SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched a new advanced slide test protocol that uses PROF to assess the performance and durability of furniture drawers.

The PROF furniture drawer slide test protocol accurately simulates real consumer use and misuse to measure and map the evolution of opening force, damping force and drawer face position when operating. It can also compare the impact of drawer use on the right and left sides and be used to contrast different brands and designs.

This protocol has several key advantages for consumers, manufacturers and brands. Its high-quality, trusted and impartial data supports performance and durability claims, enabling consumers to make better-informed purchasing decisions. It also empowers better commercial decisions concerning design improvements and product selection.

PROF is SGS’s next generation performance and durability testing solution for consumer products. Combining adaptable robotics with advanced algorithms and high-level analytics, it accurately replicates real human dynamics and measures the impact on a product. Every PROF test protocol is built using real use configurations drawn from the actions of a large panel of end users, ensuring accuracy and authenticity.

"We are thrilled to bring our PROF platform to a wider audience, as it continues to expand globally," said Nicolas Bacheré, VP Global C&P Hardlines. "With its cutting-edge approach to performance testing, PROF delivers unmatched and in-depth insights, transforming the traditional methods of evaluating furniture drawer slides. Our aim is to empower our customers with the innovative tools and expertise they require to develop products that truly meet their end-users' needs and expectations, now available across three continents."

PROF offers unmatched consistency, repeatability and reproducibility and provides in-depth insights into the performance and durability of a wide variety of products.

SGS is committed to providing its customers with the tools and expertise they need to make products that are better adapted to the needs of their final user.

Join SGS’s expert-led webinar on April 11, 2023, to learn more. Register today

For more information about PROF and its innovative testing platform, visit www.sgs.com/prof.

Contact:

Damien BERTHE
International Business Developer
C&P Hardlines – Home Improvement & DIY
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched a unique protocol for determining screw quality using PROF, the company’s revolutionary new performance testing solution.

Building trust and competitive advantage in products like screws is difficult. Consumers have either never considered factors like the energy required to drill a screw or they simply make purchasing decisions based on price and brand recognition.

This is changing, and businesses and consumers are becoming more aware of factors like efficiency and energy consumption. For individuals, it might mean protecting battery strength in cordless equipment but on an automated production line it could enable considerable cost savings.

SGS’s PROF screw protocol is a trusted way to build consumer confidence in screws. Utilizing the power of PROF, the protocol allows unbiased and accurate comparisons on a wide range of parameters, including screwing torque, braking torque, braking rate, installation time, average energy consumption per screw and screwed unit per fully loaded reference screwdriver. Manufacturers receive high-value data, free from human or machine bias, enabling continuous improvements in screw design and empowering competitive advantage.

For example, PROF can measure the difference in energy consumed between two screws. It accurately measures the time taken and energy used to drill both screws to show which one takes longer and uses more energy. 

PROF is SGS’s new cutting-edge performance and durability testing solution for consumer products. Combining adaptable robotics with advanced algorithms and high-level analytics, it accurately replicates real human dynamics with unmatched consistency, repeatability and reproducibility. PROF is used to measure the impact of human use on a diverse range of products, from furniture draws and suitcase zips to paint rollers and screws.

The screw protocol is just one example of the many tailored consumer product testing solutions available through PROF. SGS’s dedicated team are constantly introducing new protocols and developing new system capabilities, while also working directly with stakeholders to create protocols that answer individual customer needs.

“We are excited to launch the PROF platform and bring the next generation of performance testing to the market,” said Nicolas Bacheré, VP Global C&P Hardlines. “Our platform offers customers a unique and comprehensive approach to understanding the performance and durability of their products. We believe that this platform will revolutionize the way consumer products are tested and bring new levels of quality and confidence to the market.”

SGS PROF is the world’s most advanced consumer product testing solution. It offers next generation performance and durability testing and delivers high-quality insights that inspire better decisions and continuous product improvements.

SGS is committed to providing its customers with the tools and expertise they need to make products that are better adapted to the needs of their final user.

Join SGS’s expert-led webinar on April 11, 2023, to learn more. Register today

For more information about PROF and its innovative testing platform, visit www.sgs.com/prof.

Contact:

Damien BERTHE
International Business Developer
C&P Hardlines – Home Improvement & DIY, SGS
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.sgs.com/cp 
LinkedIn

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.

Baby formula cases are a hot topic today. ZeroRisk Cases is helping meet the needs of law firms to attract high-quality leads and expand their practice.

Allentown, Pennsylvania - Necrotizing Enterocolitis, or NEC, is a severe gastrointestinal (GI) health condition that injures or inflames small or large intestines of premature infants that are fed cow-milk-based formula instead of breast milk. NEC can also prove fatal, requiring surgical intervention, or ultimately lead to death. An estimated 8 out of 10 babies survive the deadly disease, but many go on to develop long-term health complications.

At present, baby formula lawsuits are being filed against the manufacturers of Similac and Enfamil as preemies develop NEC due to the formula that is fed in hospitals. 

Abbott Laboratories, Inc. and Mead Johnson & Company, LLC are the major defendants in the suit. Their subsidiaries and affiliates are also being called out for their negligent actions.

That is why ZeroRisk Cases^® is approaching these matters with absolute zeal and precision. These lawsuits might not be as big as other mass torts like AFFF lawsuits and the Tylenol disputes, but these can be a great addition to any law firm’s docket. 

Plaintiffs allege that manufacturers knew (or should have known) their products were harmful to premature babies, yet they failed to warn physicians and parents about the associated risks.

