SGS Hot Source Food Newsletter: Supply Chain Risk Management, EU Food Labelling Regulations, Live Cockroach Traps and more
Supply chain management remains at the top of the Hot Source agenda. Some of the key findings of SGS’s global industry survey on “Supply Chain Risk Management: How vulnerable is your supply chain,” completed by industries in 48 different countries, have been included in this... - April 21, 2015
SGS New Webinar: Halal Certification
This webinar provides an overview of the Halal market, its current status and forecast growth, highlight the key points of differentiation amongst the different Halal certification standards and discuss the importance of a global, harmonized Halal standard. - April 21, 2015
Supply Chain Risk Management: Current Industry Practices, Key Challenges and Requirements
SGS’s global industry survey on "Supply Chain Risk Management: How vulnerable is your supply chain", completed by industries in 48 different countries, explored current supply chain management practices. - April 11, 2015
SGS New Webinar: BRC Agents and Brokers
This one hour complimentary webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) explores the new BRC Global Standard for Agents and Brokers, the product groups it covers and an overview of the requirements on traceability throughout the supply chain. Agenda This webinar covers: Background and... - March 25, 2015
New SGS Webinar: How Well do You Know Your Supply Chain?
The objective of this webinar is to present the results of the recent SGS global industry survey on current supply chain management practices, challenges and needs. - March 19, 2015
Launch of SGS Supply Chain Solution Powered by T Transparency
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, and Trace One, a global leader in private label product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions and transparency software for retailers, manufacturers and suppliers, today unveiled SGS Supply Chain Solution... - March 05, 2015
SGS New Webinar - Boasting Performance Through ISO 20121
In this one hour complimentary webinar, two ISO20121 experts from SGS and Global event agency MCI will provide an overview of the standard, share experiences of how it has been successful implemented and detail the business case for investing in ISO 20121. - February 25, 2015
SGS New Webinar - Value Chain Risk Management: Emerging Approaches to Global Risk Management in Sustainability
The objective of this one hour webinar is to guide organizations that seek to control and understand the ethical and risk-based issues in their value chain. - February 24, 2015
SGS Formally Registered as an EU Timber Regulation (995/2010) Monitoring Organization
SGS has been formally registered as an EU Timber Regulation (995/2010) Monitoring Organization by the European Commission. As a registered Monitoring Organization, SGS is able to provide EU operators – those who place timber and timber products on the EU market for the first time – and... - February 14, 2015
New SGS Webinar: Sustainability Reporting to GRI G4: Time to Make the Switch
This is a key webinar in the SGS webinar series aimed at helping organizations to succeed in developing winning sustainability strategies. Key to an integrated and effective organizational strategy is a clear sustainability story – this is central to business in 2015. - February 12, 2015
Industry Needs for Innovation
Food fraud and supply chain resilience are listed amongst key areas in need of technical and scientific innovation according to an industry 2015-2017 consultation report recently published by Campden BRI, UK. The consultation consisted of an online survey and face to face interviews with key... - February 04, 2015
Global Food Safety Training Survey 2015
Campden BRI, Alchemy, BRC, SGS, SQF and TSI have teamed up to organize a global benchmarking exercise on food safety training practices. Distributed to over 25,000 food companies worldwide, the information collected will provide a global analysis of the situation and trends in food safety training. - February 01, 2015
New Webinar from SGS: ISO 26000 - 5 Years On
The objective of the one hour complimentary webinar is to explore the ISO 26000 Framework and its application since its launch in 2010. In late 2015 it is 5 years since the Guidance Framework was launched and SGS plot the development as well as take a fresh look at the Framework for those who have... - January 30, 2015
SGS New Webinar: Boosting Automotive Customer Experience
The objective of the one hour complimentary webinar (45-min presentation / 15-min Q&A) is to discuss the role of customer loyalty programs such as goodwill policies, warranties, service contracts for the customer experience of the aftersales in automotive. Date: 19 March 2015 Agenda The... - January 16, 2015
Hot Source Food Newsletter: GMO Labelling Requirements, Food Illness Outbreaks, New Pesticides Lab in Mombasa & More
In this issue of Hot Source, food supply, security and sustainability comes to the fore front with the publication of new principles for Responsible Investment Agriculture and Food Systems, by the Committee on World Food Safety (CFS) under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO). - January 15, 2015
SGS New Webinar: Food Defence - Update on Current Guidelines and Future Trends
The objective of this webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to provide an update on available guidelines about key preventive measures that can minimize the risk of food fraud, economically or ideologically-motivated adulteration, criminal or terrorist attacks. Date: 29 January... - December 30, 2014
Supply Chain Risk Management: Understanding the Value of Traceability in the Supply Chain
