SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 010.24 to provide stakeholders with an overview of Australia’s prohibition on several persistent organic pollutants (POP).

The amendment – Industrial Chemicals Environment Management (Register) Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Instrument 2023 – adds the following POP to Schedules 6 and 7 of the Industrial Chemicals Environment Management (Register) Instrument 2022 (IChEMS Register). Chemicals under these schedules are considered the highest environment concern and therefore have tighter controls.

Chemicals added:

Schedule 6 – likely to cause serious or irreversible harm to the environment with essential uses:
- Nona- and decaBDE

Schedule 7 – same characteristics as Schedule 6, but with no essential uses:
-Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)
-Tetrabromodiphenyl ether (tetraBDE) and pentaBDE
- Hexa-, hepta- and octaBDE
- Pentachlorobenzene (PeCB)Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds
- Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts, perfluorooctanesulfonyl fluoride (PFOS-F) and PFOS-related compounds
- Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds
- Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP)

These prohibitions will be implemented in phases, starting in July 2024. 

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 010.24 summarizes the impact the designation of these chemicals as Schedule 6 or 7 chemicals will have on businesses. It includes a table highlighting several provisions on the presence of the substance/substance class as an unintentional trace contaminant under the amendment.

Stakeholders are advised to review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 010.24 for more details.

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OPELIKA, AL – January 24, 2023 - Premier Eye Associates, the leading provider of eye care services in Auburn-Opelika, is proud to be the best eye care provider in the region. With a commitment to delivering first-class eye care and five-star customer service, Premier Eye Associates has established itself as the go-to destination for all eye care needs. At Premier Eye Associates, patients can expect comprehensive services tailored to their needs.

The team performs routine eye exams and specialized services such as myopia control, disease management, vision therapy, and RGP contact lenses to support the community. The dedicated team of optometrists and eye care professionals at Premier Eye Associates is unmatched. They also use state-of-the-art technology to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

One of their missions is to provide exceptional eye care and improve every patient's vision and overall quality of life. Dr. Anthony Spina, founder of Premier Eye Associates, and his team work diligently to provide high-quality eye care services such as:

• Eye Exams and Contacts
• Dry Eye Services
• Glaucoma
• Cataracts
• Myopia Control
• Keratoconus

As the top eye care provider in the area, the company remains committed to delivering outstanding service and unmatched value to every patient. In addition to routine eye exams and specialized services, Premier Eye Associates offers a wide selection of glasses and contact lenses to suit every style and visual need. With a focus on customer service, the staff at Premier Eye Associates goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and personalized experience for every patient.

One satisfied patient shared their experience: "It's an amazing place. The staff was super nice and friendly. My son is only 5 years old, and they didn't get the slightest bit annoyed when he wasn't doing right. They made his first real eye exam great! Went above and beyond to find the color frames he liked. They also went above and beyond to email me his school excuse because it slipped my mind! They're really great!"

Premier Eye Associates is always willing to guide patients toward visual success. Whether it's a routine eye exam, the management of eye diseases, or the fitting of contact lenses and glasses, the team at Premier Eye Associates is committed to providing the highest level of care and ensuring the best possible outcomes for every patient. For more information about Premier Eye Associates and to schedule an appointment, please visit www.premiereyeassociates.com or call (334) 679-1183.

Kennesaw, GA – If thinking about moving breaks you out into a cold sweat, don’t worry. Atlanta Moving Solutions can take the strains and stress out of any residential or commercial move thanks to their proactive, professional approach.

Atlanta Moving Solutions is a family-owned company offering professional moving and storage services. Their team is experienced in the moving process and is always committed to exceeding customer expectations on a daily basis.

Its approach is to utilize fully trained team leaders while local college students undergo technical training before they are dispatched to their first move. 

“We pride ourselves on a professional job well done, and that is underpinned by having repeat customers,” said a company spokesman. Whether you need residential or commercial moves, the Kennesaw, GA, company serves surrounding areas, such as Acworth, Woodstock, Marietta, and the rest of metro Atlanta.

“When you trust us with your belongings, we take full responsibility for their safety. We’ll provide you with a seamless experience, paying close attention to even the smallest details to ensure that your items are not damaged in our care.”

If you require local movers or even piano movers, you know that Atlanta Moving Solutions can deliver an efficient, customer-focused service.

They are recognized as senior moving service providers offering specialized services tailored to aging individuals to ensure every part of the move is taken care of. Atlanta Moving Solutions will offer the assistance of a certified CRTS professional or a senior moving specialist and offer packing, unpacking, and transportation services.

Atlanta Moving Solutions can also take the hassle out of your local moving process as they offer affordable moving services and stay within your budget.

They also provide specific services for businesses of all sizes. Commercial moves often involve business equipment, machinery, larger pieces of furniture, and electronics, but Atlanta Moving Services has the expertise and teams to ensure a seamless relocation.

From your everyday person and family to military personnel, government officials, corporations and businesses, NBA and NFL players, NASCAR drivers, single moms, bachelors, elderly, and young professionals, the company has even assisted in moving spouses embroiled in nasty divorces. 

Their services have garnered five-star testimonials from clients over the last 20 years. To schedule an appointment, contact 770-485-8384 or visit https://www.atlantamovingsolutions.com/ for more details.

Baltimore, MD – They say dogs are our best friends, so investing in their care and wellness will give them something to bark about! At Happy Day Baltimore, our four-legged friends can relax and benefit from a holistic approach.

Conventional guidance around dog care, nutrition, grooming and health is creating canines that are sick, anxious, disease-prone, and living a much poorer quality of life than we may even realize.

That’s why Happy Dog Baltimore adopts an integrative approach to canine care and wellness that simultaneously addresses the mind, body, and spirit. 

This approach also looks at your dog as a whole, and treatments consider physical, emotional and environmental factors. Holistic thinking is centered on love, empathy, respect and looking at the animal as an individual. This all enables the highest quality of life and longevity. 

Their basic spa includes a bath with all-natural shampoos and conditioners, with Oatmeal, Tea tree and Hypoallergenic options available. A blow dry, brush, nail trimming, ear cleaning and gland expression complete the makeover.

Happy Dog Baltimore offers a full groom, which also includes a partial spa that involves a face and sanitary area trim.

For their Doodle / Poodle clients, they recognize that curly hair takes a lot of care. They are committed to honestly evaluating each breed and their specific cut and coat needs during each grooming consultation.

When it comes to holistic medicine, they offer animal acupuncture. Its purpose is to create harmony in the body. Happy Dog Baltimore has found great success in treating various physical and emotional issues and conditions such as pain, arthritis, mobility challenges, digestive troubles, allergies, pre & post-surgery support, anxiety and depression. 

Additionally, they treat many elderly animals and have observed acupuncture tremendously helpful in improving quality of life and easing the transition process. Treatment focuses on preventing symptoms while intentionally minimizing the underlying alignment that has caused these symptoms. 

Their acupuncturist, Stacey MacFarlane, is licensed in Maryland; Stacey has been practicing acupuncture for over 20 years and graduated from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute in Columbia, MD. 

She was certified in animal acupuncture in 2006 and is drawn to Chinese medicine and Eastern philosophy because of their holistic, body/mind/spirit perspective.

Happy Dog Baltimore also offers a variety of other holistic services, including dog training, anesthesia-free teeth cleaning, dog walking and natural supplements. On their website, the company has a host of accessories, dog beds and collars for sale to make your dog feel good and comfortable.

To schedule an appointment, call 410-814-0964, or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information about their services and shop, go to https://www.happydogbaltimore.com/