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SGMA’s Product Integrity Program

LATEST NEWS: In order to prepare our members for the storm of legal and product testing issues that 2012 will bring to our industry, the SGMA Legal Task Force and Bureau Veritas hosted a webinar on December 8. If you missed the webinar, click here to capture your copy of a recording today.

 

PRODUCT VULNERABILITY
Companies involved in selling or manufacturing fitness equipment, athletic equipment, athletic protective equipment, fitness equipment, athletic apparel and footwear face a variety of challenges when it comes to preparing their products to enter the marketplace. For private labelers, understanding how their products rank against others in the market is of crucial importance. Companies developing new and innovative products have an essential need to know how their products will perform prior to distribution. Retailers and brands having a working relationship with a quality assurance provider who can assist with both, creates an effective strategic partnership.

In general, compliance to mandatory and industry standards is a key concern to ALL companies, and maximizing the return on products is an ongoing objective. How can these various needs be met when the goals appear to be in competition, such as reducing costs versus maintaining quality? 

SOLUTION
As a global solutions partner, Bureau Veritas (BV), is ready to assist SGMA Members with a comprehensive suite of services. Developed by dedicated technical professionals who actively participate in the quality assurance industry, our services are innovative and cost-effective. For example, our “Three Star Level Testing Program” affords you the ability to select the appropriate level of testing to achieve your brand protection and risk management strategic initiatives. With in-depth technical knowledge, we also can provide you with product comparisons and develop customized protocols to your specifications for products where few or no requirements exist. With our full range of capabilities, BV can provide services and evaluations for SGMA Members in need of assistance.

In the launch of our SGMA Product Integrity Program, on August 18 at 2:00PM EST the SGMA hosted a Webinar on the latest Prop 65, product testing and current compliance issues that are affecting the industry today and to introduce our partners in this new program, Bureau Veritas, a world leader in quality assurance and supply-chain risk management solutions. Click here to view the slides from the webinar and for members who would like to access the recording of it click here.

What are the key benefits? 

• Discounted testing services- 20% off product testing in U.S., 30% off product testing in Asia and 35% off for softlines in Asia*
• Enhanced risk management and brand protection
• Compliant products
• Industry benchmarked products
• Convenient and turnkey quality solutions to meet client needs
• Improved return on client quality assurance spend

 Click here to view the press release on the launch.

* To learn more about the discounts contact VJ Mayor at vmayor@sgma.com or 301.495.6321 x 421.

 

WHO IS BUREAU VERITAS?
Reputation – For more than 30 years, BV has worked successfully with top companies around the world to help them better manage risk and regulatory compliance.

Worldwide Locations – With locations close to sourcing areas in over 40 countries, BV offers clients the convenience of global coverage with local service where they need it.

Technical Knowledge & Leadership – BVs staff participate in the development of international, industry and regulatory standards worldwide, keeping clients abreast of changes in requirements and testing methods.

Personalized Service – BV is committed to meeting clients evolving needs as they anticipate new market trends. BV offers customized quality assurance services throughout their clients supply chain. 

BUREAU VERITAS' APPROACH
With a comprehensive range of solutions, BV is ready to partner with SGMA Members to understand their Member company’s objectives and then customize a program that best meets those needs. BV’s services can help you: Confirm the quality, safety and regulatory compliance of SGMA Member products to national and international standards Assess products to benchmark against other brands or within SGMA Member product range Audit manufacturing environments to identify any unacceptable working conditions in SGMA Member supply chain Assess factories to pre-qualify suppliers or improve efficiencies Inspect product quality throughout the production process to help reduce returns Evaluate designs and answer questions to help improve safety and performance Provide consultation on customer returns to analyze root cause and promote continuous improvement