SGS Issues Overview of Turkish Import Control Communiques for Toys and Other Products

 

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, publishes SafeGuardS summarizing three communiqués issued by the Turkish authorities relating to import inspections for toys and other consumer goods.

 

The Turkish Ministry of Trade issued the three communiqués on December 31, 2023. They relate to the control of imports via the Risk-Based Control System for Foreign Trade (TAREKS), a system for electronically conducting safety and quality inspections on imported (and exported) goods.

 

They are:
- Communiqué on Import Control of Toys (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/10)
- Communiqué on Import Control of Consumer Products (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/12)
- Communiqué on Import Control of Maternity and Baby Products (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/17)

 

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory and market changes that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 004.24 has been published to provide an overview of the three communiqués. It includes details of the types of products within the scope of Communiqué 2024/17 and examples of the products covered under Communiqué 2024/12.

 

Stakeholders are advised to review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 004.24 for more details.

 

The three communiqués became effective on January 1, 2024.

 

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.

 

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Turkey Issues Import Control Communiques for Toys and Other Products SafeGuardS.

 

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Global Information and Innovation Manager
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Introducing Race Face Digital, The Ultimate Entertainment Platform

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, USA -- Officials from Digital Racing Cards LLC are excited to introduce Race Face Digital, The Ultimate Entertainment Platform designed exclusively for racing enthusiasts, collectors, and gamers.

The new platform features a dynamic space where individuals can engage in the exploration, acquisition, sale, and exchange of digital MP4 three-dimensional collectible racing cards.

The Digital Card Creation Process

The creation of Race Face Digital’s personalized digital cards is simple, featuring a first-of-its-kind automated system that allows for a seamless minting process. Participating drivers just have to upload three images and add a brief bio, before submitting their cards to minting and seeing their exclusive digital collectible card spring to life.

“Our goal has been to make this process an effortless journey, transforming an image into a digital collectible for race fans,” noted Wortham. “Our goal has always been to provide grassroots racers with a platform to showcase their brand to loyal fans around the world much like the other professional sports including MLB, NBA, and the NFL”

Unlock a New Dimension: Where Gaming Meets Collecting!

Race Face Digital’s new entertainment platform will also feature gamification, the fusion of game elements into non-gaming realms, as part of its digital collectible card program.

Gamification will create an immersive experience for both gamers and collectors, allowing enthusiasts and gamers to earn points, conquer challenges, and unlock badges, both in the gaming world and in their personal digital card collections.

The goal of the program is to make every action on the Race Face Digital Entertainment Platform more enjoyable, interactive, and rewarding, enticing users to achieve new heights and claim exciting rewards.

To begin integrating its digital collectible cards into the gaming world, Race Face Digital plans to roll out three games to its platform, Capture the Flag, Response Racing, and Museum Quest.

Capture The Flag will be the first of three games released. In this digital rendition, the classic childhood game Capture the Flag undergoes a transformative experience. Collectors can acquire card packs containing four randomly selected cards from the 49,000-card game pool. The objective is straightforward: amass cards featuring the same-colored flag to accumulate codes. These codes will allow players to "Crack The Vault," and win the $25,000* grand prize. Response Racing will feature drag-racing style, reaction time challenges for players, including bracket battles that will pit players from across the globe against one another using a selfie card in the staging process. Museum Quest will provide an interactive gaming experience that will see users work to build their digital card collections through a gallery atmosphere.

As part of its strategic marketing approach, Race Face Digital plans to make guest appearances at various local tracks nationwide, promoting engagement between drivers and fans while building its unique entertainment platform. Look for them at a track near you over the course of the motorsports season.

Spotlighting Our Beloved Pets

In response to additional passionate requests from our devoted fanbase, Race Face Digital’s entertainment platform will introduce Pawfolio later this year.

Scheduled for launch in the second quarter of 2024, Pawfolio is more than just a digital card — it's a personalized canvas for capturing and sharing the unique tales of pet owners’ furry companions. The platform combines convenience with creativity, allowing pet owners to craft a digital masterpiece that encapsulates their pet's essence, from playful antics to heartwarming moments all in a downloadable format.

“At Race Face Digital, our focus is on all things digital, and this is just the beginning.”

Additional Programs & Goals

Race Face Digital also has the goal of providing a way for members to save money on a diverse range of products and services, including gas, hotels, dining, and other product savings from more than 2,500 retailers around the world.

That led to the creation of the Savings HUB, which can be accessed through the creation of a free fan account on the Race Face Digital Entertainment Platform.

The Savings HUB is designed for drivers, teams, and fans to be able to save money on necessary travel expenses, as well as additional savings surrounding everyday purchases as well.

Combined together, the various aspects of the Race Face Digital Entertainment Platform – its digital collectible cards, unique and integrative games, and the new Savings HUB – provide an all-inclusive entertainment experience for users that has been carefully crafted by its diverse development team.

The group that has combined to create the Race Face Digital Entertainment Platform features more than six decades of combined experience in the motorsports, business, marketing, design, and journalism industries.

Join Race Face Digital today in this groundbreaking journey and become part of the exhilarating adventure!

For more information on Race Face Digital, including how to sign up for its new entertainment platform and gain access to its revolutionary digital collectible cards, visit https://racefacedigital.com/.

