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ISSUE18 MAY.2014
Full-Category EV Testing Facilitates “Innovation in China” TÜV Rheinland Automotive Technical Training Center Opens in Kunshan When E-commerce Meets Testing
The World Cup in Brazil We’ll be There
In fact, we have been conducting testing and certification for sports infrastructure, stadium, amusement equipment and sports goods all over the world.
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Contents SPOTLIGHT The World Cup in Brazil，We’ll be There
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PEOPLE Full-Category EV Testing Facilitates “Innovation in China”
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FEATURED SERVICE BSMI Regulations Mandatory for 3C Batteries in May， TÜV Rheinland becomes BSMI Appointed Lab
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TÜV Rheinland Automotive Technical Training Center Opens in Kunshan
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Get updates ONLINE now: TÜV Rheinland Webex Seminar Platform
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Toy Safety Fun-Awareness Programme Off to a Strong Start
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When E-commerce Meets Testing
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Regular Elevator Safety Inspections
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Qingdao Industry and Commerce Bureau Jointly Launch ‘Consumer Safety Action’ Campaign
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TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
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Mexico Published New Energy Efficiency Standard NOM-32-ENER-2013
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EU REACH: ECHA Proposes Five Substances For Authorisation List
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Taiwan Participating in “Nice Day – Have Fun, Ready Go~”
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TÜV Rheinland Supports the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2014
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TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong Annual Dinner 2014 – “Soccer Fever”
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Tree Planting Activities
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GLOBAL NEWS FLASH UK
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Important Acquisition in the UK
Singapore TÜV Rheinland Singapore Certified EDMI for ISMS
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Germany Education Minister Praises TÜVtel
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UAE
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Inspection Services for Abu Dhabi Oil Company
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THE WORLD CUP IN BRAZIL WE’LL BE THERE A soccer festival is set to kick off in Brazil in June. A total of 32 teams will be competing for the World Cup title. TÜV Rheinland tested the stadiums for sustainability – and it won’t miss this event.
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In fact, we have been conducting testing and certification for sports infrastructure, stadium, amusement equipment and sports goods all over the world. Our team of experts offer one stop services covering mechanical, material, environmental and civil engineering occupational health and safety.
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BRAZIL
Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction Certification
Since FIFA requires all arenas to have an international sustainable construction certificate, they turned to TÜV Rheinland for the commissioning process.
Brazil The 20th FIFA World Cup will take place in Brazil in the summer of 2014. The Arena Corinthians is currently under construction to welcome the world’s best 31 teams and their fans. The 140,000 m² arena is being built in the eastern district of São Paulo and will host up to 68,000 spectators during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. For such an event, stadiums need to meet the technical requirements of FIFA.
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Solutions and Results In order to ensure the quality of the installations and operations and to guarantee that all systems in the Arena Corinthians operate within a sustainable performance, three experts from TÜV Rheinland provided commissioning services for the energy consumption of all systems and equipment. For this, we tested and assessed the construction in compliance with relevant energy consumption standards such as the ASHRAE 90.1 requirements for the energy efficient design of buildings. A computer modeling was previously carried out to ensure operations under optimal performance. During the project, the TÜV Rheinland experts supervised tests in the systems and inspected the manufacturing process of specific equipment, thus ensuring the sustainable construction of the entire arena.
Benefits for the client Expertise from different fields and excellent project management skills to achieve project goals efficiently Experienced experts with knowledge of applicable standards and regulations Commissioning services and certification of energy efficiency to gain FIFA’s approval Certification of sustainable construction
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CHINA Toyproof Mark, Certified Quality Toys Drums pounding and flags waving around you? It’s the most common scene for the world cup, be it inside the stadium or outside. But are you sure that the toys you or your kids are holding are safe?
