SGS Publishes Overview of Recent US Final Rules for Window Coverings

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published two final rules to protect children aged eight years or younger from the risk of strangulation by window covering cords.

 

The two final rules were published on November 28, 2022. The first, 16 CFR 1260, establishes a safety standard for operating cords on custom window coverings. The second, 16 CFR 1120, makes it clear that window covering that fail to comply with one or more of the following requirements of ANSI/WCMA A100.1 - 2018 will be considered a substantial product hazard (SPH).

 

SGS has published SafeGuardS 139.22 to provide stakeholders with in-depth information on the scope and requirements of both pieces of legislation. This includes definitions for both custom and stock window covering, especially pertinent to 16 CFR 1120, and information on the specific requirements in both final rules. Included in the SafeGuardS are details of the rules relating to the manufacture and importation of custom window coverings between November 28, 2022, and May 30, 2023.

 

Stakeholders are advised to review original SGS SafeGuardS 139.22 for more information. They should also be aware of the following effective dates:

  • 16 CFR 1260 – May 30, 2023
  • 16 CFR 1120 – December 28, 2022

 

SGS Furniture Services

SGS helps you deliver well-designed, functional, durable and safe products to your customers. We have the furniture industry, regulatory and technical expertise to check your products’ compliance against relevant standards and/or your own specifications. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Furniture Services. 

 

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full US CPSC Issues Final Rules for Window Coverings SafeGuardS.

 

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For further information contact:

 

Dennis Lancion

SGS Connectivity & Products

Technical Manager (Hardlines)

Tel: +1 (905) 364-3757

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Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines  

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Ron the Sewer Rat Provides Comprehensive Sewer Inspections

Ron the Sewer Rat is pleased to announce that they provide comprehensive sewer inspections to identify problems before they become severe. They use state-of-the-art cameras to look for concerns inside the sewer line to recommend prompt repairs to reduce costs.

 

Ron the Sewer Rat offers accurate sewer line inspections to save individuals significant money repairing severe problems that may require complete replacement. Their technologically advanced cameras can quickly find cracks, holes, breaks, and leveling issues in the sewer line. After locating any problems, they will recommend the appropriate repairs to maintain function and prevent more costly repairs.

 

Ron the Sewer Rat recognizes the value of offering sewer line inspection services for customers. These inspections are an essential part of buying a new home. They should also be done regularly to find problems in their early stages before clogs and backups occur.

 

Anyone interested in learning about their comprehensive sewer inspections can find out more by visiting the Ron the Sewer Rat website or calling +1(612)-389-9669.

 

About Ron the Sewer Rat: Ron the Sewer Rat is a full-service plumbing company providing reliable services to customers. They are available for sewer inspections, drain cleaning, and plumbing installation, maintenance, and repairs. Their experienced plumbers give customers peace of mind about the quality of their services.

 

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SGS Publishes Overview of Latest Development with the EU General Product Safety Regulation

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS to help stakeholders understand the latest development in the progression of the European Union (EU) General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) towards adoption.

 

On November 29, 2022, the European Parliament and Council provisionally agreed to adopt the GPSR. A final adoption is expected in March 2023 and, once adopted, the GPSR will come into force 18 months later.

 

GPSR will transform the current General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) into a regulation. The GPSD (2001/95/EC) has been in force for over 20 years but is no longer sufficient to protect consumers in today’s digital environment.

 

SGS has published SafeGuardS 141.22 to give stakeholders an overview of the development of GPSR. It contains a breakdown of the main provisions in the GPSR, including details of the requirements relating to e-commerce, responsible persons, recalls and technical documentation.

 

For more information, stakeholders are advised to look at SGS’s original SafeGuardS 141.22.

 

SGS Consumer Product Services

SGS provides news about the development of regulations affecting consumer products as a complimentary service. With an unrivalled global network of laboratories, they offer physical/mechanical testing, analytical testing and consultancy work for technical and non-technical parameters applicable to a comprehensive range of consumer products. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Consumer Product Services.

 

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full European Parliament and Council provisionally agree General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) SafeGuardS.

