SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 132.23 to provide an overview of Ukraine’s proposed order on food contact plastics.

Draft order ‘On Approval of Special Requirements for Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come into Contact with food’ was announced by the Ukrainian Ministry of Health on October 2, 2023. If accepted, it will approve a set of ‘special requirements’ for food contact plastics by implementing the consolidated version of the European Union’s Regulation (EU) 10/2011.

SGS has published SafeGuardS 132.23 to help stakeholders stay informed about proposed requirements affecting the manufacture, sale and distribution of food contact plastics in Ukraine. It contains a list of provisions in the draft order and a table containing the specific migration limits for a wide variety of substances, including aluminum, chromium, gadolinium, mercury and zinc.

Stakeholders are advised to review original SafeGuardS 132.23 to learn more about the proposals and how they will affect their business.

If approved, this order will be applicable from November 19, 2025, which is the same day as the Law of Ukraine of November 3, 2022, No. 2718-IX ‘On materials and articles intended to come into contact with food’.

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.

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FAIRLAWN - Lincoln Avenue Cat and Dog Hospital proudly stands as a trusted institution that has served the community for decades. Under the dedicated care of their esteemed veterinarian, Dr. Hesham El-Akbawy, who has devoted his life to animals, they continue to provide specialized surgeries not readily available in many hospitals. Their commitment lies in offering these services at the most affordable rates, employing cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art equipment. They cater to a diverse clientele, including out-of-state visitors whom they assist with temporary residency, ensuring that their pets receive the best possible care.

Their hospital encompasses a wide range of services, from general and preventative care to specialized orthopedic and neurology treatments. Alongside their commitment to medical excellence, they understand the importance of compassionate care. Dr. El-Akbawy and his team create an empathetic environment, providing kind and understanding services that feel like home. Susan Ullman, a satisfied client, attests, "Excellent! Dr. El Akbawy is a superb veterinarian. He is dedicated and extremely knowledgeable. I have complete confidence in him. He performed a radical bilateral mastectomy due to mammary tumors on my toy poodle, extracted bad teeth and spayed her. He avoided cancer and she is perfectly fine. I highly recommend him. He is very educated in his field.The staff is great and the office is clean. We travel an hour to get her… The best!"

Additionally, they offer convenient services such as boarding, grooming, (free nail trims) and an online pharmacy. Understanding the need for easy access to medications, their online pharmacy simplifies the process for pet owners, ensuring medications can be delivered to their homes or picked up directly from the hospital. This eliminates wait times and allows for hassle-free ordering of medications and food refills.

Their longstanding presence in the community, coupled with the expertise of Dr. El-Akbawy, reflects their dedication to providing exceptional care for pets and their families. For more information about their services or to schedule an appointment, please visit their website or contact them directly.

Hospitals across the country and all over the world struggle with breakdowns in communication. And whether or not your teams communicate effectively impacts patient safety, patient experience, compliance, and ROI. General Devices has released a new eBook, Enhance Communication to Improve ROI and Patient Satisfaction to help hospitals understand where these communication breakdowns happen and how they can improve communication across their teams. 

 Inside the eBook you’ll learn about how you can: 

• prioritize patient safety and reduce wait times with more efficient communication. 

• improve the patient experience

• stay more compliant

• guide your decisions based on data, with a better communication system.

 Learn more by downloading our eBook: Enhance Communication to Improve ROI and Patient Satisfaction.

About GD (General Devices)

GD is a Healthtech company specializing in communication solutions that help EMS and hospitals deliver simply seamless patient care. Powered by responsive innovation, GD’s user-friendly solutions facilitate rapid, secure, voice, telehealth and data sharing communications across care teams to help save time, money and lives. Backed by a 40+ year history and thousands of implementations, GD is an experienced industry leader. Visit https://general-devices.com to learn more.

This virtual fair will offer NPower alumni and trainees the opportunity to meet and interview with employer partners across the country, while employers will have the chance to meet qualified tech candidates from entry-level to more experienced cloud and cybersecurity professionals.

The event will take place on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 from 11am to 2pm EST. It will be hosted through Premier Virtual – a Veteran-owned software company that runs virtual events and job fairs. 

Employers, community, and educational partners can host a booth at the fair and interact with attendees through face-to-face meetings, 1:1 interviews, conversations, and a chat function on the virtual platform. Potential employers or partners can register for the event by clicking here.

The virtual fair is free of charge to NPower employer partners as well as alumni and students with NPower.