Several studies suggest formula-fed pre-term infants are 10 times more likely to develop NEC. In addition, 3% of preemies born with a 2 pounds 12.13 oz. to 3 pounds 4.91 oz. body weight are also at risk of developing NEC. There are close to 11% of babies born with a weight of 1 pounds 10.46 oz. to be particularly vulnerable to NEC. 

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is life-threatening. The plaintiffs are filing suits to seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and many other damages. It is also important to note that not every case in this class action MDL will be taken to court and may have the possibility of being settled out of court. However, suing these larger corporations will be a great way to hold them accountable for their wrongdoings while leading to changes in the baby formula being currently produced, marketed, and regulated.

“The law field is a service industry. It is important to have a good set of employees and an even better set of cases to keep the sector moving forward. But the fear of unknown, lacking collaboration efforts, and not utilizing tech-based tools is keeping firms from the competitive advantage they could have otherwise gained,” Edward Lott, Ph.D., M.B.A., President and Managing Partner says.

They also add that there needs to be a solid plan to acquire clients, keep the law firm’s team up-to-date, and add to the company’s profitability.

Dr. Lott further mentions, “As the baby formula litigation evolves, personal injury and product liability attorneys will be under immense pressure to explore this area of the law and act more proactively. Those who will be quick to adapt will accelerate their growth opportunities rather than escaping for the green pasture. If you think your team can authentically and meaningfully add value to your dock, ZeroRisk Cases can capture highly converting clients with its cutting-edge tools and techniques.”

These lawsuits can be filed for a number of reasons, some of which include defective products, false advertising, and injuries caused by the product. In so many cases, parents who lost their kids didn’t even know the cause. Now that, with time, the litigation is gaining traction, many are coming forward and speaking up for the years of injustice that has been happening.

ZeroRisk Cases is committed to providing qualified and signed leads in baby formula litigation. Their team is dedicated to helping legal firms fight for the rights of those who seek comprehensive counsel while adding value to the company portfolio.

At ZeroRisk Cases, the team just doesn’t generate leads; they generate ready-to-litigate cases.

For more information about ZeroRisk Cases and how they can help you expand your practice with the NEC baby formula litigation leads, visit www.zeroriskcases.com/mass-tort-cases/baby-formula-litigation/.

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Edward Lott, Ph.D., M.B.A.

833-937-6747

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About ZeroRisk Cases

ZeroRisk Cases is a reputable mass tort ad agency that aims to attract the highest quality leads that will benefit law firms willing to handle baby formula litigation cases. They focus their efforts on various popular ad platforms to get the job done right. From mobile marketing to voice search and digital marketing platforms, the company launches practical lead-generation campaigns that deliver measurable results. Then, their intake team gets in touch with the leads to ensure they are thoroughly vetted before being passed on to potential law firms or individual attorneys. Since baby formation litigation is a sensitive topic, every ZeroRisk Cases team member makes sure the data is mined carefully to help law firms get started on a brand new journey before their competitors take over.

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the European Union (EU) is proposing revisions to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation).

Important changes included in the proposal are:

• 28 entries added, including:
• Bisphenol AF (BPAF)
• Dibutyltin maleate
• Dibutyltin oxide
• 23 entries amended, including:
• Lead powder: particle diameter less than 1 mm
• Lead massive: particle diameter no less than 1 mm
• Resorcinol
• 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (BIT)

The changes will affect 51 substances or substance groups falling under Table 3 of Part 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) shared the proposal on March 2, 2023. If accepted, it will be adopted in Q2 of 2023 and enter into force twenty days after being published in the Official Journal of the EU, which is approximately two months after adoption. It will then become effective after a further 18 months (circa late 2024).

SGS Consumer Product Services

SGS provides news about the development of regulations affecting consumer products as a complimentary service. With an unrivalled global network of laboratories, they offer physical/mechanical testing, analytical testing and consultancy work for technical and non-technical parameters applicable to a comprehensive range of consumer products. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Consumer Product Services.

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

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that Japan is proposing to regulate perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds under the ‘Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture Etc.’ (also known as the Chemical Substances control Law (CSCL)).

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (WHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment held a one-month consultation on the proposal that ended on March 19, 2023.

If accepted, provisions in the draft measure include:

• Manufacture and import of PFHxS and its salts prohibited from spring of 2024 by designation as Class 1 Specified Chemical Substances
• 10 specified products that use PFHxS, its salts or PFHxS-related compounds prohibited from import:

1. Fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing agents for fire extinguishers and foams
2. Etching agents used in metal processing
3. Surface treatment agents for plating or their mixture additives
4. Treated fabrics with water or oil repellent properties
5. Treated clothing with water or oil repellent properties
6. Treated floor coverings with water or oil repellent properties
7. Water and oil repellents and fiber protection agents
8. Anti-reflective agents used in the manufacture of semiconductors
9. Etching agents used in the manufacture of semiconductors
10. Resists for semiconductors

• Technical standards for handling firefighting foams established
• Use of PFHxS, its salts or PFHxS-related compounds without establishing essential use prohibited

Japan is one of many jurisdictions currently considering banning PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds following the decision to add them to Stockholm Convention Annex A (elimination) without exemptions in June 2022.

SGS Chemical Testing

SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure their products are safe and comply with national and international regulations concerning harmful chemicals. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS Chemical Testing Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Japan Intends to Regulate PFHxS and PFHxS-related Compounds SafeGuardS.

Subscribe here to receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox.

For further information contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang

Global Information and Innovation Manager

Tel: (+852) 2774 7420

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Website: www.sgs.com/cp 

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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 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.