MOSCOW, Russia - August 26, 2020 - The Progress Rocket and Space Centre is a leading Russian company dealing with space science, aerospace research and launch vehicle manufacturing, with headquarters in the city of Samara.  The company made a decision to replace its datacenter so it could properly handle the ever-increasing need in computing resources and a surge in information flows. Softline was awarded one of the contracts under this ambitious plan.

Softline engineers were responsible for the design and installation of the infrastructure for the new datacenter, including structured cabling systems, the network infrastructure, monitoring and video surveillance systems, automatic gas removal and fire extinction, ventilation and waterworks. Most of the infrastructure was based on products supplied by Huawei.

“The Softline team found this project challenging and exciting. It was essential to comply with rather strict requirements to the equipment from the client as well as with government regulations.  We have successfully completed the project in just four months, and the client is currently dealing with planned migration to the new sites,” says Semyon Kondrashov, Softline Large Corporate Clients manager in the Volga Federal District.

“The construction of a new datacenter was one of the key projects for Progress last year. We are pleased with the Softline team, whose experts have demonstrated ample expertise and the ability to promptly address any work issues. As a result, we have received a new datacenter with a modern infrastructure. Its computing resources are more than sufficient not only for current projects but also for those planned for the coming 5 to 7 years,” adds Alexander Filatov, head of IT department at Progress.

About us:

Softline is a leading global Information Technology solutions and services provider focused on emerging markets of Eastern Europe, Americas, and Asia. We help our customer achieve digital transformation and protect their business with cybersecurity technologies. Our services include end-to-end technology solutions, public and private clouds, software and hardware provisioning and broad array of associated services.

Softline’s 2019 turnover exceeded $1.54 Billion US dollars with sales growth 13.2% in the Group of Companies. Softline has offices in 50 countries and 95 cities worldwide. With more than 25 years of distinguished history we have managed to grow rapidly while consolidating technology expertise and a business model encompassing all emerging markets.

We serve over 60 000 Enterprise and SMB clients, both from private and public sectors. Over 1500 account managers, 1000 solution sales and technical presale professionals and 1000 engineers and technical specialists help our customers navigate through the ever-changing complex IT environment. We build long-term relationships with our clients, partners and employees.

Softline has partnerships with more than 3000 software and hardware manufacturers and has highest partner status with all our key partners. We provide a unique marketing and sales channel for our partners in all the markets where we operate. Softline is always customer centric and provides brand independent solutions which best serve customer’s needs.

For more information, please visit www.softline.com

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The European Union (EU) has published an ‘Adaptation to Technical Progress’ (ATP) that will amend Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation).

Published on August 11, 2020, Regulation (EU) 2020/1182 amends the CLP Regulation by changing the list of chemicals falling under the scope of Annex VI. The revision includes multiple important changes to Table 3 of Part 3 of Annex VI ‘List of Harmonized Classification and Labeling of Hazardous Substances’.

These include:

• 37 new entries added to the list (see below)
• 21 entries amended
• 2 entries deleted:
  • Branched hexatriacontane (Index No. 601-064-00-8)
  • Hexyl 2-(1-(diethylaminohydroxyphenyl)methanoyl)benzoate (Index No. 607-693-00-4)

Stakeholders should note that among the 37 new entries are:

• Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene (dibenzo[a,l]pyrene, CAS 191-30-0) - a carcinogenic 1B and mutagenic 2 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)
• Diisooctyl phthalate (DIOP, CAS 27554-26-3) – a reprotoxic 1B phthalate
• Geraniol (CAS 106-24-1) – a skin sensitizer 1 substance

Manufacturers and suppliers of substances and mixtures contained in the annex have until March 1, 2022, to ensure their products conform to labelling and packaging requirements in the CLP Regulation.

SGS CLP Services

Throughout our global network of laboratories, we are able to provide a range of services, including analytical testing and consultancy for restricted substances, safety data sheets (SDSs), as well as chemical safety assessments (CSAs) for the EU and international markets. Our environmental product safety services can assist with aspect of the EU classification, labeling and packaging (CLP) regulation. Learn more about SGS’s CLP Services. 

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

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For further information contact:

Hingwo Tsang

Global Information and Innovation Manager

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About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Zurn Industries, LLC, a leader in the commercial plumbing products market, launched a new website with expanded capabilities, simplified navigation, and valuable content for plumbing engineers, contractors, and architects.

To help visitors easily find products for their commercial buildings, an improved site structure, with product category-specific filtering, has been added. Product pages include valuable information such as specification sheets, BIM models, and helpful product videos.

