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Listing of all 28 news releases from SGS:

Hightech solar cells for the World market

Solar modules are constantly getting larger and more productive, while solar cells are becoming thinner and more efficient Brochure available

News from SGS (31 December 2007)

The first six months of China ROHS

The Chinese version of RoHS is being implemented in two stages, and is different to the EU RoHS: the Chinese Ministry of Information Industry has published the three main standards, as described here Brochure available

News from SGS ( 7 September 2007)

China RoHS and WEEE Conference

SGS Germany and C+E Recycling Portal and Co will organize the first China RoHS and WEEE Conference in Germany on 27th September 2007 Brochure available

News from SGS ( 6 September 2007)

SGS accredited for Australian approvals

SGS is pleased to announce that the New South Wales Office of Fair Trading has now confirmed that electrical goods that have been certified by SGS can be lawfully sold in NSW Brochure available

News from SGS (28 August 2007)

European wireless test laboratory in Cambridge

SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is continuing the expansion of its European Wireless test laboratory based in Cambridge, UK Brochure available

News from SGS (22 August 2007)

Energy Using Products EuP Directive is on the way

The European Union Energy Using Products (EuP) Directive came into force in July 2005 with Member States required to transpose it into their national laws by 11th August 2007 Brochure available

News from SGS ( 8 June 2007)

REACH: EU chemicals regulations started on 1 June

REACH will require European producers and importers to register all existing (about 30,000) and all new chemical substances with the new European Chemicals Agency (Helsinki) Brochure available

News from SGS ( 5 June 2007)

Zurich University visits SGS Guangzhou branch

A study tour from Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland has recently visited the Guangzhou Branch of SGS in China Brochure available

News from SGS (18 April 2007)

New UK RoHS testing facility goes live

SGS United Kingdom has opened its new analytical RoHS testing laboratory at Ellesmere Port, offering a full range of analytical testing services covering all the RoHS restricted elements Brochure available

News from SGS (16 April 2007)

Visit SGS at the CTIA Wireless Exhibition, Florida

CTIA Wireless is the world's largest technology event dedicated exclusively to wireless, broadband convergence and mobile computing technologies Brochure available

News from SGS ( 9 March 2007)

Visit SGS at CeBIT 2007 in Hannover

CeBIT will take place in Hannover from 15-21 March 2007: it is the world's largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments Brochure available

News from SGS (22 February 2007)

New photometric capability with a Goniophotometer

With experience of almost eight decades in testing lamps and luminaires, SGS Fimko offers a wide range of photometric testing services, and has now added a goniophotometer for photometric measurements Brochure available

News from SGS ( 2 February 2007)

Hazardous substances beyond RoHS

The presence of hazardous substances in E+E products is becoming more and more of an issue: products are now tested for harmful chemical substances as well as safety and function Brochure available

News from SGS (26 January 2007)

Looking for assistance in WEEE registration?

Technical background article Generally manufacturers, importers and distributors are required to register as WEEE producers when they put products on the EU Member States market for the first time Brochure available

News from SGS (24 January 2007)

China takes RoHS one step further than the EU

Technical background article The RoHS requirements in China are stricter and are based on a different principle than the self declaration concept in the European Union Brochure available

News from SGS (22 January 2007)

New European Measuring Instruments Directive (MID)

Technical background article On 30 October MID 2004/22/EC came into force, which means that measuring instruments must offer high-level metrological protection so that consumers can rely on the data they generate Brochure available

News from SGS (19 January 2007)

RoHS analysis of complex electrical products

The combination of XRF screening and wet chemical analysis allows analysis of complex products economically and within the legal requirements of EU RoHS Directives Brochure available

News from SGS ( 7 December 2006)

EU Directive on Batteries and Accumulators

Technical background article This EU Directive requires Member States to take appropriate steps to ensure that spent batteries and accumulators are collected separately with a view to their recovery or disposal Brochure available

News from SGS (17 October 2006)

UK has launched the Draft Regulations of WEEE

DTI The Department of Trade and Industry in the UK finally launched the Draft Regulations and Guidance regarding WEEE at a Stakeholder meeting on 25 July Brochure available