Swissi Process Safety now operating under the TÜV SÜD logo

To highlight its affiliation with TÜV SÜD, Swissi Process Safety GmbH will operate under the blue Octagon of the international technical services group and the addition 'A member of TÜV SÜD Group' in the future. TÜV SÜD acquired the Swiss company, which provides premium services to the process industry, one year ago to complement its portfolio of services for the pharmaceutical, chemical and process industries.

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EN 300 328 V1.8.1 to be mandatory from 1st January 2015

EN 300 328 is one of the most common standards used today to demonstrate conformity with Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive. This standard covers Wideband Data Transmission equipment operating in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz ISM band, typically associated with WiFi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth and Zigbee devices.

On January 1st 2015, EN 300 328 V1.7.1 will cease to provide a presumption of conformity. EN 300 328 V1.8.1 is likely to be the only standard against which manufacturers can issue their Declaration of Conformity if they are to continue placing products on the EU market. An updated standard is currently being produced but it is unlikely to be published and cited in the EU Official Journal before the end of 2014.

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TÜV SÜD PMSS Chairman, Alan Chivers, appointed to RenewableUK Board

Alan Chivers, Chairman, TÜV SÜD PMSS, the global renewable energy consulting firm, has been appointed to the RenewableUK board, the firm has announced. Alan Chivers has taken up his role on the board from June 2014, and will be responsible as HSE link in that position.

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Let's celebrate with TÜV SÜD PMSS! Twenty years supporting renewable energy projects

Nobody really knew it, but back in 1994 when TÜV SÜD PMSS first opened its doors for business, the UK wind power market was poised for real growth. The twenty years that followed – and that lead us to the present day – capitalised on that early enthusiasm. And in the process, created the foundations and the catalyst for some impressive industry growth.

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TÜV SÜD acquires cgmunich Group

TÜV SÜD is pursuing the continued expansion of its real-estate services by acquiring the Munich-based cgmunich Group. cgmunich, with almost 50 staff, is among the leading specialist service providers in the real estate and facility management sector. After entering the MEP engineering market, TÜV SÜD's latest acquisition enables the company to expand its portfolio of strategic and process consultancy services in the field of professional property and site management.

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TÜV SÜD's food experts throw light on additive limits in foods

Undesirable substances in foods have long been a cause of consumer concern. In a recent survey conducted by TÜV SÜD, a large proportion of respondents (34%) perceived additives as the greatest nutrition-based risk – a good example of the disparity between the public and experts in the field in assessing food risks. TÜV SÜD's food experts explain how the health impact of additives is evaluated and what consumers can do to avoid artificial additives in foods.

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Kapil Bansal of TÜV SÜD appointed as a Member of the FDRA (Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America) Board of Directors

Kapil Bansal, TÜV SÜD’s Global Head of Consumer Products & Retail, has been appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors to FDRA, the largest footwear trade association in the U.S. TÜV SÜD, a global provider of premium safety, quality and sustainability solutions, is also the exclusive testing and certification partner of FDRA.

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