SGS Colombia, of the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has gained accreditation from ONAC, Colombia’s National Accreditation Body, to evaluate and certify air conditioners and refrigeration systems according to Energy Efficiency Regulations that apply in El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panamá.

The accreditation means that, in Colombia, SGS is best placed to support those manufacturers and retailers seeking to expand into the Latin American markets – ensuring their products meet energy efficiency requirements and helping break down barriers to trade.

Jhon Cediel, Technical Supervisor, SGS in Colombia said: “We are proud to have gained this new accreditation. We look forward to working with manufacturers and brands to help ensure their products comply with these regulations and to support the wider industry in reducing its impact on the natural environment.”

The scope of the accreditation includes:

Air conditioners:

• El Salvador: RTS 23.01.03:15, RTS 23.01.02:15, RTS 23.01.01:15
• Panamá: DGNTI – COPANIT – 101:2017, DGNTI – COPANIT – 102:2017, DGNTI – COPANIT – 103:2017, DGNTI – COPANIT – 104:2017

Domestic Refrigerators:

• El Salvador: RTS 97.01.01:15
• Panamá: DGNTI – COPANIT – 105:2017
• Costa Rica: RTCR 482: 2015

Commercial Refrigerators:

• El Salvador: RTS 97.02.01:15

Note: Accreditation issued by the Colombian Accreditation Body (ONAC). Accreditation No. 10-CPR-009.

ONAC, a member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), works to accredit the technical competence of Conformity Assessment Bodies, operates as a monitoring authority in good laboratory practices of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and performs the functions of a National Accreditation Body.

ONAC accreditation also enables SGS to provide compatible testing services for air conditioners and refrigeration in its ILAC laboratories in China, complementing its existing certification solutions for electrical and electronic product manufacturers in the region.

Jhon Cediel added: “At SGS, we believe that our certification solution opens the door for our clients’ products to be sold in different markets. The constant development of new and existing regulations challenges us to provide better and faster services every day.”

SGS Electrical & Electronic Services

In today’s competitive market, developing electrical and electronic goods that are safe and energy efficient is a complex challenge. Through its global network of accredited testing laboratories, SGS’s specialized teams of local experts offer a range of services to manufacturers and retailers in the electronics industry.

Learn more, visit www.sgs.com/ee

For further information on our range of services, please contact:

Camilo Ramírez

Certification Director

SGS Colombia S.A.S.

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Jhon Cediel

Technical Supervisor for E&E

SGS Colombia S.A.S.

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Cesar Melendez

Technical Supervisor for E&E

SGS Colombia S.A.S.

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About SGS 

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.

Downtown Los Angeles, CA, USA, Sep 1, 2020 -- Andrew Jones Auctions will present its first-ever Fine Jewelry, Watches & Timepieces Auction on Wednesday, September 16th, featuring more than one hundred lots from various private collections, highlighted by the collection of Mary and Lou Silver of Indian Wells, California. The Silver collection includes the sale’s expected top lot: a dazzling 12.01-carat emerald cut diamond (K VVS1) and platinum ring (est. $80,000-$120,000).

“The Mary and Lou Silver Collection encompasses an amazing breadth and variety of jewelry and timepieces collected over a lifetime,” said company president and CEO Andrew Jones “We are fortunate to have complementary collections with designers such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany and Bulgari to be offered in our inaugural Fine Jewelry, Watches & Timepieces sale.”

Also from the Silver collection is a pair of radiant cut natural fancy intense yellow diamond ear studs with a total weight of 6.52 carats (est. $25,000-$35,000); a Tiffany & Co. 5.41-carat oval brilliant cut natural fancy yellow diamond ring (est. $20,000-$30,000); an 8.98-carat Colombian emerald and diamond ring (est. $20,000-$30,000); a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and 18K gold suite comprising a collar, a pair of ear clips, a bangle and a ring (est. $2,500-$12,000); as well as pieces by Asprey, Bvlgari, Cartier, Frascarolo, Petochi, David Yurman, Jorge Adeler and others.