About Race Face Digital

Race Face Digital is the ultimate entertainment platform, designed for race fans and collectors to collect, buy, sell, and trade digital MP4 (video) collectible racing cards. Race Face Digital affords racers in all disciplines and walks of life the ability to promote their brand in unique ways and connect and interact with their fans in the digital world.

For more information, visit https://racefacedigital.com

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City & State Magazine Names Mark Macias to their 2024 Political PR Power List

The award-winning PR agency, MACIAS PR, has announced that City & State Magazine has named its founder Mark Macias to their 2024 Political PR Power List.

 

City & State Magazine is a premier multimedia news organization that covers New York local and state politics and policy. Every year, the publication recognizes and ranks the top PR agencies and publicists based on the firm’s size, reputation, clients and impact on the New York state political sphere.

In the words from their article, “What unites them is that they all are consummate PR pros.”

Macias is a former Executive Producer with NBC and Senior Producer with CBS in New York. He founded the agency in 2009 after a successful journalism career at the local and national levels. 

“There are many larger PR agencies on this list, but that’s not who we aim to be,” said Macias. “We have no desire to become the biggest agency with the largest client roster. We just want to be the best PR agency, develop long-term relationships with our clients and deliver consistent results with the media.”

MACIAS PR has led media and branding campaigns for clients across tech, politics, health and nonprofit industries, but places a larger emphasis on health care. Noom, Meru Health, Lifesum, WellRx, Columbia University Medical Center, Burke Hospital and Kilo Health are just a few of their more prominent health tech clients.

Case Study on Health Tech Branding Campaign

MACIAS PR began leading Noom’s media strategy in 2016 when few consumers had heard of the weight loss management program. But within three years, Noom was a household name with their story appearing on the NBC Today Show, Washington Post, CNN, US News, Inc Magazine, Business Insider and others. Macias worked closely with Noom’s founders to develop their branding and media strategy.  

In 2023, Macias also launched and led the branding campaign for the United Nations former Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa Cantellano. The Secretary was transitioning out of her role with the UN and turned to MACIAS PR for help in creating a brand with the private sector.

“It's a heartening validation when staff members from the former UN Executive Secretary reach out to you and ask for help,” said Macias. “The Ambassador knows nearly every powerful leader around the world, and had her choice of agencies and communications people. I’m extremely humbled she chose us to help share her personal story and message.”

 

MACIAS PR also played a pivotal role in 2023 with the growth of the New York-based nonprofit, NPower. The agency began working with NPower in 2016 when it was primarily a New York/New Jersey-based nonprofit. Over the course of 7 years, Macias helped the nonprofit expand to new states and regions by generating media coverage. Last year, NPower expanded into San Antonio, Houston, Raleigh-Durham and Dayton, Ohio. MACIAS PR secured media coverage in each of these markets, helping the nonprofit elevator their profile within the local community. You can see the 2023 media coverage here.

 

“I’m proud of the prominent media coverage we have secured for our clients with the WSJ, FT, NY Times, CNBC and CNN,” said Macias. “But the biggest achievement last year didn’t involve the media or clients. It was the birth of my daughter in August. She’s brought a new perspective to our business, and that makes me a better media strategist, entrepreneur and relationship builder.”

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Bayou City Water Restoration Your Trusted Partner in Water Damage Restoration

Katy, TX - January 18, 2024 - A water restoration company in Katy, Texas, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to serving Bayou City and its nearby communities. With unparalleled expertise and dedication in residential water damage restoration, the company offers a wide range of services, including water extraction, dehumidification, reconstruction, microbial growth remediation, and structural drying, ensuring comprehensive solutions for homes and businesses. As a trusted name in water damage restoration, the company uses cutting-edge equipment to extract moisture and prevent further damage.

The core of Bayou City Water Restoration's mission to help its neighbors is ingrained in its philosophy. Recognizing the distress caused by water damage incidents, the company has assembled a compassionate team of trained professionals. As a result, customers always receive expert restoration services and the support they deserve during challenging times.

Unfortunately, water damage events can happen suddenly, throwing a wrench into important plans and causing thousands in damages. Instead of waiting for an emergency, the company's 24/7 response team remains prepared to assist when needed. They believe in the effectiveness of a swift response in mitigating damage and utilize advanced tools and techniques to act quickly.

Beyond water extraction and damage restoration, the company conducts thorough inspections to identify and resolve hidden issues. They offer these services to safeguard their client's properties. Water restoration requires a complete set of skills honed by years of practice.

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European Union General Product Safety Regulation 2023 988 webinar

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Europe: the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988’, on January 30.

 

Knowledge of the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) (EU) 2023/988 is a vital tool for businesses selling products to EU markets. Arising from the General Product Safety Directive of 2001, this new regulation has been in the pipeline for some time and was finally published in May 2023. This new EU law will change the requirements for regulated products.

 

In this webinar, the objectives of the GPSR will be explored by SGS experts Catherine Follin-Arbelet and Damien Berthe, as well as the factors that have led to the new 2023 law. There will be a detailed guide to the new requirements, and when they will be implemented, to help businesses navigate the compliance landscape.

 

The event will clarify the implications of the new GPSR and will be of interest to manufacturers, retailers and importers of non-food consumer products in the European Union.

 

Register now

 

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 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.