SGS Opens New Electrical & Electronics Testing Center of Excellence in Atlanta

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SGS Consumer Testing Services, a leading global provider of verification, testing and certification services, is expanding in the U.S. with the opening of a new electrical and electronics lab in Atlanta dedicated exclusively to testing and certifying electrical and electronic (E&E) products. SGS will hold an open house on Tuesday, September 20, with testing demonstrations and facility tours, including a 10-meter electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing chamber large enough to fit a car.

The new lab will evaluate the electromagnetic capability, battery and energy efficiency, and safety compliance of products in dozens of categories ranging from medical devices and home electronics to office equipment, lighting products and laboratory equipment.

"This lab expands our E&E testing capabilities to provide a comprehensive resource for brand manufacturers, retailers and importers who need to meet local and international regulatory requirements. Additionally, customers needing certification marks and approvals for other countries will be able to utilize the facility to access global markets," said Ozgur Ozturk, Manager of Operations at the new Atlanta lab. "Bringing EMC, SAR, battery safety and Energy Star testing under one roof simplifies sourcing, eliminates the need to send products to numerous sites for different E&E testing services, and increases speed to market."

The new facility in Atlanta is the latest addition to the comprehensive testing and certification services provided by SGS throughout the U.S.  The main laboratory in Fairfield, NJ, covers all consumer product categories and features the latest chemistry testing technologies; the recently expanded San Diego, CA, site is the first U.S. lab providing certification test coverage for all cellular technologies in one location (2G, 3G, 4G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, GPRS, WCDMA and LTE); and a new location in Basking Ridge, NJ, as well as an existing lab in Lenexa, KS, provide wireless carrier approval testing.

State-of-the-Art Facility

The new SGS lab in Atlanta is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that ensures accurate testing with the latest advancements in technology.

Services include:

• Wireless testing for U.S., Canada, and many other markets
• EMC testing using state-of-the-art receivers
• Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) and Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) testing for mobile phones and other wireless products
• Testing of equipment for use in hazardous locations
• ISO Guide 65 product certifications for the U.S. and Canada
• CB Scheme and CE Mark testing
• Field labeling for unlisted electrical equipment without a product safety mark
• Global safety certifications for access to worldwide markets
• Customized product evaluation and test protocol programs
• Preliminary design reviews
• Limited Production Certification (LPC)

Within the U.S., SGS is accredited under OSHA as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), ISO 17025 as a testing laboratory, ISO Guide 65 for product certifications, Standards Council of Canada (SCC) to certify products destined for Canada, CBTL for CB Scheme reports and certificates for international approval, and ISO 17020 for inspections.

RSVP for September 20 Open House

The open house showcasing the new lab's facilities and capabilities will be held from 4-7 pm on Tuesday, September 20, at the facility at 620 Old Peachtree Rd, Suwanee. Call 770-570-1800, email [email protected] or visit the SGS website to RVSP.

About SGS Consumer Testing Services

SGS Consumer Testing Services, a division of the SGS Group, is the world's leading verification, testing and certification company. The company's comprehensive testing, product inspection, process assessment and technical services cover the entire supply chain from product development to retailing for electrical products, wireless products, soft line products, hard line products and food products. SGS' global network and expertise provide a single consolidated source that can help manufacturers, suppliers and retailers reduce risk, improve efficiency and product quality, and ensure compliance to both national and international standards. Parent company SGS Group has more than 64,000 employees and over 1,250 offices and laboratories in 140 countries. For more information about Consumer Testing Services, visit www.us.sgs.com/cts  

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