TÜV SÜD News

Standards update

Australia and New Zealand move to a new single compliance mark – RCM

The ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) have announced that the three existing compliance marks.

Portable Class D DSC devices for US market

The FCC Part 80.225 rule change related to the certification of handheld, portable DSC equipments came into effect on March 25th 2012.

Military Equipment and CE marking

Integration of Wireless Module

Market Surveillance

Market Surveillance is actively carried out by European MS authorities

2.4GHz WideBand Data Transmission systems

Wideband Data Transmission devices operating in the 2400 – 2483.5MHz band have been required to display the “Alert” sign because of a restriction of use in France.

TÜV SÜD Product Service expands test capability

LTE, HSPA+, CDMA2000

Amendments of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on textile fibre labelling published

CB Scheme Transition Period for Battery Products Ending Soon

Up to 1st May 2012 it was permitted for CB Scheme Test Labs to accept UL1642 for batteries.

New MEDDEV documents

J-PAL extended services

EN 60601-1:2006

FAQ document clarifies questions related to implementation

TÜV SÜD Business Investment

As the world’s leading Notified Body for Medical Devices, TÜV SÜD continually strives to improve the services itprovides. That is why, in 2011, we invested over 2 million euros in improving our processes and servicesto deliver the added-value factors.

Extended Guarding Service for Machine Tools

Guarding of machine tools can provide some unique problems to ensure the safety of the operator, whilst allowing enough access for the tool to be used.

TÜV SÜD steers Vale Engineering to Conformity

Faced with the complexities of ensuring that their first product – a novel spraying machine for weed control – could legally carry the CE marking to confirm compliance with the Machinery Directive

TÜV SÜD becomes a Corporate Affiliate Member of Trading Standards Institute

TÜV SÜD Product Service is now pleased to announce that as of 8th March 2012 it has been officially accepted as a Corporate Affiliate Member of the TSI.

Strategy brings influential action which makes big differences

The current DMF/DMFu temporary ban under Decision 2011/135/EU will end on 14th March 2012.

ECHA has launched a new public consultation on thirteen potential Substances of Very High Concern. Find out more here

Interested parties are invited to join the public consultation by posting their comments on the ECHA website. The public consultation will be open for 45 days and will end on 12 April 2012.

TÜV SÜD Named as RF Analogue Validation Lab

EN Standards Update

Some EN standards have recently been published or amended.

Designing for Life

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and environmental testing are usually treated as different functions.

Validation for Safety

Since December 31st 2011, it is no longer acceptable to use the EN 954-1 standard for a safety related part of machine control systems; this venerable standard has been replaced by EN ISO 13849-1.

Explosive New Service

TÜV SÜD’s new ATEX Safety Service will support manufacturers to interpret and comply with regulations and reduce the risk to their workers.

TÜV SÜD BABT extends certification services by gaining Notified Status under the Construction Products Directive

TÜV SÜD BABT has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) as a Notified Body under the EU Construction Products Directive, effective from 6th December 2011.

TÜV SÜD Product Service will once again be exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing Show

Standards Update

If you are continuing to place products on the EU market and the original harmonised standards against which you had the product tested to have been superseded (i.e. they no longer provide a presumption of conformity), then you are obliged to update your Declaration of Conformity and your technical file.

TÜV SÜD BABT is going from strength to strength

TÜV SÜD BABT is going from strength to strength after rapid international expansion over the last 2 years.

Personal Locator Beacons (using COSPAS-SARSAT 406MHz)

Automated testing and report production

TÜV SÜD engineers have automated many of the common test programmes. This has enabled us to dramatically reduce test times and offer greater repeatability of tests.

Class D DSC Handheld Marine Radios

Class D DSC Fixed Mount Marine Radios

Within the EU, Class D DSC fixed mount marine radios fall within the scope of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive.

AIS testing and certification

TÜV SÜD Product Service offers a complete test and certification service for AIS devices, including Class A and Class B.

TÜV SÜD Product Service offers DFS Testing

DFS capability is required by devices operating in the 5GHz bands to ensure that they do not interfere with radar systems

FREE Seminar - Certainty in importing textiles into China - 23 February 2012

TÜV SÜD invites you to our free customer seminar "Certainty in importing textiles into China" which informs you about the requirements that softlines manufacturers and retailers have to meet when exporting their products to the Chinese economic area.

Defective PIP breast implants in the media

TÜV SÜD BABT extends certification services by gaining Notified Status for the Construction Products Directive

TÜV SÜD BABT has been appointed by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) as a Notified Body for the Construction Products Directive, effective from 6th December 2011.

Buying children's toys – 11 tips from TÜV SÜD

Christmas gifts for children should give pleasure for longer than the festive season. To ensure that the fun and games continue long after Christmas is over, children's toys should be bought with care and consideration.

