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Filipino Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Filipino Times
Changan becomes first Chinese automaker certified by SGS as an approved witness testing laboratory
Changan Automobile has become the first complete vehicle manufacturer in China to receive 'Approved Witness Testing Laboratory' certification from SGS, one of the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification organizations. The milestone underscores Changan's commitment to meeting international standards as it expands into global markets, including the Middle East. The certification was formally issued at Changan's Intelligent Research Institute, following a rigorous two-month evaluation by SGS experts. The recognition enables Changan to independently conduct overseas certification tests under SGS supervision, streamlining its global compliance process while enhancing product quality assurance. Setting a new benchmark for safety and quality As Changan ramps up its international presence, this certification provides independent validation of its intelligent testing capabilities. For markets like the UAE and Saudi Arabia – where regulatory frameworks are evolving and consumer expectations around technology and safety are high – this milestone signals that Changan vehicles are built to meet global requirements. It also reflects the company's investment in advanced R&D and robust quality controls, as it continues to introduce new energy vehicles (NEVs) and smart mobility solutions to the region. Certification details SGS conducted a detailed review of Changan's Intelligent Research Institute, auditing: • 17 international certification standards • More than 500 internal documents and systems • Four major testing sites and technical infrastructure • 30 engineers and testing personnel Achieving AWTL certification is the result of a highly selective and rigorous process. SGS grants this status only to facilities that demonstrate full compliance with international standards such as ISO/IEC 17025, covering stringent criteria around equipment calibration, testing protocols, engineer competency, and quality management systems. Changan's successful certification followed an intensive two-month audit, reflecting the company's strong internal governance and technical excellence. Even after certification, all testing conducted under the AWTL framework remains subject to SGS oversight, ensuring ongoing adherence to the highest global standards. This recognition stands as a clear marker of Changan's operational maturity and international credibility. Following a comprehensive evaluation, Changan met all international benchmarks and officially received the certificate in July 2025. The achievement allows Changan to execute a wide range of product validation processes independently, with SGS oversight, accelerating time-to-market across key regions. Mr. Xiao, General Manager of Changan Automobile's Middle East and Africa Division, said: 'The SGS certification is a powerful validation of Changan's leadership in intelligent mobility. For our customers and partners in the Middle East, it reinforces our commitment to bringing world-class vehicles that meet the highest safety, quality, and performance standards. As demand grows for smarter, more sustainable transportation across the region, certifications like this ensure we're building on a foundation of trust, technology, and global best practice.' The certification also signals Changan's readiness to meet the demands of regulators, distributors, and consumers in new markets. As the brand scales its NEV offering and intelligent vehicle range across the Middle East, this recognition supports its ambition to deliver innovation with global credibility. For more information, visit:
Indianapolis Star
23-07-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
From Concept To Creation: ELIS Manufacturing & Packaging's Role In Revolutionizing Sports Supplements
ELIS Manufacturing and Packaging Solutions Inc. reaffirms its commitment to excellence as a leading partner in the sports nutrition and performance supplement manufacturing sector. With years of specialized experience, ELIS is poised to assist brands in delivering high-quality, reliable sports supplements that meet the demanding standards of athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Operating from a state-of-the-art GMP certified and FDA registered facility, the company ensures every manufactured product adheres to rigorous safety and quality protocols, a necessity for products intended for competitive and recreational athletes. Every production lot created for sports supplement manufacturers by ELIS undergoes comprehensive testing procedures through a 17025 accredited third-party laboratory. These tests include compulsory microbial contamination and heavy metals screening, performed without exception regardless of batch size. The company also practices rotational analytical testing on active ingredients to ensure that formulations match label claims precisely. This continuous verification process protects consumers and sustains brand integrity by confirming the nutritional profiles delivered are accurate and reliable. ELIS has cultivated a diverse suite of manufacturing capabilities tailored specifically to the sports nutrition market. These offerings include production expertise in protein powders ranging from whey and plant-based proteins