to be confident that the toys they buy for children are of high quality and are safe, whether from harmful chemicals, or design faults that could cause injury.SGS offers a one-stop solution to all your toy needs so that you can be sure your toys comply with relevant regulations and quality standards, such as the new EU toy directive and the US Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSIA). SGS aims to assure toy safety and offers a comprehensive program including:<ul><li>Support for new Product Development (Product specification verification, Technical/Design advice)</li><li>Update and interpretation of legal requirements</li><li>Safety/Risk Assessment (product hazards analysis)</li><li>Product and Materials Testing</li><li>Factory and Social Audits</li><li>Inspections (production control)</li><li>Training (staff, suppliers)</li></ul>SGS provides manufacturers, retailers, and importers with comprehensive customized Quality Assurance Solutions for all toy needs:<ul><li>Plush toys</li><li>Dolls</li><li>Ride-on toys</li><li>Projectile toys</li><li>Games</li><li>Figurines</li><li>Construction toys</li><li>Creative art materials</li><li>Puzzles</li><li>Pull along toys&nbsp;</li><li>Battery operated toys&nbsp;</li><li>Radio controlled toys</li><li>Infant toys</li><li>Residential playground equipment</li></ul>Choosing us means you can be confident that our rigorous procedures throughout your supply chain will ensure that you comply with worldwide regulations and industry standards, ensuring your product’s entry into the market of your choice and minimizing the risk of costly toy recalls.Our toy labs are strategically located in key manufacturing zones and transit points worldwide. They are internationally recognized by major industry associations and accreditation bodies (CNAL, HOKLAS, COFRAC, UKAS, A2LA, BIS, amfori BSCI, ICTI, ISTA, etc.) and are known as a global benchmark in quality and integrity.

Whether you are bringing new products to market or want to differentiate existing goods from the competition, independent marks and certificates are trusted by buyers. SGS Performance Marks offer that reassurance and peace of mind, to you and the consumer.Designed by our experts, this test program is product-specific and employs a combination of document examination and reviews, performance testing, and claims verification. This program:<ul><li>Validates selling points</li><li>Verifies and supports disclaimers</li><li>Helps customers to choose the right model for their needs</li></ul>The Benefits of an SGS Performance Mark<ul><li>These marks are highly visible and provide consumers with easy-to-understand test information</li><li>Product information is easily accessed by scanning a QR code or visiting the SGS Certified Products directory</li><li>These marks verify that products meet the requirements and regulations against which they have been tested and evaluated</li><li>Products are tested by an independent third party, increasing consumer trust in your products improves brand credibility and reputation</li></ul>What criteria are tested?Electrical and electronic products are only trusted because they’re tested. The SGS Performance mark test program tests and certifies your product to your specification against criteria for:<ul><li>Handling</li><li>Durability</li><li>Functionality</li><li>Workmanship</li><li>Instructions for use</li></ul>What products can be tested?Our global team has a wide range of experts that can work on any project:<ul><li>Household appliances – large and small</li><li>Lighting products – for household, business or industrial use</li><li>Electronics – TV sets, cameras, computers and other electronic equipment</li><li>Batteries – primary and rechargeable batteries, including power banks</li><li>Power tools – drills, screwdrivers, saws and sanders</li><li>Health care devices – UV sterilizers, air cleaners and anti-bacterial devices</li><li>Wireless/RF products – mobile phones, antennas, and other telecommunication devices</li></ul> <img src="https://sourcing-media.hktdc.com/service-original/SGS-20Performance-20Mark/268599956332402687c898286c38f729" style="width: 630px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-productmediaid="268599956332402687c898286c38f729"> Make your electrical and electronic products stand out from the crowd with SGS Performance Marks – third-party independent product testing, evaluation, and verification.