“Lou Silver was a genuine timepiece aficionado whose interests spanned multiple categories and centuries,” Mr. Jones remarked. Highlights from his collection include a rare, early 18th century silver key-wind pocket watch by the preeminent London watchmaker George Graham (est. $600-$800); and a Clinton Ultra 18K gold full hunter minute repeating perpetual calendar pocket watch with phases of the moon and stopwatch, hand-made circa 1900 (est. $2,000-$3,000).

Also offered will be an unusual lady’s 19th century Patek Philippe 18K gold pocket watch with a polychrome enamel crane motif, thought to have been made for the Chinese market (est. $4,000-$6,000); an Art Deco enameled silver mounted agate desk timepiece, retailed by Tiffany & Co. (est. $2,000-$3,000); and, jumping ahead in time, also by Patek Philippe is a 1965 solar powered gilt brass pendulette carrée (est. $2,000-$3,000).

Andrew Jones Auctions is also proud to offer a Swiss enameled 18K gold musical snuff box by Jean-Georges Rémond & Compagnie, circa 1800, playing two airs (est. $20,000-$30,000); a lovely Belle Epoque French 18K yellow gold chatelaine and lapel watch, possibly by Boucheron (est. $5,000-$7,000); and a striking diamond and ruby set 18K gold bracelet (est. $8,000-$12,000).

The auction will begin promptly at 11 am Pacific time. Internet bidding will be facilitated by AndrewJonesAuctions.com, Invaluable.com and LiveAuctioneers.com. Previews will be held by appointment only. These will be scheduled at the gallery Sunday through Tuesday, September 13th-15th, from 10am-5pm (Pacific time). Telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted.

To learn more about the Fine Jewelry, Watches & Timepieces Auction on Sept. 16th, visit www.AndrewJonesAuctions.com.

About Andrew Jones Auctions:
Opened summer 2018 in downtown Los Angeles, Andrew Jones Auctions is a full-service fine art and antiques auction house specializing in the liquidation of estates and collections featuring fine art, antiques and collectibles. The firm understands market trends and has foresight for the 21st century. They’re located at 2221 South Main Street in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. The highly experienced staff has a wealth of knowledge with international savvy, having worked for many years at major international auction houses in North America and Europe, sourcing property from all corners of the United States. Andrew Jones Auctions’ sales are diverse and eclectic, and feature fine diamonds to contemporary art, from the antiquity to the 21st century. Andrew Jones Auctions is always accepting quality consignments for future auctions. To inquire about consigning a single piece, an estate or a collection, you can call them at 213-748-8008; or, you can send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To learn more, visit www.AndrewJonesAuctions.com.

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New Delhi, August 27, 2020: Habbit Health and Nutrition Pvt Ltd, announced today that it has raised an undisclosed amount as a pre-seed investment from top global investors. VC firm 3one4 Capital and Utsav Somani of AngelList India led the round. Singapore based RB Investments, early stage investors Better Capital and First Cheque and multiple other well-known angel investors from around the world participated via AngelList. With rising per capita incomes, preventive healthcare market in India is expected to be over US$100 billion in 2022. The spend on nutrition, healthy foods, functional foods and supplements is expected to quadruple to over US$ 50 billion in the next decade, growing at 17% CAGR. Rapidly rising awareness about the importance of good nutrition is accelerating this trend in the top 10% of the population which accounts for over 40% of Indian consumption. 

Explaining his rationale behind the investment, Utsav Somani, Partner at AngelList India, said, “Health and wellness is the growth sector of the future. The Covid Pandemic has made everyone realize that good nutrition is a must have and not just for those who work-out. We are seeing lots of products and brands create clutter, without any differentiation. However, the products, brand positioning and customer love demonstrated by the Habbit team are a standout. We are happy to back them early in their mission to create a global leader in health and nutrition.” 

On their decision to invest, Anurag Ramdasan, Principal at 3one4 Capital, said, “The combination of deep product IP, unique brand experience in a large growing market and the extensive use of technology throughout the value chain, makes Habbit different from a regular niche D2C brand. The team with their stellar credentials is a prime contender to scale rapidly, raise the bar and deliver audacious results. Something that we at 3one4 capital live by.” 