to collagen and specialized blends. The company also manufactures pre-workout formulas designed to enhance energy and athletic performance, as well as post-workout recovery supplements that support muscle repair. Additionally, ELIS produces amino acid formulations, energy and endurance products, creatine blends, and electrolyte-based sports hydration solutions, meeting a broad range of athlete needs. Understanding the importance of presentation, ELIS provides advanced packaging solutions engineered to protect sensitive powder supplements from moisture and contamination while enhancing shelf life and visual appeal. Protein tubs, gusseted pouches, and single-serve sachets or stick packs are designed for convenience and durability, catering to the fast-paced lifestyles of athletes who require on-the-go supplement options. The packaging is supported by precision filling technology and high-quality printing services, ensuring consistent dosing and vibrant branding that captures consumer attention. The scalability of ELIS's manufacturing processes makes the company an ideal partner for brands at any stage of growth. With minimum order quantities as low as 20,000 units for sachets and stick packs and 2,000 units for bottled powders and capsules, ELIS enables emerging companies to enter the market with manageable initial investments. Established brands benefit from the company's capacity to efficiently scale production volumes while maintaining flexibility and responsiveness to evolving product demands. Comprehensive value-added services further differentiate ELIS in the competitive sports supplement manufacturing landscape. The company offers expert formulating assistance to develop custom performance blends incorporating trending ingredients and specialized flavor profiles. Strategic ingredient sourcing ensures access to premium raw materials critical for top-tier product efficacy. Moreover, precision blending and custom printing services allow brands to realize their unique market positioning with exacting accuracy and compelling visual design. ELIS also provides kitting and packaging assembly options, climate-controlled warehousing, and direct-to-consumer order fulfillment, creating a seamless supply chain experience from start to finish. Keith Vinson, Chief Executive Officer of ELIS Manufacturing and Packaging Solutions Inc., emphasizes the company's dedication to supporting brands that demand both innovation and quality. 'At ELIS, we understand that athletes expect nothing less than the highest standards in the supplements they trust. Our mission is to partner with sports supplement brands to provide turnkey solutions that ensure their products perform exactly as promised, every time. We are committed to delivering not only superior quality and safety but also the operational agility that our clients need to thrive in a highly competitive market.' This deep understanding of the sports nutrition industry and athlete expectations fuels ELIS's mission to help brands innovate while maintaining uncompromising standards. The company's streamlined manufacturing and fulfillment processes accelerate time-to-market, enabling clients to respond quickly to dynamic trends without sacrificing product integrity. By consolidating formulation, manufacturing, packaging, and fulfillment services under one roof, ELIS mitigates the complexities often encountered by brands working with multiple vendors and reduces potential supply chain vulnerabilities. ELIS's integrated approach produces consistent, high-quality products that enhance brand reputation and foster consumer trust in an increasingly crowded marketplace. For sports supplement brands focused on building lasting connections with their audience, ELIS stands out as a dedicated and capable manufacturing partner. This commitment to excellence and scalability makes ELIS a preferred choice for companies seeking to elevate their sports nutrition offerings with confidence and reliability.
Observer
10-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
New permits for food, water testing labs suspended in Muscat, North al Batinah
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has announced the suspension of issuing new permits for private laboratories operating in the fields of food and water testing in the Governorates of Muscat and North al Batinah. This came in a move to regulate the operation of private laboratories and enhance their efficiency. The Ministry, represented by the Directorate General for Standards and Metrology and in coordination with other relevant government entities, said the decision aims to ensure the balanced distribution of laboratory services across the Sultanate of Oman. In a statement, MoCIIP said that existing laboratories that are currently licensed will be allowed to continue performing the tests they are authorised for, The Ministry also reiterated the importance of international accreditation for all private laboratories. It urged facilities to obtain certification in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard, which outlines general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sokoman Drilling Resumes at Western Trend, Moosehead Project, Central Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S, NL / / January 30, 2025 / Sokoman Minerals Corp. (TSXV:SIC)(OTCQB:SICNF) ("Sokoman" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that diamond drilling has resumed at the