SGS Attends International Toy Fair 2012 in Nuremberg, Germany
SGS will be exhibiting at the International Toy Fair 2012 in Nuremberg, Germany, between February 1-6, 2012. During the event, SGS’ team of toy experts will update visitors with relevant industry developments, news of the latest...
SGS Toy Testing Lab Opens in Indonesia
With the new mandatory toy safety standard (SNI) coming into force in Indonesia in 2012, and increasing market demand for safe toys in Europe and the Americas, SGS Indonesia has opened a new toy testing laboratory for toys.
New Juvenile Products Lab opened by SGS in Aix En Provence, France
In June 2011, SGS has opened a new large-scale juvenile products testing laboratory in Aix en Provence, France.
SGS helps the Juvenile Products Industry to Protect the Smallest Consumers
Designed to protect the youngest of our consumers, a myriad of safety requirements for juvenile products has taken shape around the world. This means that manufacturers, importers and retailers must now keep abreast of an...
SGS Suggests to Play it Safe with a Risk Assessment of Toy Products
Making certain your toy products are safe not only protects customers, but also your reputation and profit margins. With a myriad of standards and legislation around the world relating to toys and products for juveniles, it is...
A Few Weeks Left Before New EU Toy Directive Takes Effect
2011 is a crucial year for all actors in the European toy industry. The new toy directive will come into force on July 20, 2011, except for the chemical requirements that have a further transitional period of two years.
New EU Toy Directive Focuses on Strict Product Documentation
Awaiting implementation in July 2011, the new EU 2009/48/EC Toy Safety Directive (TSD) realises the European Parliament demand for greater technical documentation and further responsibilities for toy manufacturers and importers.
E-toy Manufacturers Wishing to Take Advantage of Market Growth Assisted With Help Of SGS Toy Testing Labs
Electronic Toys (E-toys) are proving ever more popular, and they are driving further growth in the toy market, despite the current economic climate. Nonetheless, consumers are scrutinising their purchasing decisions with greater...
SGS Hong Kong and SGS Shenzhen are accredited to perform INMETRO TOY TESTING
Based on the new Administrative Rule 321/2009, foreign labs accredited by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) are allowed to test toy for conformity with system 5 and those accredited by INMETRO can test...
SGS Provides Regulatory Assistance to Toy Industry
With toy production regulations for both Europe and the US coming into force in 2011, SGS is ready to assist producers with regulatory transition, ensuring compliance across the toy life cycle.
Lead and product recalls in the US - SGS shows you how to reduce risks
New toy safety regulations have been introduced in the US in December 2008, including the obligation for third-party testing of lead levels in paint and surface coatings. Lead-related recalls have not become a thing of the past...