SGS and ENVIRON Launch Exclusive Webinar on RoHS2 Challenges and Solutions
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Hamburg, Germany, June 05, 2011 --( SGS, the global leader in chemical testing and certification services with many years of experience engaged in IEC and IECEE (http://www.ee.sgs.com/iecee-hs-reporting-services.htm) working groups on restricted substances and ENVIRON, a leading international environmental consultancy, which co-chairs the IPC 1752A International Standard on Materials Declaration Management and manages the industry-led substances declarations web database www.BOMcheck.net, will provide a free webinar to explain the new requirements in detail.The key issues covered during the webinar are as follows: • RoHS2 timelines, scope and new exemptions policy • CE Marking: New RoHS2 compliance requirements for manufacturers, importers and distributors • Practical compliance management for RoHS2: Why manufacturers need to rethink their product compliance strategy • Market surveillance for RoHS • Test strategies for RoHS restricted substances to satisfy the new requirements Free registration for the webinar is available at: www1.gotomeeting.com/register/313670225 SGS Consumer Testing Services Silke Hilmer SGS Global Marketing Manager CTS E&E Raboisen 28 D-20095 Hamburg t: +49 40 30101 287 Email: cts.media@sgs.com Website: www.sgs.com/ee About ENVIRON A leading international consultancy, ENVIRON partners with clients to assess and manage the potential environmental, energy, and health issues associated with their activities and products.Whether responding to existing challenges or seeking strategies to prevent future liabilities, clients around the world benefit from our blend of universally high technical skills and knowledge of local requirements and practices.However, many companies are not aware of the new RoHS2 scope, the obligations of distributors and sample testing requirements.SGS, the global leader in chemical testing and certification services with many years of experience engaged in IEC and IECEE (http://www.ee.sgs.com/iecee-hs-reporting-services.htm) working groups on restricted substances and ENVIRON, a leading international environmental consultancy, which co-chairs the IPC 1752A International Standard on Materials Declaration Management and manages the industry-led substances declarations web database www.BOMcheck.net, will provide a free webinar to explain the new requirements in detail.The webinar – entitled “RoHS2 challenges and solutions” (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/313670225) – will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 4.00 to 5.00 pm Central European Time (10.00 to 11.00 am Eastern Time).Whether responding to existing challenges or seeking strategies to prevent future liabilities, clients around the world benefit from our blend of universally high technical skills and knowledge of local requirements and practices.