TUV Rheinland Japan Accredited by South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

COLOGNE, Germany, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has accredited TUV Rheinland Japan's Global Technology Assessment Center in Yokohama. TUV Rheinland Japan is the first company in the TUV Rheinland Group to be accredited by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) outside South Africa. From now on, manufacturers or exporters wishing to enter the South African market with their electrical products can obtain proof of "electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)" directly from TUV Rheinland.

"Local tests in South Africa are no longer required, which avoids long lead times when applying for the prescribed 'SABS EMC Certificate of Compliance'," explains Claus Draga, expert for international product approvals at TUV Rheinland. "Manufacturers and exporters can apply to us for both the necessary approvals and the associated tests of electrical products, such as the NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) Letter of Authority (LoA) on product safety."

In the near future, manufacturers can also look forward for laboratories in Nuremberg and Greater China (Shanghai and Taiwan) to provide the necessary EMC approvals for SABS too. In contact with TUV Rheinland's market access services experts, the relevant approval steps for a specific product are defined and explained - worldwide, at the nearest TUV Rheinland location.

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TUV Rheinland is a global leader in independent inspection services, founded 145 years ago. The group maintains a worldwide presence of more than 20,000 people; annual turnover is nearly EUR 2 billion. The independent experts stand for quality and safety for people, technology and the environment in nearly all aspects of life. TUV Rheinland inspects technical equipment, products and services, oversees projects, and helps to shape processes and information security for companies. Its experts train people in a wide range of careers and industries. To this end, TUV Rheinland employs a global network of approved labs, testing and education centers. Since 2006, TUV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption. Website: www.tuv.com