TUVRheinland's International Approvals Roundtables Return in 2010

Jan. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- NEWTOWN, CT — TÜVRheinland, the leading provider of testing and certification services for global companies, is announcing its 2010 schedule for the International Approvals roundtable series: Global Regulatory Approval of Products in the United States.  

The roundtable series ran in 12 U.S. cities last year, and due to its popularity, TÜVRheinland doubled that schedule for 2010.

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   Feb. 17, Pleasanton, Calif.
o   Feb. 18, Rancho Bernardo, Calif.
o   Feb. 23, Houston, Texas
o   Feb. 25, Dallas, Texas
o   March 12, Chicago, Ill.
o   March 23, Boca Raton, Fla.
o   March 25, Atlanta, Ga.
o   April 6, Newtown, Conn.
o   April 8, Boxborough, Mass.
o   April 15, Minneapolis, Minn.
o   April 27, Denver, Colo.

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.

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TÜVRheinland® delivers premier independent testing, assessment, and certification services to help companies gain access into global markets.