SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced a free webinar aimed at importers, exporters, freighter forwarders and consolidators involved in trade with Uganda.

Uganda’s pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) program protects consumers from substandard products that may endanger human health and the environment. It ensures products entering the country conform to compulsory standards, technical regulations and/or approved equivalents. Once a product is deemed compliant, it is issued with a Certificate of Conformity (CoC), which enables Customs clearance for the certified consignment. Operators who fail to comply with pre-export verifications procedures risk delays, noncompliance and penalties.

SGS has recently been awarded its fourth consecutive contract to provide PVoC services by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS); coming into force on March 1, 2023. Their product conformity assessment (PCA) services help facilitate trade in compliant products and protect Ugandan markets and consumers.

Led by industry expert Hellen Achieng, the complimentary webinar is being held on April 18, 2023, and will cover the SGS PVoC program and related procedures, penalties and the responsibilities of exporters, importers and inspection companies. It will also look at how to submit a CoC request through the Uganda Electronic Single Window.

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HODGKINS, ILLINOIS- APRIL 4, 2023- JC Heating & Cooling, Inc. is honored to share its most recent achievement of earning top contractor dealer for Rheem HVAC products. The local HVAC company has earned this title for an astonishing six years running and shows no signs of it being their last. They offer complete heating and cooling solutions throughout Hodgkins and its surrounding areas to ensure comfort year-round.

By being a Rheem contractor dealer, JC Heating & Cooling, Inc. can supply customers with award-winning products, extend financing solutions, and provide extended warranties. All of these things combine to give customers the best experience when replacing or installing heating and cooling elements in their homes.

The decision to replace a worn-out AC or furnace isn’t always so cut and dry. Customers are often faced with what product is best for their home or what brand they should choose. Rheem has been an industry leader in heating and cooling for nearly a century. These are products that JC Heating & Cooling, Inc believes in, works with daily, and is proud to install in customers’ homes.

Founded in 1997, JC Heating & Cooling, Inc. was and still is a family-owned business. Owner Jaroslaw Chwierut established the company with a foundation of quality, honesty, and integrity. It was a natural fit pairing the HVAC company's values with Rheem's high-quality products. They are fully committed to maintaining the values in which they launched their business, along with the commitment to 5-star customer service.

There are some warning signs to look out for as a homeowner to indicate if your HVAC needs to be replaced. Uneven cooling, hot spots, no cold air when operating the AC, or skyrocketing energy bills can all signal it’s time to call an HVAC company for services. JC Heating & Cooling has mentioned, “ we recommend an inspection twice a year—once in the springtime and once in the fall to ensure your home or commercial HVAC system performs efficiently year-round.” During an inspection, their technicians can review key details, including the age of the equipment. After a certain point, generally 15 years or older, HVAC equipment falters and becomes less energy efficient. Replacing these units can give homes and businesses better control over temperatures while saving money.

Known as the #1 HVAC company in the Hodgkins area, customers can breathe easy knowing their heating and cooling needs can be met all in one place. JC Heating & Cooling, Inc. performs repairs, maintenance, installations, and emergency services. They extend excellent pricing on new ductless mini-splits, central AC, furnaces, heat pumps, and more. Their technicians fit each customer with the best unit to meet their HVAC needs and budget. Get started today by reaching out for a free consultation on AC installation, furnace replacement, etc., and to discuss financing options for top-quality Rheem products.

For questions or to request service, including HVAC installation, please call (708) 352-3131 or visit https://www.jccomfort.com/.

FRAMINGHAM, MA- April 4, 2023- Disaster can strike a home’s plumbing, heating, or cooling anytime. For homeowners, this can be an unwelcome finding for several reasons. Finding a dependable contractor is often the top priority, along with getting fast service. Residents in Framingham and surrounding communities can now easily request repairs for their home comfort systems with online booking available through Pro Comfort Control.