Western Trend gold zone, the site of the conventional bulk sample planned for extraction late in Q1 or early Q2, 2025. The drill program is following up on the recently announced high-grade results highlighted by intersections of 69.48 g/t Au over 4.85 m (MH-24-649), 40.89 g/t Au over 4.30 m (MH-24-648) and 26.72 g/t Au over 3.10 m (MH-24-646) (please see January 22, 2025 news release here), from the trench area. The plan and long section show the previous drilling on the Western Trend and the location of the planned drill holes. A high-grade shoot dipping East and down-plunge is outlined in the accompanying long section with the proposed drilling designed to extend it to depth and to the south. Timothy Froude, President and CEO, states, "We are very pleased to announce the resumption of drilling at the Western Trend and are confident that additional high-grade values will be found in the holes yet to report, as well as in the planned 2025 program. The information from the drilling will help in planning the location of the conventional bulk sample planned for late Q1 or early Q2, as soon as conditions allow. Discussions for processing the sample offsite are in progress. We are expecting the final batch of assays, from drilling prior to Christmas, shortly with several holes noted to have visible gold in quartz." Drilling to date at the Western Trend has tested 100 m of the strike to 165 m down plunge with the zone remaining open. The deeper holes are targeting the potential high-grade plunge of the intersection point between the east-west trending splay and the main north-trending vein system. QP This news release has been reviewed and approved by Timothy Froude, a "Qualified Person" under National Instrument 43-101 and President and CEO of Sokoman Minerals Corp. Analytical Techniques / QA/QC Samples, including duplicates, blanks, and standards, are submitted to Eastern Analytical Ltd. in Springdale, Newfoundland, for gold analysis. All core samples submitted for assay are saw cut by Sokoman personnel, with one-half submitted for assay and one-half retained for reference. Samples are delivered in sealed bags directly to the lab by Sokoman personnel. Eastern Analytical Ltd. is an accredited assay lab that conforms to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. Samples with visible gold are submitted for total pulp metallics with a gravimetric finish. All other samples are analyzed by standard fire assay methods. Total pulp metallic analysis includes the entire sample being crushed to -10 mesh and then pulverized to 95% -150 mesh. The total sample is weighed and screened to 150 mesh; the +150-mesh fraction is fire-assayed for Au, and a 30 g subsample of the -150-mesh fraction is fire-assayed for Au, with a calculated weighted average of total Au in the sample reported as well. One blank and one industry-approved standard for every twenty samples submitted is included in the sample stream. Random duplicates of selected samples are analyzed in addition to the in-house standard and duplicate policies of Eastern Analytical Ltd. All reported assays are uncut. About Sokoman Minerals Corp. Sokoman Minerals Corp. is a discovery-oriented company and one of the largest landholders in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's emerging gold district. The Company's primary focus is its portfolio of gold projects; the 100%-owned flagship, advanced-stage Moosehead, Crippleback Lake, and the district-scale Fleur de Lys project near Baie Verte in northwestern Newfoundland, targeting Dalradian-type orogenic gold mineralization similar to the Curraghinalt and Cavanacaw deposits in Northern Ireland. The Company entered a strategic alliance with Benton Resources Inc. through three, large-scale, joint-venture properties including Grey River, Golden Hope, and Kepenkeck in Newfoundland. In October 2023, Sokoman and Benton completed an agreement with Piedmont Lithium Inc., a major developer of lithium projects and processing plants in the USA, and exactly the right partner to have to advance the lithium project. For full details of the agreement please refer to the Company's press release dated October 11, 2023. Projects optioned with optionee fully vested are: East Alder Project optioned to Canterra Minerals Inc. (SIC retains shares of CTM plus 1% NSR) Startrek Project optioned to Thunder Gold (SIC retains shares of TGOL plus 1% NSR) The Company would like to thank the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for the financial support of the Moosehead and Fleur de Lys Projects through the Junior Exploration Assistance Program during the past few years. For more information, please contact: Timothy Froude, President & CEO T: 709-765-1726 E: tim@ Cathy Hume, VP Corporate Development, Director T: 416-868-1079 x 251E: cathy@ Website: @SokomanMineralsFacebook: @SokomanMineralsLinkedIn: @SokomanMineralsCorp Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Investors are cautioned that trading in the securities of the Corporation should be considered highly speculative. Except for historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Sokoman Minerals Corp. will not update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect financial results is included in the documents filed from time to time with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities by Sokoman Minerals Corp. SOURCE: Sokoman Minerals Corp. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