"Our customers have been relying on Zurn to make their jobs easier for over 117 years," said Sam Karge, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Zurn. "On our new website, engineers and architects will find our Zurn One Systems simple to specify and contractors will be able to quickly access key information on our labor-savings products. With a fresh, modern design, Zurn.com's interface has been mobile-optimized using responsive design, enabling a consistent, user-friendly experience, making navigation seamless on any device."

The new website also highlights Zurn's unique value of delivering innovative, water conserving, and easy-to-install products within specific vertical markets including education, food service, healthcare, hospitality, government, and retail. The vertical pages include useful tools such as a Water Savings Calculator, case studies, a manufacturer cross reference, and the Zurn One System Specifier that helps engineers and architects specify products designed to match and optimize performance.

For more information, visit the new website at Zurn.com

About Zurn Industries

Zurn Industries, LLC is a recognized leader in commercial, municipal, healthcare and industrial markets. Zurn offers the largest breadth of engineered water solutions, including a wide spectrum of sustainable plumbing products. Zurn delivers total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications that enhance any building's environment. For more information, visit Zurn.com.

SGS, the world’s leading provider of testing and certification services, offers a range of solutions to help manufacturers produce safe, effective, and compliant hand sanitizers.

After handwashing, using hand sanitizers is one of the best ways to ensure SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19, is rendered harmless. Most hand sanitizers are alcohol-based, often using ethanol or isopropanol. To be effective they must be a minimum of 60% alcohol by volume, although many commercial brands contain between 60% and 80% alcohol by volume.

A basic hand sanitizer will also often contain glycerol (prevents dry skin), hydrogen peroxide (inactivates contaminating bacterial spores) and distilled water. In addition, commercially available hand sanitizers can also contain antiseptics, such as chlorhexidine or quaternary ammonium derivatives, and non-essential ingredients such as foaming agents, colorants and/or fragrances.

COVID-19 meant hand sanitizer supplies around the world were quickly exhausted. In response, a variety of manufacturers, including distillers and automotive industry suppliers, began manufacturing the product, although regulations in some areas did not actually allow it. To address this, several authorities eased their regulations.

In the US, either the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulate antimicrobial products:

• EPA – antimicrobial products used on surfaces because they are identified as pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). They require product-specific approval by way of a ‘registration’ of antimicrobial products and sources of active ingredients. Efficacy against public health pathogens must be demonstrated using specified EPA-approved studies

• FDA – antimicrobial products used on humans or animals, regulated as over the counter (OTC) drugs under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetics Act (FFDCA). The FDA typically determines whether the active ingredients used in OTC drugs are Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (GRASE) through its monograph program. Under this, consumer antiseptic hand rub products can use ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or benzalkonium chloride

The EPA already had a policy that allowed manufacturers to make claims against emerging viral pathogens, provided the product met set efficacy tests. So, although registrants and sellers on the EPA’s list cannot make specific claims in relation to COVID-19, they can state they are on this list. Therefore, in effect, they are demonstrating the EPA considers this product to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. 

The EPA and FDA have both taken steps to help reduce the shortage in hand sanitizers. For example, the EPA has eased the reporting requirements on 280 inactive disinfectant ingredients and the FDA has relaxed certain restrictions. They have also announced that they will not enforce actions against firms preparing alcohol-based hand sanitizers for consumer and public health use until such a time that the emergency is lifted. In addition, they will not take action against compounders, so long as they use ingredients of United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) grade and utilize a formulation that is consistent with WHO guidance.

Hand sanitizers are covered by Regulation (EU) 528/2012 – the Biocidal Products Regulations (BPR) – the European Union (EU). Under Article 55 for the BPR, Member States are allowed to set aside the standard BPR authorization requirements in the event of a public health emergency. A national derogation can be announced by a competent authority (CA) for a period of up to 180 days, which may be extended. Several EU countries have adopted derogation. Stakeholders should recognize that hand sanitizer products manufactured outside of the EU are still subject to the requirements of the BPR.

During the COVID-19 pandemic regulatory authorities have relaxed certain regulations to ensure a steady supply of hand sanitizers. As the situation develops, it can be imagined these will develop further. It is therefore important for manufacturers to ensure they are compliant with up to date regulatory information.

SGS Hand Sanitizers and Disinfectant Services

Utilizing a global network of experts and laboratories, SGS provides a comprehensive testing and registration service to help hand sanitizer manufacturers ensure their products remain compliant with current market regulations. Learn more about SGS Hand Sanitizers and Disinfectants Services. 

For more information, please contact:

Hubert Brundu
Global Technical Manager
Cosmetics, Personal Care & Household
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SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.