The recent focus on sustainable resources and waste has led to the implementation throughout the world of directives and regulations which restrict the use of toxic materials and control recycling
As part of global strategies to protect natural resources concepts such as energy efficiency, marking, labelling and regulation have become watchwords in many industries.
Household appliances and lighting equipment are now also under scrutiny to ensure they make the most efficient use of the power they consume.
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In Europe, directives have come into force which require many appliances with a high energy consumption to be marked with verified performance figures.
Australia has its own Meps (minimum energy performance standards) requirements.
The Appliance Efficiency Regulations recently revised by the California Energy Commission are a sign of growing concern regarding efficiency in the US as well.
SGS says it has the means to make your business efficient.
SGS worldwide is deeply involved in helping manufacturers to verify and, in many cases, improve the efficiency of their products.
As a world leader in hazardous substance testing, responsible waste disposal, energy efficiency and social accountability, SGS says it can help you to ensure that your company stays ahead of the game when it comes to green issues.