As worldwide trade increases, regulatory frameworks and requirements are in a constant state of change. At best this can be confusing, at worst it can lead to non-compliance, delays, and loss in revenue. However, with SGS as your partner, you can be confident your EE products will meet all the latest required national and international standards, wherever you hope to trade.Manufacturers hoping to launch products onto worldwide markets increasingly need to meet different international type approval (ITA) standards for different countries. Our ITA teams span all the major and fast-growing markets, offering unique cut-through and local expertise. The result is a comprehensive and high-quality service, streamlining your access to markets worldwide.ITA programs ensure the:<ul><li>Protection of the environment</li><li>Health and safety of users</li><li>Consistency of electromagnetic compliance</li><li>Integrity of radio networks</li></ul>Our ITA approval services cover a comprehensive range of electrical and electronic products including:<ul><li>Information Technology Equipment (ITE) and mobile products</li><li>Household appliances</li><li>Luminaires</li><li>Audio/video</li><li>Medical devices</li><li>Photovoltaics</li><li>Power supply</li><li>Batteries</li><li>Power tools</li><li>Machinery</li><li>E&amp;E components</li></ul> Our global footprint, coupled with our knowledge on the ground, means we are familiar with the myriad standards, marks, and certification schemes throughout the world including the CB Scheme, CE Mark, GS Mark, F1 Mark, and ENEC standards. As trusted and recognized global leaders in our field, SGS&nbsp;can save you time and money throughout the ITA process.

As Wi-Fi becomes the preferred mode of connectivity, both private and corporate consumers are choosing certified wireless products with more confidence. Wi-Fi certification according to the Wi-Fi Alliance testing standards is an internationally recognized seal of approval. Manufacturers of wireless devices sold in global markets rely on certification to demonstrate products have met industry standards for interoperability, security, and application-specific protocols.Wi-Fi 6E is the next-generation wireless standard capable of operating in the 6 GHz band at speeds up to 9.6 Gbps. The “E” in Wi-Fi 6E stands for Extended, referring to the extension of the usable frequency range, which provides enhanced stability and improved performance, which should be especially noticeable on a network that supports a number of Wi-Fi 6E devices.Our Wi-Fi certification testing services include:<ul><li>Wi-Fi certification testing for 802.11 a/b/g</li><li>Wi-Fi pre-testing for 802.11 a/b/g products </li></ul>We also offer Laboratory rental services which can provide:<ul><li>Application Special Device (ASD) Testing</li><li>WPA2 test</li><li>WMM (QoS) testing</li><li>802.11h+d</li><li>Extended EAP</li></ul> <img src="https://sourcing-media.hktdc.com/service-original/Wifi-20Testing-20Service/9c471360cc9f4ced93a45e43bd478931" style="width: 672px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-productmediaid="9c471360cc9f4ced93a45e43bd478931"> SGS&nbsp;experts are capable of significantly reduce the turnaround time by taking advantage of our state-of-the-art system and the highly automated testing software.

Developing the highest quality electrical and electronic (E&amp;E) goods that are safe and energy efficient is a complex challenge in today’s competitive market.Our holistic Total Solution Services for E&amp;E products, delivered through our global network of accredited testing laboratories, ensure manufacturers and retailers have access to expert support at every stage of the product life cycle – from design, production and regulatory compliance to the import and export of goods.Our services include:<img src="https://sourcing-media.hktdc.com/service-original/Electrical-20-20Electronic-20Products-20Total-20Solution-20Services/4e28a673374b499897ed6cd1fc15cf33" style="width: 777px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-productmediaid="4e28a673374b499897ed6cd1fc15cf33"> We understand regulations and standards for every product and target market, and we can help you reduce risk, improve efficiency and ensure compliance. Our experts can help you to incorporate critical construction criteria and compliance requirements from the design stage to the end of the product life cycle.Our Total Solution Services enhance market access and encourage growth.

Global Sourcing has become an important part of international business. Companies operating global businesses must make sure the products they purchase are of good quality, safe, compliant with associated regulations and that they have been produced in socially and environmentally friendly conditions.From the identification of potential problems in the early stages of production to verification that quality is maintained at every stage of the production process and assurance of the safety of your goods prior to or after shipment, we can meet your organization’s needs.Our product inspection service covers a wide range of product categories, including:<ul><li>Softlines: garments and textiles including all clothing (blouses, t-shirts, sportswear, jeans, underwear), jewelry, accessories, footwear, handbags, and luggage</li><li>Hardlines: furniture, toys and games, baby products, household and kitchen equipment, gifts and premiums, clocks and watches</li><li>Cosmetics and personal care: eyewear, health, beauty and personal care products</li><li>Electrical and electronics: consumer electronics including audio-visual products and lights</li><li>Food and beverages</li></ul>With more than 2,000 consumer goods inspectors strategically located around the globe, we can inspect, verify the quantity, product quality or any specific criteria on the manufacturing premises, at the time of loading or at any worldwide destination. Some of the most common quality control methods that our product inspection specialists employ include:<ul><li>Initial Production Check (IPC)</li><li>During Production Check (DUPRO)</li><li>Final Random Inspection (FRI)</li><li>Loading/Unloading Supervision (LS/US)</li><li>Customized Inspections</li></ul>Our prompt, reliable, and independent inspections ensure your consumer goods comply with the requirements mandated by local regulations, international standards, and buyer-specific quality control plans. SGS product inspection services – ensure product quality throughout your entire consumer goods supply chain with our unrivaled experience in managing all types of inspection program.