SGS, a leading global solution provider in food safety, quality and sustainability, will host a Special Session and showcase its unique food safety portfolio at the GFSI’s Global Food Safety Conference 2015. The conference theme is “Food Safety, A Shared Responsibility.” The... - December 11, 2014
SGS is Providing Guidance and IRCA Approved Training on the ISO 9001:2015 Revision
ISO 9001, the world's leading quality management standard, is under revision, with an updated version due by the end of 2015. SGS has a suite of training and advisory solutions to support your organization’s transition from ISO 9001:2008 to the new version. ISO/DIS 9001, the first formal... - November 21, 2014
SGS Special Session at the Global Food Safety Conference 2015
SGS, leading global solutions provider in food safety, quality and sustainability, will be one of the main sponsors of the Global Food Safety Conference 2015. - November 15, 2014
SGS Complimentary Food Webinars
SGS offers complimentary webinars (live and on demand) across a variety of food topics. - November 04, 2014
Hot Source Food Newsletter Issue 5: Food Contamination, Halal Market, EU Food Labelling Requirements and More
Hot Source brings you up to date on key issues affecting the food industry, at every stage of the supply chain, as well as commentary from SGS’s own experts. - November 03, 2014
SGS' New Webinar: Reputational Benefits of Sustainable Events
The objective of the one hour complimentary webinar is to provide an overview of the standard and its benefits, including the reputational benefits that organizations are realizing from implementing sustainability events management systems. It is now two years since the ISO 20121 standard was... - October 17, 2014
SGS' New Webinar: BRC Food, Issue 7: Overview of New Requirements
The aim of the webinar is to introduce the significant changes to the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety in the Issue 7 release covering the requirements and the protocol. Agenda Introduction to Issue 7, process for change and implementation timelines Changes to the requirements Changes to the... - October 09, 2014
Global Halal Certification: Current Status, Operational Challenges & Future Trends
Objective: The objective of this webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to provide an overview of the Halal market, its current stratus and forecast growth, highlight the key points of differentiation amongst the different Halal certification standards, discuss the importance of a... - September 21, 2014
Sign Up to SGS Webinars and Stay Informed
When developments in the medical devices industry require a more in-depth explanation – such as the changes that came into force in 2014 for auditing and technical file assessments in the EU – then sign up for SGS’ complimentary one-hour webinars and stay informed. The SGS webinar... - September 17, 2014
SGS Exhibits at MEDICA 2014 – November 12-15, Dusseldorf, Germany
SGS will participate as an exhibitor at MEDICA 2014, taking place in Dusseldorf, Germany, November 12 – 15. Thanks to its strengthened position in the Medical Devices industry, SGS will present at MEDICA 2014 an expanded inspection, testing and certification service offering. In keeping with the previous years, SGS will participate as a co-exhibitor together with the Association of British Healthcare Industries in Hall 16, booth no. G10-5. - September 17, 2014
SGS New Webinar: Allergen Management – Industry Practices, Label Control and Prevention
Food allergies are on the rise. Concerned consumers, retailers and governmental inspectors are more and more concerned about an increasing allergen risk in food production and inconsistent allergen communication. The objective of this joint SGS / METTLER TOLEDO webinar (45-minute presentation /... - August 27, 2014
SGS Launches the First IRCA Approved CPD ISO/DIS 9001 and ISO/DIS 14001 Introductory Courses
SGS is the first professional learning and development organization to offer ISO 14001:2015 (DIS) and ISO 9001:2015 (DIS) introductory training as one-day IRCA Approved CPD courses, and the only organization to obtain this status for both. - August 23, 2014
SGS New Webinar: Aviation Jet Fuel Guidance for your Supply Chain
The objective of this webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to outline plane fuel guidance and measures that can be built into your fuel supply chain to ensure the fuel is fit for purpose. Agenda IATA fuel guidance Fuel specifications (ASTM D1655, 91-91, JIG) Outline of the... - August 23, 2014
SGS New Webinar: "The Ruggie Principles" - the UN's Principles on Business & Human Rights
The objective of this one hour webinar is to consider the “Ruggie Principles” and how organizations are considering them in their implementation of good practice in sustainability strategy and to drive development in responsible sourcing practices to deliver reduced risk and enhanced... - August 14, 2014
SGS New Webinar: Responsible Sourcing from Emerging Nations Focus on Africa and Middle East
The objective of this one hour webinar is to consider the issues and risks in responsible sourcing practices across Africa and the Middle East. As organizations increase their scope of sourcing and deepen their understanding of operational issues across different geographies we consider the risks... - August 14, 2014
SGS Webinar Recording: Introduction to ISO/DIS 14001:2015
The objective of this complimentary webinar is to provide a brief introduction on ISO/DIS 14001:2015. Agenda -A brief overview of the ISO 14001 revision process, to put ISO/DIS 14001:2015 into context -A short reference to Annex SL and its importance -A summary of the changes proposed in ISO/DIS... - August 07, 2014
