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SGS Highlights Testing Services at Premier Electric Vehicle Event

2012-04-19 06:21:34

FAIRFIELD, N.J., April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SGS announced today that it will showcase its testing and certification services for automotive batteries and restraint systems at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles at the L.A. Convention Center May 6 - 9, 2012. The global event brings together more than 100 exhibitors, 200 presenters, and about 3,000 electric drive industry leaders, government representatives and energy officials to discuss and...

SGS Expands LED Luminaire Testing to Include LM-79 Photometric Services

2012-04-17 02:23:28

ATLANTA, April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SGS Consumer Testing Services, a leading global provider of verification, testing and certification services, today announced an expansion of its solid state luminaire testing services in North America to encompass LM-79 photometric measurements through a partnership with Gamma Scientific, a manufacturer of precision light measurement equipment and LED testing solutions. Complete lighting service solutions - including safety, EMC,...

National Technical Systems Approved by EPA for ENERGY STAR Testing

2012-04-12 02:23:55

CALABASAS, Calif., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Technical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTSC) (NTS), a leading provider of engineering services, announced today that its Silicon Valley facility has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an accredited testing laboratory for the federal ENERGY STAR program. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy created to help reduce energy costs and protect the environment through...

New TCO Certified Criteria for IT Products Offer Computer Industry a Third Party Verification of Socially Responsible Production Conditions

2012-04-01 22:21:02

STOCKHOLM, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TCO Certified, the international third party sustainability certification for IT products, now requires independent verification of ethical working conditions among electronics manufacturers applying for product certification. In light of recent reports of deficient working conditions at electronics manufacturing plants, the launch of new tightened social responsibility requirements offers the industry an effective and credible way to...

Regulatory Updates for Apparel & Accessories to be Discussed at Reservation-Only March 28 Seminar in New York

2012-03-22 02:25:52

NEW YORK and FAIRFIELD, N.J., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest regulatory developments for the apparel and accessories industry will be discussed on Wednesday, March 28, in "The Final Pieces Are in Place for U.S. Safety Regulations," a live seminar for brand manufacturers and retailers that will be held in New York. The free program is sponsored by SGS Consumer Testing Services and Greenberg Traurig, LLP. The presentation will take place from 1-5 pm with a 5-6 pm...

CA Technologies Named Official ENERGY STAR® Service and Product Provider Partner

2012-03-19 02:28:04

ISLANDIA, N.Y., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) today announced a commitment to promote energy efficiency and help protect the environment by becoming an official ENERGY STAR® Service and Product Provider Partner. "CA Technologies partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR program is further validation of our commitment to help our customers improve their energy efficiency and performance," said Terrence Clark,...

Applications for NRCS Organic Initiative Due March 30

2012-03-16 10:20:39

DAVIS, Calif., March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- California agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic production may qualify for technical and financial assistance through a national organic initiative administered by <acronym>USDA</acronym>'s Natural Resources Conservation Service <acronym>(NRCS)</acronym>. Applications for the second ranking period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by March 30, for funding...

Donegal Importers Announces that Irish Organics Certified by Organic Trust and NATRUE Available to the United States Market

2012-03-15 07:00:00

Irish Organics Certified Organic Skin Care Range From Ireland available from Donegal Importers in the United States. NO PARABANS! New York, NY (PRWEB) March 15, 2012 John Murray CEO of Donegal Importers announced today that "Irish Organics have collected a unique combination of mineral rich hand harvested seaweeds, sustainably cultivated off Ireland's West Coast, Connemara which hosts the purest marine waters in Europe. The revitalizing stress relieving and therapeutic properties of...

Frontier Natural Products and Simply Organic to Feature Well Earth Partnerships and New Products at Natural Products Expo

2012-03-09 08:00:00

Providing an opportunity to make a wish really count, Frontier Natural Products and Simply Organic are handing out 5,000 wooden coins valued at $1 each at Natural Products Expo in Anaheim. At the end of the trade show, Frontier Natural Products Co-op, will make a donation in the amount of dollar tokens collected to help continue supporting the school being built. Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) March 09, 2012 Providing an opportunity to make a wish really count, Frontier Natural Products and Simply...

SGS Slates ISO 26262 Functional Safety Training in Detroit March 26-30

2012-03-06 07:08:00

FAIRFIELD, N.J., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- An ISO 26262 functional safety training class series for automotive OEMs and suppliers is being held in Detroit from March 26-30 by accredited global safety service provider SGS-TUV GmbH. The training program is designed to help attendees comply with the new ISO 26262 standards for automotive electronics safety, including demonstration of the competence of their employees in a functional safety project. Sessions can be attended...