SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS to help stakeholders understand the latest development in the progression of the European Union (EU) General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) towards adoption.

On November 29, 2022, the European Parliament and Council provisionally agreed to adopt the GPSR. A final adoption is expected in March 2023 and, once adopted, the GPSR will come into force 18 months later.

GPSR will transform the current General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) into a regulation. The GPSD (2001/95/EC) has been in force for over 20 years but is no longer sufficient to protect consumers in today’s digital environment.

SGS has published SafeGuardS 141.22 to give stakeholders an overview of the development of GPSR. It contains a breakdown of the main provisions in the GPSR, including details of the requirements relating to e-commerce, responsible persons, recalls and technical documentation.

For more information, stakeholders are advised to look at SGS’s original SafeGuardS 141.22.

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SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full European Parliament and Council provisionally agree General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) SafeGuardS.

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS to remind stakeholders that Montenegro has revised its lists of restricted chemicals and persistent organic pollutants.

The revisions came into effect on December 15, 2022, further aligning Montenegro’s regulations with those in the European Union (EU).

‘Regulation on prohibited or permitted use, production and placing on the market of chemicals that pose an unacceptable risk to human health and the environment’ was issued in 2018. It contains three Annexes for the management of chemicals:

• Annex 1 ‘Chemicals that pose an unacceptable risk to health and the environment and whose use, production and placing on the market is prohibited or restricted’
• Annex 2 ‘List of Prohibited persistent organic pollutant (POP) substances’
• Annex 3 ‘Permitted values of VOC content in coatings (paints and varnishes)’

On December 7, 2022, Montenegro issued legislation to amend this regulation. This includes closer alignment with the (chemical) safety requirements in Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH) and the list of POPs in Annex I of Part A of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (POP Recast Regulation).

SGS has published SafeGuardS 142.22 to help stakeholders understand the latest chemical safety requirements for consumer products destined for Montenegrin markets. The SafeGuardS includes details of important changes as well as information on updates made in 2020.

The SGS expert also notes that Montenegro’s latest list of restricted chemicals, in Annex I to the Regulation, requires a limit of no more than 0.1% for phenylmercury compounds (entry 62) as opposed to 0.01% for the same entry under Annex XVII of REACH. Additionally, the current entry 22 (pentachlorophenol (PCP), its salts and esters) may be removed in the future as these substances are now regulated in Annex 2 for POP chemicals.

Stakeholders are advised to read SafeGuardS 142.22 and check their products against the latest requirements.

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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 Montenegro Further Aligns Chemical Safety with the EU SafeGuardS.

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Dubai: India’s leading relocation company, Writer Relocations (a business division of Writer Business Services), having a major presence in the UAE, has announced its collaboration with GEMS Education, one of the largest K-12 private education providers in the world, to provide a seamless admission process for the children of relocating families moving to the UAE. The aim is to ease the stress of hundreds of relocating families by using Writer Relocations and securing school seats for their children within the GEMS Education network, which offers the widest choice of schools in the country. 

Writer Relocations, which handles over 8,000 relocations every year, has seen an upsurge in immigration and relocation of families to the GCC region, especially the UAE, since the reopening of borders post-lockdown. This arrangement with GEMS Education will enable Writer Relocations’ clients including government expatriates, corporate executives, and families streamline their school search process, reducing any potential gaps in their children’s education journey. Additionally, the parents will get a chance to confirm seats for their children in GEMS Education schools on a priority basis. 

One of the primary issues many families face during relocation is finding the right school with quality education for their children. Through the collaboration with GEMS Education, clients of Writer Relocations will benefit from easy access to school principals and education leaders who will be able to provide insights into the options and pathways available. 

Commenting on the collaboration, Mr Simon Mason, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Revenue Officer, Writer Relocations, said, “Every year we help over 1,200 families move to UAE and GCC region. At Writer Relocations, we are always working towards improving the customer journey experience from the beginning and adding value from the mobility services perspective. Through this tie-up, we want to address the education setbacks faced by many children during relocations and would like to provide our customers a seamless experience in securing their child’s admission in the best education institution. We are proud to have GEMS as our schooling partner and we hope to see this collaboration becoming beneficial for us both.” 

Ms Elmarie Venter, Chief Operations Officer, GEMS Education, said, “For over 60 years, we have been supporting expats in the UAE and providing their children with the highest quality education and opportunities. We are delighted to be collaborating with Writer Relocations to offer families our services and access to our exceptional schools. The UAE is an excellent
destination for business, leisure and raising a family, and we look forward to supporting those starting a life here by helping them navigate the education options, find the right school, and settle into their new surroundings.” 

About Writer Relocation 
For over 60 years, Writer Relocations has been the leader in the global relocation industry, providing end-to-end services, covering every aspect of the movement. Every year, Writer Relocations manages over 8,000 relocations across 190 countries, making it one of the best mobility providers in the segment. With 500+ skilled workforce, the Company manages relocations for employees of over 3,000 Fortune 500 companies across the globe in a seamless and professional manner, making relocation an effortless experience. 

For more information, visit https://www.writerrelocations.com/ 

Writer Relocations is a business division of Writer Business Services, one of India’s leading business group that offers superior quality services within Relocations, Information Management, Cash Management and Realty business. Writer Business Services has presence in 6 countries, servicing over 1000 global customers with a workforce of over 10,000 motivated professionals.

For more information, visit https://www.writercorporation.com 

About GEMS 
GEMS Education is one of the world’s oldest and largest K-12 private education providers. It is a highly regarded choice for quality private education in the Middle East and North Africa region. As a company founded in the UAE in 1959, it holds an unparalleled track record of providing diverse curricula and educational choices to all socio-economic means. GEMS Education now owns and operates 63 schools and educates over 130,000 students in the MENA region; and through its growing network of schools as well as charitable contributions is fulfilling the founder’s vision of putting a quality education within the reach of every child. 

For further information about GEMS Education, visit www.gemseducation.com

More information on this Website: https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/writer-relocations-gems-education-join-hands-to-ease-school-search-for-families-relocating-to-uae-c7f9fh2u

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that Ukraine has released a new regulation covering chemicals in elastomer and rubber teats and soothers for infants.

Issued on October 28, 2022, Order No. 1734 of September 24, 2022 (Order No. 1734/2022) covers the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances in teats and soothers that contain elastomer and rubber materials.

Requirements in the legislation include:

• N-nitrosamines: no more than 0.01mg/kg
• N-Nitrosatable substances: no more than 0.1 mg/kg

SGS has published SafeGuardS 136/22 to help stakeholders understand the provisions in Order No. 1734/2022. These include:

• Description of the procedure for the preparation of saliva test solution
• Details of the sampling procedure and indications of the type of instrument to be used for determining the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances

The new law will apply from April 28, 2023, and products not in compliance with the requirements will be prohibited from January 1, 2024.

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SGS offers a wide range of services to ensure that products comply with relevant standards for childcare articles and children’s equipment. They provide consulting, training, product development, testing, audit and inspection services to ensure that products comply with strict regulations worldwide, demonstrating the safety and quality of juvenile products being brought to the market. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Childcare Product Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Ukraine Regulates Chemicals in Elastomer and Rubber Teats and Soothers SafeGuardS.

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Dr. HingWo Tsang

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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.