Pro Comfort Control has added a convenient feature for booking services with their HVAC technicians and plumbers on their website. Customers can enjoy the ease of requesting service from anywhere they have an internet connection and score $40 off their repair bill by using the feature. Conditions may apply; talk with Pro Comfort Control before service to make sure you’re receiving the discount.

By visiting https://www.procomfortcontrol.com/, customers can schedule by sending a message online, booking via text, or easily placing a call to the company. But that isn’t all you’ll find on their user-friendly website. They also include valuable coupons for their area customers, including new customer specials and discounts for seniors. It is just one of the ways Pro Comfort Control continues to give back to its customers and community.

With summer quickly approaching, now is an incredible time to consider maintenance and repairs on home air conditioning systems. Pro Comfort Control offers its customers a wide range of HVAC and plumbing services. These services are tailored to ensure every customer gets the best repairs, installation, or maintenance for their systems to operate at their best.

Some of the services provided to residential customers include water heater installation, furnace and boiler repairs, ductless mini-splits, AC repairs, and more. The company has experience with most brands and models of HVAC equipment, including being a Diamond Preferred Mitsubishi Contractor.

One of the goals Pro Comfort Control has set out to accomplish is a focus on customer service with a personal touch. To the company, their customers aren’t just another number. They seek to build customer relationships and be there for every heating, cooling, or plumbing challenges as they arise. In an industry where things change quickly, it’s critical that technicians stay up-to-date. Pro Comfort Control adds, “We take pride in our work and strongly value education and ongoing training, providing our customers the best industry-leading service your comfort can count on!!”

Whether a customer is dealing with a water heater that no longer performs or has problems with their home comfort equipment, getting help quickly is a must. Pro Comfort Control makes it simple to request service and save money. Remember to take advantage of the other great offers found on their website.

For questions or to request repair services, please call (508) 955-4776 or visit

https://www.procomfortcontrol.com/ to book repairs today!

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that Uruguay intends to approve the Mercosur Technical Regulation for food contact silicone materials, containers, coatings and equipment.

The Uruguay Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM) announced draft Resolution No. 06/22 on March 13, 2023, and will accept comments until May 12, 2023.

Among the important provisions in the draft resolution are general safety provisions, migration limits and a positive list split into five parts:

• Part I ‘Silicone oils (fluids) and their respective emulsions’
• Part II ‘Silicone resins’
• Part III ‘Elastomeric silicones (silicone rubber)’
• Part IV ‘Additives, fillers and additives for fillers’
• Part V ‘Monomers’

SGS has published SafeGuardS 038.23 to give stakeholders a clearer understanding of the changes that will come into effect if/when Uruguay adopts the Mercosur Technical Regulation. Stakeholders are advised to review the original SafeGuardS 038.23 to learn more.

NB: Mercosur or the Southern Common Market is a South American trade bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Its associate members are Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname. Venezuela, although a full member, has been on suspension since 1 December 2016.

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 Uruguay Consults Over Draft Resolution for Food Contact Silicones SafeGuardS.

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For further information contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: (+852) 2774 7420

Alessandra Shimizu
Technical Manager
Tel: +551138838880

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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.

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article looking at its partnership with Japanese electronics manufacturer Panasonic on the next generation of its nanoe™ X technology enhanced air conditioning units.

Air quality is now recognized as an important part of health and safety. Building effective air quality units for large public spaces has been difficult but by harnessing the power of hydroxyl radicals with its nanoe X technology, Panasonic has managed to overcome this.

SGS’s Consumer Compact article looks at the challenges involved in testing and certifying the efficiency and effectiveness of air quality control units for large areas and describes SGS’s solution.

Read the original Consumer Compact article, ‘Helping Panasonic Develop the Next Generation of nanoe X Technology for Household Appliances’.

SGS solution
SGS offers a range of technical assistance solutions to help manufacturers of electronics and electrical products achieve and confirm their goals. They have been at the forefront of performance testing and certification for electronic air cleaners and antivirus products for several years and their experts actively support the IEC in standardization.

Learn more about SGS Connectivity services.

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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 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.