TÜV SÜD Product Service's Training Courses Programme for 2012

TÜV SÜD Product Service is providing a range of specialist training courses throughout 2012.

Introduction to the compliance requirements for the United States market

TÜV SÜD Product Service is running a special training course on Tuesday 31st January 2012, covering the compliance requirements for the US market

Third of toys from China tested too toxic for children

Nearly a third of the toys on store shelves contain heavy metals and about 10 per cent have lead levels that exceed national safety standards, Greenpeace said in a report

9-12/1/2012 Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair

TÜV SÜD treasures every opportunity to meet with you, our valued customer. We cordially invite you to visit its exhibit in Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair at Booth No. 3D-D37.

Tests ensure charity safely delivers emergency blood

Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers (SERV) is a registered charity that transports blood and other urgentlyrequired medical items to hospitals. The service is run by volunteers, is completely free of charge to the NHS and covers the South East of England.

Life Saver Beacons have never been more reliable!

Automatic Identification System (AIS) equipment used in a marine environment has to complywith a range of technical specifications and standards to ensure that the equipment is safe andwill withstand everything this environment throws at it.

TÜV SÜD Product Service and Smiths Detection revolutionising people screening

Smiths Detection, specialising in screening systems for the detection of illegal and dangerous items has utilised TÜV SÜD Product Service to put their new “eqo” (pronounced echo) people screening system under a series of environmental tests.

TÜV SÜD helps Portsmouth University’s Formula Student team reach the grid

For the first time in 2011, the world’s largest student motorsport show Formula Student, saw the participation of a team of engineering students from the University of Portsmouth, one of 107 teams from 34 countries competing in the event.

New Environmental :: Talk 2nd edition

ENV :: Talk 2nd edition

Implications of IEC 60601 3rd edition Webinar

IEC 60601 3rd edition Webinar

Changes to BABT company name and Certification Logos

Changes to BABT company name and Certification Logos

TÜV SÜD takes on the Great South Run!

TÜV SÜD takes on the Great South Run!

New EMC :: Talk Newsletter 8th edition

EMC :: Talk 8th Edition

TÜV SÜD BABT celebrates its 100th MCS -customer

TÜV SÜD BABT celebrates its 100th MCS -customer

Does your DoC (Declaration of Conformity) need updating?

Does your DoC (Declaration of Conformity) need updating?

Laidler Associates and Safety Systems Technology, machinery division of TÜV SÜD Product Service, exhibiting at this year’s PPMA Show

Laidler Associates and Safety Systems Technology, machinery division of TÜV SÜD Product Service, will be exhibiting at this year’s PPMA Show

New list of LVD harmonised standards

New list of LVD harmonised standards

TÜV SÜD Product Service's Medical Consultants Open Day

Medical Open Day

New Medical Training Courses 2011

Medical Training Courses, TUV SUD , TUV SUD workshops

Laidler Associates and Safety Systems Technology exhibiting on the Health & Safety Event 2011

Laidler Associates and Safety Systems exhibiting on the Health & Safety Event in Edinburgh

NEWSLETTERS

Eleven Notified Bodies signed Code of Conduct

A first group of Notified Bodies has signed the voluntary Code of Conduct for Medical Device Notified Bodies. The Code of Conduct is an initiative to improve harmonised implementation of the European directives, creating a more level playing field for manufacturers.

New EMC::Talk Newsletter

European Toy Safety Directive introduces stricter safety requirements

The revised European Toy Safety Directive came into force on 20 July 2011. In this directive, the EU Commission introduces even stricter requirements for the safety of toys.

TÜV SÜD helps Portsmouth University’s Formula Student team reach the grid

Formula Student is a UK university competition and a group of engineering students from University of Portsmouth will be one of the main competing teams this year.

New MEDICAL::Talk Newsletter

TÜV SÜD Product Service will be exhibiting at this year’s Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards Conference an Exhibition being held at Bournemouth International Centre on 21st- 23rd June 2011.

World Accreditation Day 2011

Volcanic Ash – NOT AGAIN!!!!

EMC and Functional Safety workshop

TÜV SÜD Product Service is hosting a complimentary Ethical Trade Seminar.

Come and join TÜV SÜD Product service at the Hilton London Metropole on Thursday 12th May 2011 for a complimentary seminar on Ethical Trading and Due Diligence for Importers and Retailers, presented by Ethical Trade Specialist Muriel Johnson and TÜV SÜD experts Richard Poate.

TÜV SÜD China is hosting four seminars on Entering into the Chinese market in April and May.

In recent years, the rapid development and continued momentum of China has attracted worldwide attention. This change is accompanied by an influx of products and brands into China, forcing the government to take additional precautionary measures in reviewing the existing regulations surrounding the textile industry.

