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SHEIN expands collaboration with EU project SPEAC in the area of compliance training. 21 Sep, 2026, 18:23 GMT Share article. * The upcoming compliance training will be jointly conducted by SPEAC and SHEIN and will focus on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) * Additional trainings planned for the rest of 2026 will cover eight additional key areas under the annual cooperation plan for training. DUBLIN, September 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Over the years, SHEIN has built a fruitful collaboration with the SPEAC project, an EU-funded initiative, to continue the series of jointly conducted compliance trainings for sellers on the SHEIN marketplace on key regulatory requirements of the European Union (EU). In 2026, SPEAC and SHEIN plan to organize nine training events on key topics such as the digital product passport (DPP) as well as prohibited substances in textiles, apparel, jewelry and chemical products. The first online training, taking place on September 21, is the third compliance training jointly conducted by SPEAC and SHEIN and focuses on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The two previous trainings took place in 2025 and covered the EU General Product Safety Regulation for consumer goods as well as compliance rules and industry standards for selling electronic products in the EU. The training on PPWR compliance will be led by Dr. Liu Kaiming, a leading expert from SPEAC, and will cover the regulatory background, key obligations, ways to comply with the regulations, and practical implementation guidance on the PPWR, which entered into force on August 12, 2026. The training is intended to help sellers operating on the SHEIN marketplace in the EU better understand the regulation and packaging waste requirements, including recyclability, traceability, labeling and the reduction of packaging waste. Through this initiative, SHEIN marketplace sellers can better understand the specific European requirements for product safety and consumer protection and translate regulatory obligations into practical compliance measures. These seller-focused initiatives complement SHEIN's own compliance obligations and investments as an EU online marketplace under applicable regulations, including the General Product Safety Regulation and the Digital Services Act. "SHEIN's collaboration with SPEAC underscores the company's commitment to promoting compliance awareness among its marketplace sellers," said Julien Faivre, Senior Product Compliance Director at SHEIN EMEA. "The training series complements SHEIN's ongoing efforts to provide marketplace sellers with access to information and training on the regulatory requirements applicable in the markets in which they operate." In May 2026, SHEIN launched a product safety and quality compliance training program for marketplace sellers, organized and conducted in cooperation with leading independent testing, inspection and certification organizations (TIC), including Bureau Veritas, Cotecna, Eurofins, Intertek, SGS, Technická inšpekcia and TÜV SÜD. The series covers current regulatory developments, product safety requirements, testing standards and industry best practices to help sellers navigate the constantly evolving compliance regulations in global markets. Recordings of sessions already held are available for later viewing in SHEIN's "Seller Education Hub" - an online portal that provides marketplace sellers with centralized access to compliance guides, reference materials and training courses designed to support their selling activities on SHEIN. The hub includes market- and category-specific guides on product safety requirements, prohibited and restricted products, quality standards, intellectual property protection, order fulfillment and compliance with operational regulations during onboarding, product listing and daily business operations. This is complemented by thousands of online compliance courses offered in various multimedia formats such as presentations, short videos, livestreams and interactive learning modules, paired with course assessments designed to reinforce practical knowledge and operational readiness. SHEIN will continue to work with external organizations and technical experts to strengthen seller training and help sellers build compliance capabilities while serving customers in international markets. Information about SHEIN SHEIN is a global online retailer of fashion and lifestyle, offering customers worldwide SHEIN-brand clothing as well as products from a global network of suppliers at affordable prices. SHEIN remains committed to making fashion accessible to all and promotes our industry-leading on-demand production methodology for a smarter, future-ready industry. To learn more about SHEIN, visit www.sheingroup.com Information about SPEAC SPEAC is an EU-funded project that aims to protect European consumers by raising awareness of EU regulations on the safety of non-food consumer goods and consumer protection. The project helps Chinese manufacturers, retailers, importers, exporters, traders and online sellers better understand European product safety and consumer protection requirements to ensure that products exported to the EU meet applicable safety and conformity requirements. For more information about the SPEAC project, see: https://speac-project.eu/zh-hans

SGS launches soil health and decarbonization solutions combining testing, monitoring and independent verification. (IN BRIEF) SGS has launched an integrated portfolio of soil health and decarbonization solutions combining testing, long-term monitoring and independent verification to help organizations assess soil conditions, manage environmental risks and demonstrate credible sustainability outcomes. The services cover soil sampling, site investigation and laboratory analysis for contaminants including PFAS, metals and hydrocarbons, as well as soil carbon baselines, biodiversity and microbiome assessments. Ongoing monitoring can be used to evaluate remediation, land-management measures and changes in soil health and carbon, while independent assurance supports soil carbon projects, regenerative agriculture initiatives and land-sector greenhouse gas programmes. The solutions are intended for sectors including agriculture, food, infrastructure, mining, energy, manufacturing and environmental management. SGS is also supporting a European Commission Joint Research Centre soil monitoring programme involving analysis of more than 35,000 samples to establish baselines for organic carbon, biodiversity and pollution risks. The portfolio aligns with the Nature pillar of SGS's IMPACT NOW for sustainability framework. (PRESS RELEASE) BAAR, 21-Sep-2026 - /EuropaWire/ - SGS has launched a new portfolio of soil health and decarbonization solutions that brings together soil testing, monitoring and independent verification to help organizations understand environmental conditions, manage emerging risks and demonstrate measurable