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Belgium - 04/31/08 Before an emergency turns into a catastrophe : just call SGS !! When a container loaded with drums is involved in a road accident, toxic chemicals are released and heavily pollute the neighbouring environment. SGS reacts immediately by sending an inspector to the incident scene. First report and pictures are made, to estimate from distance what the damage is and what actions need to be taken. An intervention team contains and neutralizes the spilled product. On-site SGS surveillance guarantees an effective flow of communication and a comprehensive final report. Site restoration reaches acceptable conditions as proven by SGS sampling/analyses and expert review of environmental data. Read More |
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| 04/31/08 | Environment | Before an emergency turns into a catastrophe : just call SGS !! When a container loaded with drums is involved in a road accident, toxic chemicals are released and heavily pollute the neighbouring environment. SGS reacts immediately by sending an inspector to the incident scene. First report and pictures are made, to estimate from distance what the damage is and what actions need to be taken. An intervention team contains and neutralizes the spilled product. On-site SGS surveillance guarantees an effective flow of communication and a comprehensive final report. Site restoration reaches acceptable conditions as proven by SGS sampling/analyses and expert review of environmental data. | ||
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| 03/29/04 | Environment | Before an emergency turns into a catastrophe : just call SGS !! When a truck loaded with IBC’s catches fire, pesticides are released and heavily pollute the neighbouring environment. Fire fighting entails further pollution of the soil and the (dammed) ditches. SGS reacts immediately and our intervention team, upon arrival at the scene, quickly contains product remainders. Sanitation is initiated before weather conditions turn wet and cloudy. On-site SGS surveillance guarantees an effective flow of communication and a comprehensive final report. Site restoration reaches acceptable conditions as proven by SGS sampling/analyses and expert review of environmental data. | ||
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| 12/01/04 | Agriculture | Integrated pest control Too often pest control is considered as a separate service. This however is not acceptable in contemporary industrial environments. Pest control is indeed an integrated part of your production process and quality system. Efforts to eradicate pests can be counteracted by inappropriate cleaning procedures following the treatment or inadequate proofing. In addition the use of appropriate techniques make the difference. | ||
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| 12/01/04 | Agriculture | Supervision of fumigation In many countries only governmental bodies are allowed to execute fumigations. However, these companies are not always experienced and in many cases supervision of fumigation can avoid calamities due to lack of knowledge and safety precautions. To protect the interests of the clients SGS can supervise fumigations in order to secure the quality of these interventions. | ||
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| 12/01/04 | Consumer Testing | Belgian Controlled Veal Belgian veal is safe. All members of the BCV are subjected to a watertight inspection system which prevents the use of growth stimulants and antibiotics. This control system exists out of analyses and verifications. Veal which has undergone the checks as stated in the list of specifications, is given the BCV (Belgian Inspection System for beef calves) certificate and label (ISO 65). The quality of Belgian veal cannot be disputed and SGS Belgium are helping to monitor this impeccable reputation. | ||
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| 11/17/03 | Environment | Venice - no longer in deep water? Venice is situated on islands in a vast and shallow lagoon. A series of sandbars cuts off the Venice lagoon from the Adriatic Sea, but it remains tidal. To attempt to solve the problems of erosion, pollution and increasing sea levels from many years, the public authorities planned for the environmental rehabilitation of the lagoon. SGS has become the main consultant for the environmental security assessment of the recovery activity on islands and tidal marshes inside the lagoon. | ||
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| 11/17/03 | Environment | Multi country Environmental Due Diligence Audits Those who acquire, sell, invest in, own or olperate facilities recognize that environmental liabilities can materially impact the underlying value of their assets. This awareness has created a growing demand for appropriate inquiries to identify all recognized environmental conditions prior to the purchase or development of a parcel of commercial real estate. SGS has conducted strictly independent due diligence assessments according to the ASTM E 1527 and 1528 standards for multinational companies in many countries. | ||
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