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TĂœV Rheinland’s Toyproof mark combines the safety requirements of the EC directive for the safety of toys 88/378 EEC with specific criteria concerning harmful substances within this range of products and the quality characteristics previously defined. The mark enables the manufacturer not only to evaluate one single toy but also to certify one class of toy economically. The consumer considers this mark a reliable aid for buying toys. This mark combines the safety requirements of the EC directive on the safety of toys, 2009/48/EC, with specific criteria concerning harmful substances within this range of products and the quality characteristics previously defined. We ensure you not only enjoy the world cup, but also have a safe cup.
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TÜV Rheinland All-Round Safety Service Package:
heating, AC units, underground garages and so on
Occupational Health and Safety Coordinators (OHFC) Civil Engineering
Test to see how all technical systems function together in emergency situations
Quality Assurance during construction prevents swindle Electrical Engineering and Building Technology Inspections of blueprints and fire safety concepts, consulting, development of ventilation systems Inspections of all electrical systems in ventilation,
Machine Technology Inspections of elevators, stands, scaffolding, racks, stages and doors of all types Pressure equipment Materials technology Inspections of steel structures, tanks and cooling systems
EUROPE Stadium “Safe and Sound”
Environment Technology Measurements and expert opinions Training We offer civil engineers and architects the qualification: “Expert for Structural Damages and Building Repair”. The qualification“Expert for the Assessment of Built and Undeveloped Properties” is intended for architects, civil engineers, realtors, lawyers, and tax advisers.
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TÜV Rheinland Group experts are involved in the following major projects: Arena Nordpark, Borussia Mönchengladbach Soccer Stadium KönigPALAST in Krefeld, multipurpose hall for the Krefeld Penguins Hockey-Arena in Mönchengladbach LTU arena in Dusseldorf, multipurpose stadium, capacity: 65,000 BayArena Leverkusen, renovation into DFB flagship stadium Bruchwegstadion: 1. FSV Mainz* Waldstadion: Eintracht Frankfurt* Stade de France in Paris, multipurpose stadium with variable stands for athletic events Stade de Vélodrome, Olympique Marseille*
Europe
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Hungary
The Hungarian regulations require that a health and safety coordinator be appointed at construction sites in order to ensure safe work conditions which do not jeopardize health. In the course of their work, the coordinators held training for those entering the construction site and cooperated in the site inspections of the authorities. Owing to the close cooperation with the site manager and the work safety representative of the client, the project ended successfully in December 2013. The expert team of TĂœV
Rheinland Life Care consists of labour and fire protection experts with international qualifications: EU directive 92/57/EEC German specification: RAB 30 In addition to providing complex and continuous labour protection services, we also offer services on the basis of ad hoc engagement agreements as well: H&S coordination Commissioning under labour safety standards Risk analysis Preparation of documentation
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HUNGARY Health and Safety Coordination at the Construction of a Football Stadium The TĂœV Rheinland H&S-coordinators prepared the health and safety plan at the beginning of the work along with the project specific risk assessment and held daily inspections in the construction phase in order to check the observance of the regulations.
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SAUDI ARABIA Amusement Park Inspections - Safety above All To ensure amusement park rides are operating at maximum safety levels.
TÜV Rheinland Arabia has been performing rides inspections in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since 2008. The scope of rides inspected varies widely, from an inflatable bouncy castle to a roller coaster in a large amusement park. To meet the huge demand for rides inspection, TÜV Rheinland Arabia formed two teams consisting of an electrical and a mechanical engineer. With support from TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services in Germany, we have inspected more than 400 rides, amounting to approximately
50% of all the rides in the Kingdom. It was established that many of these rides were not up to standard. Upon inspection completion, clients were given rectification recommendations. Followup visits were made to determine whether appropriate rectifications had been successfully implemented. Certificates, valid for one year, were issued to rides which passed those follow-up inspections.
