(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with The PLEDGE on Food Waste to offer certification and independent audits to food service providers under a framework of seven pillars and 95 criteria that address every step from procurement to disposal. This initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 95 criteria, certification, CHF 600 million, circular economy, Climate Action, ESG assurance, food service, food waste reduction, Géraldine Picaud, IMPACT NOW, independent audits, nature preservation, partnership, seven pillars, SGS, sustainability, The PLEDGE on Food Waste
(IN BRIEF) SGS has been selected by BorsodChem to provide independent assurance for its sustainability reporting, aligning with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This new mandate expands SGS’s sustainability services for BorsodChem, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged BorsodChem, certification, CSRD, energy performance, environmental management, ESG assurance, ESRS, EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, European Sustainability Reporting Standards, IMPACT NOW, inspection, non-financial reporting, occupational health and safety, partnership, SGS, sustainability, sustainability reporting, testing
(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired H2Safety, a leading Canadian provider of emergency management and operational safety solutions, to bolster its Health & Safety offering in North America. This acquisition expands SGS’s capabilities in key areas such as emergency management, business … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Business Continuity, certification, emergency management, H2Safety, Health & Safety, infrastructure protection, inspection, North America, operational safety, partnership, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, safety services, SGS, sustainability, testing
(IN BRIEF) SGS has received approval from OSHA to expand its global network of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to new locations in Europe and Asia. Starting January 22, 2025, SGS will provide testing and certification for U.S. market products … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ASME A17.5, Brussels, certification, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, global network, Gyeonggi-do, international testing, John Ciliege, New Taipei City, North America, NRTL, OSHA, partnership, product compliance, product safety, Puchheim, Safety Standards, SGS, SGS North America Mark, sustainability, testing, U.S. market, Yokohama
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has certified the WINDHOFF MPV® VentuS® GAF as compliant with European TSI standards under the fourth railway package, ensuring the vehicle meets safety and operational requirements for use across Germany. Designed for Deutsche Bahn, the vehicle’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged certification, compliance, Deutsche Bahn, European market, Fourth Railway Package, Functional safety, Holger Wilhelm, modular vehicle, MPV VentuS®, railway safety, railway technology, rolling stock, Safety Standards, TSI standards, TÜV Rheinland, WINDHOFF
(IN BRIEF) SGS is expanding its testing and certification services to comply with new regulations in New South Wales, Australia, aimed at improving the safety of e-micromobility devices and batteries. This expansion allows SGS to issue certifications for e-bikes, e-scooters, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065, certification, consumer safety, e-bikes, e-micromobility, e-scooters, hoverboards, JAS-ANZ, Market Access, New South Wales, partnership, safety regulations, SGS, sustainabulity, testing
(IN BRIEF) SGS Belgium NV has been officially designated by the European Commission and Belgian Competent Authority as a Notified Body (NB) under the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR), EU 2017/746. This milestone enhances SGS’s ability to support … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Belgium, certification, compliance, EU, EU IVDR, FAGG/AFMPS, Geofrey De Visscher, In Vitro Diagnostic, ISO 13485, IVDR, MDSAP, medical device, Medical Device Regulation, Notified Body, partnership, patient care, Regulation, SGS, UKCA
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has verified the palm vein recognition rate and speed of the Veno Pro Palm Vein Recognition Video Smart Lock, confirming its reliable performance for everyday use. The smart lock, introduced by LOCKIN (U.S.) Inc. Technology in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Biometric Technology, certification, infrared, innovative products, lock industry, LOCKIN, market acceptance, palm vein recognition, palm vein technology, product performance, recognition rate, recognition speed, SECURITY, smart home, smart lock, smart lock performance, technology validation, TÜV Rheinland, user experience, Veno Pro, verification
(IN BRIEF) SGS has received the prestigious 5-star rating from BRCGS, affirming its commitment to food safety, product quality, and operational excellence. This recognition highlights SGS’s leadership in providing reliable food safety solutions across nearly 100 countries, further solidifying its … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 5-star rating, Awards, BRCGS, certification, food industry, food safety, global leadership, leadership, Operational Excellence, quality assurance, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched its Circularity services as part of the IMPACT NOW sustainability portfolio, combining its TIC expertise with over 30 years of sustainability leadership. This new service helps businesses transition to a circular economy, addressing waste reduction, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged biodegradability, biodiversity loss, certification, circular economy, circularity needs, Circularity services, climate change, compostability testing, design, digital product passports, environmental product declarations, Géraldine Picaud, Global Recycled Standard, GRS, IMPACT NOW, inspection, International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, ISCC PLUS, LCA, life cycle assessment, nature-positive, net-zero, Operation Clean Sweep, plastic packaging testing, plastic pellet-loss prevention, plastic pollution, pollution, RCS, recycle, Recycled Claim Standard, Reuse, Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials, RSB, SGS, supply chain traceability, sustainability, testing, TIC expertise, waste management