 

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For further information contact:

 

Sanda Stefanovic

Connectivity & Products

Business Development

Tel: +31 (0)6 5154 2190

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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 quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SuiteCRM Data Encryption protect Customer Personal Identifiable Information

SuiteCRM Data Encryption: Protect Customer’s PII (Personal Identifiable Information)

Businesses like to keep their transit data in a secure form which is an arduous task to execute. Since all businesses need to share their data globally to spread out the voice of their brands pleasingly. Security is a comprehensive concern at the time of sharing and even storing customers’ personal and sensitive information. Because as per the General Data Protection Regulation law, companies don’t have the liberty to share their customers’ information willingly or unwillingly. Therefore, Outright Store has developed an extension Called “SuiteCRM Data Encryption” software that helps you become compliant with GDPR, CCPA, or FIPS. 

 

This data encryption extension will provide security to at-rest and transit data by decoding that into another form or code using completed techniques. Basically, this encryptor will translate your plain text into an unreadable format with the help of complicated algorithms. Sometimes this encrypted data is referred to as ciphertext which is a universal form of security. The SuiteCRM Data Encryption plugin provides the extra data protection layer by determining data loss even if the access control has been compromised. The data encryptor will allow you to encrypt the customers’ Personal Identifiable Information (PPI).   

Features of SuiteCRM Data Encryption

 

  • Selection of Modules and Fields: This functionality allows you to select the modules and their separate fields. Only the selected section of the data would be encrypted from the entire database.  
  • Automated Encryption: At the time of selecting the fields, the customer data will be encrypted automatically. 
  • Use with all modules: Such as our all plugins, SuiteCRM Data Encryption is consistent with the custom module and the core module as well. 
  • Data Masking: Data masking functionality allows the authorized user to view the readable and usable data even after encrypting the sensitive data. The information will be unaltered on the front-end user interface.
  • GDPR and FIPS appreciative: In order to laws, this functionality of the SuiteCRM Data Encryption is appreciated with the General Data Protection and Regulation law. Furthermore, it is compatible with Federal Information Processing Standards and all other laws of security and protection of data. 

 

About OutRight Store

OutRight Store software development company is competent to provide you with custom software development, Cloud consulting, Quality Assurance products, and system integration solutions. Our organization offers Customer Relationship Management services for SuiteCRM and SugarCRM as well.

SGS Publishes Overview of Amendments to Montenegro Chemical Safety Regulation

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS to remind stakeholders that Montenegro has revised its lists of restricted chemicals and persistent organic pollutants.

 

The revisions came into effect on December 15, 2022, further aligning Montenegro’s regulations with those in the European Union (EU).

 

‘Regulation on prohibited or permitted use, production and placing on the market of chemicals that pose an unacceptable risk to human health and the environment’ was issued in 2018. It contains three Annexes for the management of chemicals:

  • Annex 1 ‘Chemicals that pose an unacceptable risk to health and the environment and whose use, production and placing on the market is prohibited or restricted’
  • Annex 2 ‘List of Prohibited persistent organic pollutant (POP) substances’
  • Annex 3 ‘Permitted values of VOC content in coatings (paints and varnishes)’

 

On December 7, 2022, Montenegro issued legislation to amend this regulation. This includes closer alignment with the (chemical) safety requirements in Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH) and the list of POPs in Annex I of Part A of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (POP Recast Regulation).

 

SGS has published SafeGuardS 142.22 to help stakeholders understand the latest chemical safety requirements for consumer products destined for Montenegrin markets. The SafeGuardS includes details of important changes as well as information on updates made in 2020.

 

The SGS expert also notes that Montenegro’s latest list of restricted chemicals, in Annex I to the Regulation, requires a limit of no more than 0.1% for phenylmercury compounds (entry 62) as opposed to 0.01% for the same entry under Annex XVII of REACH. Additionally, the current entry 22 (pentachlorophenol (PCP), its salts and esters) may be removed in the future as these substances are now regulated in Annex 2 for POP chemicals.

 

Stakeholders are advised to read SafeGuardS 142.22 and check their products against the latest requirements.

 

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 Montenegro Further Aligns Chemical Safety with the EU SafeGuardS.

 

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For further information contact:

 

Dr. HingWo Tsang

Global Information and Innovation Manager

Tel: (+852) 2774 7420

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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 quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.