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Germany
It sounds just like a James Bond film. Agents move under cover through the mass of people. Behind the scenes, the team leaders coordinate the action with earpieces and walkietalkies. But their mission is not to protect Her Majesty. The agents are auditors from TÜV Rheinland. They are investigating safety management at 1. FC Köln’s home matches – incognito, of course. The club itself had the idea of being inspected. “Our fans want to enjoy their football in a great
atmosphere, without having to worry about safety,” explains Thomas Polte, project manager for the certification project at 1. FC Köln. Sport means emotion all over the world – and there are always risks when large numbers of people come together. In an emergency, it is essential that they work together quickly and smoothly. The TÜV Rheinland inspection has made the processes more systematic, so that event organizers, safety staff and the fire service can work together in a more targeted way than before, should a fire break out.
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Under Cover Audits - Safety Management Safety management at sports venues includes, for example, avoiding trip hazards and bottlenecks, and the cooperation between event organizers, security services, rescue services and fan clubs.
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FULL-CATEGORY EV TESTING FACILITATES
“INNOVATION IN
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TÜV Rheinland provides comprehensive services across the entire industrial chain in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, including not only finished automobiles and components but also second- and third-party audits.
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The popularity of Tesla Motors is re-igniting the light of hope for electric vehicles at a time when people are still uncertain about the future of EVs. According to the company’s 2013 Q1 financial statement, its featured EV Model S was ranked first in sales of deluxe motorcars in North America, defeating the Mercedes¬ Benz S series, BMW 7 series and Audi A8. Imp-Exp Executive magazine recently interviewed Xia Bo on the theme of electric vehicles. As Mr Xia explained, Tesla Motors is likely to become a product with epochmaking significance, similar to Apple’s abilities to drive development industry-wide.
“Corner overtaking”, matching international standards “Around five or six years ago”, Mr Xia said, “our headquarter raised EV development to strategic heights. Under the Group’s overall planning, investments in EV cables and components across Greater China have increased”. He introduced that our services range from product design to consultation, from vehiclespecific components
inspection to whole-vehicle testing and from the training of car-maker employees to safety training for users. “With respect to the electric vehicles and their relevant cables, batteries and motors, the manufacturing level of Chinese enterprises is on par with their foreign counterparts”, Mr Xia explained. He added that in the new energy vehicle industry, it is definitely possible for Chinese enterprises to successfully execute a “corner overtake” of their foreign counterparts. In the EV (and its components) industry, the leading enterprises and thirdparty have standards that are not shared by the various third-party testing and certification agencies. “Only by consolidating the different information and thoughts can industry-recognised standards be formed to facilitate industrial growth”, Mr Xia noted. “Seen from this perspective, we are acting as a bridge, delivering the voices of the domestic enterprises and recommending our standards to the world, thus influencing the evolution of the international standards.”
Top ranking by strength In the vigorously growing domestic EV market, TÜV Rheinland is always cooperating with domestic agencies to promote the market’s development. Mr Xia confirmed that over the 25-year relationship between TÜV Rheinland and Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute (SECRI), both parties have – beginning with inspection and testing – committed to the multi-directional strategic partnership, providing testing, certification and multinational solutions for Chinese electric cable manufacturers. “The growth of electric vehicles has generated bigger opportunities, and more challenges”, Mr Xia explained. “On the one hand, EV electric cables are diverse, including those used for battery charging, inside cables and even the wiring harness. On the other hand, the technical requirements and standards of the new cables get left behind by product development, and only those who are prepared with excellent competency can win market recognition. TÜV Rheinland is the leader capable of doing this.”
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The all-category service across the entire value chain In the EV industry’s new energy field, EVs, the smart grid and even the relevant smart electric meter are covered by TÜV Rheinland’s business framework. The business line covering the new energy industy chain, which is of a great scale, is explicitly demonstrated. “From the perspective of our clients”, Mr Xia said, “we not only provide the testing, but also service beyond their expectations”. It is understood that the domestic
mainstream and joint-venture car makers such as BMW, VW, BYD, Chery and Brilliance BMW, and other components enterprises such as Delta and Phoenix are all clients of TÜV Rheinland. “For the thirdparty testing and certification agencies, we are dedicated to transforming Chinese enterprises from ‘Made in China’ to ‘Created in China’.”