NEW FRENCH REGULATORY REQUIREMENT FOR SAR LABELLING OF MOBILE PHONES

The French Health Ministry has issued a decree regarding the labelling of mobile phones being placed on the market in France.

Wi-Fi Proven to Interfere with Aircraft

Boeing has confirmed that certain Honeywell avionics displays have shut down as a result of interference from onboard Wi-Fi systems, according to a report from FlightGlobal’s RunwayGirl blog.

New EMC::Talk Newsletter

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Webinar on Understanding California Proposition 65 on 28th March 2011

California Proposition 65 is changing every month. With morethan 400 judgments’ to date, manufacturers, distributors andretailers need to know how this affects their products. Join theAmerican Apparel & Footwear Association in partnership withTÜV SÜD America, Inc for a FREE Webinar on Monday, March28th at 2:00 PM EST.

Laidler Associates & Safety Systems from TÜV SÜD Product Service’s Machinery Division will be exhibiting at this year’s Health and Safety '11 being held at Sandown Park Racecourse on the 1st – 2nd March 2011.

The Health and Safety '11 event has been developed to suit anyone responsible for health and safety at work. Accessing your regional Health and Safety Event is FREE but the knowledge and experience you will gain could prove invaluable.

TÜV SÜD software upgrades to Teseq’s Compliance 5 Emissions Software.

The EMC department at TÜV SÜD Product Service has, for many years, been successfully performing Radiated and Conducted emissions testing using Teseq®’s Compliance 3 Emissions software in both its Bearley and Octagon House Laboratories.

EU Authorities recall Magnetic Dartboard

EU Authorities recall Magnetic Dartboard as poses a risk of injuries.

New Harmonised Vehicle Standards

Ever since the directive covering the EMC Requirements of electric sub-assemblies (2004/104/EC) was amended to change the requirements on non-immunity related products, there has been much confusion amongst manufacturers on how to test their products in order to demonstrate compliance to the EU Vehicle Directive.

TÜV SÜD Product Service will be exhibiting at this year’s Southern Manufacturing Show -16 &17th February 2011.

TÜV SÜD Product Service will be exhibiting at this year's Southern Manufacturing Show being held at Five, Farnborough on the 16th - 17th February 2011.

New CONSUMER::Talk Newsletter

New WIRELESS::Talk Newsletter

TÜV SÜD strengthens EV Battery Testing Capability with new acquisition of Innovative Testing Solutions.

TÜV SÜD Canada, part of the global TÜV SÜD testing and certification organisation, announces the acquisition of Innovative Testing Solutions (ITS). ITS is a diversified and experienced testing laboratory, with ISO/IEC 17025 A2LA accreditation, and provides testing of batteries and electrical components, along with environmental and mechanical life cycle testing.

New ENV::Talk Newsletter

FAA issues safety alert on lithium batteries after UPS crash.

The US FAA has issued a safety alert recommending that airlines adopt new procedures to reduce the risk of onboard fire posed by lithium batteries.

TÜV SÜD steps up growth and creates new jobs

International service corporation TÜV SÜD has succeeded in significantly accelerating its growth. The Group's consolidated revenue for 2010 will rise by roughly 10 per cent to just under EUR 1.6 billion, more than doubling last year's increase (2009: EUR 1.43 billion, a year-on-year increase of 4.5 per cent). The number of employees also reflected this positive trend, rising this year by 1,400 to 16,000-plus.

TÜV SÜD Product Service Ltd – Change of Company name.

I would like to advise you of a change in our company’s name from TÜV Product Service Ltd to TÜV SÜD Product Service Ltd with immediate effect.

TÜV Product Service complimentary REACH obligations seminar.

TÜV Product Service is hosting a Complimentary REACH Seminar at the Macdonald Manchester Hotel on Wednesday 8th December 2010 on REACh Obligations for retailers covering due diligence and child appealing products.

REACH Regulations – How do they affect you?

No matter what industry that you operate within, the REACh regulations have an impact on your business and TÜV Product Service can help you to manage it.

Fisher-Price recalls highchairs and toys

Thousands of high chairs and toys sold in the UK have been recalled by Fisher-Price over safety concerns. It is part of a wider US-led recall of more than 10 million products following reports of injuries.

Henry Sibun will be speaking about labelling and packaging at the MEDTEC conference in Ireland on 22nd September 2010

Henry Sibun will be speaking about labelling and packaging at the MEDTEC conference in Ireland on 22nd September 2010

Warning over fake hair straighteners

Trading Standards officers have warned people about dangerous fake hair straighteners after a teenager was left with melted hair and a singed scalp.

Machinery Directive- How to Comply?

Laidler Associates have produced a introduction to machinery safety video looking at the two main aspects of machinery safety

Free EMC - Fundamentals of Design and Testing Webinar

Join TÜV Product Service for a complimentary EMC Fundamentals of Design and Testing Webinar on Wednesday 29th September 2010.

