SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Restricted substances in softlines products: regulatory update’ on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

For apparel and footwear businesses, keeping track of changes in the global legislative landscape of restricted substances is of vital importance. With increasingly complex market regulations and consumer demand for sustainability, anticipating statutory and voluntary standard developments can ensure a fuss-free compliance journey and provide an important competitive advantage.

In this webinar, presenters Frank Kempe and Dr. Min Zhu explore questions of best practice and provide a guide to the latest regulatory changes, as well as looking at developments in sustainable chemical management. The agenda will also cover recent market trends and their impacts on the obligations for softlines businesses, illustrating topics of concern with recall cases and industry reports, and offering SGS’s expert solutions.

This webinar will be of interest to managers, and experts, who are responsible for compliance, quality control, sourcing, product development and sustainability.

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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 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

CEDAR CITY - At Iron Mountain Plumbing, we are the trusted source for immediate, dependable, and exacting plumbing services in Southwest Utah. We didn't get our reputation for nothing. Our experienced technicians bring decades of expertise to the table, delivering quality service and cost-effective solutions that meet the needs of our diverse clientele.

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Our technicians are highly trained and certified professionals who use only the most advanced tools and techniques to do the job quickly and efficiently. But high-quality and knowledgeable employees aren't our only concern. We want to make sure our community has dependable professionals serving them. To enforce these standards, we ensure all employees are drug tested and subject to thorough background checks.

We offer many services, including installation, repair, maintenance, remodeling, and more. So whether you need a simple faucet repair or a completely new bathroom remodel, we have you covered. We will walk you through every step of the process so you understand precisely what we’re doing to your home or business. Our personalized approach involves upfront pricing and straightforward warranties for all completed work.

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So if you’re looking for immediate, dependable, and thorough plumbing services in Southwest Utah, contact Iron Mountain Plumbing  or schedule a consultation at any of our locations today.

Phoenix, Arizona- May 16, 2023- Worried that the Phoenix heat will be too much for your air conditioner? 1st Choice Mechanical has area residents covered with their range of cooling services. Regardless of the challenges customers face, the cooling company brings years of experience, professionalism, and dedication to 5-star service to every job.

1st Choice Mechanical has earned recognition as  #1 for HVAC services. The company’s world-class technicians know just how to handle frustrating situations.  When the AC goes out in summer, and over 100 degrees, it can be overwhelming for anyone. But with emergency 24/7 service, customers of 1st Choice Mechanical always have a cooling specialist on speed dial.

Those that want the best of the best when it comes to their home comfort needs appreciate 1st Choice Mechanical and its many service offerings. Their skilled technicians perform AC repairs, maintenance, and new installations. These cooling solutions are backed by their 100% customer satisfaction guarantee too. There’s never a concern when choosing the Phoenix-based company. Should anything not be right, their team will quickly correct it.

Something the HVAC company recommends to all their customers is bi-annual maintenance. Tune-up for any air conditioning system can make a serious difference in operation cost and potential for breakdowns. Maintenance can be performed on any AC type and is specifically helpful for central AC.

For keeping a home at max comfort, owner, Tim Rhoads, mentions, “For the best value in maintenance, our Comfort Club membership comes with a 20% discount on all repairs, two maintenance visits a year, and priority scheduling.” He adds, “With bi-annual maintenance, we ensure the entire cooling system is working properly, and major components have been reviewed, air filter changed, drain line flushed, etc.

Beating the heat is critical for the Phoenix residents' comfort and health. When it comes time to replace an outdated, broken, or inefficient unit, 1st Choice Mechanical should be the first and only phone call to make. They are a Preferred Trane Dealer, with the highest quality equipment available. Superior equipment is critical to outlast the sweltering weather Phoenix throws at homeowners.

Dependability is a huge factor for homeowners when choosing a heating and cooling company. This is something 1st Choice has in spades. Whether a customer needs emergency AC repairs in the middle of the night or a brand new Trane central unit; the company works hard to maintain their customers’ home comfort year-round.

If interested in products or services from 1st Choice Mechanical please call (623) 471-1910 or visit their website https://1stchoicemechanicalaz.com/.

SGS, the world’s leading testing inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that Algeria’s Department of Commerce and Export Promotion has issued an interministerial decree that prescribes specific measures for general and specific types of food contact metals and alloys.

Interministerial Decree of December 18, 2022, was issued on April 12, 2023. Its scope covers metals and alloys intended to come into contact with food, both packaging and non-packaging.

These include:

• Coated and uncoated steels and stainless steels
• Aluminum and aluminum alloys
• Non-alloy cast iron
• Tin and tin alloys
• Zinc and zinc alloys
• Articles made of different types of coated metals

There are various exemptions, including:

• Enameled metals and alloys
• Metals and alloys with an inorganic coating
• Drinking water pipes
• Food contact toys made of metals and alloys

SGS had published SafeGuardS 052.23 to help stakeholders understand the new law. It includes three tables:

• Provisions in the interministerial decree
• Specific migration limits (SML) for metals and alloy components (Annex I Table 1)
• SML for metals as contaminants and impurities (Annex I Table 2)

Stakeholders are advised to review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 052.23 to learn more about Algeria’s new law for food contact metals and alloys, which is considered to be effective immediately. 

SGS Food Contact Material Services
SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Food Contact Material Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Algeria Establishes Specific Measures for Food Contact Metals and Alloys SafeGuardS.

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For further information contact: 

Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: (+852) 2774 7420
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Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products 

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 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.