SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS detailing two new European standards for testing overall migration from food contact plastics.

European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published the two standards in the third quarter of 2022. They are:

• EN 1186-2:2022 ‘Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Plastics – Part 2: Test methods for overall migration in vegetable oils
• EN 1186-3:2022 ‘Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Plastics – Part 3: Test methods for overall migration in evaporable simulants

EN 1186-2:2022 supersedes EN 1186:2002 Parts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 and will be given the status of a national standard by January 2023.

EN 1186-3:2022 supersedes EN 1186:2002 Parts 3, 5, 7, 9, 14 and 15. It will be given the status of a national standard by February 2023.

For both standards, conflicting national standards must be withdrawn by these dates at the very latest.

SGS has published SafeGuardS 130.22 to help stakeholders understand the provisions in the two standards. It includes a table summarizing the scope, test method general principles and requirements.

For more information, stakeholders are advised to review SGS SafeGuardS 130.22.

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 CEN Issues Standards for Food Contact Plastics SafeGuardS.

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Dr. HingWo Tsang

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Confederation of Education Excellence in association with Dewan VS Group of Institutions organized an International Education Conclave and Award Ceremony on the topic- New Education Policy- Challenges, Implementation and Future Scope on November 25, 2022 at Auditorium USI, New Delhi.

Ms Shruti Arora- President, CEE and Mr. Vievek Dewan – Chairman DVSGI welcomed the guests with a token of gratitude for gracing the event with their presence.

The esteemed list of guests included Sh. M L Srivastava- Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Sikkim, Mr. Amand Shah, Chairman- NAA, Maj. Gen. SB Asthana(Retd.), Amb Anil Trigunyat- IFS (Retd.), Prof. Shiban K Kak , Col. Dr. Naresh Goyal - ED (DVSGI), Santosh Mirdha- Former Deputy Commissioner, Lucknow & Delhi and Dr. Nagendra Goyal – Dep. Commissioner, KVS, Delhi.

The event witnessed the presence of more than 300 principals from private schools and higher education institutions.

The conclave was also graced by Embassy delegates, representatives from Ministry of Education, Ministry of Telecommunications, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Educationists and students.

Col. Dr. Naresh Goyal- ED (DVSGI) opened the conclave through a presentation followed by the first panel discussion by the Chief Guest Sh. ML Srivastava who threw light on the New Education Policy- it's implementation and Future Scope and how it's proper and serious implementation is necessary to bring out the qualitative changes in the current education system.

The International guest Dr. Bernard Markus from Maharishi University, Holland, during panel discussion session 2 , spoke about how the world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape with various scientific, social and technical advances, such as the rise of big data, machine learning, online social media, artificial intelligence and thus the need of reforms in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in light of New Education Policy.

The Embassy delegates Dr. Ntoi Rapapa, Minister of Education and Training of the Kingdom of Lesotho, accompanied by Mr. Ratsiu Majara- Deputy Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Training and Mr. Thabang Linus Kholumo, Charge' d Affaires, spoke about the importance of affordability, equity, quality and accountability as the main pillars of higher education and necessity of a comprehensive framework for elementary education to higher education as well as vocational training.

Mr. Moustapha Diori, 1^st Secretary at the Embassy of the Republic of Niger, further emphasized on the inclusion of liberal arts, literature, sports along with technical acumen to unleash the creative side of the students with focus towards holistic development of the personality.

Mr. Joseph Kawinga, 1^st secretary Tourism, Malawi High Commission spoke about the technological advancements and new ways of thinking that will be complemented by New Education Policy and how it is capable of bringing changes in the current times.

Th International representatives shared about their efforts and collaborative participation to promote the learnings of the policy in their home countries as well in order to align Indian Education system with Global standards which is one of the key pointers in New Education Policy.

The key outcome of the full day conclave addressed the crucial issues with reference to the implementation of National Education Policy in the schools and higher education institutions to chalk out a more feasible and effective road map towards application of the document.

The conclave further focused at unraveling the challenges in terms of infrastructural support, psychological resistance to change, curriculum resources, faculty up gradation so as to foster critical thinking and a more holistic, inquiry-based, discovery-based, discussion-based, experiential based and analysis-based learning among the students who have the best of the heart and head to tackle the unknown problems of the future.

The Awardees and guests congratulated CEE for hosting the event successfully and keeping their legacy of promoting excellence in education intact, year by year.

