Blog article by Tan Sim Bee, Certification Manager Today, certificates of any kind can easily be counterfeited, and ISO certificates are no exception. The ability to differentiate an ISO certificate’s authenticity has become extremely difficult. For users of an ISO certificate, it is absolutely necessary to find out if the ISO certificate received or came …
Do you know that most fires that happened in workplace and homes can be prevented? Edmund, GICG’s Regional Manager (Technical & Process Excellence) explains the importance of choosing the right appliances and power voltage for your home and about ways to prevent fires, including methods such as inspecting your heat sources, electrical appliances, maintain your …
Toys that are stuffed are suitable for a wide range of users, ranging from toddlers as young as 2 months to adults at any age. The shape and images of these toys are often based on popular icons, such as cartoon characters. Due to the fact that plush toys are commonly found around the world, …
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Taking place every year on 14 October, World Standards Day offers the opportunity to increase understanding of the importance of standardization. It is a collaborative initiative of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), who each year develop campaign elements to empower the global community, …
GICG will join organizations around the world to celebrate World Accreditation Day (#WAD2022) on 9 June 2022. It is a global initiative established by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to promote the value of accreditation. This year’s theme, Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment, focuses on …
by Lim Yee Khim, Certification Executive The idea of World Ocean Day was initially suggested in 1992 by Canada’s International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC) at the Earth Summit, at a UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. However, it was officially recognised …
by Edmund, Regional Operational and Technical Manager, GICG The little laundry symbols found on clothing tags aren’t just suggestions. We read and test all these clothes label symbols at GICG. Care labels can now be found on most textile products, ranging from apparel we wear to home textiles such as carpets and curtains, as a …
Face masks and respirators are recommended as part of personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as a public health measure to prevent the spread of covid-19 and prevent the spread of any airborne infectious germs. Selection of Respirators and Filters Selecting the right respirator or filter depends on the hazards or airborne contaminants, such as …
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Did you know? Did you know that toys which are meant to provide joy and entertainment for your children contain lots of hidden hazards? Children’s behaviour and play patterns are always unpredictable.Due to their intended audience, children’s toys must comply with complex and strict regulations before they can be imported and sold in most global …
The annual Earth Day is celebrated on 22 April to show support for the environment.First championed by Senator Gaylord Wilson and Congressman Pete McCloskey, the nationwide event immediately provided a voice to the then-fledgling environmental movement. It has gone global and includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by an organization ‘’EarthDay.org (formerly Earth …
