SGS Attends International Toy Fair 2012 in Nuremberg, Germany

Jan. 13, 2012 - PRLog -- SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, will be attending the International Toy Fair 2012 in Nuremberg, Germany. For the length of the event, running from February 1-6, 2012, SGS’ experts will showcase the wide range of services it offers to the toy industry at stand no. G-04,F-03 in hall 11.1.

With over 2,687 exhibitors from 63 countries, the International Toy Fair (http://www.toyfair.de/index.php?id=4218&L=1) is the world’s leading fair for toys, hobbies and leisure-time articles. Exclusively open to those trading in this specialized industry, the fair is the perfect communication and order platform for both national and international manufacturers as well as specialist traders and buyers from around the globe. The presentation of new products and the comprehensive overview of the industry are both an important source of information for annual market orientation.

Attendees of the Nuremberg Toy Fair will have a unique chance to learn more about SGS’ Toy Safety Services and will receive answers relating to the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC, REACH /SVHC, RoHS II, US CPSIA (http://www.consumer-goods-retail.sgs.com/en/Toys-and-Juve...), requirements elucidated for India, Brazil, Japan, China. Throughout the fair, SGS’ experts will be at attendees’ disposal to clear up their uncertainties regarding new chemical requirements that will apply to EU toys from 20th July 2013. Moreover, SGS can help visitors check their products and advise on the necessary steps required to attain compliance on time.

SGS is eagerly looking forward to the International Toy Fair 2012 in order to present its capabilities in the toy safety sector as well as share its market experience with key industry stakeholders. It will be an opportunity to give the industry an update of the comprehensive solution SGS offers throughout the supply chain to help ensure toys comply with all applicable regulations worldwide.

About SGS Toy Safety Services

SGS Toy Safety Services has a network of over 20 toy labs around the world that help manufacturers, retailers and importers achieve compliance no matter where the toy is placed. SGS has set up dedicated services to comply with the EU Toy Directive (http://www.consumer-goods-retail.sgs.com/en/Toys-and-Juve... ). SGS’ experts can assist at any stage of the product life cycle and develop a customized solution including training, safety /risk assessments, safety data sheets (SDS) preparation, declaration of conformity (DoC) preparation,  labeling review and technical documentation check, as well as testing according to toy standards and other legislation such as REACH.

For further information, please contact the SGS toy experts.

Contact details:

SGS Consumer Testing Services
Stephanie Meyer-Pionchon
Marketing Manager, SGS France
215 Rue Paul Langevin, Pôle d'activité Aix les Milles,
13854 Aix en Provence, France

t:  +33 4 42 61 64 46
E-Mail: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: http://www.consumer-goods-retail.sgs.com/en/Toys-and-Juve...

The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With 67,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,250 offices and laboratories around the world.

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SGS Consumer Testing Services ensures the quality and safety of every kind of consumer products, from textiles, electronics and furniture to food and automotive.
For more information, please visit: http://www.consumer-goods-retail.sgs.com/