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SGS Helps Manufacturers Understand New York States Carpet Recycling Bill

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS looking at New York state’s recently approved legislation relating to carpet recycling.

S05027-C/A09279A carpet extended responsibility legislation requires all manufacturers of carpets selling their products within the state to engage in an approved industry-wide recycling plan or establish their own carpet collection program, which must also be approved by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation.

After January 2026, carpet manufacturers will no longer be able to operate in the state unless they have an approved, reliable mechanism for consumers to recycle discarded and unused carpeting. The aim is to reduce landfill and encourage recycling into new carpets and other products.

SGS has published SafeGuardS 040.23 to help stakeholders understand the implications of the new legislation. This includes the way carpet is defined in Bill A09279A, mandatory goals that have been set for recycling and the penalties that noncompliant manufacturers will face. There are also details of the new requirements relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – ban beginning January 2025.

For more information, stakeholders should review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 040.23.

Note: the term ‘carpet’ does not include handmade rugs, area rugs or mats.

SGS Softlines Services
SGS has a worldwide network of over 40 state-of-the-art laboratories, including 10 in China, specializing in testing of apparel, footwear, and home textiles. Their committed team is drawn from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, allowing them to conduct a comprehensive range of physical, chemical, and functional testing services for components, materials and finished products. SGS helps companies ensure quality, performance, and compliance with international, industrial, and regulatory standards worldwide. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Softlines Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full EU Intends to Revise CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures SafeGuardS.

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For further information contact:

Louann Spirito
Consumer and Retail – Softlines
US & Canada Softlines Business Head
Tel: +1 973 461 7919
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We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS announces complimentary webinar for importers and exporters involved in trade with Uganda

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced a free webinar aimed at importers, exporters, freighter forwarders and consolidators involved in trade with Uganda.

Uganda’s pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) program protects consumers from substandard products that may endanger human health and the environment. It ensures products entering the country conform to compulsory standards, technical regulations and/or approved equivalents. Once a product is deemed compliant, it is issued with a Certificate of Conformity (CoC), which enables Customs clearance for the certified consignment. Operators who fail to comply with pre-export verifications procedures risk delays, noncompliance and penalties.

SGS has recently been awarded its fourth consecutive contract to provide PVoC services by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS); coming into force on March 1, 2023. Their product conformity assessment (PCA) services help facilitate trade in compliant products and protect Ugandan markets and consumers.

Led by industry expert Hellen Achieng, the complimentary webinar is being held on April 18, 2023, and will cover the SGS PVoC program and related procedures, penalties and the responsibilities of exporters, importers and inspection companies. It will also look at how to submit a CoC request through the Uganda Electronic Single Window.

SGS Publishes SafeGuardS on Uruguayan Proposal to Adopt New Regulation for Food Contact Silicones

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that Uruguay intends to approve the Mercosur Technical Regulation for food contact silicone materials, containers, coatings and equipment.

The Uruguay Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM) announced draft Resolution No. 06/22 on March 13, 2023, and will accept comments until May 12, 2023.

Among the important provisions in the draft resolution are general safety provisions, migration limits and a positive list split into five parts:

Part I ‘Silicone oils (fluids) and their respective emulsions’
Part II ‘Silicone resins’
Part III ‘Elastomeric silicones (silicone rubber)’
Part IV ‘Additives, fillers and additives for fillers’
Part V ‘Monomers’

SGS has published SafeGuardS 038.23 to give stakeholders a clearer understanding of the changes that will come into effect if/when Uruguay adopts the Mercosur Technical Regulation. Stakeholders are advised to review the original SafeGuardS 038.23 to learn more.

NB: Mercosur or the Southern Common Market is a South American trade bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Its associate members are Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname. Venezuela, although a full member, has been on suspension since 1 December 2016.

SGS Food Contact Material Services
SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Food Contact Material Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Uruguay Consults Over Draft Resolution for Food Contact Silicones SafeGuardS.

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For further information contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: (+852) 2774 7420

Alessandra Shimizu
Technical Manager
Tel: +551138838880

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SGS Article Details Partnership with Panasonic on Testing Next Generation nanoe X Technology

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article looking at its partnership with Japanese electronics manufacturer Panasonic on the next generation of its nanoe™ X technology enhanced air conditioning units.

Air quality is now recognized as an important part of health and safety. Building effective air quality units for large public spaces has been difficult but by harnessing the power of hydroxyl radicals with its nanoe X technology, Panasonic has managed to overcome this.

SGS’s Consumer Compact article looks at the challenges involved in testing and certifying the efficiency and effectiveness of air quality control units for large areas and describes SGS’s solution.

Read the original Consumer Compact article, ‘Helping Panasonic Develop the Next Generation of nanoe X Technology for Household Appliances’.

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SGS offers a range of technical assistance solutions to help manufacturers of electronics and electrical products achieve and confirm their goals. They have been at the forefront of performance testing and certification for electronic air cleaners and antivirus products for several years and their experts actively support the IEC in standardization.

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We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Green Energy AC Heating and Plumbing Repair Help Needham Customers Stay Cool With HVAC Solutions This Summer

NEEDHAM, MA, April 4, 2023- It’s almost that time of year again. Time to turn on the air conditioner and enjoy cooling relief from the sweltering heat. Though Needham, MA, and surrounding areas might have a few months to go until the hot weather hits, now is an excellent time to address HVAC concerns. Green Energy AC Heating & Plumbing Repair, the area's leading HVAC and plumbing company, offers excellent services to prime cooling systems for the upcoming season.

The local cooling specialists recommend that homes and businesses address repair concerns and have preventative maintenance scheduled. Owner of Green Energy AC Heating & Plumbing Repair, Jonathan Neves, mentions, “When it comes to AC systems, completing regular AC maintenance helps identify any problems when they first occur and stops them developing into big and expensive problems. Regular maintenance is the best way to ensure your AC is running at optimal levels.”

Maintenance services ensure that a customer’s cooling system is fully operational, no matter if it is a centralized AC system, ductless mini-split, or even a geothermal heat pump. One of their licensed technicians will examine every part of the cooling system during the tune-up services. Vital tasks will need to be completed as well, including changing the air filter to improve performance. Green Energy AC Heating & Plumbing Repair can also address customers' repair needs—often in the same visit.

Heating, cooling, and even plumbing challenges can happen when we least expect them to. Most homeowners and businesses would argue that they happen at the least opportune times. By being NATE-certified and ENERGY STAR-certified, the company is well-positioned to handle any challenge customers face—no matter what hour of the day they are needed. Their 24/7 emergency services bring residential and commercial customers a sigh of relief that they have help no matter when HVAC or plumbing issues arise.

Is your cooling system ready for summer? Would you like to save money cooling your home or business? Take advantage of the 5-star service and affordable HVAC services by Green Energy AC Heating & Plumbing Repair today. Right now, new customers can enjoy an AC tune-up for just $59. Simply visit their website and check out available coupons. Some restrictions may apply, including one per household, and must be a new customer.

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