SGS, the world’s leading inspection,
verification, testing and certification company, is pleased to announce
publication of the latest version of its Global Access Program (GAP) for Electrical & Electronics Products
white paper.
With the continuous growth of worldwide trading
business, and more countries and regions establishing their own type-approval
systems, the GAP white paper has become an
essential reference for Electrical & Electronics (E&E) manufacturers
and importers looking to reach new markets quickly and efficiently.
The latest 48-page document incorporates a number of countries and regions that
have set up type-approval systems since the document was first published in
2015, reflecting growing global ambition to:
- Protect the environment – focusing on the
design, production and disposal phases of the life cycle of electronic
products - Protect the health and safety of the user and
any other person - Maintain protection requirements regarding
electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility (EMC) regulations - Maintain the integrity of radio networks by
ensuring that radio equipment is constructed to use only the spectrum
allocated to terrestrial/space communication and orbital resources, so as
to avoid harmful interference
Ben Lv,
Deputy Director EEC & Auto, SGS, said: “In
today’s fast-moving global market, manufacturers and importers of electrical
and electronics products will struggle to access new markets if they fail to
meet the challenge of mandatory legal requirements. That’s why we’re
delighted to launch the latest version of our Global Access Program white paper
which ultimately gives manufacturers and importers
the benefit of a consolidated global service and a short cut to new target
markets.”
Written by a panel of International Type Approval (ITA)
experts, the white paper explores and investigates the latest array of national
and international standards including the CB Scheme, CE Mark, GS Mark, FI Mark,
CEBEC and ENEC standards, as well as a plethora of certification schemes around
the globe. It highlights each standard’s intentions, geographic application and
marking process whilst alerting organizations to the pitfalls of non-compliance
when seeking to reach new target markets
SGS services for E&E products
SGS offers integrated one-stop ITA services for E&E products,
including ITE & mobile, household appliances, luminaires, audio/video,
medical devices, photovoltaics, power supply, batteries, power tools and
machinery products, E&E components, amongst others.
Covering all major and fast-growing markets SGS’s ITA service
network covers more than 150 countries and regions. SGS’s international and
professional type approval teams can provide a shortcut for your products to
enter your target markets with more competitive pricing, shorter turnaround
times and better quality services. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s
tested.
Download a copy of SGS’s
Global Access Program for Electrical & Electronic
Products white paper.
For further information
contact:
Cherry Li
Senior ITA Operation
Manager
Connectivity &
Products, SGS
Email: cp.media@sgs.com
About SGS
SGS is the world’s
leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is
recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000
employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around
the world.