Consumers choose textile products for their style, fit, value, durability, ease of care, and fitness for purpose. &nbsp;Designed for specific purposes, such as sports, leisure, casual, or formal wear, textile products are the result of sophisticated product research and development.&nbsp;From raw materials to finished products, brands and retailers in the apparel &amp; textile industry are facing pressure to improve environmental performance. Stakeholders, including governments and consumers, have high expectations. They want assurance that products are safe and result from a holistic approach to sustainability that goes beyond simply complying with regulations. Our SolutionsWe provide a full range of testing services for finished products, materials and/or components based on defined standards, regulations, and your performance requirements:<ul><li>Fiber composition</li><li>Flammability</li><li>Functional performance</li><li>Colorfastness and shrinkage</li><li>Mechanical and performance analysis</li><li>Children safety</li><li>Restricted chemical substances</li><li>Label review and verification</li></ul> With an international reputation for excellence, SGS&nbsp;enables you to implement a proactive and comprehensive compliance program for your products.

Defined as materials or products intended to come into contact with food and beverages, FCM is already in contact with them, or may reasonably be expected to come into contact with them. FCM can be found in the machinery that processes our food and beverages, the packaging that carries them, and the equipment we use for storage, cooking, and eating food and drink.FCM must not change the food and drink they are in contact with or endanger human health. Globally, different markets maintain their own FCM regulations to prevent products being placed on the market that alter our food or drink, bring about a deterioration in its organoleptic characteristics, or release hazardous substances.SGS’s global network of laboratories can support your products' compliance with the FCM regulations governing your target market such as:<ul><li>Europe</li><li>USA</li><li>Canada</li><li>Mercosur (Southern Common Market)</li><li>Asia Pacific Region</li></ul>Complying with technical specifications alone may not be sufficient to place FCM in certain markets. Some jurisdictions have implemented strict measures and controls by only recognizing designated laboratories to conduct testing and/or certification bodies (CB) to certify the FCMs are in compliance before allowing these products to access their markets.In all regions, compliance with FCM can be a complex process for economic operators. To avoid costly non-compliance, suppliers are advised to seek professional regulatory assistance for their target market. Food Contact Materials (FCM) services from SGS&nbsp;ensure compliance with requirements for sale and distribution in global markets.

The athleisure trend has blurred the boundaries between functional wear and leisurewear. Functional wear is no longer a niche market, but in the rapidly growing apparel market, it is now seen as a sector in its own right.What is high-performance textiles?High-performance textiles are engineered fabric for multiple-function garments. The performance of textiles is enhanced by a number of processes like the selection/blending of fibers, chemical processing, and finishing in different production stages by dyeing, coating, and laminating.Consumer Awareness and Claim SubstantiationWhen purchasing an item of functional wear or athleisure wear, consumers consider garment function, performance, comfort, value for money, and brand reputation in their buying decisions. Brands should ensure the functional claim(s) of the product in the marketplace must meet the performance requirements for which they are designed and therefore fulfill client expectations.Benefits of Functional Wear Testing from SGSWith our state-of-the-art functional testing equipment and expertise, we can help to substantiate product claims by testing fabrics, fabric systems and finished garments to determine their performance during the outdoor and sporting activities for which they are designed.Our service capabilities include:<ul><li>Easy care</li><li>Wear comfort</li><li>Protection</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>E-Function</li></ul> By helping you comply with national and international regulatory requirements, SGS ensures the quality, safety, and sustainability of your products.

