New TÜV SÜD Field Labelling service for exporting to the USA

Field Labelling is a mandatory requirement for most bespoke electrical and electronic machinery used in manufacturing or commercial sites in the USA. Premises that use uncertified equipment can be fined or shut down. TV SD is one of only 18 Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) in the world that are allowed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to perform this field evaluation activity.

The new TV SD service reduces complexity and cost, as it offers European manufacturers a combined local and USA-based service, as well as a next-day option for time-sensitive projects. TV SD Product Service engineers will visit the European manufacturer on-site to complete an initial evaluation of the equipment against compliance requirements. Once the equipment is installed in the USA, TV SD's local engineers will complete the process, verifying the original evaluation report and confirming the installation is in accordance with the specific requirements.

Jean-Louis Evans, Managing Director of TV SD Product Service, says: "The USA is a huge market opportunity for many European businesses, but the complexity and costs associated with gaining these specific approvals mean that those opportunities are not often fully exploited. Our new service takes that pain away and delivers a simple, fast and cost-effective option. European manufacturers can improve the marketability of their products and the control of their legal liability by ensuring compliance with the proper standards."

For more information about TV SD's Field Labelling service, please visit their website at www.tuv-sud.co.uk/.