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It’s official: EU Commission “Notice to Stakeholders” – BREXIT and its effect on role of Notified Bodies
It’s official: the European Commission has published a “Notice to Stakeholders” regarding the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the effect it will have on CE Marking. The Notice also covers consequences for Conformity Assessment procedures and Notified Bodies. As of March 30, 2019 (tentative withdrawal date), the United Kingdom will cease to be part of the European Union.
While the content of a possible withdrawal agreement is still uncertain, as of the withdrawal date, the European Union rules for products placed on the EU market, after such date, will no longer apply to the United Kingdom. Many will be affected, especially economic operators. Some of the guidelines for the upcoming changes are already being drafted out, with special attention dedicated to Conformity Assessment and how the withdrawal will affect the role of Notified Bodies.
The current legislation requires Notified Bodies to be established in a Member State and be designated by a Member State notifying authority for performing conformity assessment tasks. Therefore, as from the withdrawal date, UK Notified Bodies will lose their status as EU Notified Bodies and will be removed from the Commission’s information system on notified organizations – NANDO database (European Commission “Notice to Stakeholders”, 2018).
LabTest is proud to announce to be the first North American Body to be recognized as a CAB for EMC testing for Mexico, under the Canada-Mexico MRA.
January 19, 2018 – Following the request and endorsement submitted by the department of “Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada” (ISED) to the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT – Federal Institute of Telecommunications), LabTest Certification Inc. can now officially announce to have been granted recognition as the first foreign third-party Conformity Assessment Body (CAB No. 5970) for the evaluation of Telecommunication and Broadcasting products and/or infrastructure. The recognition was made possible thanks to the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) in place between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United Mexican States and based on Appendix B of the MRA and Chapter IX of the ” Guidelines for Accreditation, Authorization, Designation and Recognition of Testing Laboratories “, published in the “Diario Oficial de la Federación” on October 11, 2016.
LABTEST CERTIFICATION INC., can now operate as a foreign third-party Testing Laboratory and evaluate products for conformity, to the following Mexican Official Standards:
| NOM-084-SCT1-2002 | Telecommunications-Radiocommunication – Technical Specifications of transmitting equipment used in specialized fleet radiocommunication mobile services (trunkings) |
| NOM-088/1-SCT1 -2002 | Telecommunications-Radiocommunication – Microwave equipment for multi-channel systems in the fixed service point to point and point to multipoint – Part 1: radio multiple access. |
| NOM-088/2-SCT1 -2002 | Telecommunications-Radiocommunications – Microwave equipment for multi-channel systems in the fixed service point to point and point to multipoint – Part 2: Transport. |
| NOM-208-SCF1-2016 | Products. Radiocommunication systems employing spread spectrum technique – Radiocommunication equipment with frequency hopping and digital modulation operating in the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz – Specifications and test methods * NOM-EM-016-SCF1-2016, withdrawn on October 21, 2016 and replaced by NOM-208-SCF1-2016 published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on February 7, 2017. |
LabTest & BSI News Release
LabTest and BSI sign MOU for testing and certification services.
Delta, BC, Canada, January 3, 2018 – LabTest Certification Inc. is proud to announce to have recently signed an MOU with BSI (British Standards Institution) for mutual acceptance of test data for combustion equipment. The collaboration provides a perfect complement in services, allowing the two teams to better serve the Testing, Certification, and Factory Audits needs of their customers around the globe, by providing them with 
easier, localized access to technical expertise. LabTest and BSI are committed to working together to provide the highest level of service with a simple One-Stop Solution for product Testing and Certification for global market access.
One of the first advantages of this alliance will be the capability to provide local testing and factory inspection services to both North American and European manufacturers of combustion equipment, seeking to have their products certified for either market, as per the national product safety and/or performance standards (CSA/CGA, UL, ANSI, FM, EN, and more). As a result, clients will benefit from cost reduction, fast time to market, and international market acceptance.
“LabTest is excited about this new partnership with one of the original standards development and certification bodies in the world” says Kavinder Dhillon, President of LabTest Certification. “Sharing the same commitment to customer excellence and understanding of the market demands faced by manufacturers, we will be able to meet our clients’ needs for domestic and global approvals”.
Excellence, personal and responsive services, and long-lasting customer relationships are just some of the core values that these two Groups proudly share and commit to. Together, LabTest and BSI provide a broad portfolio of national and international accreditations, for Gas and Solid Fuels equipment, but also with potential for expansion to other product categories, such as Electrical/Electronics, Solar, Marine, Plumbing, and Building Materials. LabTest and BSI international market acceptance ensures the launch of safe and secure products to all geographical regions around the globe.
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About LabTest
LabTest Certification Inc. is an accredited third-party Certification Body, Testing Laboratory, and Inspection Body accredited to ISO 17065, ISO 17025, and ISO 17020 by national and international accreditation bodies (ILAC and IAF Signatory Members), such as Standards Council of Canada (SCC), International Accreditation Services (IAS), ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB), and recognized as an IECEx Scheme member and an IECEE CB Scheme member. With offices and testing laboratories in Canada and USA, and partner testing laboratories and inspectors located throughout North America and world-wide, LabTest can provide testing and certification to national and international standards in the areas of Electrical, EMC, Gas, Plumbing, Marine, Solar, Energy Efficiency, Building Materials, as well as Environmental Testing, both in house and on-site evaluations anywhere, in a fast and cost effective way.
