SGS Offers One-Stop-Shop for Luminaire Testing and Certification in the US

SGS Offers One-Stop-Shop for Luminaire Testing and Certification in the US

(IN BRIEF) SGS has opened a new lighting testing laboratory in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, offering a comprehensive suite of environmental tests for lighting performance, energy efficiency, safety certification, and RF/EMC. The ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17065 accredited facility serves as a one-stop-shop for all types of luminaires and offers a range of global certification schemes. The lab is designed to help retailers and manufacturers comply with regulations and standards in an increasingly complex industry, giving them confidence and assurance in the global marketplace.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 7-Feb-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has unveiled a state-of-the-art lighting testing laboratory in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, expanding its network of testing and certification services for the luminaire industry. The ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17065 accredited facility offers retailers and manufacturers a comprehensive suite of environmental testing for lighting performance, energy efficiency, safety certification, and RF/EMC.

As an EPA-recognized Certification Body, SGS has designed the lab as a one-stop-shop for all types of luminaires, including those for residential and hazardous locations, as well as flashlights, LED, smart lighting, mobile phones, commercial and automotive lights, horticulture and grow lights, industrial lights, and general luminaires.

Prathamesh Panchal, Engineering Manager, SGS, said: “In response to the growing industry demand from across the USA for our lighting testing and certification solutions, we are delighted to open this much needed new lab. It ensures we are even better placed to help retailers and manufacturers comply with stringent regulations and standards within an increasingly complex industry; enabling them to trade with the confidence and assurance needed in today’s global marketplace.”

SGS offers a range of global certification schemes, including Energy Star, Zhaga, DLC, CB Certification, NRTL certification, CE and UKCA product safety and testing solutions, and a convenient one-stop-shop service to ensure product compliance with target market requirements. Adhering to regulations and standards helps to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance throughout the manufacturing process.

SGS Luminaires Services offers customized solutions to manufacturers, providing a one-stop-shop for testing and certification to meet target market requirements and ensure full access to global supply chains. Compliance with regulations and standards is crucial for reducing risk, improving efficiency, and ensuring overall compliance during the manufacturing process.

Learn more about SGS’s Luminaires Services.

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For further information, please contact:

Clint Gable
Sales Executive

Prathamesh Panchal
Engineering Manager Safety Laboratory

SOURCE: SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA