SGS Achieves EU Battery Notified Body Status

Exciting Regulatory Update: SGS Fimko is now an appointed Notified Body for the new EU Battery Regulation! The European battery landscape is undergoing a massive shift. Under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, manufacturers and importers face stringent compliance pathways to access the EU market. Many critical activities now legally require third-party verification from a Notified Body rather than simple self-declaration. These include: 🔹 Verification of Carbon Footprint Requirements – Validating life-cycle GHG emissions and performance classes. 🔹 Verification of Recycled Content Targets – Auditing the share of recovered cobalt, lead, lithium, and nickel. 🔹 Supply Chain Due Diligence Audits – Certifying social and environmental risk management frameworks. 🔹 High-Capacity CE Conformity Assessments – Executing advanced safety audits (Modules D1 and G) for LMT, EV, and industrial batteries over 2 kWh. We are proud to announce that SGS Fimko has been officially appointed as a Notified Body under this regulation. Our global network of experts is ready to help you navigate these complex timelines, secure your compliance, and accelerate your market access safely and sustainably. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3U30vOo

SGS Fimko Oy in Finland has been granted Notified Body status under the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, strengthening the region's capacity to support battery manufacturers with conformity assessments and regulatory compliance. The designation enables SGS to provide independent verification services that help accelerate market access, ensure product quality, and support the growing demand for safe, sustainable, and compliant battery technologies across the European Union. #SGS #BatteryRegulation #EUBatteryRegulation #BatteryCompliance #EnergyStorage #BatteryTesting #Certification #CleanEnergy #BatteryInnovation #Sustainability #electricvehiclesnews #evtimes #autoevtimes #evbusines https://lnkd.in/gbuPyg2T

SGS Fimko Oy in Finland has been granted Notified Body status under the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, strengthening the region's capacity to support battery manufacturers with conformity assessments and regulatory compliance. The designation enables SGS to provide independent verification services that help accelerate market access, ensure product quality, and support the growing demand for safe, sustainable, and compliant battery technologies across the European Union. #SGS #BatteryRegulation #EUBatteryRegulation #BatteryCompliance #EnergyStorage #BatteryTesting #Certification #CleanEnergy #BatteryInnovation #Sustainability #electricvehiclesnews #evtimes #autoevtimes #evbusines https://lnkd.in/gqNGRm_v

From Korea to Europe: One Partnership, Every Step Covered. 🇮🇹🇰🇷 A few weeks ago, MTIC InterCert signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with KoTHEA — the Korea Total Healthcare Ecosystem Association — at our headquarters in Rho (Milan). For Korean manufacturers, this partnership connects with accredited pathways spanning the medical device journey: 🏥 MDR 2017/745 — Notified Body (CE 0068) for independent conformity assessment 📋 ISO 13485 — accredited certification for Quality Management Systems ⚡ Electrical Safety & EMC — ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing lab Together, these cover the product, the system behind it, and the testing that proves it works. 📰 Full announcement: https://lnkd.in/ddJuGaVZ 📧 md@mtic-group.org 🌐 www.mtic-group.org #KoTHEA #MDR #ISO13485 #ElectricalSafety #EMC #IEC60601 #ASCA #MedicalDevices #NotifiedBody #CE0068 #Korea #MTICInterCert #MTICGroup

[📝 EU Issues Draft Revision of RoHS Exemptions for Lead and Cadmium!] On July 8, 2026, the European Union issued a draft revision of the RoHS lead and cadmium-related exemption clauses, proposing amendments to the exemptions for lead and cadmium in Annex III and Annex IV of the EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). 📅 Public Consultation: Open from July 8 to August 5, 2026. 🎯 Impacted Industries: Companies in the EU market involved with the following products should pay close attention: 🔸 Lighting fixtures 🔸 Medical devices 🔸 Industrial monitoring instruments 🔸 Optical testing instruments 🔸 General electronic and electrical products 💡 CTT advises relevant companies to conduct material screening in advance and develop compliance risk mitigation plans. #EUROHS #Compliance #SupplyChain #ProductSafety #CTTLab #RegulatoryUpdate https://lnkd.in/gxkC9BAX

Entering the European market starts long before a product is placed on the market. In collaboration with Switzerland Global Enterprise, our expert Andrea Vannuccini, Global Equipment Certification Manager, shares practical guidance on navigating CE marking, the EU Declaration of Conformity and choosing the right compliance route from the earliest stages of product development. The article explores common misconceptions, key regulatory considerations and practical recommendations to help manufacturers prepare for successful market access. Read the full guide on the Switzerland Global Enterprise website: https://lnkd.in/eA__YtGx #CEMarking #ProductCompliance #Manufacturing #MarketAccess

Keeping Pace with Global Regulatory Change Regulatory requirements continue to evolve, influencing product development, conformity assessment and access to international markets. The July 2026 Regulatory & Standards Updates bring together key regulatory developments from EMEA, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and North America. This edition covers topics including electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, telecommunications equipment, consumer products, medical devices, automotive safety, chemicals and environmental requirements. Explore the latest updates to understand their potential impact on your products, compliance activities and market access strategies. Read the July 2026 Regulatory & Standards Updates: https://tuv.li/1mvE #RegulatoryUpdates #ProductCompliance #MarketAccess #Testing #Certification

Keeping Pace with Global Regulatory Change Regulatory requirements continue to evolve, influencing product development, conformity assessment and access to international markets. The July 2026 Regulatory & Standards Updates bring together key regulatory developments from EMEA, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and North America. This edition covers topics including electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, telecommunications equipment, consumer products, medical devices, automotive safety, chemicals and environmental requirements. Explore the latest updates to understand their potential impact on your products, compliance activities and market access strategies. Read the July 2026 Regulatory & Standards Updates: https://tuv.li/1mvF #RegulatoryUpdates #ProductCompliance #MarketAccess #Testing #Certification

Keeping Pace with Global Regulatory Change Regulatory requirements continue to evolve, influencing product development, conformity assessment and access to international markets. The July 2026 Regulatory & Standards Updates bring together key regulatory developments from EMEA, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and North America. This edition covers topics including electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, telecommunications equipment, consumer products, medical devices, automotive safety, chemicals and environmental requirements. Explore the latest updates to understand their potential impact on your products, compliance activities and market access strategies. Read the July 2026 Regulatory & Standards Updates: https://tuv.li/1mvD #RegulatoryUpdates #ProductCompliance #MarketAccess #Testing #Certification

What is NABL & IECEE & BIS & ISO NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories): Definition: An autonomous national body under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Focus: Formal recognition of technical competence in testing, calibration, and medical laboratories within India. Core Standards: Primarily uses ISO/IEC 17025 (for testing/calibration) and ISO 15189 (for medical labs). Main Goal: To ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of laboratory results at a national level. IECEE (IEC System for Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components): Definition: A multilateral certification system developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Focus: Evaluation of electrotechnical equipment for safety, quality, and efficiency. Core Standard: Uses a single international standard, IEC 60601 (often referenced for medical electrical equipment). Main Goal: To facilitate global trade by enabling the mutual recognition of test results and certifications across member countries.