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News Release from: SGS | Subject: Analytical RoHS testing laboratory
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 April 2007
UK RoHS testing facility goes live
SGS UK has opened an analytical RoHS testing laboratory at Ellesmere Port offering analytical chemistry testing and a screening service using electronic surveillance tools.
SGS UK has opened the doors of its analytical RoHS testing laboratory Based at the UK headquarters complex at Ellesmere Port the 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 Diphenyls ethers (PBDE) the laboratory is ISO 17025 accredited
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Jun 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Commenting on this announcement, Jonathan Hall CTS Manager for SGS United Kingdom said: "This move is fundamental to our plans of providing the ultimate UK RoHS testing service, we are focussing 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 resources and restricting hazardous substances { RoHS } is a major priority".
The laboratory will offer a full spectrum of services from the total analytical chemistry testing ensuring compliance to the RoHS Directive, through to a screening service using electronic surveillance tools (ideal for maintaining a quality regime). Request a free brochure from SGS ...
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