Sharing the organizational vision, Dhruv Bhushan, Co-Founder & CEO, said, “Lifestyle diseases with their origin in poor nutrition are today’s biggest health concern. Still, there has been little innovation in the consumption category, making it irrelevant for an increasingly health aware audience. Habbit uses modern science and technologies to disrupt these with healthier alternatives, without needing to change user behaviour and still maintaining the same taste. Our IP and technology make us best suited to scale rapidly and capture a slice of this over US$100 billion opportunity. We are proud to have forward-thinking investors around the world supporting our long-term vision and ambitions, even before our launch.” 

 Added, Dev Kabir Malik, Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer, “Most conversations around health are exercise and goal oriented. Brands are currently very product centric and positioned to target those who are highly involved in fitness. They are thus never able to create large scale impact. We believe that health is a lifestyle and that nutrition is the first step in the health journey, for everyone. Consistency is key, as the benefits of small steps compound over time. Health really is a Habbit” 

About Habbit: Founded by serial entrepreneur/angel investor Dhruv Bhushan and leading brand consultant Dev Kabir Malik, Habbit is a global nutrition-tech company that applies modern science to help consumers be healthier through a range of proprietary foods & digital ecosystem. Based on path breaking global research, Habbit products are formulated using only modern natural ingredients, and make everyday nutrition simple, enjoyable and rewarding. Through alternate natural sources of proteins, fats and sugars, Habbit is making every consumable item as healthy as possible, without compromising on the taste. It will be launching in a phased manner, a wide portfolio of personalised products - from natural proteins for everyday use, to indulgent snacks, refreshing beverages and delightful ice creams. These products have already been tried and endorsed by thousands of top lifestyle, nutrition, health and fitness experts. A tech-led gamified health journey aims to make the digital Habbit experience the easiest for consumers to be healthy. By promoting health as a lifestyle and not a goal-oriented activity, it allows a vast majority of the population to be healthy, and does not cater only to the fitness enthusiasts. In doing so, Habbit aims to build an innovative global FMCG company for the future which leverages technology to deliver the pinnacle of customer experience.  

Aug 20, United Kingdom: Study for a master’s degree in Business Management or MBA, faster and at a fraction of the cost of conventional university programs. By completing an ATHE (OFQUAL accredited) Extended Diploma qualifications, you will gain direct entry into final semester of an MBA degree programs at leading U.K. and international universities.

WHAT IS THE QUALIFICATION?

On successful completion of the written assignments for each unit, you will be awarded the ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education) Extended Diploma in Strategic Management. Comprising 120 credits, you will be eligible for entry to the final semester (60 credits) of an MBA or Master’s Program in Business.

WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?

The MBA Advanced Entry program is designed for managers with a first degree, or (if not a graduate) at least 5 years management experience. The Level 7 Extended Diploma is a postgraduate level program which provides participants with a comprehensive base of knowledge in leadership and business management.

WHAT COURSES WILL I STUDY?

You will be required to complete at least 8 of the following units:

• Personal development for leadership and strategic management
• Organizational behaviour 
• Strategic planning
• Finance for strategic managers
• Research for strategic development
• International finance
• Strategic marketing
• Strategic human resources management
• International business environment
• International marketing
• Strategic human resources management
• Managing continuous organizational improvement

WHAT ARE THE UNIVERSITY TOP-UP OPTIONS?

On completion of your 120 credits, you will be eligible for entry into a wide range of UK University MBA and Master’s degree programs, which offer either online, or attendance-based completion pathways.

ASSESSMENT

You will be required to complete written assignments of approximately 5,000-8,000 words for each unit of study (8 assignments).

FEES

Fees for the program, including qualification registration, assessment and continuous tutor support are £2,450. Complete your master’s degree for less than £7,000 (partner university top-up fees average around £3,750).

About the Company:

Global Management Academy is the hub for professionals seeking to accelerate their careersin business management. All GMA’s courses are delivered online, and are accessible on all devices 24-7, and enable you to learn at work, or in the comfort of your home. GMA’s courses help managers at all stages in their career development with it’s world leading range of online courses in leadership and business management.

Contact Details:

Address: The Innovation Factory, 385 Springfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

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