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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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.

Dallas, TX – Treating varicose veins and related conditions is part of the Dallas-based Texas Vein Experts’ minimally-invasive techniques that help their clients step out with confidence again.

According to NCBI, about 24% of adults in the U.S. have visible varicose veins, and an estimated 6% have evidence of advanced chronic venous disease. That means that Dallas, with a population of 1,350,000, could potentially have 324,000 individuals with visible varicose veins, and 81,000 have advanced chronic venous disease.

The Texas Vein Experts, including Dr Scott Powell, Dr Denny Thomas, and Physician Assistant Justin Patten, are highly trained vascular specialists that diagnose and treat venous diseases, eliminating pain and embarrassment felt by patients. 

They have built an impressive 10-year record of improving vein conditions for thousands of people. They assert that anyone experiencing skin discoloration in the legs, leg pain or discomfort, leg heaviness and fatigue, restless legs, ulcers, sores, itching or varicose veins could benefit from a visit to the clinic.

Their varicose vein procedures are covered by Medicare and most insurance providers. The team uses the latest radio-frequency ablation technology, ensuring patients report minimal pain/discomfort and little to no recovery time lost post-venous treatment.

“Our clinic’s convenient location allows patients from across the city to visit us. Our team will warmly welcome them, ensuring they are comfortable and, ultimately, satisfied with our superior treatments and services,” said Dr Powell. “We pride ourselves in delivering high-quality care to every patient.”

Dr Powell is a graduate of UTMB medical school. He completed a five-year surgical residency at the University of Florida and is a board-certified general surgeon. He has practiced in Texas since 2003 and, since 2011, has specialized in treating venous disorders. He has also taught numerous colleges and peers about venous disease at national conferences and is a member of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society.

Clients in many five-star testimonials have praised the team’s exceptional skills. Kezia George explained: “Before I had seen them at Texas Vein Experts, I used to have a lot of pain and cramping in my legs…It's now been over a year since I've had my treatment done, and I have not had any pain and only had about 2-3 minor cramps in the past year. I would do this treatment over and over again and I have recommended it to all my friends and family. The procedures are really quick and easy with little to no pain.”

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