SGS New Webinar: Aviation Jet Fuel 1530 from the Refinery Angle
The objective of this webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to outline the EI/JIG 1530 requirements for Refineries. - July 17, 2014
SGS - The First Organization to Launch IRCA Approved CPD Introduction Course to ISO/DIS 9001: 2015
SGS has introduced a new training course "Introduction to ISO/DIS 9001:2015." SGS is the first professional learning and development organisation to offer the one-day course as IRCA Approved CPD. - June 22, 2014
Dealer Satisfaction with Warranty Administration in US
The objective of the one hour complimentary webinar (45-min presentation / 15-min Q&A) is to share the results of the 2014 SGS Dealer Satisfaction Survey with the Warranty Processes and Goodwill/Extended Service Contracts handling in the US. - June 21, 2014
SGS New White Paper on Comparing Global Food Safety (GFSI) Recognised Standards (June 2014)
SGS published a white paper on Global Food Safety Initiative this June 2014. - June 19, 2014
Allergen Management: Industry Challenges and Available Guidelines Webinar
The objective of this complimentary webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to discuss the results of the SGS industry survey on challenges, needs and gaps in allergen management and control and also provide an update on published guidelines covering different aspects of allergen... - June 11, 2014
Food Packaging: Overview of Trends, Standards and Implications on Food Safety
The objective of this complimentary webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to provide an overview of key GFSI standards on food packaging, discuss the key drivers of packaging innovations and explore the role of packaging on safety and shelf life of food. - May 16, 2014
Meeting the Requirements of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative Webinar
The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) is an initiative of the major brands in the pharmaceutical sector. PSCI is a group of pharmaceutical companies that share a vision of improved social, economic and environmental outcome for all stakeholders of the pharmaceutical supply chain, focused particularly on acceptable working conditions, safe process and facilities, economic development and a cleaner environment for local communities. - May 13, 2014
SGS Hot Source: Gluten-Free Management, Energy Drinks, Meat Supply Chain & More
Effective employee training leads to improved food safety culture. In this issue of Hot Source, they review key messages from the Global Food Safety Training Survey 2013. - April 30, 2014
Dealers’ View of Warranty: SGS 2014 Global Automotive Survey
The webinar will discuss further information about: For which brands dealers find warranty easy to work with; Dealer Satisfaction with the key warranty tools field force, hotlines and audit; Dealer Satisfaction with the level and administration of goodwill; Dealer Satisfaction with the level and administration of extended warranties; Comparison of results between 2012 and 2014 survey wave. - April 21, 2014
Live Demo: SGS autoCARS System
The objective of the one hour complimentary webinar (45-min presentation / 15-min Q&A) is to provide a clear view of the functionalities of autoCARS, which is SGS's propriety software system designed to perform the highest quality, customer tailored audits of automotive dealers. - April 11, 2014
New BRC Agents & Brokers - Improving Supply Chain Control Webinar
SGS invites you to join the complimentary webinar about "New BRC Agents & Brokers - Improving Supply Chain Control" on March 20, 2014. - February 06, 2014
SGS FSSC 22000 - Overview of V3 Webinar
SGS invites you to register for the complimentary webinar "FSSC 22000 - Overview of V3" on March 11, 2014. - February 04, 2014
SGS to Host Exclusive Session on Food Allergen Management at GFSI Global Conference 2014
SGS will host an exclusive breakfast session on food allergen management at the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Global Conference on 28 February 2014 in Anaheim, California, USA. - January 17, 2014
SGS Gluten-Free Certification & Gluten Risk Management Webinar
The objective of this webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to provide an overview of available gluten-free certification schemes and explore the key principles of effective gluten risk management. - December 27, 2013
SGS Breakfast Session at GFSI 2014 on: "Allergen Management, An Integral Part of a Safe Food Supply Chain"
SGS, leading global solution provider in food safety, quality and sustainability will be a main sponsor of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Global Conference on 26-28 February 2014 in Anaheim, US. The overall theme of the conference is ‘One World, One Safe Food Supply’, SGS... - November 30, 2013
Building Up a Resilient Organization via ISO Standards
SGS invites you to register for the complimentary webinar "Building up a resilient organization via ISO standards" on October 17, 2013. - October 16, 2013
SGS Organizes Learning Sessions Across the US to Help Medical Device Industry
SGS, a leading Medical Devices Notified Body will arrange a series of events on 16-19 September to provide manufacturers across the country with an opportunity to meet some of the world’s leading medical device experts, discuss updates on the most acute topics and their implications to the industry. - September 05, 2013
Current Sustainability Issues in the Mining Sector
SGS invites you to register for the complimentary webinar "Current Sustainability Issues in the Mining Sector" on September 18, 2013. - August 30, 2013