Xia Bo General Manager of Components, Commercial Products, TÜV Rheinland Greater China As a specialist in exported product testing and certification, Mr Xia has over 15 years of professional experience. He is a registered technical reviewer for IECEE and newly elected as a member of the IECEE-CTL-WG7. The Committee of Testing Laboratory (CTL) is a technology committee under the IECEE, and the largest forum for technical experts. It represents all of the CBTL within the CB system.
For more information, please contact bo.xia@tuv.com
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In response, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has introduced new regulations requiring all imported or locally produced 3C Li-ion batteries and power banks sold in Taiwan after May 1, 2014, to be tested and certified at a BSMI-appointed lab. Battery products previously followed the standards of related electronic products, and were not considered independently regulated items. The new BSMI announcement requires battery products to comply with the following inspection standards: CNS 15364 and CNS14857-2 for 3C secondary Li-ion cells and batteries; CNS 15364, CNS 14336-1 and CNS 13438 for 3C secondary Li-ion power banks;
and CNS 14336-1 and CNS13438 for 3C Li-ion battery chargers. When batteries pass BSMI-mandated tests and have the safety mark applied, this not only enhances consumer safety but also allows vendors to pass government aftermarket surveillance. TÜV Rheinland has added a new safety-enhanced battery laboratory in Taiwan to its existing battery laboratory in Shenzhen. This new lab has enhanced fireproof, explosionproof and environmental protection facilities. We have also obtained TAF and BSMI-appointed laboratory accreditations, and thus can provide BSMI testing and certification services for global 3C Li-ion cell packs,
mobile power packs, battery chargers, etc. Apart from BSMI testing services for 3C Li-ion batteries, manufacturers may also apply for other multiple international certifications such as CE, CB, GS (Germany), PSE (Japan), KC (Korea), cTUVus (North America) and UN Transportation Testing (UN 38.3) for lithium batteries, thereby enjoying “One-Stop Testing Service” convenience.
For more information, please contact alvin.yang@tuv.com
The power bank and peripheral products that have no certification or even incorrect labeling that now flood the market represent a potential risk to consumer safety.
BSMI REGULATIONS MANDATORY
FOR 3C BATTERIES IN MAY， TÜV RHEINLAND BECOMES BSMI APPOINTED LAB
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TÜV RHEINLAND AUTOMOTIVE TEC TRAINING CENTER OPENS IN K TÜV Rheinland Automotive Technical Training Center (ATTC) officially opened for business in Kunshan on March 19, 2014 to become the first one-stop facility in China offering a full range of solutions for the automotive aftersales market. The Kunshan-based training and consulting service center covers an area of 3,000 square meters and is furnished with advanced equipment and training vehicles. All devices are from the world’s leading suppliers such as BOSCH, Mahr and Lucas-Nülle. The Center benefits from the stationing of a group of qualified German experts who guarantee the best service and support. Funded by DEG PPP, TÜV Rheinland Automotive Technical Training Center is going to play a significant role in China’s automotive aftersales market.
Business Model of the Automotive Industry to Change Carmakers are realizing the importance of aftersales service, considering brand image, profits and the government’s introduction of “Three Guarantees” regulations, as well as rising awareness of consumers. The automotive sector has seen growing need of mid-to-high end maintenance and service employees while the distributors’ service system is facing more stringent requirements.
