http://www.th.sgs.com/news.htm News SGS NEWS en © 2008 SGS. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:35:59 +0000 180 http://www.th.sgs.com/news.htm http://www.th.sgs.com/sgs_logo.gif SGS NEWS 144 44 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-thailand-and-thai-food-processors-association-organize-training-on-food-safety-standards-th?viewId=6471 The Systems and Services Certification division of SGS Thailand, together with the Thai Food Processors’ Association, organized a training program for the food manufacturing industry, aimed at helping major retailers who supply to Europe and North America and require their suppliers to be certified under the standards recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). 06/11/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-provides-free-training-on-global-standard-for-storage-and-distribution-iso-28000-and-iso-9001-news-th?viewId=6471 SGS’ Systems and Services Certification division recently organized a training program for companies in the food and non-food industries. Held on October 29, 2009 in Chiang Mai Province, near the North Zone area, the training discussed the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) Global Standard for Storage and Distribution, as well as ISO 28000 Series on Supply Chain Security Management Systems and ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems. The speaker for the training was Teeranat Limpichotikul, Food Segment Manager of SGS Systems and Services Certification in Thailand. Nearly 50 companies participated in the event. 29/10/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-awards-pathum-thani-brewery-co-ltd-with-iso-9001-2008-iso-22000-2005-gmp-and-haccp-certifications-th?viewId=6471 Pathum Thani Brewery Co., Ltd. recently achieved certifications under international standards ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems and ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems, as well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP). Boonchawee Chuasiriwat, Operations Manager of SGS (Thailand) Ltd., presented the certifications to Pongthep Akarapongpisakdi, Managing Director of the Brewery. 29/10/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-supports-aafa-as-elite-sponsor-hk?viewId=6471 SGS proudly announces that we have become an Elite Sponsor of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA). As an AAFA Elite Sponsor, we made a notable annual investment to advance the association members' competitiveness, productivity and profitability in the global market. We endeavour to share with AAFA members our professional knowledge and leadership in the textile and footwear industry. 30/09/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-provides-free-training-on-fssc-22000-pas-220-and-the-brc-global-standard-for-food-safety-th?viewId=6471 The SGS Systems and Services Certification division organized a training program for the food manufacturing industry, aimed at helping the major retailers who supply to Europe and North America and require their suppliers to be certified for any standard recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Conducted in Nonthaburi Province, the training discussed new food standards FSSC 22000, PAS 220 and BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 5. 18/09/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-awards-jan-nine-management-co-ltd-and-star-truck-and-bus-co-ltd-with-iso-9001-2008-certification-th?viewId=6471 SGS Thailand recently awarded Jan Nine Management Co. Ltd. and Star Truck and Bus Co. Ltd. with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Certification. Jan Nine is a manufacturer and distributor of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck (Thailand) Co., Ltd., selling to government offices and state enterprises. Star Truck, on the other hand, manufactures and distributes to individuals and private companies. 18/09/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-certifies-molex-thailand-co-ltd-under-iso-9001-2008-iso-13485-2003-and-iso-ts-16949-2009-news-th?viewId=6471 Molex (Thailand) Co., Ltd. recently achieved certification to ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 13485:2003 QMS for Medical Devices, and ISO/TS 16949:2009 QMS for Automotive Production. The company serves equipment manufacturers and local companies in the automotive, computer, business equipment, telecommunications and consumer industries. 17/09/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/press-conference-of-sct-co-ltd-th?viewId=6471 SCT’s coal business is now the first in Thailand to have a certified supply chain management system. SGS Thailand recently awarded SCT Co., Ltd with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Certification, ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems Certification and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification. 17/09/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-signs-worldwide-agreement-for-fssc-22000-certification-foodsafety?viewId=6471 SGS, the world’s leading Food Safety Management Systems certification body, has signed a global licensing contract with the Foundation for Food Safety Certification. Under the agreement, SGS is immediately able to certify organizations against the new FSSC 22000 standard. SGS is now progressing IAF accreditation for the standard to complete the full recognition process. 26/08/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/charoen-pokphand-foods-executive-management-completes-advanced-lead-auditor-courses-in-ems-iso14001-and-ohsas-18001-th?viewId=6471 Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited recently completed training in Advanced EMS/ISO14001 Lead Auditor Course and Advanced OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Course Certification. The company prioritizes quality development and is concerned with ensuring the occupational safety and health of all employees and workers. 26/08/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-provides-free-training-on_iso9001-iso4001-and-ohsas18001-at-ayutthaya-th?viewId=6471 SGS Systems and Services Certification Services organized a training program for the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand. The training discussed ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001, and was conducted in Ayutthaya Province. 26/08/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/supplier-development-project-of-leo-global-logistics-and-fps-logistics-th?viewId=6471 The SGS Systems and Services Certification division was invited as guest speaker for the Leo Group’s Supplier Development Project. SGS discussed ISO 9001:2008 and its requirements to help suppliers fulfill the entire cycle of quality management. 25/08/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/fe-sgs-ukraine-achieves-iso-9001-2008-certification-ua?viewId=6471 The Quality Management System (QMS) for the inspection services rendered by FE “SGS UKRAINE” conforms to international standard ISO 9001:2008 which details the requirements for QMS. 24/08/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-thailand-joins-thaifex-world-of-food-asia-2009-at-impact-exhibition_center-bangkok-th?viewId=6471 SGS Thailand participated in the recent Thaifex World Food of Asia 2009 via a booth display and speaking opportunities in the exhibit’s featured seminars. Three divisions from the SGS Thailand team joined—Systems and Services Certification, Laboratory and Agricultural. 13/05/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-awards-mikuni-thailand-co-ltd-with-iso-9001-2008-certification-th?viewId=6471 Mikuni (Thailand) Co., Ltd. recently achieved ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Certification. The company manufactures a wide range of high quality products including carburetors and oil pumps for motorcycles, and die casting products. 28/07/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-awards-esd-certification-to-kimball-electronics-thailand-ltd-th?viewId=6471 Kimball Electronics (Thailand) Ltd achieves ESD Certification and is on the list of top companies in Asia that are certified for the ESD standard. 17/07/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/quality-and-safety-will-always-be-beautiful?viewId=6471 SGS partners with EFfCI to audit and certify members’ compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines that ensure the highest standards of quality and safety for ingredients used in cosmetics products as well as in the industry’s manufacturing processes. 23/07/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-certifies-leo-global-logistics-th?viewId=6471 LEO Global Logistics Co., Ltd and FPS Logistics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. recently achieved ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Certification. The company provides a full range of logistics services, including air/sea freight forwarding, project cargo handling and custom formality services. 22/07/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/degradation-of-fabric-properties-hk?viewId=6471 Swimwear fabrics are manufactured using a variety of fibre combinations and fibre types. The fabric properties can be very dependent on the fibre content and types of fibres used in the fabric. Some fabrics are more sensitive to exposure to chlorinated water than others which might result in a loss in strength coupled with an increase in stretch and decrease in recovery. 25/06/09 http://www.th.sgs.com/en/sgs-awards-cleanstat-thailand-co-ltd-with-iso-9001-2008-certification-th?viewId=6471 Cleanstat (Thailand) Co., Ltd. recently achieved ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Certification. The company provides a complete range of cleanroom solutions including cleaning supplies, office supplies and equipment, electrostatic discharge (ESD) products, as well as cleanroom installation and modification services. 18/06/09