Roundtable Series: What is the Global Regulatory Approvals Process?

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 25, 2009 -
NEWTOWN, CT — TÜVRheinland, the leading provider of testing and certification services for global companies, is hosting a series of free International Approvals roundtable discussions on the Global Regulatory Approval of products in the United States and Canada.

Moderated by Bill Holz of TÜVRheinland’s International Approvals Division, the event will provide an overview of the Global Regulatory Approvals process, review potential roadblocks, and offer a Q&A with the moderator.  Agenda items will include:

- Overview of Global Regulatory/International Approvals Requirements
o   Telecom/Radio
o   Wireless
o   Product Safety (including IEC/EN60950, IEC/EN60065, IEC/EN60335)
o   EMC

- Country-Specific Requirements
o   BRICK Countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, Korea)
o   Requirements for Asia Pacific Countries
o   Additional Global Markets

- Introduction to TÜVRheinland’s International Approvals Service
o   Global Service and Delivery Network
o   Final In-Country Product Registration Services
o   Program Management

- Benefits
o   Reduce Regulatory Project Cycle Time (Enter 200+ Countries in a Single Project!)
o   Reduce Regulatory Vendor Management
o   Coordinate Global Product Launch
o   Deliver Value to Corporate Operations

Bill Holz has 25 years of experience in international regulatory services.  He joined TÜVRheinland’s International Approvals division in 2008. Holz is considered one of the foremost experts in the rules and pitfalls of navigating complex international regulatory procedures.

Individuals involved with the Marketing, Sales or Engineering of a product slated for import or export is encouraged to attend.  Date and locations include:

o   Sept. 11, Chicago, Ill.
o   Sept. 17-18, Minneapolis, Minn. (includes discussion of REACH, RoHS and WEEE)
o   Sept. 24, San Diego, Calif.
o   Oct. 6, Secaucus, N.J.
o   Oct. 8-9, Newtown, Conn.
o   Oct. 13, Rochester, N.Y.
o   Oct. 15, Boston, Mass.
o   Oct. 22-23, San Francisco, Calif.
o   Oct. 28, Toronto, Canada
o   Nov. 3, Raleigh, N.C.
o   Dec. 8, Portland, Ore.
o   Dec. 10, Seattle, Wash.

The informal session will begin at 9 a.m. and will last approximately four hours.  Lunch will be served at the event.  To register or for more information, call 1-TUV-RHEINLAND (1-888-743-4652).

About TÜVRheinland®

TÜVRheinland® delivers premier independent testing, assessment, and certification services to help companies gain access into global markets. Boasting an international network across six continents, the company’s in-country experts ease the path to compliance with cost-effective pricing and quick turnaround times. The $1.5 billion Corporation is comprised of an international network of more than 13,300 employees in 61 countries and serves most industry sectors and markets worldwide. For more information, visit www.us.TÜV.com.