TÜV Rheinland Devotes Efforts to Auto Aftersales Training and Consulting TÜV Rheinland’s answer to the need of the automotive industry is the opening of its first automotive technical training center in China, which is also the first of its kind in China that offers one-stop solutions. The Center will focus on the training of newtechnology automotive repair and maintenance as well as modern management skills of
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CHNICAL KUNSHAN
service stations. It will strive to establish a series of new standards for automotive repair and maintenance. Currently, the Center provides two types of services:
management system, charging system
1)Automotive training including:
Automotive aftersales certification
Aftersales training: aftersales manager training, service adviser training, technician training Electric vehicle training: safety training, motor and control system, electric aircondition compressor and inverter, battery, battery
Vehicle inspection training: second-hand vehicle training, appraiser training Trainer and vocational instructor training
2)Automotive consulting including: 360째 service management consulting: service experience, service efficiency, service hardware and service quality
Develop service operation process and manual: to be developed in four steps The training is very strong in practicality that covers the operational skills of latest technologies. In addition, the certification scheme involved in the training has been approved by the automotive industry and Chinese authorities.
For more information, please contact bill.hong@tuv.com
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GET UPDATES ONLINE NOW: TÜV RHEINLAND WEBEX SEMINAR PLATFORM The TÜV Rheinland Webex is easy to use. You can join our seminar without walking out of your seat! You just need a computer that can access internet. The platform offers many advantages too.
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TOY SAFETY FUN-AWARENESS PROGRAMME OFF TO A STRONG START The programme aimed to cultivate safety awareness and reduce unintentional injuries among children by engaging, empowering and educating them about safety aspects when choosing and playing with toys. TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong successfully organised the first ever Toy Safety Fun-Awareness Programme in the Greater China region on 10 April. Our efforts were bolstered by the YMCA Hong Kong International Kindergarten and its 30 enthusiastic pupils from K3, who chose to participate in this unique event. The children left the programme with laughs and Easter goodies, but more importantly, knowledge about toy safety and TÜV Rheinland’s role in the arena. During the event, the kids enjoyed the clown’s performance on topics that were intertwined with the
toy safety tips shared by our colleagues. We illustrated toy safety tips such as recognising age-appropriate toys, being careful when playing with toys that have small parts or sharp edges and wearing protective gear when playing with scooters, bicycles, etc. To enrich our Child Fun and Safety Programme, we produced the Greater China version of TÜV Rheinland’s children’s magazine – TÜVtel. It combines science with games and awareness about toy safety, and has been recognised by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Toy Safety Fun-Awareness
Programme will allow us to continue to raise awareness among kids and their parents on toys and products safety issues, and will be rolled out in other cities across Greater China soon. If you and your organisation are interested in our programme or the TÜVtel magazine, please feel free to contact us.
For more information, please contact simon.hung@tuv.com
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WHEN E-COMMERCE MEETS TESTING The participation in e-commerce by third-party testing & certification agencies is booming. With joint efforts from four international certification organizations, Alibaba launched an online testing and certification for procurement channels; and Jingdong, Taobao and Tmall also continue to build a strategic partnership with various testing & certification bodies. What is the purpose of this partnership? And what are the advantages for foreign e-commerce players?
Join to break the bottleneck between mutual trust and quality "Import and Export Manager": What is the development bottleneck behind the rapid development of e-commerce? Why do e-commerce businesses need to partner with testing & certification bodies? What are the problems to be solved through this cooperation?
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Li Tao: With the vigorous development of e-commerce, the business model is no longer limited to the traditional online business, but trade and retailing are still the core. In the last decade, the e-commerce industry in China continues to advance by leaps and bounds, bringing significant convenience to our daily life. With contacting with many e-commerce enterprises, we have learned that the powerful strength of these companies are mainly reflected in the establishment of their own IT platforms, their understanding
in customers and their innovation in business models, all of which have contributed to the rapid expansion of their businesses and product lines. However, the experience on product quality control and the capability of suppliers' quality management cannot be achieved overnight . For e-commerce, including the development of mobile e-commerce, the product quality has to meet or exceed customer expectation. Only reliable products with good and consistent quality can make the e-commerce industry continue to achieve healthy development. The testing & certification bodies shall be responsible for the guarantee of the product quality for online sales as well as the appropriate efficiency of suppliers' settlement and management. Therefore, the capability
for quality management of e-commerce enterprises can be significantly improved in a short term by working with testing & certification bodies. Now the actual issues that both sides have to face are how to make product quality a priority for e-commerce players and how testing & certification bodies can develop customized quality control programs for e-commerce businesses.