A Case for Health and Safety

Derek Coulson, Technical Director of Laidler Associates, will be presenting a paper entitled "Working Safely with Machines" at the forthcoming Association for Organics Recycling health and safety event on September 28th.

Research Reveals Consumers’ Product Safety Ignorance

New research from product testing expert TÜV Product Service suggests that UK consumers are putting their safety at risk as they do not understand the meaning of marks stamped on the products they buy.

TÜV Product Service are exhibiting at this year’s SMM show in Hamburg

TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting in Hall B1 Upper Floor Stand 142 at this year’s SMM Exhibition to be held in Hamburg on 7th-10th September 2010.

FREE Machinery Safety Workshop!

How safe is your machinery? This is one of the most important questions that can be asked in UK industry and by not knowing the answer, you could be breaking the law and putting your employees at risk.

Two free Environmental and EMC webinars

Join TÜV Product Service for a complimentary Environmental Webinar on Failure Modes of Environmental tests and a EMC Webinar on Fundamentals of Design and Testing

TÜV Product Service Launches New CE Marking Service in the Midlands

TÜV Product Service Launches New CE Marking Service in the Midlands

TÜV Product Service acquires Laidler group

TÜV Product Service Ltd, a UK subsidiary of the TÜV SÜD group, has acquired the shares of the Laidler group of companies, the UK’s leading machinery safety compliance organisation.

FCC deadline for Class D DSC radios approaches fast……

FCC deadline for Class D DSC radios approaches fast……

TÜV Product Service Extended Safety UKAS Accreditation

TÜV Product Service Extended Safety UKAS Accreditation

TÜV SÜD group REACH Obligations Seminar.

TÜV SÜD group REACH Obligations Seminar

NEW EMC::Talk Newsletter

EMC Newsletter

TÜV Product Service Open Day Pictures

Open Day Pictures

TÜV Product Service Open Day Seminar Presentations

Open Day Seminar Presentations

NEWS: Traffic Information Signs

TÜV Product Service is now offering testing and certification for traffic information signs to ensure they meet both the UK Highways Agency and EU regulations.

TÜV Product Service extends scope for SAR testing

TÜV Product Service extends testing scope for SAR by becoming UKAS accredited for IEC 62209-2 for Body SAR.

TÜV SÜD continues its course of growth

TÜV SÜD are maintaining consistent growth despite the financial and economic crisis over the past year.

TÜV Product Service at Aerospace Testing 2010

TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting at Aerospace Testing 2010 to be held at the Hamburg Messe, Germany, on 18th-20th May 2010.

TÜV Product Service at IFSEC 2010

TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2010 to be held at the NEC, Birmingham, on 10th-13th May 2010.

NEW Wireless :: Talk Newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of Wireless :: Talk, the latest Newsletter for the Wireless Industry.

BABT extends certification services by becoming a Notified Body for the Marine Equipment Directive to provide an unrivalled UK service

BABT extends certification services by becoming a Notified Body for the Marine Equipment Directive to provide an unrivalled UK service.

Business student receives national award at Houses of Parliament

Paul Magee, an industrial placement student at TÜV Product Service, has received a National ‘Seen and Heard’ award at the Houses of Parliament.

TÜV SÜD Rail and TÜV Product Service exhibiting at Infrarail 2010

TÜV SÜD Rail and TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting at Infrarail 2010 to be held at the NEC, Birmingham, on 13th- 15th April 2010.

Everything you need to know about International Approvals

As a manufacturer looking to sell your products globally, you have to contend with a myriad of regulations and procedures that increase your time-to-market. And to meet your launch deadlines, you need to obtain the right certification and approval for every country where you plan to market your products.TÜV SÜD Product Service can provide you advice and support in getting your products access to most countries throughout the world.

Medical Sterilisation Training

TÜV Product Service will be holding a training course on an Introduction to Microbiology for the Manufacture of Sterile Medical Devices, which will take place at Octagon House, Fareham on the 12th April 2009.

NEW CE Marking Workshop

Everything you need to know about CE Marking and meeting your legal objectives within Europe

NEW Training Course: Understanding the Issues Associated with Photovoltaic Cells Introduction

Join TÜV SÜD Product Service on 20th April 2010 at Octagon House, Fareham, for our training course on 'Understanding the Issues Associated with Photovoltaic Cells Introduction'

NEW Training Course: Design Considerations for Vibration Environments

Join TÜV SÜD Product Service on 20th April 2010 at Octagon House, Fareham, for our training course on Design Considerations for Vibration Environments.

TÜV Product Service Ltd offer tests to combat link between potting compost and Legionnaire’s disease.

TÜV Product Service can provide screen tests to identify the toxic contents that have recently been associated with outbreaks of Legionnaire’s disease.

