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29/09/08		Systems and Services Certification		Simmons Bedding & Furniture Awarded the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems As an initiative for better operation efficiency, Simmons Bedding & Furniture (HK) Ltd has established and implemented ISO 14001 environmental management systems in 2008, which is marked as a breakthrough in the retail industry. The system does not only facilitate goal establishment for continuous improvements, it is also effective in promoting environmental awareness across the company.
23/09/08		Consumer Testing		Sales Promotion for Lead and Phthalates Testing Under H.R.4040 On 14 August, 2008, President George W. Bush signed a landmark legislation, the ‘Consumer Product Improvement Act of 2008’, (HR 4040) into law. The act reauthorizes the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for 2010-2014 and expands the Commission’s role in ensuring the safety of consumer products, especially those designed for children.
16/09/08		Life Science		Risk of NDELA in Cosmetic Products Nitrosamines are being listed in the Cosmetic Directive (76/768/EEC) as substances which must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products (Annex I, rank number 410)
21/08/08		Consumer Testing		A Common Code for the Electronic Industry - the EICC Prior to the release of this Code of Conduct, electronic companies used their own respective code of conduct, and suppliers were subjected to multiple, independent vendor audits based on different criteria. The facilitation of this collaboration for the adoption of a single, global Electronic Industry Code of Conduct reflects the participating companies' commitment to leadership in the area of corporate social responsibility and builds capability within the supply base in the electronic sector.
14/08/08		Consumer Testing		SGS Accredited byThe IDBF (International Down and Feather Bureau) We are proudly to announce that SGS has been accredited by the IDFB (International Down and Feather Bureau) for feather and down testing under its jurisdiction.
13/08/08		Consumer Testing		Is Your Textile Product “Intended” or “Not Intended” Under Reach? When REACH regulation came into force in June 2007, the word “Article” has been linked up with consumer products in textile industry. Textile products, such as jackets, T-shirts, underwear, footwear, etc. are defined as “Article” under REACH regulation. Article means an object giving a special shape, surface or design during production that determines its function to a greater degree than does its chemical composition.
04/08/08		Consumer Testing		How to save cost in regard to new nutrition label scheme Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) (Amendment: Requirements for Nutrition Labelling and Nutrition Claim) Regulation 2008 (Amendment Regulation) was enacted by the Legislative Council on 28 May 2008 and will come into effect on 1 July 2010. The information requirement in the nutrition label is now included energy plus seven nutrients (7+1) (namely protein, carbohydrate, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and sugar). Moisture, ash, dietary fibre, alcohol** and organic acid** tests should also be included in order to fulfill the nutrition labeling requirement.
29/07/08		Life Science		Testing of Biocompatibility on Medical Device – Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5) Biocompatibility refers to the interaction between a medical device and the tissues and physiological systems of the patient treated with the device. The clinical success and safety of medical device largely depend on its safe interaction with body tissue. It is usually due to the release of toxins which causes the device to be “not compatible”. In order to monitor the biocompatibility on medical device, the device itself or its extract prepared in exaggerated conditions is often used to ensure the safety under normal physiological conditions. The ISO 10993 set entails a series of standards from Part 1 to 20 for evaluating the biocompatibility of a medical device.
29/07/08		Life Science		Harmonization of Microbial Limit Test Monitoring microbial contamination is a critical procedure to ensure safety of various products, such as pharmaceutical, healthcare or cosmetic products. Several methods have been employed for many years in different regions of the world according to the local regulations. However, the lack of their alignment often creates extra burden for manufacturer intended to market their product worldwide.
28/07/08		Consumer Testing		SGS Hong Kong accredited for 20 OC-pesticides and preservatives tests In July 2008, SGS Hong Kong has been endorsed by HOKLAS (Hong Kong Laboratory accreditation scheme) to offer accredited testing services on 20 Organochlorine (OC) pesticides and preservatives (Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid and Salicylic acid) tests.
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