Can a Med Certificate help me outside the EU?

Yes. Both the US Coastguard and Transport Canada recognise MED Module B Certificates as demonstrating the equipment is able to meet the relevant IMO resolutions.

For some categories of Navigation equipment BABT is able to issue US Coast Guard approval.

For Radio Equipment for the US and Canada BABT as a TCB and FCB is able to grant the required Radio Approvals for Marine Radios.

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If our validation is not written around the clauses of the standard, is this going to be non-conformity at our audit?

No. However, if the report does not cover all of the requirements of the standard (e.g. characterisation of the sterilisation equipment) the auditor will ask for this in addition. Reviews of sterilisation by notified bodies are based on the time needed – if there are non-conformities or missing information then the review costs can go up and the time taken to complete the review gets longer.

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TÜV SÜD: Economical heating adds valuable kilometres

Power-guzzling heating and air-conditioning systems are a major cause of low range in electric vehicles. Reducing power consumption can add extra kilometres to the range of a vehicle and place its driver at the head of the mobility race. For this reason, the experts at TÜV SÜD Automotive concentrate their attention on individual vehicle components when measuring vehicle range in line with the TÜV SÜD E-Car Cycle (TSECC). Initial results show that power units tailored to the needs of electric vehicles can slash power consumption by up to 15 per cent, adding an average of 15 kilometres to the range of the vehicle. Electric mobility is one of TÜV SÜD's key themes at the IAA, held in Frankfurt am Main from 15 to 25 September 2011.

According to manufacturers' specifications, the average range of today's electric vehicles is approximately 150 kilometres - but this range can be slashed by more than half when temperatures plummet. The reason, in addition to the fact that battery performance declines in below-zero temperatures, is primarily the high power consumption of heating and air-conditioning systems. To counteract this effect, electric vehicles generally use special types of heating systems – electrically or petrol-driven designs which may be with or without air-conditioning. However, these systems may discourage consumers previously used to unrestricted mobility and pleasant temperatures from buying electric cars.

To read the full article please follow the link : http://www.tuvps.co.uk/home-psuk/company/news-and-downloads/tuev-articles/tuev-sued-economical-heating-adds-valuable-kilometres

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TÜV SÜD  Product Service offers New Medical Training Courses

TÜV SÜD Product Service is hosting two Medical Workshops in Fareham on 2nd and 3rd November 2011. The courses will be delivered by TÜV SÜD’s Medical & Health Service Specialist, Jeff Vest.

“Introduction to Microbiology for the Manufacture of Sterile Medical Devices / Products”, taking place at Octagon House, Fareham on 2^nd November 2011, this course covers the fundamentals of microbiology as it applies to the medical devices, pharmaceutical and associated industries in a real world context to ensure that your product meets the requirements of the patient and of you, the manufacturer.

With over 20 years of experience of microbiology in the healthcare industries, our expert Jeff Vest, will reveal to our guests how to demystify the secrets to the “black art” of microbiology, use the data to conduct process improvements and about setting up a microbiological control program in order to add value.

Our second course on 3^rdNovember will cover the fundamentals of the Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC as amended by council directive 2007/47/EC) and ISO 13485:2003 in a real world context to ensure that your product meets the requirements of the patient, you, the manufacturer and the regulatory authorities. Anyone with an interest in regulatory affairs, involved in the production of medical devices, technicians, supervisors and students could benefit from this course.

TÜV SÜD Product Service is the largest EU Notified Body for the Medical Devices Directive, with extensive experience in regulatory approvals. We provide a wide range of training services, sharing our expertise in product and quality system conformance.

Based on real life experiences, we provide you with valuable information in getting your products and services to market on a global basis.

To learn more please follow the link :

http://www.tuvps.co.uk/home_psuk/services/training

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Don't miss the boat – the transition period ends in 2012

TÜV SÜD has been appointed an Inspection and Certification Body for construction products covered by the European standard EN 1090-1. This new status now allows the international service provider to supply certification to manufacturers of steel and aluminium structures in the field of construction supervision. This certification will become mandatory from 1 July 2012.

Within the scope of implementation of the European Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC as German law in the form of the German Construction Products Act, the previously applicable national standards DIN 18800-7 (steel structures) and DIN V 4113-3 (aluminium structures) have been or will be replaced by the new series of standards DIN EN 1090, Parts 1 to 3. After the transition period expires on 1 July 2012, all load-bearing steel or aluminium structures placed on the market in the European Union must bear CE marks and comply with the regulations of EN 1090-1.

To read the full article please follow the link: http://www.tuvps.co.uk/home-psuk/company/tuev-news/tuev-sued-examines-3d-tv-in-depth-tests-at-the-2011-ifa-2011

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TÜV SÜD examines 3D TV: 'In-depth' tests at the 2011 IFA 2011 

Where does the future of 3D television lie? Passive polarized lenses or active shutter lenses? A question that is the focus of attention at the IFA Home Entertainment section of the Internationale Funkausstellung, the major consumer electronics exhibition held in Berlin from 2 to 7 September 2011. TÜV SÜD's impartial image quality tests are making a key contribution to the development of this new technology. The TÜV SÜD tests can be followed live at the company's stand, Number 106 in Hall 7.1C.

The consumer electronics industry is concentrating its resources on developing 3-dimensional television, with the aim of enabling TV audiences to enjoy the viewing pleasure already experienced by millions of cinemagoers in the film 'Avatar' in their own homes. Many TV models with chipsets supporting 3D effects are already available. "In the not-too-distant future, consumers will be able to enjoy 3D functions without facing premium prices for the privilege", forecasts Klaus Ludwig, director of the Lighting/Multimedia Department at TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH."This means that sooner or later, special quality marks for 3D televisions will establish a position for themselves."

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Laidler Associates and Safety Systems Technology exhibiting on the Health & Safety Event 2011 in Edinburgh

Laidler Associates and Safety Systems Technology, the machinery division of TÜV SÜD Product Service, will be exhibiting at this year’s  Health & Safety Event .  Being held in Edinburgh,  Scotland on the 7^th and 8^th September 2011.


We want to meet you at the show, so please join us on stand 184, so we can discuss how we  can add value to your company by quickly and efficiently bringing it into a fully compliant status.
At this event Laidler Associates will be presenting the launch of their new University training course, the first of its kind, that offers safety engineers and practitioners a chance for professional development into the Machinery Safety field.


Safety Systems will be talking about their newly launched ESPE Assessment service, looking at the specific assessment requirements under PUWER for electro-sensitive protection equipment (ESPE) such as light curtains and laser scanners.  Safety Systems can now offer this service which includes checking the stopping time of the machine and calculating the correct safety distance. Safety Systems Technology will also be presenting at the Demonstration Zone at 10.20am on both days, on the topic, ‘Additional requirements when using electro-sensitive protective equipment (light curtains)’. We looked forward to seeing you there.

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How/ where do I find out if a “product family” standard exists for a product I am designing?

For more information on “Product family” please check the Official EMC Journal list of harmonised standards and confirm by talking to us. The web address is http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/european-standards/documents/harmonised-standards-legislation/list-references/electromagnetic-compatibility/index_en.htm

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