TÜV SÜD BABT is now listed as a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certification body

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is the independent government backed scheme that certifies microgeneration products such as photovoltaic panels in accordance with consistent standards.

1st Edition of Medical :: Talk Newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of Medical :: Talk, the latest Newsletter for the Medical Device Industry.

TÜV SÜD Product Service hosts latest PTCRB Validation Group (PVG) Meeting

The 48th Meeting of the PTCRB Validation Group was hosted by TÜV SUD Product Service on the 10th and 11th February 2010 at the Queen’s Hotel, Portsmouth.

TÜV SÜD Product Service achieve the SC21 Bronze Award

TÜV SÜD Product Service are the first service organisation of its kind to achieve the SC21 Bronze Award.

"Hats for Haiti" Day!

TÜV Product Service raises money to aid those involved in the recent Haiti Earthquake Disaster.

BABT Launches World’s First Comprehensive FCC Online Certification Service for Wireless Communication Devices

BABT, the world’s leading Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB), today launches its ‘Online Application Portal’ for manufacturers of wireless communications devices that want to sell products in the USA.

Join TÜV SÜD Product Service for our FREE webinar on “Compliance with the R&TTE Directive"

TÜV SÜD Product Service will be holding a FREE webinar on “Compliance with the R&TTE Directive, on 25th February 2010 at 14:00pm.

NEW Training Course: Fixed Installations under the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Join TÜV SÜD Product Service on 29th January 2009 at Octagon House, Fareham, for our training course on the requirements for Fixed Installations under the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

TÜV Product Service exhibit at the 10th London Asia Expo 2010

TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting at this year’s London Asia Expo exhibition to be held at Olympia, London, from the 25-27th January 2010.

TÜV Product Service New Year Review 2010

The economic landscape in which we are all operating has changed drastically compared to 12 months ago.

The Impact of the new EMC Directive 2004/108/EC – Webinar Recording

A recording of the above webinar and useful documents from the event can be found here.

Key Changes to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC – Webinar Recording

A recording of the above webinar and useful documents from the event can be found here.

TÜV SÜD increases sales revenue and earnings

TÜV SÜD has succeeded in staying power in difficult market conditions with its sales revenue for 2009 set rise as budgeted from EUR 1.36 billion to EUR 1.4 billion.

Latest must-have children’s toy poses serious health risks

Consumer testing labs have found high levels of toxic chemical on this year’s top selling Christmas toy, Go Go Hamsters. TÜV Product Service test your products to meet the most rigorous of safety standards and avoid claims that could potentially be very destructive to both your business and consumers.

Compliance with the R&TTE directive

New data reveals that very few PMR (Private Mobile Radio) products comply with all requirements of the R&TTE directive.

NEW Training course: ‘Introduction to Microbiology for the Manufacture of Sterile Medical Devices’

TÜV Product Service Ltd will be hosting a new training course on the manufacture of sterile medical devices on the 20th April 2010, at Octagon House, Fareham.

3rd Edition of EMC :: Talk Newsletter

Welcome to the third edition of EMC :: Talk, the EMC Newsletter from TÜV Product Service Ltd.

TÜV Product Service Launches NEW REACh Consultation Service

TÜV Product Service offer customised consultancy solutions to advise and guide you through all aspects of your obligations under REACh.

One-stop Telecom Certification & Testing for USA and Canada

TÜV Product Service offer one-stop Telecom Certification & Testing for USA and Canada at very competitive prices.Find out more...

TÜV Product Service exhibit at EMCUK 2009

TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting at EMCUK 2009, on the 13th-14th October 2009.

DSEi 2009 Open Day

TÜV Product Service will be running an open day on the 6th of October at our facilities in Fareham, Hampshire, from 10am till 2pm.

NEW Defence Newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of DEFENCE :: Talk, the new Defence Newsletter

TÜV SÜD joins the BRC Scheme

The BRC Scheme is based on a number of Global Standards which aim to reduce the number of supplier audits, remove the competitive element from product safety, and provide a baseline measure that would assist retailers to demonstrate “due diligence”

First Remote Access Test Facility Launched

TÜV Product Service’s new Remote Monitoring Service allows customers to monitor their test programmes online through a High Quality, Secure network at No Extra Cost.

TÜV SÜD extends test capacity for CTIA Battery Certification

TÜV SÜD extends it's test capacity for CTIA Battery Certification through achieving accreditation for a new state of the art laboratory in the UK.

Training Services for 2009

TÜV Product Service is offering a range of training courses throughout the year, sharing its expertise in product and quality system conformance.

Henry Sibun and Norman Richardson will be speaking at the Medical Technology Quality Group’s (MTQG) event, London

Henry Sibun and Norman Richardson will be speaking at the event on on Wednesday 28th October 2009, at the Chartered Quality Institute, London.

