SGS Presented Expertise in Cosmetic Safety and Regulations at Cosmoprof Asia 2014 in Hong Kong

HONG KONG - Dec. 29, 2014 - PRLog -- For the first time, SGS exhibited at this prestigious event in the French Pavilion, in the Perfumery, Cosmetics and Toiletries area. In addition to consultancy support during the trade show, the SGS technical experts delivered a series of mini-talks on-site in the stand, covering the cosmetics regulations, preservatives in EU market, claim support/performance testing and more. Visitors showed most interest in cosmetics requirements for the EU and US markets, but also increased interest for markets such as China, Japan and Australia.

More than 2,300 exhibitors from 42 countries, and the high-end educational opportunities presented by industry experts, attracted visitors from countries including China, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Japan, USA, European countries and emerging countries such as Indonesia and Turkey.

Trusted for Real Life - The company’s new slogan reflects the benefits of partnering with SGS to deliver good quality, safe and sustainable cosmetic products to customers and end-users. With a global expertise and testing facilities in strategic areas, SGS helps manufacturers, distributors and importers in the cosmetics and personal care industry to comply with existing and forthcoming legislation. SGS offers a comprehensive range of services throughout the whole supply chain, including physical, chemical, microbiological and toxicological testing, cosmetic safety assessments, performance testing/consumer panels to support claims (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Cosmetics-Per...), labeling reviews, inspections and audits.

To learn more about how SGS can help facilitate access of cosmetics to markets worldwide, please contact an SGS expert.

Contact details:

SGS Consumer Testing Services

Vincent Bernus
Business Manager – Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household
SGS CTS France
t: +33 4 42 97 72 26

Jack Yuen
Key Account Manager – Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household
SGS Hong Kong
t: +852 2765 3548

Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: www.sgs.com/cosmetics

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 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.