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A testing, certification and inspection program can help reduce your product liability exposure while increasing the quality and performance of your products. Quality, well-built products have fewer failures thus increasing your profitability and market share.
Performance testing identifies design flaws before products reach the market and ensures minimum warranty requirements are meet. Performance testing can also be used to substantiate marketing claims and determine a product's ranking in the market.
Factory inspections (pre-production, during production and final random inspections) increase quality and efficiency in manufacturing and ensure the quantities you have ordered are the quantities that are shipped.
Why TUV Rheinland
TUV Rheinland of North America has the capabilities and the locations (30 offices in Asia) to provide accurate and complete performance testing and factory inspection services. Our commitment to service and responsiveness retains our position as the global testing and inspection provider.
Services for Retailers
Ensuring products you select meet safety, performance & warranty requirements as well as verifying your suppliers adhere to quality, environmental and social accountability standards is challenging. TUV Rheinland can help:
Customized Product Selection Programs
- Side-by-side product comparisons
- Verification of marketing claims
- Benchmark testing
- Documentation review
- Fitness for use (FFU)
- Durability
- Warranty & life-simulation
Product Returns
- Product evaluation for cause of return
- Data collection and analysis
Product Malfunctions
- Risk Analysis
- Product evaluation for non-compliance
Vendor Programs
- Factory assessments
- Social accountability - SA8000
- Code of conduct
- Inspection programs
- Training
Tracking
- TUVdotCOM 24/7/365 access
- inspection reports
- shipments
- other information
Anti-Counterfeit
- Unique verification codes
- RFID
- Brand protection
Be armed with valuable, independent data from the most respected global leader in testing and inspection services when negotiating with your suppliers and vendors.
Services for Manufacturers
Sourcing capable factories outside of the US to produce quality products that meet all regulatory and performance criteria is challenging. TUV Rheinland can help:
Vendor Programs
- Factory assessments
- quality control systems
- procurement process
- manufacturing process
- ISO 9000, ISO 14001
- Social accountability - SA8000
- Code of conduct
- Inspection programs
- pre, during & post production
- Training
Design Services
- Conduct virtual testing of product while in design phase. Usability, durability, recycle-ability are assessed to achieve optimal results.
Conformity Testing
- International & local product certifications
- CB Scheme, GS, CE, GOST-R, CCC and more
- FCC, R&TTE, JATE and more
RoHS and WEEE
- Product review and testing for restricted substances along with product recovery and recycling
Energy using Product (EuP) Directive
- Training
- Eco-profile document to support CE mark
Performance Testing
- Side-by-side product comparisons
- Verification of marketing claims
- Benchmark testing
- Documentation review
- Fitness for use (FFU)
- Life simulation
Tracking
- TUVdotCOM 24/7/365 access
- inspection reports
- shipments
- other information
Anti-Counterfeit
- Unique verification codes
- RFID
- Brand protection
Ensuring your vendor meets product, manufacturing and performance standards will reduce your product liability exposure and protect your reputation.