TÜV SÜD exhibit at Frankfurt IAA, the International Automobile Show

TÜV SÜD will be exhibiting at this year's Frankfurt IAA, the International Automobile Show under the slogan "Discover Diversity. Enhance Efficiency".

RF & Microwave Radiation Safety Course

TÜV Product Service will be holding a training course on Radio Frequency and Microwave Radiation Safety.

TÜV Product Service exhibit at DSEi

TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting at this year’s Defence Systems and Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition to be held at London’s ExCel on the 8-11th September 2009.

First third-party benchmark testing of tyres in Japan

TÜV SÜD has conducted benchmark testing on tires sold on the Japanese market.

What to do if your DPF is blocked?

Reasoning behind complaints about blocked diesel particulate filters (DPF) and loss of performance.

Henry Sibun will be speaking at the IMDA Workshop, Dublin

Henry Sibun will be speaking at the IMDA Workshop held at the Clarion Hotel, Dublin, 6th July 2009

TÜV Summer Tips

TÜV Product Service has published some tips for the summer including information on summer holiday travel and protection from UV rays.

2nd Edition of our EMC Talk Newsletter

Welcome to the second edition of our EMC Talk, the EMC Newsletter

TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2009

TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2009, which will be run at the NEC, Birmingham on the 11th–14th May 2009.

Thinking Outside The Box

Jean-Louis Evans, managing director at TÜV Product Service, a global product testing and certification company, looks at the industry trend towards sustainable packaging, and asks whether manufacturers can afford to ignore the movement

New appointment by Network Rail

TÜV Product Service has been appointed as an Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) by Network Rail and is now authorised to carry out independent evaluations of safety and risk on safety-critical systems used throughout the UK rail network.

TÜV Product Service help Transport for London keep tube customers cool

TÜV Product Service help Transport for London keep tube customers cool

TÜV SÜD Rail & TÜV Product Service Exhibit at Railtex 2009

TÜV SÜD Rail and TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting at this year’s Railtex Exhibition to be held at London’s Earls Court on the 10-12th March 2009.

Phase-Out of Cospas-Sarsat 121.5 MHz/243 MHz service on 1 February 2009

From 1st February 2009, only 406 MHz beacons will be detected by the Cospas-Sarsat Search and Rescue satellite system. This affects all maritime beacons (EPIRBs), aviation beacons (ELTs) and personal beacons (PLBs).

Information Security - How secure are you?

TÜV Product Service has launched a new service to test the ability of communication equipment to prevent unintentional leakage of information, especially when installed in remote locations.

TÜV Product Service becomes a BRC approved Certification Body

TÜV Product Service has been registered as a Certification Body under the BRC Global Standard for Consumer Products.

TÜV Product Service Wireless Newsletter: January 2009

Welcome to our first TÜV Product Service Wireless newsletter, which is designed to keep you informed about changes within the industry and about new services from TÜV Product Service and BABT. We hope that you find it useful!

New Year Review 2009

As I have done in previous New Year newsletters, I would like to recap on the year behind as well as providing you with some advanced notice of what we plan for the year ahead.

TÜV Product Service major sponsor of IET’s EMC in Railways Seminar

TÜV Product Service will be the major sponsor of the Institute of Engineering and Technology’s seminar “EMC in Railways 2009: Building your knowledge and ensuring compliance”.

TÜV Exhibiting At The Retail Business Show

TÜV Product Service will be showcasing its capabilities on stand E11 at The Retail Business Show held in London Olympia’s National Hall on the 28th & 29th January 2009.

TÜV Rheinland & TÜV SÜD – Cooperation rather than merger

Cologne/Munich, December 22, 2008. The CEOs of TÜV Rheinland and TÜV SÜD, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bruno O. Braun and Dr.-Ing. Axel Stepken, have issued a joint statement explaining that the two companies are currently no longer considering a merger.

TÜV Product Service Medical Testing Times: December 2008

Welcome to the fourth edition of the 2008 ‘Medical Testing Times’ from TÜV Product Service. This newsletter is designed to keep you informed about changes within the industry – updates to requirements, new services we offer, and other relevant news.

TÜV Product Service Website Improvements and Additions

We have recently added a number of improvements to our website, including a flash video of our test capabilities, and a new video download section.

Pete Dorey raises awareness of CE marking for military equipment at EMC UK 2008

Pete Dorey raises awareness of CE marking for military equipment at EMC UK 2008

TÜV Product Service asked to judge fryer’s safety on BBC’s Watchdog programme

TÜV Product Service asked to judge fryer’s safety on BBC’s Watchdog programme.

TÜV Medical Health Services offer advice on the new sterilisation standards.

Henry Sibun provides a guide to validating sterilisation systems, following a revision of the relevant medical device sterilisation standards.

