China Laboratory Network for the Textile and Footwear Industry

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb. 8, 2013 - SGS has an ever increasing and comprehensive textile and footwear laboratory network in China that currently covers eight strategic locations – Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Qingdao, Changzhou, Nanjing and Xiamen. The group’s global resources and local expertise have resulted in the recognition of its testing capability, technical consultancy, and training services for both the China domestic and worldwide markets.

The laboratories have been accredited by internationally and nationally recognized standards/schemes such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the China National Accreditation Services for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) and the China Metrology Accreditation (CMA) for a broad range of consumer products.

In addition, the laboratories also are capable of meeting Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS), United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditations as well as providing services that are required for EU REACH, US CPSIA, US California Protocol 65, Canada Regulations and JIS for the Japanese market. SGS is certified to deliver international training programs for AATCC (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Training/Regu...), ASTM and SDC.

About SGS Softlines Services

SGS Global Softlines (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Softlines-and...) has an extensive network of over 30 laboratories worldwide and a strong team of committed professionals from multi-disciplinary backgrounds. The group’s internationally accredited and state-of-the-art testing laboratories offer a comprehensive range of physical, chemical and functional testing services for components, materials and finished products. SGS can help your company ensure quality, performance, and compliance with international, industrial and regulatory standards worldwide.

SGS understands sustainability as an integral part of doing business. With its global reach, local market knowledge and harmonized approach, brands, retailers and manufacturers you can trust SGS to deliver hassle-free, safe and expedient solutions throughout the textiles and footwear supply chain, from raw materials to finished products on the shelf.

Contact SGS to find out more about the service specialties of its laboratory network in China, as well as client success stories using the integrated market solutions.

Contact details:

SGS Consumer Testing Services
Ping Tong
Global Softlines Marketing
SGS Hong Kong Limited
6/F, Metropole Square, 2 On Yiu Street, Siu Lek Yuen,
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

t: + 852 2774 7405
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: http://www.sgs.com/pages/consumer-testing/sgs-consumer-go...

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75 000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1 500 offices and laboratories around the world.

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