Full spectrum of services from the total analytical chemistry testing ensuring compliance to the RoHS Directive, through to a screening service using state of the art electronic surveillance tools
SGS United Kingdom has opened the doors of its new Analytical RoHS testing laboratory.
Based in the UK headquarters complex at Ellesmere Port the laboratory offers a full range of analytical testing services covering all the RoHS restricted elements, lead [Pb], mercury [Hg], cadmium [Cd], hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)], polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyls ethers (PBDE) the laboratory is ISO 17025 accredited.
NB: All components and appliances placed on the UK and European markets are required to comply with European Directive 2002/95/EC.
Commenting on this announcement, Jonathan Hall, CTS manager for SGS United Kingdom, said: "This move is fundamental to our plans of providing the ultimate UK RoHS testing service, we are focussing on ensuring manufacturers, importers and retailers products comply with the Directive.
"At SGS we are very conscious of the effect we are having on the Earth's resources and restricting hazardous substances is a major priority".