sustainability outcomes. The condition of soil can influence agricultural productivity, environmental performance, operational resilience, regulatory compliance and land value. Reliable soil information is also important to the credibility of soil carbon projects and other sustainability claims. As environmental expectations develop, SGS said organizations increasingly need robust data to establish what is occurring below the surface, identify risks at an early stage and demonstrate progress against environmental and climate objectives. The company's new approach combines assessment, ongoing monitoring and independent assurance into an integrated framework designed to support organizations throughout the lifecycle of soil management and decarbonization programmes. The first stage focuses on establishing a reliable baseline. Through soil sampling, site investigation and laboratory analysis, SGS can help organizations assess soil health and quality, identify contaminants and characterize existing environmental conditions. Testing capabilities include the identification and analysis of contaminants such as PFAS, metals and hydrocarbons, alongside the establishment of soil carbon baselines and assessments of biodiversity and microbiome conditions. Once baseline conditions have been established, SGS provides monitoring services intended to track how soil conditions evolve over time. Consistent monitoring can help organizations identify emerging environmental risks, assess the performance of remediation or land-management measures and track changes in soil health and soil carbon. The resulting data can also be used to demonstrate progress toward environmental and sustainability targets. Independent validation and verification form the third element of the SGS approach. The company supports soil carbon projects, regenerative agriculture initiatives and land-sector greenhouse gas programmes through assurance services aligned with recognised methodologies and frameworks. SGS said independent verification can provide additional confidence where organizations need to demonstrate the credibility of environmental outcomes or climate-related claims. The company's soil capabilities are designed for use across a broad range of industries and land-use settings, including agriculture and food, infrastructure, mining, energy, manufacturing, industrial sites and environmental management. These services are supported by SGS's scientific expertise and its international network of laboratories and technical specialists. SGS is also contributing to a major soil monitoring programme led by the European Commission Joint Research Centre. As part of that work, the company is analysing more than 35,000 soil samples to help establish baselines covering organic carbon, biodiversity and pollution risks. The programme illustrates the scale of laboratory and analytical capabilities required to generate comparable soil data across large geographic areas. SGS also provides capabilities for assessing emerging contaminants. Its experience includes PFASafe(R), a four-step methodology designed to provide a broader understanding of PFAS-related risk beyond conventional targeted analytical approaches. The company said effective soil management and decarbonization strategies require more than isolated testing activities. Reliable baselines, consistent analytical methodologies, long-term monitoring, scientific expertise and independent verification need to work together if organizations are to make informed decisions and demonstrate credible environmental performance. SGS's new solutions are intended to connect these elements by helping clients move from initial measurement and risk identification through to monitoring, remediation assessment and verification of environmental outcomes. The offering can support organizations seeking to understand soil contamination, improve land-management practices, establish carbon baselines or demonstrate progress under regenerative agriculture and greenhouse gas programmes. The services also align with the Nature pillar of SGS's IMPACT NOW for sustainability framework, which focuses on supporting stronger environmental decision-making and credible action around natural systems. Through the soil health and decarbonization portfolio, SGS aims to provide organizations with the information and assurance needed to improve soil management, strengthen resilience and support climate-related objectives. SGS operates a network of more than 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by more than 100,000 professionals. With more than 145 years of operating history, the company provides testing, inspection and certification services through the SGS brand and specialist businesses including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource. SGS is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under ticker SGSN, with ISIN CH1256740924. SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource. SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW). Media Contact: Tel: +41 22 739 91 11 MORE ON SGS, ETC.: EDITOR'S PICK:

Arrowy Racing achieves China's first ASTM certification for go-karts. 发布日期: 2026-09-15 16:52 1. A new industry milestone. In September 2026, Arrowy Racing passed authoritative testing by SGS and obtained the compliance certification to ASTM F2007-24 standard. This marks the first certification of its kind in China's go-kart industry, signifying that its product safety and quality meet international standards. During the certification ceremony, Arrowy Racing entered into a strategic cooperation with SGS. The two parties will work together long-term to continuously optimize product safety standards and advance the international upgrading of domestic go-kart quality. 2. Core value of the certification. International Authoritative Recognition Backed by SGS's global certification credentials, its products comply with internationally accepted safety norms and build greater trust in global markets. Full-chain Quality Improvement Following the ASTM international standard, Arrowy Racing comprehensively optimize R&D, manufacturing and quality control procedures to ensure stable product safety and overall performance. Support for Global Expansion As the first Chinese go-kart manufacturer holding this ASTM certification, Arrowy Racing gain stronger competitiveness to develop overseas markets. 3. Safety as its core standard. Safety is the fundamental principle of production at Arrowy Racing. The successful certification fully verifies its professional capability and standardized management across product R&D, intelligent manufacturing and quality control. 4. A new starting point toward global markets. This industry-first certification serves as an important milestone for Arrowy Racing's global development. Moving forward, Arrowy Racing will continue to adhere to strict international standards, refine manufacturing techniques and product quality, and deliver safe, reliable go-kart products and services for customers worldwide.