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PFAS-research by SGS: Years of experience offer more opportunities PFAS have been dominating the minds in Flanders for quite some time now. These chemical substances are used in various applications because they are, among other things, fireproof, dirt-repellent and water-repellent. These chemicals are being discovered in more and more places, with a potential risk to humans, the environment and animals. Whether in soil, water, ambient air, consumer product or food, SGS will investigate if your product contains any of the PFAS chemical substances. 22 Jul 2021 Business News
The Oosterweel link: a complex challenge for underground cables and piping In the coming years, the Oosterweel link will round off the Antwerp ring road through a series of tunnels and trenches. Such large and complex infrastructure projects require good preparation, including in terms of the infrastructure of underground cables and pipes. Our SGS (Roos+Bijl) colleague Johan took on this challenging task as the interface/tactile manager on behalf of VTTI contractor Ocotech. 28 Jun 2021 Business News
The ongoing issue of asbestos on ships Asbestos has been banned in ships since 2002, although through our Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) inspections, it is still found in most ships today. In this article we explain the steps that ship owners should take to solve the problems that asbestos is causing the maritime sector. 05 May 2021 Business News
Expansion of Services for Automatic Fire-Fighting Foam Systems with SGS EWACS By merging Floriaan with SGS, we are able to offer our clients a more complete package of fire safety services. This also applies to the field of automatic fire-fighting foam systems: where SGS Floriaan provides you with advice about your fire-fighting foam system, SGS EWACS goes one step further. 25 Apr 2021 Business News
SYNLAB Analytics and Services becomes SGS Analytics SGS is pleased to announce that SYNLAB Analytics & Services will now be known as SGS Analytics, following our acquisition of the leading European environmental, food & health sciences testing and tribology services company. 14 Apr 2021 Global Corporate News
SGS will provide Product Conformity Assessment services to the Kingdom of Morocco From May 1 2021, SGS will offer certification for exports to the Kingdom of Morocco. We will perform conformity assessment services for exporters of industrial products to the Kingdom of Morocco to verify that those products meet relevant national standards and/or technical regulations. 12 Apr 2021 Business News
Upcoming changes UK REACH On January 2021 the United Kingdom (UK) has left the European Union (EU). The UK will continue the key principles of EU REACH, however specific action is needed to maintain access to both UK and EU/EEA market. 02 Apr 2021 Business News
Real-time data transmission technology for vehicle inspections Inspections of new vehicles are now even smarter. With the addition of real-time data transmission (RTDT) technology, dealers or carriers instantly receive a report following a vehicle inspection. 28 Mar 2021 Business News
Safe electrical appliances that comply with European standards Our accredited laboratory in Brussels tests, among others, whether electrical appliances comply with European standards. During a European Commission event, a video was shown in which you can see our laboratory staff performing tests in the frame of the CE marking. 25 Mar 2021 Business News
We Contribute to the Safe Transport of the COVID-19 Vaccine Dealing with dangerous goods and blood samples for disease control is something we do every day. Our experts of Biologistics have the knowledge to help distribute these types of shipments such as blood samples and vaccines to all corners of the world. 24 Feb 2021 Business News