Ensure the safety and quality of the juvenile products you bring to market with SGS.Childcare equipment and children’s furniture must meet strict safety, quality, and performance requirements. Manufacturers and retailers of products designed and intended for use by parents and carers must navigate a complex array of standards and regulations. Noncompliance poses a risk to end users and to the supply chain.With a global network of experts and laboratories, we can address the testing, inspection, risk assessment, and technical documentation requirements for products, as well as conduct factory and social audits to ensure your supply chain is compliant.What are the benefits of SGS’s juvenile product and childcare article services?<ul><li>Protect consumers from potential harm</li><li>Protect your brand</li><li>Minimize the risk of costly recalls and customer returns</li><li>Consumer recognition that products meet or exceed the applicable safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements</li><li>Build consumer confidence</li></ul>Why choose SGS?Global recognition. Global and local expertise.ExpertiseWe actively support the safety standards development process by participating in several ASTM, ISO, and EU work groups. Through our internal juvenile products technical committee, we ensure labs and technical experts are up to date with worldwide regulatory requirements and have harmonized test methods and interpretations. US JPMA certificationWe are a JPMA-approved partner testing laboratory. All our JPMA-approved laboratories are also CPSC-approved for CPSIA testing. Certified products can display the JPMA Certification Seal (on the product and its packaging). This mark is well regarded by consumers as it shows that products have met the highest safety standards. French Decree 91-1292 type examinationIn France, we have been approved to test according to the French Decree on the prevention of risks resulting from the use of childcare articles and we are able to perform type examination. Notified body statusIn addition, we also have four EU Notified Bodies for toys in France, Germany, Netherlands and Turkey.

If you want your products to be safe and to appear on the market as quickly as possible, you must be sure that they comply with relevant chemical and material requirements and restricted substance regulations. With qualified experts and state-of-the-art laboratories around the world, we provide manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of electronic products with customizable solutions to help ensure compliance and meet consumer demands for safety and reliability.Why choose chemical and material services from SGS?We offer a wide range of chemical, mechanical and physical property tests to ensure product safety. These include tests for chemical compliance to all applicable restricted substance regulations, such as:<ul><li>RoHS</li><li>REACH</li><li>California Proposition 65</li><li>WEEE</li><li>Food contact material regulations</li></ul> Chemical and material services from SGS – ensure that your electronic products meet relevant requirements and regulations.

Customer and consumer demands are driving up standards in the footwear and leather supply chain, presenting the industry with a range of challenges in order to remain competitive, profitable, and sustainable. Stakeholders are increasingly demanding products that are not only safe and of good quality but also, manufactured in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.From a product safety and quality perspective we conduct tests to verify that products meet the desired global requirements and standards, for example: volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in adhesives, excessive chromium VI in leather, and the risk of phthalates in plastic accessories associated with children’s footwear. Environmental and social responsibility concerns are assessed through inspection, audit, and certification of production facilities and workers’ occupational health and safety.Regulatory ComplianceOur testing, inspection, and certification services can verify product compliance with one or more regulations, for as many markets as you require, such as:<ul><li>Canada: CCPSA</li><li>China: Product Standards</li><li>EU: REACH, Restricted Substances, SVHCs &amp; Directive 89/686/EEC for PPE</li><li>Korea: KC Mark Regulations</li><li>Taiwan: CNS Regulations</li><li>US: CPSIA, California Proposition 65, plus Washington State’s CHCC</li></ul>Our ServicesWe offer a comprehensive range of services across the entire footwear and leather supply chain:<ul><li>Footwear and leather product testing</li><li>ECOSECURE product mark certification for footwear and leather products</li><li>Mold prevention solution</li><li>Fitting and sizing services</li><li>Safety footwear certification</li><li>Technical consultancy</li><li>Inspection</li><li>Government-mandated pre-shipment inspection (PSI) for selected emerging markets&nbsp;</li><li>Social responsibility solutions</li><li>Systems and services certification</li><li>Carbon and energy efficiency solutions</li><li>Technical audit of footwear factories and leather tanneries</li></ul> Design, manufacture, and deliver footwear and leather products that are more attractive to buyers with audit, testing, inspection, compliance services from SGS.