New Pacifier Ordinance in Brazil

Stakeholders are reminded that Brazil’s new ordinance for pacifiers came into force on August 2, 2021.

Issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Economy/National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) on July 16, 2021, Ordinance No. 301 of July 12, 2021, details the consolidated conformity assessment requirements and conformity identification seal for pacifiers.

Provisions included in the ordinance include:

  • Establishing:
    • Annex I – consolidated legislation for pacifiers in the form of conformity assessment requirements
    • Annex II – specifications for the Conformity Identification Seal
  • Conformity assessments must be carried out by a Product Certification Body (Organismo de Certificação de Produto, OCP), established in Brazil and accredited by INMETRO
  • Suppliers must choose Certification Model 1b (batch test) or 5 for conformity assessment requirements – the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for Model 5 is valid for four years
  • Certified products that have been issued must be evaluated against the new ordinance at the next evaluation – the requirements related to the validity of the certificate and the timing of maintenance assessments (Annex I to the Ordinance) will apply to certificates already issued by consideration of their issue date

Stakeholders should be aware that this Ordinance entered into force on August 2, 2021. Pacifier suppliers have until December 31, 2021, to adapt the layout of the Conformity Identification Seal (Annex II).

To see a summary of adopted complementary documents for the conformity assessment requirements, see SGS’s original SafeGuard 108/21.  

SGS Toy & Juvenile Product Services

SGS offers a wide range of services to ensure that products comply with relevant standards for childcare articles and children’s equipment. They provide consulting, training, product development, testing, audit and inspection services to ensure that products comply with strict regulations worldwide, demonstrating the safety and quality of juvenile products being brought to the market. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Toy & Juvenile Product Services. [www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/toys-and-juvenile-products

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Brazil Issues Legislation for Pacifiers SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2021/08/safeguards-10821-brazil-issues-legislation-for-pacifiers]

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Dr. HingWo Tsang

Global Information and Innovation Manager

Tel: (+852) 2774 7420

Bruno Grigoleto

Manager

Tel: (+55) 11 2664 9595 ext. 8060

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Introducing the Best POS Billing Software for Retailers and Restaurants

 30th July 2021: Food business is one of the most trending businesses across the world. On the same page, the increasing commercial spaces hint towards the enhancing numbers of retail stores around us. Both retailers and restaurants require accurate POS billing software to look after the orders, sales, and bills. If you are worried about managing your new retail or food startup, we introduce an interesting POS billing solution, Moon POS.

What is Moon POS?

Moon POS is a smart billing solution for retailers and restaurants. It offers accurate accounting integrations to manage your business smartly. Also, it is designed using a customer-centric approach. The best thing about downloading Moon POS is its powerful retail integrations and high-end security. 

For now, Moon POS is available on Windows and Android. Retailers and restaurant owners can download this POS billing software on their laptops, desktop, and Android smartphone. 

Why Moon POS Billing Software?

There are several POS billing software available online to download, so why Moon POS? Moon POS is designed for small businesses and startups. It has got the best stock management feature to manage inventories of your retail or restaurant. Also, it offers the most secure payment gateway with its perfect accounting integrations. Nevertheless, business owners can also count on the perfect business reports and analytics with Moon POS. 

Moon POS helps business owners to focus on their business by keeping things in order. Be it new order management, stocks, inventories, managing business invoices, downloading sales reports, item-wise reports, or reviewing business analytics- everything is simple and easy with Moon POS billing software. 

Check your industry!

Moon POS is designed for every industry type. Mainly the industries or retail owners that can get the most out of this POS billing software are:

Moon POS

  • Dine-in restaurants
  • Food trucks
  • Cloud kitchens
  • Bakeries
  • Bars
  • Cafes 
  • Supermarkets
  • Spa and Salon

All these outlet owners require a billing solution with accurate accounting integrations. The best way to manage your retail or food outlet is to bring down your business on a single screen. Moon POS dashboard helps you manage your business from anywhere in the world via a single screen. It is like watching your business activities grow for managing quick business elements like orders, inventories, and bills. 

