Encino, CA, May 18, 2021 -- VDOSH, a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm, has announced its investment in MediGuru. MediGuru is a software platform that enables healthcare systems, provider networks, or payer networks to set up a telemedicine solution that could be customized and branded as part of their virtual care practice.

“At VDOSH, we understand the importance of making healthcare convenient and accessible for everyone. MediGuru specializes in implementing a custom telehealth solution for mid-size and group health medical practices that seamlessly integrates with their existing processes and these organizations without a large IT organization can focus on a seamless operation rather than force-fitting commercial video conferencing platforms into their practice. Our investment in this technology allows us to make a global impact in terms of putting cutting-edge technology into the hands of practitioners around the world,” says Managing Partner, Vishal Arora.
 
Virtual health is much more complex than just facilitating a video conference between healthcare provider and patient. Creating comprehensive workflow solutions that are healthcare specific, HIPPA-compliant and can seamlessly integrate with any EHR system is a distinguishing factor for this company. “MediGuru was purpose-built with workflows that were co-designed by care teams to integrate into an existing practice providing the same level of in-person experience. Our innovative solution is simple to use, offers a superior treatment experience that elevates a company's Care Outcomes while decreasing the cost to implement,” says CEO and founder, Siva Nagalingam.
 
COVID-19 accelerated telehealth adoption and usage. Even post-Covid, 35% of medical consultations are expected to be virtual. The future innovation in efficiency and quality of telemedicine platforms is key for success. Siva also shares, "We are very pleased to receive this early investment from VDOSH.  Our solution is technically comparable with some of the market leaders and is being evaluated and adopted by multiple organizations. There is a need to have a solution that is simple and integrates seamlessly with less customization, implementation, and operational costs. This capital will allow us focus on sales and business development resources to increase our adoption inside continental US.”
 
VDOSH is a venture capital firm, which gives investors the opportunity to invest in promising new startup companies alongside major players in the industry through VDOSH Fund. For its entrepreneurs, it provides an efficient funding process and instantaneous access to a well-established network of investors and influencers.
 
You can find more information on VDOSH at www.vdosh.com.

Brazil’s Ministry of Economy and National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) has published a new ordinance that consolidates conformity assessment requirements for party items.

Published in March 2021 and coming into effect on April 1, 2021, Ordinance No. 121 of March 15, 2021, repeals several INMTERO ordinances:

• 545/2012
• 603/2013
• 270/2015
• 147/2019
• 507/2019
• 343/2020

Ordinance 121/2021 has a variety of provisions, including:

Annex I ‘Conformity Assessment Requirements’:

• Criteria and procedures for assessment
• Adoption of ABNT NBR 13883:2015 – Safety of Party Supplies: Requirements and Test Methods
• Certification Models 2 (only for micro and small enterprises), 5 or 1b to achieve the necessary certificate of conformity (CoC)
• Safety requirements (including):
  1. Physical and mechanical properties
  2. Flammability properties for textile materials
  3. Prohibition of pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts in wood materials
  4. Migration limit of 8 mg/dm² for food contact or oral contact items
  5. Restriction limits for 8 soluble elements:

Antimony (Sb): no more than 60 mg/kg
Arsenic (As): no more than 25 mg/kg
Barium (Ba): no more than 1,000 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd): no more than 75 mg/kg
Chromium (Cr): no more than 60 mg/kg
Lead (Pb): no more than 90 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg): no more than 60 mg/kg
Selenium (Se)    : no more than 500 mg/kg

• No more than 0.1% for (the sum of) six phthalates in plasticized materials, such as vinyl materials, that are more than 100 mg in weight

Annex II ‘Conformity Identification Seal’: establishes requirements, includes illustrations of formats and dimensions

Annex III ‘Framework for Party Items’: list of products that are considered within and outside the scope of the Ordinance

The six phthalates are:

1. Benzylbutyl phthalate (BBP)       
2. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
3. Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)          
4. Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP)        
5. Diisononyl phthalate (DINP)       
6. Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP)       

Stakeholders are now advised to read SGS’s SafeGuard 056/21 to read a more complete list of Annex I provisions, and check their products comply with the latest Brazilian regulations.

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Through a global network of state-of-the-art laboratories, SGS offers consultation and comprehensive testing services (physical/mechanical, chemical, flammability, electrical safety, etc) covering the full spectrum of international product safety and regulatory standards for a wide range of consumer products. Learn more about SGS’s Consumer Products Services. 

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Brazil Issues Legislation for Party Items SafeGuardS. 

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SGS expert, Dr. HingWo Tsang, explains the provisions in Canada’s draft regulation revising the requirements for lead, mercury and the migration of five elements in surface coating materials.

These substances are regulated by several pieces of legislation under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The five elements are:

• Antimony
• Arsenic
• Cadmium
• Selenium
• Barium

The draft regulation – ‘Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (Surface Coating Materials)’ – was published on April 24, 2021. The intent is to address gaps in the current regulatory framework and create greater consistency across CCPSA regulations.

Among the provisions in the draft regulation are:

• Amends definition for surface coating material to create greater alignment with ASTM F963
• Adds definition for ‘accessible part’
• Expands the restriction of lead in applied surface coating materials on children’s furniture
• Consequential amendments to the requirements for applied surface coating materials

For a complete overview of current requirements and the changes that are being proposed, view SGS’s original SafeGuard 054/21.

The consultation period for the draft regulation will end on July 3, 2021. Amendments will then become effective 180 days after the day of publishing in Canada Gazette, Part II.

SGS DIY, Tools and Hardware Services

SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing solutions to help paint manufacturers produce safe and compliant products for markets around the world. Testing solutions include determining content for heavy metals, and content and emissions for formaldehyde and VOCs. In addition, they provide performance testing services for paints and painting tools. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS DIY, Tools and Hardware Services. 

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Canada Consults Over Proposal to Revise Requirements for Surface Coating Materials under the CCPSA SafeGuardS. 

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For further information contact:

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Tel: (+852) 2774 7420

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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LinkedIn: sgs-consumer-goods-&-retail

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SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

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