The way to achieve win-win "Import and Export Manager": For both overseas buyers and numerous sellers engaged in e-commerce, what level of convenience can be brought by the cooperation between the third-party testing & certification bodies and e-commerce players?
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Li Tao: On the one hand, we can act as a service provider on all e-commerce platforms to provide suppliers with direct safety testing and quality control; on the other hand, with our understanding on the eco-environment of the platform and the features of suppliers, we can further optimize our service programs and forge a strategic cooperative relationship for their all-round improvement in the level of product quality and procurement management. We can add values for both buyers and sellers through our professional services by helping high-quality suppliers stand out from the crowd. For example, we are working with Alibaba on "Gold Supplier" project. Once suppliers pass our assessment, their websites will be particularly marked that they have received the certification mark(Gold Supplier), thus making them easier to win the trust from overseas buyers; for the buyers, reliable suppliers will be accurately screened if the "Gold Supplier" mark is indentified to simplify their screening process.
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Do business by taking advantage of the features of e-commerce players "Import and Export Manager": Compared with traditional trade, what are the remarkable features or different models for this cooperation in terms of testing & certification process and methods? Li Tao: Traditional retailers usually have a long history and a very complete system in terms of product quality regulations, and the cooperation model is also very mature between the third-party testing bodies and these companies. Relatively speaking, e-commerce enterprises is less mature than traditional retailing in this aspect. And we have nearly a hundred years of professional experience in this field, so we can help them improve their quality system and put them in a favorable position. This is also a reason why we cooperate actively with these enterprises.
All-round service for e-commerce players "Import and Export Manager":
With the participation in e-commerce by third-party testing & certification bodies, what are the main areas or business scope in your service provided to suppliers? Li Tao: We can provide customized service based on different requirements from each e-commerce business. For example, for products with more complaints, we can provide professional guidance to help the platform identify the product quality; we can also review suppliers' qualification in the platform to enhance the quality control from the source; moreover, we can provide all-round support for them, from quality to management and from product to system.
Differentiated services with different advantages "Import and Export Manager": Currently, in the combined areas between e-commerce players and testing & certification bodies, the competition is increasingly fierce, so what are your competitive advantages in this industry?
Li Tao - Marketing Director of TĂœV Rheinland Greater China For more information, please contactďźštao.li@tuv.com
Li Tao: Each testing & certification body has its own advantages. All these can be reflected in the cooperation with e-commerce businesses. The competitive advantage of TĂœV Rheinland lies in its relentless pursuit for "quality". The establishment of strategic partnership with each e-commerce enterprise is a top priority for our longterm development . Therefore, it is also a top priority for the whole company. We are dedicated to offer support with "quality" to help e-commerce players improve their "quality" from several aspects including quality and management based on features, development stages and main product lines of each e-commerce enterprise.
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REGULAR ELEVATOR SAFETY INSPECTIONS Smooth-running elevators are essential to users’ safety. China has more than 300 million elevators in service, a world record in terms of inventory, annual output and annual growth. At the same time, however, the frequency of elevator accidents is causing public concern. Statistics indicate that over 80% of elevator accidents are triggered during the maintenance circle, which means that a lack of fine maintenance and inspection is the number one reason for such accidents. Routine inspections by a third-party organisation are essential to eliminate unsafe factors in elevator operation. Such
inspections constitute one of the key services of our ECMT department. Our inspection service covers private residences, hotels, hospitals and shopping malls. In January of this year, we inspected the 24 elevators in the InterContinental Qingdao. Our service included witness inspection, on-site testing
and a measurement process to ensure the safety of such components as the elevator tractor, braking system, speed governor, safety tongs, buffer, door lock and limit switch. We also evaluated the quality of the elevators’ maintenance, thus giving the hotel owner an accurate picture of the safety of elevator operations.