We are proud to release Magedia PDF Invoice — an open source module for Magento 2 stores!

With this module, you can create, manage, and distribute sales documents as PDF files with a custom design.

“Brand consistency is an important contribution to shaping customer loyalty. With this in mind, we strived to provide flexible opportunities to customize sales docs so that they could reflect each brand's uniqueness,” adds Anatoly Likhachev, CEO at Magedia.

Let’s take a quick tour on capabilities you will have at hand.

1) What documents does the module generate?
You can generate Magento 2 PDF invoices, orders, shipments, and credit memos.
Then you can attach them to email automatically.

2) Are only pre-configured templates available for use?
Though there is a range of ready-to-use templates, you can create your own unique templates, too.

By the way, you can apply different templates for different store views.

3) How deeply can I customize the templates?
You can vary:
- Layout: orientation, size, margins, paddings, etc
- Size: A4, US Letter, etc
- Visual design: colors, fonts
- Additional elements: barcodes, QR codes, logos, pictures, special notes (e.g. Exchange policy or any information you need to mention).

And that’s not the excessive list of properties you may alter!

4) What languages are available?
The module is in English, but if you want to translate it into another language, you can use standard Magento opportunities. The module supports right-to-left and left-to-right languages.

5) Are only tech people can use this module?
No, the module doesn’t require any special skills, so non-tech people can easily use it even without initial training.

6) How to install the module?
To do this, your store should use Magento Community Edition version 2.3.x or 2.4.x.

If so, there are 2 installation options — unpacking the ZIP file or using the Composer tool. For more details, please, see the installation guide on Magento Marketplace (you will find the link further).

7) What support does the vendor provide?
We are glad to provide you with:
- Lifetime free updates
- 3 months free support — answering arising questions and error fixing

Find a full description with samples of docs and free demo on Magento Marketplace - https://marketplace.magento.com/magedia-m2-pdf-invoice.html

About Magedia

Magedia is an eCommerce development company and Adobe Partner.

We provide online stores worldwide with a full cycle of services:
- Strategic consulting
- Store development or extending its functionality
- Storefront design
- Migration to another platform
- Quality assurance.

Our clients are mid and large eShops selling lingerie and clothing, medicines and supplements, food and beverages, home appliances and building materials, flowers and pieces of art.

What we believe to be our strengths:
- Profound Magento expertise and extensive knowledge of eCommerce industry
- Fast communication and addressing issues during the project
- High personal involvement within the team.

Let’s expand your eCommerce success!

Contact us:

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising textile companies that several California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) Notices have been issued in relation to bisphenol A (BPA) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in variety of products.

The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) issued these legal notices after testing a number of textile products and finding BPA and various types of PFAS. . These products did not carry Prop 65 warning labels.

BPA was found in women’s sports bras and athletic shirts. The CEH results determined that the clothing could expose wearers to up to 22 times the safe habor limit. The maximum allowable dose level for BPA via skin exposure is three micrograms per day. The investigations found BPA only in clothing containing Spandex.

PFAS is also increasingly becoming a target for Prop 65 enforcement actions. In the last few months, there have been eight notices of violation filed against companies for alleged exposure to PFOS and PFOA. The list of products involved includes bibs, bath pillows, jackets, golf umbrellas, fabric shower liners, crib mattress pads and tablecloths.

Stakeholders should be aware that under the terms of California bill AB 1817[1], intentionally added PFAS will be prohibited in the manufacture, distribution and sale of textiles from 2025.

BPA is listed under Prop 65 as a reproductive and developmental toxicant. Exposure comes via ingestion or absorption from the skin. The CEH is asking sportwear manufacturers to reformulate their products and wearers to limit the time they spend in activewear by changing after each workout.

PFAS are commonly used in textile products (apparel, footwear, bedding, draperies, upholstery, etc.) to provide water, grease or stain repellent or resistant properties. PFAS are hazardous to human health and highly persistent in the environment, which is why they are often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’.

Under California Prop 65, businesses are required to provide warnings to consumers (Prop 65 Warning) for those chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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 California Proposition 65 Notices for BPA in Sports Bras and Athletic Shirts, and for PFOA/PFOS in Textile Products SafeGuardS.

Subscribe here to receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox.

For further information contact:

Louann Spirito

Consumer and Retail – Softlines

US & Canada Softlines Business Head

Tel: +1 973 461 7919

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Website: www.sgs.com/softlines

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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.