SGS has published a white paper to help electrical and electronics manufacturers and importers to reach new markets quickly and efficiently.

'International Type Approval (ITA) for Electrical & Electronics (E&E) Products' advises and guides consumer goods manufacturers and importers through the numerous country specific type-approval schemes. Increasing globalization has seen more and more countries and regions set up their own type-approval systems to maintain:

  • The protection of the environment, focusing on the design, production and disposal phases of the life cycle of electronic products
  • The protection of the health and the safety of the user and any other person
  • The protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations
  • The integrity of radio networks by ensuring that radio equipment is constructed so that it uses only the spectrum allocated to terrestrial/space communication, and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference

SGS's white paper provides insight to help manufacturers and importers rise to the challenge of meeting the mandatory legal requirements for their target markets. With ITA services from SGS, they can demonstrate compliance and achieve certification against the relevant national and international standards.

SGS Type-Approval Services

SGS offers integrated one-stop ITA services for E&E products covering ITE & mobile, household appliances, luminaries, audio/video, medical devices, photovoltaic, power supply, batteries, power tools and machinery products, amongst others. SGS's International Type Approval service was launched in 2007, and has developed solutions for more than 150 countries and regions, covering all major and fast growing markets. With a global network of type approval experts SGS ensures competitive pricing, fast turnaround times and high quality independent services.

For further information, please contact:

Ben Lv
ITA Regional Manager, SGS-CSTC
t: +86 21 61915638
m: +86 135 64878893

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 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.

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