SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to present the new QiiQ digital app, giving exporters an interactive and collaborative solution to remote inspections.

Traditional ways of doing export business have been challenged in recent years, not simply by the rapid development of new technology, but by global events such as COVID-19. The upside of this has been the advent of new digital tools which have created new ways of saving resources whilst increasing and easing collaboration.

QiiQ makes full use of technologies including the internet, smartphones, computers, cloud storage and others, creating a highly interactive application which performs remote visits, inspections and audits. It allows office-based inspection staff to connect with clients in real-time, recording activity to ensure transparency and integrity. Multi-connectivity capable and customizable, the app enables businesses to meet regulatory requirements in a highly controlled digital environment.

Originally developed by SGS for use in the commercial and industrial sector, QiiQ is now used in many areas, including industrial, environmental, health and safety, and oil and gas – as well as being increasingly utilized by governments and the private sector.

The benefits of QiiQ include increased productivity and efficiency. Remote inspections make supply chain logistics operations faster, safety is enhanced, and greater flexibility in scheduling inspections is possible. Backtracking evidence is provided and risks from corruption are minimized. Legacy documentation ensures the inspection process is fully accessible and transparent.

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For further information about SGS QiiQ remote inspections, contact:

Gerardo Panopio

Global Product Conformity Assessment Technical Manager

SGS

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, announces expanded pre-verification of conformity (PVoC) services for Tanzania.

Market opportunities in Tanzania have increased in response to the rapid growth of its economy in recent years. With advances in technology presenting new opportunities for speeding up trade, businesses keen to sell products in the country still need to ensure that regulatory requirements are met in a trusted and expedient way.

SGS has been helping businesses in Tanzania since the 1950s, and since February 2012, has provided approved PVoC services. Appointed by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards to run the latest 24-month PVoC program from August 2022, there are now more zones than ever mandated to SGS. This greater geographical spread makes SGS the ideal partner for export and import businesses in the country , and was detailed in webinars held in December 2022 and February 2023.

In addition to this, SGS has led the way in technological innovation, enabling clients to access state-of-the-art digital solutions which ease the passage of goods compliantly and securely. e-Trade is a cloud-based trade facilitation platform with many benefits, including full integration with the SGS exporter portal.

Certification timelines can be much reduced, leading to improved productivity. Using standard Cloud Blocks and Microservices Architecture, security is ensured via the latest frameworks and aligned with Open Web Application Security Projects (OWASP) guidelines. For further protection, the latest Azure Active Directory with user authentication, is utilized.

For more information, please contact:

Craig Wilson

Contract Manager

Trade Facilitation Services, SGS

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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, is advising stakeholders that the European Union (EU) is proposing to regulate perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds in consumer products. The European Commission held a one-month consultation between February 9 and March 9, 2023, covering the proposal to include PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds under Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POP Recast Regulation). SGS has published SafeGuardS 023.23 to help businesses understand the proposed restrictions. Included in the SafeGuardS is a table with highlights of the provisions in the draft proposal. Stakeholders are advised to review original SafeGuardS 023.23 to learn more. 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 European Commission Consults Over Proposal 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 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www.sgs.com/cp LinkedIn: sgs-consumer-goods-&-retail 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, has published SafeGuardS 024.23 looking at new Ukrainian regulations on the migration of lead and cadmium from food contact ceramics. Ministry of Health Order No. 2373 of December 29, 2022 – ‘On approval of the requirements for ceramic products intended for contact with food’ – was issued in January 2023. It implements European Directive 84/500/EEC on food contact ceramics and contains several important provisions: • Restricts the migration of lead and cadmium from three categories of food contact ceramics • Details the criteria for satisfying the requirements if the migration of lead and cadmium in a food contact ceramic article does not exceed the quantities by more than 50% • Details the rules and conditions for determining the migration of lead and cadmium, including their methods of analysis The three categories of food contact ceramic are: • Category 1: articles which cannot be filled, and articles which can be filled, the internal depth of which, measured from the lowest point to the horizontal plane passing through the upper rim, does not exceed 25 mm • Category 2: all other articles which can be filled • Category 3: cooking ware; packaging and storage vessels having a capacity of more than three liters SGS has published SafeGuardS 024.23 to give stakeholders a better understanding of the Order’s provisions. This includes a table detailing the requirements for lead and cadmium in relation to each of the three categories. This is just the latest in a number of pieces of legislation Ukraine has introduced to regulate food contact materials. SafeGuardS 024.23 also gives an overview of the other pieces of legislation. Important dates for Order No. 2373: • February 2, 2023 – date of entry into force • November 19, 2025 – the day Law No. 2718-IX of November 3, 2022 ‘On materials and articles intended to come into contact with food’ becomes applicable 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 Ukraine Regulates Food Contact Ceramics 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 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www.sgs.com/cp LinkedIn: sgs-consumer-goods-&-retail 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.

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