TÜV Product Service Medical Testing Times: September 2008

This is the third edition of the 2008 ‘Medical Testing Times’ from TÜV Product Service. This newsletter is designed to keep you informed about changes within the industry – updates to requirements, new services we offer, and other relevant news.

IEC 62238

IEC 62238 is a marine radio test standard for VHF radiotelephone equipment incorporating Class “D” DSC.

TÜV Exhibiting At The PPMA Show

TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting at this years PPMA show on stand B68 where we shall be showcasing our capabilities and also hosting a FREE “Meet the expert” sessions so that you can benefit from our experts’ knowledge.

BABT accredited to ISO 17021

BABT, TÜV Product Service’s leading Telecommunications certification body, has just been accredited by UKAS to the latest ISO 17021 QMS accreditation standard, one of the first UK certification bodies to achieve this distinction.

TUV Exhibiting & Speaking at EMC UK

TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting and speaking at the EMC UK Conference and exhibitionEMC UK will be held at Newbury Racecourse on the 14th & 15th October 2008.

New EMC Facility

TÜV Product Service, one of the world’s leading experts on product testing and certification, is launching the UK’s first ‘spot-check’ testing facility for retailers. The new EMC testing facility means retailers will now be able to commission this traditionally expensive service at a fraction of the cost.

TÜV Product Service Medical Testing Times : July 2008

This is the second edition of the 2008 'Medical Testing Times.' This newsletter is designed to keep you informed about changes within the industry – updates to requirements, new services we offer, events we are exhibiting at and other relevant news.

Changes to ISO 17021

This standard covers the requirements for certification bodies and the principles of management system certifications within an organisation, e.g. ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 Quality and Regulatory Management Systems.

MEDTEC Ireland

Norman Richardson will be speaking at the MEDTEC Ireland conference which takes place from 24th – 25th September 2008.

NEW EMC Newsletter

?Welcome to the first edition of our EMC Talk, the new EMC Newsletter

Medical Device Summer School

Henry Sibun is chairing and speaking at the Medical Device Summer School Conference 16th – 18th July 2008.

Farnborough Airshow

Join TÜV at Farnborough Airshow to taste a unique vibration experience...

TÜV Product Service is first to offer testing to new EMC Mil standard

In response to UK Defence industry’s need to qualify its products to the latest American military standards, TÜV Product Service has become the first UK laboratory to add Mil Std 461F to its scope of accredited EMC tests.

Angus McLean to lead session on Risk management at the Medical Innovations Forum, London – 25th June 2008

Angus McLean, a Lead Auditor with TÜV Product Service with many years’ experience in assessing medical devices, will be leading a ‘round-table’ discussion at 1pm on Risk Management for Medical Device Manufacturers.

Hot-Cold, Wet-Dry: size does matter!

If you have a large piece of equipment or a vehicle that is going to be used in harsh environments, TÜV Product Service’s large drive-in chamber at its Octagon House test facility in Fareham has the size to accommodate it and simulate any extremes of heat, temperature and humidity that it

New Low Cost EMC Service

TÜV Product Service is launching a new lower cost service to complement its existing broad scope of EMC testing services. The new test service will appeal particularly to companies wishing to test their products’

TÜV Product Service helps Dominic Littlewood solve a problem for a consumer

During a recent episode on the BBC’s “Don’t Get Done, Get Dom”, Dominic Littlewood helped a consumer receive a replacement washing machine after she had made the purchase on the Internet and taken delivery of a damaged machine

TÜV Product Service Medical Testing Times : May 2008

2008 marks the return of the ‘Medical Testing Times’ – a quarterly newsletter to select Medical persons within the industry from TÜV Product Service.

Ifsec 2008 - The World's Leading Annual Exhibition for the Security Industry

From 12th – 15th May 2008, TÜV Product Service will be exhibiting at Ifsec 2008 at the NEC in Birmingham.

Highly Accelerated Life Testing at TÜV Product Service

TÜV Product Service, the Leading HALT/HASS Testing Authority in Europe, are providing a two day seminar at their custom built test facilities in Fareham, Hampshire on the 10th-11th June.

CTIA Wireless 2008

From 1st - 3rd April 2008, the TÜV SÜD group will be exhibiting at CTIA Wireless 2008, in Las Vegas.

TÜV Product Service Slashes Test Report Lead Time to 48 Hours

Preparation and delivery of type-approval test reports and certificates have been slashed to 48 hours by compliance solutions provider TÜV Product Service.

Andrew Kern from TÜV Product Service Crowned Sainsbury’s Sporting Champion

Andrew Kern from TÜV Product Service has been named the Sainsbury’s Sporting Champion of London. The judges recognised that Andrew goes above and beyond the call of duty to engage local people in sport, specifically football.

