Communication is the Way to REACH
The legislation of chemicals within the EU REACH (EC 1907/2006) entails the regulation of the manufacture, marketing and use of potentially hazardous substances. The key to compliance lies in communication along the supply...
RoHS II Gathers Momentum European Parliament Completes First Reading on Draft
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...
SGS First to Offer Brazil Companies Accredited Certification for RoHS and REACH
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....
SGS helps you stay on top of changes in hazardous substances regulations
With changes to banned substances lists likely, SGS assists companies with chemical testing and consultancy for a wide range of consumer products.
New updates for battery regulations in the United States
United States has announced some new regulations that will affect lithium-based cell and battery manufacturers. The transportation regulation is related to shipping within the US. The telecommunications requirements apply to...
SGS Invitation to a Free Webinar: Detecting Hot Hydrogen Attack (HHA) Using Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods
SGS is offering a free web seminar on February 23, 24 and 25, 2010, to explain more about how to identify and monitor Hot Hydrogen Attack (HHA) using advanced Non-Destructive Testing methods. The webinar will be held by Norbert...
Are You Prepared for RoHS 2?
RoHS 2, the set of revisions to the original RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC), will be adopted in the very near future. Do you know how RoHS 2 will impact your business?
SGS Offers IECEE Hazardous Substances Testing Service
Different regions and countries around the world have different Hazardous Substances (HS) requirements. HS market surveillance has already started in various countries and the results show a high number of noncompliant products...
REACH Screening Methodology for E&E Substances Now Available
The EU REACH candidate list of chemicals covers substances utilized in all industries. A new revision of the Joint Industry Guide (JIG 101 Ed2.0A) identifies a screening methodology for the substances that may occur in...



