SGS ITAInternational Type Approval Services

As the safety consciousness arouse, regulations have been formulated for daily commodities. Each country has set up their own requirements to ensure product and environmental safety. SGS ITA is here to provide you a One-Stop Solution services

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    Extensive experiencein overseas certification

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    Accessing globalmarkets successfully

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  • EMC
  • Safety
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Why is International Type Approval necessary? Is it a must?

Why is International Type Approval necessary? Is it a must?

Just like you cannot travel overseas without a passport or visa, every product needs to go through worldwide certifications before accessing the global markets. The main objective is to ensure products are being complied with the local regulations, standards and procedures set by the authorities when entering a specific country. Failure to obtain worldwide certification in advance will result in customs issue which prohibits your products to circular in the markets.

Therefore,「SGS ITA is here to provide you a One-Stop Solution with excellent services for accessing global markets successfully by obtaining worldwide certifications.」

Not all countries require mandatory certification, voluntary certification might be the case too. If you are hesitating which way is the right fit for your product, “When You Need to Be Sure”, please feel free to reach out to our sales team.

What is International Type Approval?

What is International Type Approval?

As the safety consciousness arouse, regulations have been formulated for daily commodities, electric or non-electric, from chargers, household appliances, servers, to toys, textiles, and also wireless devices, including Bluetooth earphones, mouses, smart phones, tablets, and laptops, etc. Each country has set up their own requirements to ensure product and environmental safety.

Hence, manufacturers have to apply relevant type approval certificates from local authorities or authorized bodies for their product prior to its overseas sales. After obtaining type approval certificates, products are also required to be placed with a conformity mark on the product body, user manual or packaging as per given instructions, enabling consumers to identify and choose products that are compliant.

When is it necessary to apply International Type Approval?

When is it necessary to apply International Type Approval?

When manufacturers are planning to expand internationally, not only it is important to make the product compliant with national regulation, but it is also essential to apply certification of the target market. Lead time varies depending on the certification process, to avoid delay in marketing and selling, it is always recommended to start consulting with SGS ITA at the first opportunity, we will prepare a comprehensive plan and support you across different stages of certification.

International Type Approval process and What SGS ITA provides?

International Type Approval process and What SGS ITA provides?

SGS has served Taiwan over 70 years with global solutions and localized interactive experiences, providing reliable and efficient worldwide certification services to our valued customers. We are a one-stop shop for all your certification needs, saving your time and effort by making the process smooth and seamless.

  • Product user manual
  • Datasheet or technical specification
  • HS code
  1. Assign project specialist
  2. Assist to prepare all needful documents and translate them if necessary
  3. Arrange sampling and local test
  4. Update project status at a weekly basis which can be modified based on customer’s needs
  5. Notify in advance of standard upgrade or renewal after obtaining certifications

Regardless of whether your product is still at the R&D stage or has already been put into production,
you can always drop a line to SGS ITA sales team for consulting relevant details.

Please contact your sales representative or us.

Email

  • ita.service@sgs.com