TÜV SÜD Rail launches its rail safety certification and assurance services in the UK

Infrarail Exhibition at the Birmingham NEC from 11-13 March 2008, stand 243 will see TÜV SÜD Rail launch it’s rail safety certification and assurance services in the UK.

TÜV SÜD Tips on Stick Blenders

Stick blenders are practical and versatile additions to any kitchen. But consumers need to exercise care when purchasing a hand blender. In practice, some brands that boast of their high wattage are unable even to chop nuts or blend soup, and others begin to falter within a minute of being switched on. The TÜV SÜD experts know exactly what the most important features of hand blenders are, and give tips on what to look for when buying and how best to use the new purchase.

TÜV Rheinland and TÜV SÜD plan merger

TÜV Rheinland and TÜV SÜD plan to merge. Thecompanies are currently reviewing the details of their combination.

TÜV Product Service maximises mobile WiMax™ capabilities

As one of the leading test and certification bodies under the EU’s R&TTE directive, TÜV Product Service is very pleased to announce the introduction of its test and certification service for Wimax™ terminals and infrastructure.

TÜV Product Service provides training on the latest legislation regarding the sterilisation of healthcare products

Specifically tailored to help Sterile Services Departments understand ISO 13485:2003 and the latest Medical Devices Directives, TÜV Product Service is running a two day course in Leicester on 2-3 April.

TÜV Product Service improves its wireless testing capabilities

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing our customers with the best and most up to date test service, the wireless testing department at TÜV Product Service has recently completed an equipment replacement programme

Femtocell added to TÜV Product Service test and service offering

Capitalising on its long history of testing and certifying GSM and 3G infrastructure equipment, TÜV Product Service is pleased to announce its service for the test and certification of so-called “Femtocell” base stations.

TÜV SÜD Group is exhibiting at GSMA Mobile World Congress

Senior Managers from the TÜV SÜD Group are looking forward to meeting you in Barcelona from 11-14 February at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008.

TÜV Product Service becomes a French designated laboratory

TÜV Product Service is pleased to announce that it has been designated by the French Economics

Welcome to TÜV Product Service’s new website

Welcome to TÜV Product Service’s new website! We have tried to make it more visually pleasing and easy to navigate, so that you can find what you want in less time.

EMC and Interoperability of Trains

TÜV Product Service has joined a group of technical experts whose aim is to clarify the requirements and application of the following EU Directives to trains

TÜV Product Service Shows Commitment to Supply Chains in the 21st Century

TÜV Product Service has recently become a signatory to SC21 (supply chains in the 21st century). SC21 is a programme set up by SBAC (Society of British Aerospace Companies)

TÜV SÜD appointed as Global CATL - CITA Authorised Test Laboratory Battery Certification Program

We are pleased to announce that the TÜV SÜD group has been appointed as a CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association) Authorised Test Laboratory under the CTIA Battery Certification Program

TÜV SÜD Rail launches its rail safety certification and assurance services in the UK

TÜV SÜD Rail is pleased to announce the launch of its rail safety certification and assurance services in the UK at the forthcoming Infrarail Exhibition at the Birmingham NEC from 11-13 March 2008 - stand 243.

TÜV Product Service successfully completes Defence Standard 59-411 testing

TÜV Product Service is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the first two testing projects to the new UK Defence Standard 59-411.

HMS Daring Sea Trials - boldly confident in advance

TÜV Product Service's in situ EMC team played a vital role in preparing the new Type 45 destroyer - HMS Daring - for sea.

Med-Info - A guide to MDD revisions

TÜV Product Service has published an information bulletin to provide advance information on the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) and the Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive 90/385/EEC (AIMD).

SECAN testing - seen to be believed

TÜV Product Service can now test in accordance with the new SECAN Doctrine and Information Publication 27 (SDIP-27), as well as continuing to carry out testing to the old AMSG standards when required.

TÜV Product Service - Licenced to store and test explosives

TÜV Product Service has successfully obtained agreement with the licensing authority for the storage and testing of explosives. This will allow us to carry out Environmental and EMC testing on items containing explosives.

TÜV Product Service – First to add UK Def Stan 59-411 to its scope of accreditation

TÜV Product Service worked with the MoD sponsor to produce the new Ministry of Defence, Def Stan 59-411 issue 1 on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

TÜV Product Service refocuses its Cellular Handset testing business in the UK

TÜV Product Service is reorganising its UK Cellular Handset testing business to concentrate on providing regulatory and related testing services to the GSM and WCDMA Handset markets.

West Midlands EMC testing facility becomes authorised CB Testing Laboratory

TÜV Product Service’s EMC testing laboratory at Bearley, near Stratford-upon-Avon, has become an IECEE accredited CB Testing Laboratory after an intensive audit and peer assessment programme by members of the CB scheme.