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Below you can take a look at some of the latest product recalls from the http://www.cpsc.gov/ website. Our goal here at CertifiGroup is to make sure your company's products don't end up on this list! Press Releases
September 17th, 2009
CertifiGroup CE Marking Program Cuts Trade Barriers for US Companies Selling Products in Europe
Europe's laws for importing products can be a costly trade barrier for US manufacturers and distributors. Learn how to cut through EU red tape and get a CE Marking that will satisfy the authorities. CertifiGroup, a North Carolina testing laboratory, is offering special programs for US companies who are...
September 10th, 2009
CertifiGroup has Alternative to UL Certification, Offers Electrical Product Safety Training in Cary
What UL Standards apply to my product? This is a typical question for first-time product designers and builders. For individuals and companies new to product safety, these training courses have helped to learn how to submit a product that will pass evaluation and testing. This is the phase where unexpected...
September 3rd, 2009
Product Regulatory – The Critical Missing Piece of the Venture Capital Process
Over the last two decades, CertifiGroup has been assisting designers and manufacturers with "UL" certifications and "CE Marking" projects. If a designer has the correct product Standard in the beginning, and either has the specialized product safety knowledge or works with some one who...
August 24th, 2009
CertifiGroup Opens New Ingress Protection Testing Laboratory for CE and UL Product Certifications
Ingress Protection is the designation of a product's ability to withstand the entry of objects, dust or liquid. The IP Code is arranged in a 2 digit format. The first digit, "Protection against foreign objects" is from 0 (Not protected) to 6 (Dust tight). The second digit "Protection against moisture" is...
July 23rd, 2009
UL Product Safety for Wind Turbines – NC Company Launches No-Cost Program for Designers and Mfgs
Do you know which UL, CSA and international Standards are correct for this category of equipment? How does product safety regulatory affect design and production timelines? Can a designer or manufacturer of this equipment gain an advantage in the marketplace by understanding these questions...
July 9th, 2009
Cary, NC Company Helps Green Product Manufacturers With No-Cost Design Assistance
For many years, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) was usually associated with Product Safety testing, now this alternative will be something helpful for local companies. The CertifiGroup Green Initiative will help insure manufacturers and designers have every advantage in the marketplace, by assisting... Product Recalls From CPSC.gov