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CC 2024 Q3 HL e Cargo bikes

Enhancing Urban Safety: EN 17860 Standards and the Growing E-cargo Bike Market

Understand how the new EN 17860 series of standards will help manufacturers deliver safe and compliant e-cargo bikes in a growing global market.
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CC 2024Q3 CP Plastics

How Recycling Supports a Reduction in Plastic Pollution

Explore the environmental challenges posed by plastic production and waste and learn how innovative recycling solutions and global regulatory responses are mitigating its impact.
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CC 2024Q3 Lab Focus Article

New Wireless Testing and Certification Capabilities Added in North America

Our acquisition of ArcLight Wireless in Raleigh, North Carolina, expands our wireless testing scope for network products and devices.
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Antiviral Testing

Why Rigorous Testing Matters for Antiviral Products

Explore the importance of antiviral testing in ensuring product safety and efficacy, highlighting key standards and the benefits of rigorous testing for manufacturers and consumers.
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Bluesign PRODUCT label

Empowering Sustainable Choices in Fashion

Examine consumer demand for sustainable fashion and the importance of certifications like the bluesign® PRODUCT label in combating greenwashing.
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CC 2024 Q3 CONN Samsung OLED

Building Trust in Electronic Equipment Sustainability

Understand the importance of minimizing risks from hazardous substances in consumer electronics and learn how SGS helped Samsung demonstrate the sustainability of its OLED notebook displays.
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CC 2024Q3 SL Functional Wear

Balancing the Challenges of Sustainability and Market Growth in Functional Clothing

How can functional apparel retailers balance market expansion while improving corporate sustainability – creating products that are durable, chemically compliant and lower their environmental footprint?
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CC 2024Q2 CP Returns to Paper

Rediscovering Paper: How Industry is Responding to Sustainability Efforts

Many industries are returning to paper packaging. We look at the drivers for change and the solutions available to companies keen to rediscover the benefits of paper.
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Small Dog Playing with Toys

Rising Pet Ownership Highlights Need for Pet Product Safety

Growing demand for pets has created a market for pet products. How can consumers be sure the products they buy are safe?
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CC 2024 Q2 CONN e Bikes

Understanding E-Bike Standard UL 2849: Commonly Asked Questions

The UL 2849 standard for e-bike electrical systems, a standard mandatory in US workplaces, is now being adopted in other jurisdictions. We answer some commonly asked questions.
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