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EU EMC testing is available in the USA
A TUV SUD America product story
Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Aug 16, 2007
TUV SUD America now offers all related services for compliance with the new EMC Directive having been nominated as a US Conformity Assessment Body.
TUV SUD America has been recognised as a Notified Body, able to perform all related services for EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
The European Commission acknowledged TUV SUD America as a valid organisation nominated as a US Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) for the electromagnetic compatibility sector of the US-EC Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).
A US CAB is equivalent to an EU Notified Body.
This recognition means that TUV SUD America may conduct tests and approve products according to the new European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, which became effective July 20th 2007.
TUV also holds Competent Body status for all purposes related to testing and approval of the former EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC.
The EMC Directive is applicable to most electrical and electronic products and is considered to be a "horizontal" standard because it crosses horizontal markets of electronic products such as information technology equipment, electrical medical devices, appliances etc.
The EMC Directive covers both emission and immunity requirements and references updated harmonised standards that are published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
"As a Notified Body, TUV has access to current information on the new EMC Directive, which brings a significant level of insight to our certification services", says Steve Dykstra, Vice President, Testing.
"And with years of experience assisting customers with conformance to the former EMC Directive, TUV SUD America is well versed in the intricacies and regulations surrounding EMC certification issues".
In order to place a product on the European market, manufacturers must meet all applicable directives.
The new EMC Directive is just one of many European Directives.
TUV offers a free webinar: "Overview of the new EU EMC Directive", to help manufacturers of electronic products prepare for the new directive.
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