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After a safety inspection, we issue a test report listing any safety hazards found. We can also subsequently issue confirmation that corrective actions have been taken to ensure safe operation.
TĂœV Rheinland has rich experience in elevator safety practices. Our well-trained engineers, unique elevator inspection tool, i.e. LIFTIS T, and professionalism and precision allow us to guarantee the smooth operation of all elevators we inspect.
For more information, please contact: Vincent.sun@tuv.com
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QINGDAO INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE BUREAU JOINTLY LAUNCH ‘CONSUMER SAFETY ACTION’ CAMPAIGN
The intention was to improve of consumer knowledge regarding product safety and quality, to advocate scientifically proven measures of safety and to effectively protect consumers’ legal rights and interests. Consumers tend to rely on their experience and knowledge of specific brands when purchasing products, along with the manufacturer’s descriptions and advertisements. However, they rarely receive professional guidance concerning product safety, either before or after purchasing. They often have no way of knowing whether the claims of retailers regarding efficiency levels (of products such as refrigerators, for example)
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are true, or whether particular electrical products meet acceptable safety standards. Support in these areas from a neutral and professional testing agency can be extremely beneficial to consumers. To mark the International Consumer Rights Protection Day (15 March), Qingdao Industry and Commerce Bureau and the Industry and Commerce Bureau of Laoshan District jointly launched a public ‘Consumer Safety Action’ with TÜV Rheinland Qingdao.
As part of the campaign, our experts demonstrated and explained issues concerning safety and energy efficiency to consumers at our laboratories, where electrical products and refrigerator efficiency are tested. Various points were covered, including how the compliance of electrical products with safety standards can be identified, the actual energy efficiency of ‘energy-saving refrigerators’, the safety of domestic electrical sockets and the correct way to use products. More than 50 people visited our laboratories, and gained valuable knowledge concerning national standards that apply to electrical products.
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Mexico Published New Energy Efficiency Standard NOM-32-ENER-2013 The standard was published in the Official Gazette on 23 January 2014. It will be enforced 240 days after the publication date (around the middle of September), and the labeling requirements will be impemented 90 days after the standard is enforced (around the middle of November). Products that are already in Mexico’s stores and that were imported before the standard is in force can be exempted from compliance with the standard. However, stores will need to prove this if the authority decides to verify the product at the retail level. The Standard applies to the following electronic appliances and equipment with single-phase supply voltages of 100 to 277 volts AC and 50 or 60 Hertz, which are manufactured or imported to be marketed in Mexico: digital television adaptors; set-top boxes for the reception of television signals via cable, satellite or Internet protocols;
image-reproduction equipment such as printers, scanners, photocopiers and multifunctional devices; microwave ovens; stand-alone, separable or non-separable sound-reproduction equipment with one or more audio functions; video-reproduction or home cinema equipment with a DVD (digital versatile disc) or HD-DVD (highdensity digital versatile disc) function; and televisions with LED (lightemitting diode), LCD (liquid-crystal display), PDP (plasma display panel) or OLED (organic light-emitting diode) screens.
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EU REACH: ECHA proposes five substances for authorisation list On 10 Feb 2014, the ECHA proposed that five substances of very high concern (SVHC) should be subject to authorisation. All five substances are used in high volumes and have widespread applications. Four of the substances have properties that are hazardous to human health and are classified as carcinogenic, toxic for reproduction or respiratory sensitisers. The fifth entry comprises an SVHC that is harmful to the environment due
to its degradation to a substance with endocrine-disrupting properties. Substances that are subject to authorisation under REACH may not be manufactured or used in the EU unless a company applies for and is granted authorisation for a specific use. Authorisation can be extended to an immediate supplier and to downstream users who source the chemical from this company. Note that authorisation does not apply to substances in an article.
