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News Release from: SGS | Subject: RoHS testing
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 16 April 2007
UK-based lab tests for RoHS compliance
New ISO17025 accredited laboratory offers a full range of analytical testing services covering all the RoHS restricted elements.
SGS United Kingdom has opened an analytical RoHS testing laboratory at its headquarters complex in Ellesmere Port The new ISO17025 accredited laboratory offers a full range of analytical testing services covering all the RoHS restricted elements: lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 24 Oct 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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According to Jonathan Hall, CTS Manager for SGS United Kingdom: "This move is fundamental to our plans of providing the ultimate UK RoHS testing service, we are focusing on ensuring manufacturers, importers and retailers products comply with the directive".
"At SGS we are very conscious of the effect we are having on the earth's resources and restricting hazardous substances is a major priority".
The laboratory will offer a full spectrum of services from total analytical chemistry testing to ensure compliance to the RoHS Directive, through to a screening service using state of the art electronic surveillance tools (ideal for maintaining a quality regime). Request a free brochure from SGS ...
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