SGS Publishes Complimentary White Paper on Management of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Consumer Products and Supply Chains

Fairfield, NJ, November 23, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Proliferation, regulation and mitigation of persistent organic pollutants in consumer products and throughout the supply chain.

Persistent Organic Pollutants – Management and International Regulations

The purpose of this white paper is to provide an overview on current thinking within the consumer goods industry for how best to manage POPs risk in consumer products and supply chains. The aim is to promote an understanding of the origins of POPs, current industry challenges due to increasing EU and US regulations, and the principles of POPs management and compliance. This paper is aimed equally at those organizations with established POPs control and management plans as well as those considering development and implementation of POPs risk protocols.

For further information on POPs, how to ensure compliance to regulations controlling their use in consumer goods, the contamination of feed and foodstuff, and best practice recommendations, download your complimentary copy of the SGS white paper now at www.sgs.com/pops.

About SGS Testing and Safety for Consumer Goods

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