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The Textile Magazine
MAY 2012
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Hoi’s belief is that Indian compa-
nies can sustain business in the long
run if they invest in sustainable
initiatives today.
SGS’ comprehensive range of
sustainability services covers green
house gas emission reduction, en-
vironmental management systems,
carbon footprint, energy and water
audits, indoor environmental qual-
ity, corporate sustainability report-
ing and carbon labeling.
SGS offers an extensive and dedi-
cated carbon footprint consulting
service. It enables you to calculate
your footprint and provides the data
needed to improve your service and
demonstrate environmental com-
mitment to clients.
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SGS textile testing laboratory in Tirupur
expanded
SGS India recently opened a new lab in Tirupur
to serve the knit city’s textile and home textile
manufacturers, exporters, buyers and domestic re-
tailers. The new facility located on College Road
was inaugurated by Mr. A. Sakthivel, President
of the Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA).
Covering an area of 30,000 sq. ft., the facility
houses both physical and restricted substances
for testing the entire range of apparel and textile
products. With increased capability of testing
azo dyes and phthalates and enhanced restricted
substance testing capabilities the lab will serve
clients aspiring for international standards. The new
capacity and capabilities will lead to steep reductions
in turnaround time for its customers in and around
Tirupur. Additionally, with installation of an independ-
ent effluent treatment plant, the new facility is fully
compliant to the environment norms in the State.
Tirupur remains a hub of cotton merchandise exports
to European and US markets. This accounts for the in-
creasing demand for consumer product testing services
in the region. Product safety, quality and compliance
requirements of REACH & CPSIA regulations have
raised the chemical test parameters in the textile supply
chain. The new lab helps to address the restricted sub-
stance requirements as well as sustainability manage-
ment of the textile and apparel industry.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr. G. Sudesh
Kumar, Director, Consumer Testing Services, SGS
India, observed: “It has been our endeavour to be in
close proximity to our customer’s businesses. A lab in
Tirupur was the next logical step towards enhancing
SGS India’s ever increasing footprint in India. Apart
from the regular softlines testing, this lab will also en-
able manufacturers to launch products complying with
the ever-stringent REACH guidelines. SGS India’s
lab will enable Tirupur to play an important role in the
global textile market.”
SGS Tirupur laboratory has been in operation since
1996. The lab is ISO 17025 accredited and is fully
functional in delivering testing, inspection and social
responsibility services with the highest level of integ-
rity. The expansion marks another level in bringing
world class quality assurance solutions to Tirupur.
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification,
testing and certification company. Recognized as the
global benchmark for quality and integrity, it has more
than 70,000 employees and operates a network of over
1,350 offices and laboratories around the world.
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testing & certification