Wednesday 30 November 2011

Quality management: Implementation in doctor's surgeries and medical centres well under way

Quality management in the medical sector is aimed at ensuring a high standard of medical care which is also tailored to requirements and cost-effective. Since 2010, walk-in centres and surgeries providing medical care in Germany must have a recognized quality management system. TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH and Stiftung Gesundheit (German Health Foundation) carried out a study on quality management in multi-doctor practices and medical centres in 2011 to gain a full picture of the current situation in the country. "The result confirms that quality management is widely accepted and that the majority of doctor's surgeries have already implemented a quality system", concludes Carsten Diercks, who heads the project at TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH.
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Friday 25 November 2011

TÜV SÜD and CEPRI engage in strategic cooperation


The international service provider TÜV SÜD and the China Electric Power Research Institute (CEPRI) expressed their intention to cooperate at strategic level in the future. The two parties signed a contract to this effect in Beijing. CEPRI is a subsidiary of State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), the operator of China's national electricity grid. The cooperation of the two parties will focus on certification and prototype testing, inspection and training in the field of wind power.

With a total installed capacity of 45,000 megawatts, China is one of the largest wind-power markets in the world. The installed capacity is expected to grow by a factor of ten by the year 2020. At the same time, China has moved up and become the world's leading manufacturer of wind turbines. As a research institute of SGCC, the operator of China's national electricity grid, CEPRI deals not only with wind power but with all types of energy from renewable sources and their integration into the supply grid. The institute supports the expansion of wind energy with scientific studies and technical services during the realization of specific projects.

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Wednesday 23 November 2011

TÜV SÜD builds up mobility business in Italy


TÜV SÜD's acquisition of the Italian automotive service provider STIMA SYSTEM will enable the company to continue the expansion of its automotive business in Europe. Genoa-based STIMA SYSTEM has carved out a strong presence on the service market for car dealerships, manufacturers, car hire companies, vehicle fleets and insurance.

For TÜV SÜD, Italy is among Europe's most important mobility markets. "The acquisition of STIMA SYSTEM is a key stepping-stone in TÜV SÜD's European strategy and further consolidates our position as an international provider of services for car dealerships, manufacturers and fleets", says Wolfgang Eichler, Member of the Management Board of TÜV SÜD Auto Service. STIMA SYSTEM holds a strong market position among these target groups with its STIMA brand; its operations in Italy include a close-knit national network of expert appraisers. By acquiring the company, annual sales revenue of which most recently totalled around EUR 2.5 million, TÜV SÜD is persistently driving ahead its strategy of internationalization in the mobility sector. After acquisition by TÜV SÜD the STIMA brand will continue to operate on the market. STIMA SYSTEM's previous managing director, Roberto Marino, who will retain connections with the company in the capacity of consultant, will focus on further expanding its market position within Italy.

For further information on commercial services for the automotive sector, visit www.tuev-sued.de

Friday 18 November 2011


2011 Corporate Health Awards presented in Frankfurt am Main for the healthiest companies in Germany

Under the patronage of the German Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the New Quality of Work Initiative (Initiative Neue Qualität der Arbeit, INQA), the German business magazine Handelsblatt, TÜV SÜD Life Service and EuPD Research today present the healthiest companies in Germany with an award. Supported by Techniker Krankenkasse, one of the public health insurance schemes of Germany, the yearly Corporate Health Awards go to companies that show exemplary commitment to the health and performance of their staff and, by doing so, raise the bar for these activities throughout Germany.

The 2011 Corporate Health Award is presented in eight categories for specific sectors and three special categories. The award-winners are selected in a multi-stage process by experts in the field. In 2011, 237 companies – mostly big corporations and including numerous Dax 30 companies – competed for the Corporate Health Award. The presenter of the daytime specialist conference and the award ceremony in the evening will be doctor of medicine and journalist Dr Susanne Holst.

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Wednesday 16 November 2011

TÜV SÜD makes IEC 60601-1:2005 central theme 
TÜV SÜD will make the 3rd edition of the IEC 60601-1:2005 standard the central theme of its presence at Medica, the international medical trade fair held in Duesseldorf from 16 to 19 November 2011. The transitional period for the "Medical electrical equipment – part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance" standard will expire on 1 June 2012. At Medica, Stand B05, Hall 10, TÜV SÜD provides comprehensive information about the criteria that manufacturers must fulfil to be certain of gaining market access.
Which contents of the IEC 60601-1:2005, 3rd edition, are important for the manufacturers of medical electrical devices and their components? What are the key changes compared to the old version? How to implement the new requirements into the production process in time? The medical devices professionals of TÜV SÜD provide visitors to Medica 2011 with answers to these questions. Supplying testing and certification services within the scope of the European Medical Devices Directive (MDD 93/42/EEC) for CE marking, within the scope of the NRTL procedure for the US market and the CB procedure, TÜV SÜD Product Service supports manufacturers in accessing markets worldwide. Thanks to their activities in the corresponding standards committees, the experts can also provide insights into the amendments currently under discussion for the 3rd edition of IEC 60601-1:2005. In addition, TÜV SÜD Akademie offers foundation and continuation courses on the IEC 60601-1:2005 standards targeted at medical professionals. These seminars form part of the modular training scheme to become a "Safety Expert Active Medical Devices – TÜV".
Another central theme at TÜV SÜD's stand (B05, Hall 10) at the Medica spans advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP), from gene therapies to somatic cell therapies and tissue-engineered products. The production of ATMPs and "combined advanced therapy medicinal products" comprising constituent parts of medical devices has been clearly set forth in Regulation (EC) No. 1394/2007 since January 2009. However, the handling of ATMPs in daily practice is still the subject of intense debate. At Medica 2011, TÜV SÜD also offers a platform for exchanging ideas and information on this subject.

Friday 11 November 2011

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Thursday 10 November 2011

Changes to BABT company name and Certification Logos


In 2001, BABT became part of the TÜV SÜD group of Companies.
At that time it was decided to retain the BABT name and Certification logo due to the high repute of BABT within the Telecommunications industry.


Since then we have been forging closer links with other parts of TÜV SÜD using personnel from various TÜV SÜD group companies for Audit and Certification activities, and partaking in collaborative projects. BABT has also developed a number of Certification Schemes (e.g. MCS Photovoltaic Certification, and Construction Products Directive Notified Body Certificate of Conformity) which are outside the core Telecommunications industry and has entered markets where the TÜV SÜD name is better recognised than BABT.

We therefore propose to align the company name with that of our parent organisation and add the TÜV SÜD logo to our BABT Certification logo such that our Certificates, while retaining the BABT name, will now also include that of our group parent company. The logo at the header of this letter reflects our intended Certification logo.

 Our company name will change from “British Approvals Board for Telecommunication” to
“TUV SUD BABT”.


 I wish to assure you that the services offered by TÜV SÜD BABT will continue to operate as previously and that we will strive to maintain the high levels of service that you expect of us.

We hope that you will agree that this change will not have any detrimental impact on our service and that the continued use of the BABT brand on your certificates will ensure that you will still benefit from your association with the BABT name.

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