Sereyna Wallace, Senior Director, National Placement at NPower, said the virtual career fair will introduce potential employers across the country to tech talent that can work remotely to in-person.

“This is a great opportunity for potential employers to discover industry-trained and certified talent while advancing the diversity of their tech workforce,” said Wallace. “At the same time, NPower graduates and trainees will have an opportunity for face-to-face meetings with employers from across the country, as well as in our local markets.”

In addition, the career and resource fair will introduce NPower trainees and alumni to community organizations, and allow them to learn about continuing education opportunities with educational institutions. 

NPower Graduates Bring Diverse Candidates to Tech and IT Departments

More than four thousand NPower graduates have been invited to the virtual job fair, giving employers a large swath of potential candidates with varying degrees of qualifications.

Over the past decade, NPower has provided IT, cloud, and cyber training to residents in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Missouri, Michigan, Maryland, North Carolina and California. 

Close to 8,000 NPower graduates have gone on to launch tech careers with Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized enterprises, government agencies, staffing firms, and nonprofit organizations. Eighty percent of all NPower students secure employment or continue their education within 6 months of graduation. 

About NPower Inc.

NPower is a national nonprofit, rooted in the community, that is committed to advancing race and gender equity in the tech industry through skills training, real-world experience, support, and mentorships. The organization has helped young adults from underserved communities and veterans move from poverty to the middle class by training them with a range of tech skills and placing them in quality jobs. 

Students who enter the free, six-month training program, earn industry-recognized certifications and graduate with the competencies of an IT professional with one to two years of experience. NPower also places students in paid internships and apprenticeships with corporate and nonprofit organizations. Eighty percent of NPower graduates get a full-time job or continue their education. NPower is a vital solution towards bridging the national talent gap that exists in the high-growth technology industry. To learn more about NPower, visit www.npower.org.

SYDNEY, NSW – 05 October, 2023 – In the face of Australia's shifting water levels and recurrent droughts, Sydney homeowners and those in adjacent regions are searching for inventive methods to preserve green landscapes without taxing our invaluable water reserves. Answering this call is Stonedge Gardens, a leader in the realm of landscaping in Sydney, accentuating the twin virtues of water conservation and lush, green aesthetics via its top-tier synthetic lawns.

The challenges of Australia's distinctive climate, marked by blazing summers and scant rainfall, frequently place property owners in a dilemma. Do they conserve water or maintain a captivating backyard? Stonedge Gardens emerges as the harmonising solution, enabling homeowners to meet both goals seamlessly.

"When we install synthetic grass in Sydney, it isn't merely a visual delight. It embodies a broader commitment to eco-conscious living," says Rick Goncalves, Managing Director of Stonedge Gardens. "Recognising the pride Australians harbour for their domestic landscapes, our product empowers them to revel in a perpetually green backyard while making pivotal strides in water conservation."

Navigating NSW's prevailing water restrictions and nurturing a vibrant natural lawn has become a daunting, resource-heavy endeavour. Stonedge Gardens's synthetic alternatives replicate the allure and tactile sensation of organic grass but absolve homeowners from the obligations of constant watering and mowing. Additionally, these lawns eclipse their natural counterparts by nullifying the need for maintenance routines such as weeding or fertilising, presenting a twofold boon of visual allure and hassle-free upkeep.

From a financial standpoint, homeowners stand to reap considerable savings on water expenditure and gardening equipment over time. On the ecological front, choosing an artificial grass installation ushers in an era of responsible gardening, negating the employment of pesticides or herbicides, thereby ensuring soils remain uncontaminated by harmful chemicals.

Now is the time to transform backyards. "We've always been responsive to queries from Sydney's residents, crafting solutions that combine visual charm and environmental stewardship," Goncalves elaborates.

With Stonedge Gardens at the forefront of this green revolution, Australian gardening's horizon gleams with promise – one that's verdant yet sustainable. Property owners warmly welcome a future adorned with sustainable, lively synthetic indoor or outdoor spaces.

Homeowners curious about this transformative journey are invited to enquire or request a quote. Let us collectively envision a greener, more sustainable Australian landscape.

Contact Stonedge Gardens for more details or quotation requests.

About Stonedge Gardens

Stonedge Gardens has earned a reputation as one of Sydney’s leading artificial grass suppliers. This reputation is based on providing high quality Australian-made products, personal service to every client, and the highest quality installation on every project, all at a reasonable price.

Press Contact:

Rick Goncalves

Stonedge Gardens

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Phone: 0404 477 466