(IN BRIEF) Safran Electrical & Power has achieved a world-first certification for its ENGINeUS 100 electric motor by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), making it the first motor approved to power new air mobility solutions. Following extensive testing … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 125 kW, air cooling system, air mobility, airworthiness criteria, AURA AERO, aviation history, Bruno Bellanger, Bye Aerospace, CAE, certification, commercial aircraft engines, compact design, decarbonizing aviation, Diamond Aircraft, EASA, Electra, electric motor, electric propulsion, ENGINeUS 100, European Union Aviation Safety Agency, GENeUS motor-generators, hybrid-electric propulsion, INNOVATION, lightweight design, mass production, Niort, Pitstone, power and control electronics, propulsion, Rachel Daeschler, regional aircraft, Safran Electrical & Power, TCab Tech, VoltAero, weight-to-power ratio
(IN BRIEF) DNV has announced that Elizabeth Kaiga, Chief Commercial Officer for Energy Systems North America, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Kaiga, with over 20 years of industry experience, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged ACORE, American Council on Renewable Energy, appointment, Board of Directors, certification, Chief Commercial Officer, clean energy economy, collaboration, commercial activities, customer experience, decarbonization, digital solutions, DNV, DNV Energy Systems, Elizabeth Kaiga, energy deployment, Energy Systems North America, energy transition, equitable access, finance, leadership, market insights, North America, policy, President and CEO, Ray Long, renewable energy, Risk Reduction, sustainable energy, technology, U.S. energy industry
(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s adhesive solution, Aquence PS 3017 RE, has been certified by the cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI) for its recyclability, particularly in PET bottle recycling. Designed as a sustainable option, the water-based acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive allows for easy label … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson announced that its anti-corruption compliance program has been independently certified as effective by the compliance Monitor appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice. This certification marks significant progress since the resolution of historical violations of the Foreign … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading assurance and risk management provider, has combined its cyber security division with two recently acquired companies – Nixu and Applied Risk – to create one of Europe’s fastest-growing cyber security services businesses. This merger brings … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Applied Risk, assurance, certification, CSA STAR cloud service certifications, cyber security, DNV, DNV Cyber, information security certification, ISO/IEC 27001, national security assessments, Nixu, payment card industry, PCI, Remi Eriksen, risk management, security assessments, Teemu Salmi
(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM Group has achieved the prestigious IIP Wellbeing Platinum accreditation, the highest recognition for a positive well-being culture, becoming the first company in any industry to do so. This achievement signifies GRAHAM’s strong commitment to employee well-being, with … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has been awarded the prestigious “Top Employer Global” certification for the ninth consecutive year, a distinction held by only 17 companies worldwide. Claire Pedini, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility at Saint-Gobain Group, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, France, Management
Tagged certification, Claire Pedini, human resources, Saint-Gobain, Top Employer Global, Top Employers Institute
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has awarded its “Anti-Reflection Accessory” certification to WTL Technology for their ARC screen protector unveiled at CES. The screen protector reduces reflections and improves readability on electronic devices by minimizing ambient light interference. The certification, based … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged anti-reflection, Anti-Reflection Accessory certification, anti-reflection screen protector, ARC screen protector, certification, CES, Consumer Electronics Show, Dr. James Liu, electronic devices, Frank Holzmann, inspection, testing, TÜV Rheinland Group, WTL Technology
(IN BRIEF) In recognition of the UN’s “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste,” DNV emphasizes the role of certification in reducing food waste across the value chain. The UN reports a rise in hunger since 2014, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Education, Environment, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, Norway
Tagged "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, Barbara Frencia, certification, combat, DNV, food loss, Food Value Chain, GLOBALG.A.P., ISO, partnership, sustainability, UN, waste
(IN BRIEF) Aurubis, a prominent global multimetal producer and a leading copper recycler, has successfully completed the Copper Mark certification process for its Olen plant in Belgium, becoming the fourth site in its smelter network to receive the internationally recognized … Read the full press release
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