The Moon POS setup is relatively easy to complete. After signing up with Moon POS, you can start accessing the most versatile POS features within a few minutes.  So, all you need to do is sign up successfully on your Windows or Android device. For more information on Moon POS, the best POS billing software, you must log on to Moon POS 

P.S. All businesses require an online billing software like Moon POS to manage the orders and billing process quickly. 

SGS joins forces with Eurotunnel to launch UK Landbridge Package

SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has joined forces with Eurotunnel to create a unique ‘UK Landbridge Package’ for companies seeking to use the Channel Tunnel to export and import between Ireland and continental Europe.

The new ‘UK Landbridge Package’ is available through SGS TransitNet, the company’s transit monitoring service. The package ‘green-routes’ journeys for companies by securing all the necessary customs declarations and entries, whilst giving peace of mind that the procedures for their shipments will be handled correctly and their journeys will be as smooth as possible. It applies to companies looking to undertake one-off trips or more frequent freight delivery through Eurotunnel. On-site customer support at Eurotunnel is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This new service removes complexity for transporters by providing a simple and comprehensive booking procedure, easy to access terminals, up to six departures per hour and an average crossing time of only 35 minutes.

In addition, the Eurotunnel Border Pass shares information needed for border crossings between the transporter and Eurotunnel and between Eurotunnel and the border authorities, thus ensuring that the authorities are ready for the arrival of a particular shipment and all the necessary documentation is in place. It is secure and digitized without the need for the driver to leave the vehicle or present any documents on arrival at the border.

Sebastien Chalumeau, Global Head of SGS E-Customs Services, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Eurotunnel to launch this unique service to our customers. Exporters, transporters and importers can relax in the knowledge that SGS and Eurotunnel will deliver a full range of services to cover their journeys and, through frictionless trade, ensure that goods reach their destination without delay.”

The UK Landbridge remains the most efficient way of transporting goods between the island of Ireland and continental Europe. It is especially important for companies involved in the movement of fish, meat and any goods that are subject to sanitary or phytosanitary control and vital for these companies that their goods reach their destination as quickly as possible. Any delay to the delivery for these types of goods can have a damaging effect on the quality of the product.

Michael Donnelly, Brexit and Customs Manager, O’Toole Transport, added: “We have been working with SGS since the start of the year and they have helped us greatly in the Brexit transition. More recently we have tried their Landbridge package which they operate in cooperation with Eurotunnel. The service was first class and it made the whole process much smoother than it had been before. The package really has every angle covered. We will definitely be using the Landbridge package with SGS and Eurotunnel going forward to ensure our trucks make it to their destination without delay.”

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SGS Expert Looks at the Need for Efficient Air Filtration

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article that looks at the need for efficient air filtration in urban environments and details their solutions for manufacturers.

Urban pollution and COVID-19 have focused attention on the need for efficient air filtration. SGS’s Consumer Compact article looks at the trends surrounding greater demand for air filters and considers what consumers should be looking for and what manufacturers need to do to build brand loyalty.

Read the original Consumer Compact article, ‘Fresh Air: The Benefits of Effective Filtration’ 

 

SGS Filtration Services

SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing solutions to help manufacturers and suppliers deliver high quality filtration products that meet regulatory requirements and consumer expectations. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. For more information, download the SGS Household Filters and Filtration Appliances Flyer

 

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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 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Introduction to 4C Model of Chemical Management Performance Benchmarking and Improvement Webinar

SGS presents a complimentary webinar on September 28, 2021, which offers an Introduction to the 4C Model of Chemical Management Performance Benchmarking and Improvement. This event is an introduction to the challenges of understanding chemicals in the textile industries and improving management of supply chains, and how to meet them.

A lack of technical knowledge can cause miscommunication and disruption in the supply chain, particularly at a time when businesses are seeking to move towards Zero Discharge policies. SGS’s 4C Model of Chemical Management covers these four Cs: Commitment, Competence, Critical Control Points and Comprehensive System. It provides detailed analysis to enable companies to self-assess their supply chain.

Aimed at senior management teams of brands and retailers, as well as sustainability/EHS and compliance managers, this webinar is presented by Eric Wang, Global Softlines Technical and China Research and Development Manager.

Register today 

For further information contact:

Eric Wang

Global Softlines Technical Innovation Manager

SGS

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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 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.