SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that Switzerland has begun implementing new provisions in its Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks Associated with the use of Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations and Articles (ORRChem).

On March 10, 2022, Switzerland issued Official Collection 2022 162 to revise ORRChem and created further alignment with the requirements in European Union (EU) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POP recast regulation) and Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (Annex XVII of REACH).

Among the changes are important updates to ORRChem’s Annex 1 ‘Provisions Concerning Specific Substances’ and Annex 2 ‘Provisions Concerning Specific Substances’. Amendments have been made to:

• Annex 1.1 ‘Persistent organic pollutants, POP’
• Annex 1.2 ’Halogenated organic substances’
• Annex 1.4 ‘Ozone depleting substances’, including
• Annex 1.5 ‘Substances stable in the atmosphere’
• Annex 1.6 ‘Asbestos’
• Annex 1.10 ‘Carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic substances (CMR substances)’
• Annex 2.9 ‘Plastics, their monomers and additives’
• Annex 2.10 ‘Refrigerants’
• Annex 2.11 ‘Extinguishing agents’

The provisions in Annex 1.16 ‘Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)’ have also been replaced in relation to:

• Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts and PFOS derivatives
• Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related substances
• Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related substances
• Perfluorocarboxylic acids containing 9 to 14 carbon atoms in the chain (C₉-C₁₄ PFCAs), their salts and C₉-C₁₄ PFCA-related substances 
• Fluoroalkylsilanols and their derivatives

Stakeholders are advised to review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 041/22 to learn more about these changes. The SafeGuardS includes highlights of the amendments and a summary of the new provisions in Annex 1.16.

Stakeholders should be aware the regulations relating to PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related substances are currently under consideration in the Stockholm Convention and the European Union.

The provisions in Official Collection 2022 162 started being implemented on April 1, 2022, except for two requirements with later effective dates:

• October 1, 2022 – Annex 1.16 ‘PFAS’
• April 1, 2023 – amendments to the Plant Protection Products Ordinance of May 12, 2010

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Dr. Hingwo Tsang

Global Information and Innovation Manager

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Scarborough, ON, 20-April-2022 - CTS Building Supplies Ltd releases a press document expressing guidelines for the customers about choosing the best insulation methods for their buildings. This leading Building supplies company provides effective solutions for all types of insulation needs that improve the comfort and quality of the given building. As per the press report, nowadays various types of insulation methods are used in building constructions to minimize the transmission of thermal energy within the walls and also control the energy costs. Insulation levels are measured by a scale called R-value because every building has its own insulation level. If the building’s R-level is not sufficient enough, it must be increased with extra insulation.

When speaking with the spokesperson of this reputed building supplies company, batting insulation, blown-in insulation, rigid foam insulation, and spray foam are the common insulation materials along with their applications used for buildings. He also says the selection of the right insulation should be dependent on the required R-value and regional climate. Sometimes, a single type of insulation may not give you the desired result, therefore, for an optimal solution; a combination of different insulation materials will be used.

According to the report, you must consider a few factors before choosing any insulation material for a building, regional climate, material flammability, toxicity of material, affordability of material, the durability of the material, and ease of installation

About the company

CTS Building Supplies LTD is a 10-year-old leading company in Toronto, ON supplies industrial best quality home construction and renovation products, a variety of drywall, tools, and various home improvement products. With their mission of simple and straightforward, CTS Building Supplies Ltd makes sure that all their customers leave with 100% satisfaction.

Contact

Ranjith

CTS Building Supplies

733 Progress Avenue

Scarborough, Ontario M1H 2W7

(416) 840 4538

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https://www.ctsbuildingsupplies.com/building-materials/insulation.html

Ajax, ON, 19-April-2022 - Connecting GTA has released a new press document for its members detailing how to gain the most out of a business networking event. CGTA is a widely recognized organization that built a solid network amongst its members with a focus to support each other. Based on the newly released press report of this exclusive business networking club, networking is vital to any marketer’s success. Through networking, one can advance their career, develop a new skill set, share files between users easily, and stick on top of trends.

According to CGTA’s spokesperson, when you attend business networking events in Toronto or somewhere, a succinct and persuasive introduction is an important factor for you to showcase your best and most important information to your important clients. Bringing a notepad, pen, iPhone, iPad, or any electronic note-taking resource to a business networking event helps you to write down ideas, little reminders, and useful information. CGTA’s spokesperson also stressed bringing plenty of business cards that you could possibly need to avoid an empty-handed situation when you meet potential clients.

This powerful business network club’s report also says you should set a goal and don’t allow yourself to leave the business networking event before you have reached your goal! After the event, exchange business cards with your important clients and write down their contact information to stay in touch easily. Kick your follow-ups to the extra mile by personalizing them and making your potential clients feel valued by you.

About the company

Connecting GTA is a popular organization for conducting business networking events in Toronto and other areas to encourage economic development. With their solid network, they enhance the knowledge among their members and make them support and mentor each other.

Contact

Suresh Kumar

Connecting GTA

676 Monarch Avenue

#10, Ajax,

Ontario L1S 4S2

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416-917-7617

https://www.connectinggta.com/

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that China has released a new national product standard for ski and snowboard wear used by professional sportsmen and women.

Issued by the Standardization Administration of China, GB/T 41176-2021 was included in China’s No. 17 announcement of approved national standards in 2021. It covers ski and snowboard wear that is used in professional sports, but it is not applicable to clothing for infants aged 36 months or less.

Professional ski and snowboard wear is defined as garments with a specifically designed structure for skiing and snowboarding that are made from textile fabrics with water resistance, wind resistance and breathability properties. It covers both one-piece and two-piece items of clothing, depending on style, and includes garments that are:

• Single layer
• Single layer and lined
• Filled with materials

Filling materials must conform to relevant national mandatory standards, and down filling must comply with the provisions in 4.3.3 in GB/T 14272-2021.

GB/T 41176-2021 contains provisions relating to :

• Construction
• Internal quality
• Appearance quality

To learn more about GB/T 41176-2021, review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 042/22.

The new standard will come into effect on July 1, 2022.

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 China Releases New National Standard GB/T 41176-2021 Professional sportswear – Ski and snowboard wear 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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About SGS

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 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.