Proposes 5 substances for authorisation list No.
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Substance name
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N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF)
Solvent for synthesis and for Toxic for reproduction production of coated textiles and synthetic fibres
Diazene-1,2-dicarboxamide (C,C’-azodi(formamide)) (ADCA)
Equivalent level of concern due to its respiratory sensitising properties
Blowing agent in the rubber and plastics industry
Carcinogenic
Insulation for high-temperature industries; ceramic and metal composite reinforcement; electrical and acoustic insulation
Zirconia Aluminosilicate Refractory Ceramic Fibres (Zr-RCF)
Carcinogenic
Insulation for high-temperature industries; ceramic and metal composite reinforcement; electrical and acoustic insulation
4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl) phenol, ethoxylated (4-tertOctylphenol ethoxylates) (4-tert-OPnEO)
Equivalent level of concern due to its degradation to a substance with endocrine disrupting properties
Paints and coating products, emulsion polymerisation
Aluminosilicate Refractory Ceramic Fibres (Al-RCF)
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Taiwan Firm Participating in “Nice Day – Have Fun, Ready Go~” Public Benefit Event The purpose of the event was to provide a positive and encouraging activity for people with intellectual disabilities, hoping they can overcome fear and anxiety through walking; the event also wants to introduce them to more socialization opportunities.
TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong Annual Dinner 2014 – “Soccer Fever” TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong’s 2014 annual dinner was held on 17 March, with over 500 staff members attending. Colleagues dressed up as football players, cheerleaders, World Cup mascots, referees and crazy football fans.
Tree Planting Activities Forty-five colleagues and their families in TÜV Rheinland Qingdao office participated in a successful tree-planting activity on Qingdao Laoshan Mountain on 15 March.
TÜV Rheinland Supports the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2014 On 16 February, around 30 Hong Kong colleagues from various departments joined the 73,000 participants in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, the largest annual marathon in Hong Kong.
TÜV Rheinland Xiamen office participated in the tree-planting activity, organised by Starbucks, on 22 March. This educational trip includes tree planting, the introduction of small plants and on-site coffee making.
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Important Acquisition in the UK
Education Minister Praises TÜVtel
TÜV Rheinland is acquiring the UK company Risktec Solutions Limited, based in Manchester. Risktec prepares risk and safety assessments and offers technical training for potential risk scenarios. Risktec’s core industries include the oil and gas industry and nuclear technology, as well as infrastructure particularly in the field of
German education minister Johanna Wanka has praised kids’ technology magazine TÜVtel as a “very important contribution” to familiarizing children with science at an early age.
railway engineering.
Johanna Wanka, Federal Minister for Education and Research, praised TÜV in a letter for “making a very important contribution to familiarizing children with scientific and technological phenomena at an early age.” The foundation’s independent jury included TÜVtel in its list of “excellent children’s magazines” last year.
Singapore TÜV Rheinland Singapore Certified EDMI for ISMS EDMI Limited, one of the world’s leading smart energy solution providers, has now officially awarded an ISMS certificate from TÜV Rheinland Singapore. The audit was conducted in their sites in Singapore and Malaysia. EDMI was satisfied with our smooth audit and recommendation for improvement. EDMI chose TÜV Rheinland as a onestop certification body provider for their management systems, in order to get the most out of its certification and to demonstrate their commitment.
Abu Dhabi/ United Arab Emirates Inspection Services for Abu Dhabi Oil Company TÜV Rheinland Middle East (UAE) was awarded a three year contract to provide corrosion mapping and inspection services to Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO).ADCO is part of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. TÜV Rheinland Middle East (UAE) will first provide corrosion mapping and inspection services. The company will then conduct long-term asset integrity evaluations during plant shutdowns, covering all ADCO assets. Moreover, TÜV Rheinland will provide ADCO with all conventional and advanced NDT equipment and services on a call out basis.
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