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A Knowledgeable Provider with Comprehensive Capabilities
To meet the diverse requirements of retail goods, you need a service provider who offers experience in evaluating electrical and electronic merchandise for compliance with domestic and international safety and quality guidelines. You also need a provider who can identify regulatory requirements by country, as well as performance criteria. As a leading quality assurance company to the consumer and retail markets with a global network of knowledgeable electronics and electrical professionals, Bureau Veritas can be your partner.

Our technical staff brings the benefit of active involvement and professional working relationships with such associations and regulatory agencies as: OSHA Nationally Recognized Test Laboratories (NRTL), Standards Council of Canada (SCC), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

What are the key benefits?
• Verify compliance with worldwide regulations and industry standards
• Reduce the risk of recalls, returns and complaints
• Enhance risk management and brand protection
• Help increase product sales

OUR APPROACH

Comprehensive Knowledge and Experience
Our electrical/electronics and hardlines technicians have broad professional backgrounds that include not only experience in testing and quality assurance, but in diverse fields such as plastics, chemical analysis, and manufacturing and engineering at locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Services are available for:
• Single product analysis and comparative evaluations of consumer merchandise.
• Performance package and transit testing for vibration and impact to help reduce product damage.
• Testing to national and international standards.
• Customized testing procedures, formatting, and reporting.
• Defective product analysis to determine the cause of failure at various stages of production and provide corrective recommendations.
• Technical consultations to answer questions, interpret results, and help manage your quality assurance programs.
• Product evaluation for design, construction, and safety at various stages of production.
• Complete inspection and auditing services including factory evaluations and incoming quality control, initial product, in-process and final shipment/product inspections.

Extensive Range of Electrical Consumer Products Covered
• Small domestic appliances such as coffee makers, toasters, and electric mixers
• Large domestic appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators
• Home electronic equipment such as DVD players, gaming systems, TV’s, and video cameras
• Home electrical hardware such as switches, wires, and extension cords
• Electrical tools
• Car batteries
• Telephone and wireless devices
• Handheld electronics
• Lighting devices and luminaries
• Toys

Additional Resources

> Retailer Acceptance Program: Bureau Veritas (Curtis-Straus LLC) is "one of the approved" safety agency labs for these retailers.

Why Choose Bureau Veritas?

Reputation
For over 30 years, Bureau Veritas has worked successfully with top manufacturers and retailers around the world to help them better manage risk and regulatory compliance.

Worldwide Locations
With over 850 offices and laboratories in 140 countries, including over 50 locations specializing in consumer products, Bureau Veritas offers you the convenience of global coverage with local service where you need it.

Technical Knowledge & Leadership
Our staff members participate in the development of international, industry and regulatory standards worldwide, keeping you and us at the forefront of changes in safety requirements and testing methods.

Personalized Service
At Bureau Veritas, we are committed to meeting your evolving needs and helping you anticipate new market trends. We offer you customized and specialized services to meet your quality assurance needs throughout your supply chain. Providing the highest level of service is a priority for us.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the process for safety testing and certification?
The product is tested against recognized safety standards for criteria such as electric shock, excessive temperature, radiation, implosion, mechanical hazards and fire. The Technical file (including factory inspection report) is then compiled and assessed by the certification body. Assuming all relevant requirements are met, certification is granted and the associated mark may be used on the product, packaging, commercial materials, etc. Following successful certification, the manufacturing facility is regularly inspected to verify continuity of production quality.

Can I move my existing certification?
Yes. Simply contact Bureau Veritas and we can arrange for a no-fee transfer of existing certification.