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About BSI
British Standards Institution is the business standards company that equips businesses with the necessary solutions to turn standards of best practice into habits of excellence. Formed in 1901, BSI was the world’s first National Standards Body and a founding member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Over a century later it continues to facilitate business improvement across the globe by helping its clients drive performance, manage risk and grow sustainably through the adoption of international management systems standards, many of which BSI originated. Renowned for its marks of excellence including the consumer recognized BSI Kitemark™, BSI’s influence spans multiple sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Built Environment, Food, Healthcare and ICT. With 81,000 in 181 countries, BSI is an organization whose standards inspire excellence across the globe.
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Struggling to find someone to test & certify your Photovoltaic Water Heating Collector?
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LabTest Certification Inc. is recognized by SRCC as a third-party Testing Laboratory for ICC-SRCC Test Method TM-2, Photovoltaic Water Heating Collector Test and Certification Protocol.
Additional categories approvals:
- ICC 901/SRCC 100 Solar Thermal Collector Standard
- ICC 900/SRCC 300 Solar Thermal System Standard
- SRCC™ OG-100 Operating Guidelines For Certifying Solar Collectors
- SRCC™ OG-300 Operating Guidelines For Certifying Solar Water Heating Systems
- SRCC™ TM-1 Solar Domestic Hot Water System And Component Test Protocols
- CAN/CSA-F379.1 “Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems – All Season”
- CAN/CSA-F379.2 “Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems – Seasonal Use”
- CAN/CSA-F378 “Solar Collectors”
- CAN/CSA-F383 “Installation of Packaged Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems”
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Flammable vapors and electrical equipment are not a good combo
When thinking “Hazardous Locations” most of us think Mining or Oil & Gas and not the fueling port of a food truck (or any other gas fueled vehicle) DT Portland! Flammable vapors and electrical equipment are not a good combo.
LabTest attends AGD2017 in Las Vegas
LabTest attended AGD2017 which featured a full lineup of education, exhibits, and unique networking opportunities devoted exclusively to the needs of general dentists. As with any AGD meeting, the focal point of AGD2017 is a comprehensive program of FAGD/MAGD-accepted continuing education. Dental professionals who intend to excel at their profession by devoting themselves to lifelong learning can take advantage of clinical and practice management lectures, symposiums, and hands-on courses.
AGD2018 will be in New Orleans!
Here’s what you can look forward to at AGD2018, June 7–9 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans:
- Head and neck anatomy cadaver course with Henry A. Gremillion, DDS, MAGD
- Implant placement cadaver course with Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD
- Strengthen your office team dynamic with Dentsply Sirona’s “360 Experience”
- Education tracks in an innovative, one-hour lecture format
- Dedicated networking lounge for students and recent graduates
For more info visit http://www.agd2017.org
The Silent Killer – Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Carbon Monoxide (CO) safety and awareness has been one of TSSA’s most significant, risk-informed strategies for several years. As a leading cause of accidental poisonings in Ontario, CO awareness is a top priority for consumer awareness and keeping Ontarians safe.
To that end, TSSA created a new public awareness and advocacy strategy for tackling this user-related risk. The latest public awareness campaign – The Silent Killer – launched this week across the province in various digital, social and print media including:
- TTC station posters;
- GO Train posters;
- Transit Shelters;
- Cineplex movie pre-show video, theatre intercepts, magazine advertisement;
- Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram; and
- Customized landing page, www.thesilentkiller.ca (Note: Use the most recent version Internet Explorer 10 or higher; the site works fine in all other browsers.)
The campaign was launched in partnership with the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management and CO detector manufacturer KIDDE and will run through to April.
For more info please vist – http://www.tssablog.org/archives/4848
LabTest attended the Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, 2017.
LabTest attended the largest Roofing Expo which was presented by Roofing Contractors for the Roofing Industry. This is a once-a-year opportunity to maximize productivity, efficiency and profitability. Known for bringing all of the elements of the roofing industry together, the Western Roofing Expo focuses on the western region of the United States and the specific needs that roofing and waterproofing contractors face in these areas.
- See a comprehensive collection of the latest products and services at THE roofing industry event
- Learn from industry experts at the first-rate education program for roofing professionals to help contractors gain a foothold in growing trends within the roofing industry.
- Network in an unmatched professional environment with industry’s best and brightest
Exhibiting at WRE 2017 will enable you, the exhibitor to:
- Reach the core audience of the roofing industry with your product, service and/or technology
- Build invaluable brand leverage and equity with custom promotions and sponsorships
- Generate sales and ROI for your company among the roofing community
- Build on the success of the WRE show for your success
For more info visit http://wsrca.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-convention
LabTest was recently recognized by the City of LA for Listing and Field Evaluations of Gas and Plumbing products
LabTest was recently recognized by the City of LA for Listing and Field Evaluations of Gas and Plumbing products.
