SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to announce the global launch of SGS SMART – a comprehensive cloud-based supply chain management platform for the consumer products industry.

Successfully launching a consumer product onto a competitive market depends on a complex series of processes that require transparency, focused management and seamless access across all areas of the supply chain. Gaining control over these processes provides critical insights and helps businesses save time, money and resources.

SGS SMART transforms supply chain management for businesses. Through a single, customer-focused platform, users can initiate tests and inspections for their products and facilities and receive and review data. All information can be accessed in real-time, 24/7, with advanced data analytics delivering business intelligence that enhances decision-making and boosts supply chain efficiency.

Customizable to client requirements, SGS SMART accelerates the testing and inspection process, from request to report delivery. It allows the uploading of third-party test reports to enable complete supply chain oversight, facilitates collaborations through embedded communications and, for US importers, simplifies the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) upcoming eFiling process, expected to become mandatory in 2025.

“SGS SMART has been instrumental in addressing our business challenges by streamlining the processes for us and enhancing data accuracy. The platform's intuitive interface and real-time insights allow us to make informed decisions quickly. What we like most about the SGS SMART is its ability to easily integrate with our existing systems, providing a seamless user experience. The ongoing updates and dedicated support from the SGS SMART team consistently enhance our operations and reflect a commitment to Creative, which is one of the core values of our company. We are looking forward to seeing more exciting updates to it.”
– Colin Jiang, Senior Quality Manager for Office Depot Merchandising (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.

SGS SMART is an innovation-driven platform that enhances compliance processes for consumer product suppliers, brands and retailers. It delivers an exceptional, customer-centric digital solution that empowers businesses with real-time control over their supply chain operations.

Charles Ly Wa Hoï, Executive Vice President, Connectivity & Products and Health & Nutrition, SGS, commented: “As supply chains grow increasingly complex, SGS SMART offers an innovative and accessible solution. It not only speeds up the process of ordering and managing tests and inspections worldwide but also equips businesses with the intelligence needed to optimize their supply chain.”

Effective supply chain management starts by asking the right questions. With SGS SMART, you find the right answers.

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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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has awarded EcoFlow, a clean energy solutions provider, with an SGS Performance Tested Mark for its new DELTA 3 Plus mobile energy storage unit in recognition of the safety and speed of its charging capability.

The breakthrough product, which offers consumers a green alternative to diesel generators, is designed to provide users with a robust energy solution for any scenario, from backup emergencies to outdoor leisure use.

Through its third-party independent product testing, evaluation and verification certification, SGS awarded five-star certification in validation of EcoFlow’s product claim to offer the fastest charging time for a 1 kWh mobile battery energy storage system (mobile BESS). Utilizing EcoFlow’s X-Stream lightning-fast charging technology, the unit requires only 56 minutes to fully charge with AC power. In addition, the product’s built in battery intelligent management solution for comprehensive safety control was recognized as ensuring the health of the battery.

Mark Lohmann, Global Chief Certification Manager at SGS, said: “Congratulations to EcoFlow on becoming the world’s first company to receive SGS Performance Tested Mark five-star certification for fast and safe charging for a mobile energy storage product. For those bringing new products to market or wanting to differentiate existing goods, the SGS Performance Tested Mark ensures products stand out from the competition and provides peace of mind to consumers.”

SGS based the DELTA 3 Plus Performance Tested Mark Product Certification on analysis of the charging characteristics of mobile energy storage products and user charging needs. It undertook a customized testing plan and developed assessment standards, including rigorous assessment and evaluation of battery safety, energy efficiency, abuse, safe fast charging, and charge-discharge cycle electrical performance.

Products verified/certified under the scheme qualify to display the SGS Performance Tested Mark. This can be used on the product and in promotional materials and advertising to show end-users that performance has been verified and certified by experts.

With its mission to provide smart and eco-friendly energy solutions for individuals, families, and society at large, EcoFlow continues to lead the way with innovative portable power products, solar technology, and smart home energy solutions.

To find out more about the SGS Performance Tested Mark

About SGS 
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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 157.24, reporting measures approved by the US state of Massachusetts to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting personal protective equipment (FPPE).

Many PFAS have been found to be toxic to animal, human and environmental health. New law, S.2902 (Chapter 182), defines them as a class of fluorinated chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. FPPE is defined as clothing or wearable items for firefighting personnel in the performance of their duties that are designed for use in fire and rescue activities, including, but not limited to footwear, gloves, helmets, jackets, pants and respiratory equipment.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 157.24 includes details of the scope, requirements and effective date of the new law.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 157.24 for more details.

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SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure their products are safe and comply with national and international regulations concerning harmful chemicals. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS chemical testing services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Massachusetts, USA, Regulates PFAS in Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment SafeGuardS.

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For further information contact:

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

Melanie Tamayo
Senior Technical Manager
Mobile: +1 (312) 414-9394

Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
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About SGS
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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced an expansion in its spray drug delivery testing capabilities at their laboratory in Wavre, Belgium.

Utilizing the latest Malvern Spraytec system, SGS can now accurately measure droplet size in real-time during the spraying event, typically occurring within a fraction of a second. In line with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, sprays are classified as combination products, meaning the formulation and delivery system must be tested together. As a result, SGS technicians at the Wavre laboratory have paired the Malvern Spraytec system with the Mighty Runt actuator to precisely assess how factors like device actuation – including pump velocity and force – and droplet size impact drug delivery.

From sinus congestion treatments to vaccines, sprays are now a popular method for delivering medication due to their non-invasive nature and rapid absorption. Since droplet size is a key factor in spray efficacy, it is crucial to assess the drug product in real-world conditions, including storage and patient usage habits. Understanding droplet size is essential for developing drug products that deliver optimal patient outcomes.

The Malvern Spraytec system employs advanced laser technology to measure the diffraction patterns created as light scatters off droplets in the spray plume. With a data acquisition rate of up to 10 kilohertz, it captures detailed profiles of droplets of between 20 and 120 microns. This high-resolution data enables SGS experts to provide in-depth insights into spray formulations and delivery devices, thereby supporting optimized drug efficiency.

SGS’s state-of-the-art laboratory in Wavre, Belgium, is part of a global network extending across America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Established in 1971 and based in Wavre, Brussels, the facility is GMP- and FDA-certified and has over 50 years of experience as a contract service organization, providing integrated solutions from preclinical activities to phase I-IV trails for research, development and quality control testing.

SGS is committed to delivering high-level insights that fuel technological advances in the pharmaceutical industry. With expertise in analytical testing, formulation development, clinical research and clinical manufacturing, SGS is well-positioned to support the pharmaceutical industry across the full drug development and commercialization cycle, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compliant medicines to international markets.

For further information contact:

Katie De Waele
Head of Business Development - Health Science
Tel: (+32) 10 42 11 11  

About SGS 
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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.