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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

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

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

With work-from-home/remote arrangements becoming a popular trend, consumers must be more selective in choosing furniture at home and at work. Globalization makes it possible for consumers to purchase furniture from any location in the world. Considering the increased choice, consumers should pay special attention not only to the beauty and attractiveness of the design, but

It remains a global health priority to protect people from COVID-19. Yet this effort must not overshadow the need for a universal health care system that provides basic health care to everyone, everywhere. The theme of World Health Day for this year is “Our Planet, Our Health,” which seeks to underscore the need for urgent