Dacula, GA– Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital, a leading full-service animal practice, is excited to announce that June is Neuter Month. To promote responsible pet ownership and the health benefits of neutering, the clinic is offering a 20% discount on all neuter procedures throughout the month.

Owned and operated by Dr. Tara Zak, Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital is committed to ensuring "healthy pets with no regrets." The clinic's mission is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for all pets, enhancing their well-being and the quality of life for their owners.

"Neutering is an essential aspect of responsible pet care," said Dr. Zak. "By offering this discount, we hope to encourage more pet owners to take this crucial step for their pets 'health and to combat the issue of pet overpopulation."

Key Details:

What: 20% off all neuter procedures

When: The entire month of June

Where: Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital

In addition to the discount, every neuter procedure at Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital comes with high-quality care, state-of-the-art facilities, and a dedicated team of professionals committed to your pet's well-being.

About Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital

Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital is a privately owned and operated clinic under the expert guidance of Dr. Tara Zak. As a full-service animal practice, they offer a wide range of services from preventive care to advanced surgical procedures. Their mission, "healthy pets with no regrets," underscores their commitment to providing the best possible care for every pet that walks through their doors.

Call to Action

Don't miss this limited-time offer to ensure your pet's health and contribute to a healthier pet community. Schedule your pet's neuter appointment today by calling Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital at 770-558-8800.

For more information about their services or to book an appointment, visit https://hpahospital.com/

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Unlocking the Power of Digital PCR for Food Safety and Authenticity.’

In the complex food supply chain, testing plays a key role in ensuring compliance. Digital PCR (dPCR) is a third-generation PCR technology, that offers improved precision, sensitivity and quantification of DNA which is often fragmented in highly processed food products and cannot be quantified accurately with traditional PCR methods.

Through its wide portfolio of dPCR solutions, SGS provides food safety and authenticity testing in four key areas – GMO screening, pathogen detection, meat speciation and allergen detection.  

In this expert-led webinar, SGS presenters Joana Cruz and John Lillie explore dPCR applications in food testing; provide an overview of SGS digital PCR testing capabilities; and share case studies on the use of dPCR. Delegates are then able to ‘ask the experts’ through a dedicated Q&A session.

The online event, to be held on June 19, 2024, will be of interest to technical, quality, and surveillance managers within the food supply chain, from production to retail.

Register now

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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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 084.24 to provide stakeholders with a summary of the European Union’s plan to regulate 18 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in clay targets (clay pigeons).

The announcement was circulated by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on May 27, 2024. It applies to disc-shaped objects used by sports shooters and small game hunters for (shooting) practice. The draft regulation is planned for adoption in Q4 of 2024 and, if approved, will become effective one year from the date of entry into force.

Clay targets are made using binders such as coal tar pitch, high temperature (CTPHT), petroleum pitch or other types of resin. Under Annex XIV of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (entry 41 to Annex XIV of REACH), CTPHT is listed as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) on the Authorization List. The presence of PAH in the substance makes it carcinogenic, persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT) and very persistent and very bio-accumulative (vPvB).

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory and market changes that could impact their ability to operate. SafeGuardS 084.24 contains a summary of the proposal and includes a table detailing the requirements for clay pigeons.

Stakeholders should review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 084.24 for more details.

SGS REACH Services
SGS keeps interested parties informed about developments and changes to the REACH regulations. In addition, they offer comprehensive solutions to help business ensure their products remain in compliance with the latest requirements governing the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals in the EU. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s REACH 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 Restrict PAH in Clay Targets under REACH 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/hardlines
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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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS, the world’s leading testing inspection and certification company, has summarized Turkish amendments to its food contact plastics regulation in SafeGuardS 079.24.

The nation’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry revised the Food Codex Regulation on food contact plastics with a notification published under number 32538 on May 6, 2024. This implements changes previously made to the European Union’s Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 on food contact plastics.

The changes relate to the following EU regulations that amend Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011:
- Regulation (EU) 2020/1245 (amendment 15)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1442 (amendment 16)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1627 (amendment 17)

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory and market changes that could impact their ability to trade. SafeGuardS 079.24 summarizes these updates with details of the changes introduced by the EU regulations and contains information on the enforcement date and provisions for food contact plastics that do not comply with the amendment, but which were placed onto the market prior to the enforcenment date of January 1, 2026.

Stakeholders should review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 079.24 for more details.

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 Turkey Further Aligns Food Contact Plastics Regulation with EU Rules 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

Uğur Yilmaz
Certification & Regulatory Manager
Tel: (+90) 212 368 40 00 – 4441

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.