Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Conformity Assessment",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Guide explains the new Machinery Directive from
Procter Machinery Guarding, which we summarised at the time by saying "A free 'Guide to the new Machinery Directive' will help companies prepare for the new Directive 2006/42/EC".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Conformity provides competitive advantage from
Sira: "Sira's Functional Safety Manager, Paul Reeve, looks at the benefits of using the CASS Scheme methodology as a way to demonstrate conformity with IEC61508 and gain a competitive advantage".
In January 2007, we covered the news from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation
concerning its Centum CS 3000
- take a look at Control system is passed fit for marine duties
which says: "The Centum CS 3000 integrated production control system has received a Software Conformity Assessment Certificate from Lloyd's Register Asia for use in marine vessels".
Take a look also at the news release from Safety Network International eV, Globalnorm joins Safety Network International,
as well as Software simplifies risk assessment and CE marking from IBF Automatisierungs und Sicherheitstechnik,
and IECEx advances plans for mark of conformity from IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission).
See also:
IEC conformity assessment guide for Affiliates
(December 2005)
A new guide from the IEC on conformity assessment (CA) explains why it is important for participants in the Affiliate Country Programme and how they stand to benefit from using the IEC's CA systems
Draft ISO 14064 standards at UN conference
(December 2005)
ISO's future ISO 14064 standards for the quantification, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are being presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference
Assistance offered with explosion protection
(November 2005)
Sartorius has launched a new microsite focused on weighing in hazardous areas, which offers advice and downloads to help companies meet the requirements of the ATEX Directive
BS EN ISO/IEC 17050 covers conformity assessment
(October 2005)
To assist those carrying out self assessments, BSI Business Information has published a new standard, BS EN ISO/IEC 17050:2004, 'Conformity assessment, Supplier's declaration of conformity'
Advice at hand on PED compliance
(August 2005)
As a notified body, TUV Rheinland has been involved in Pressure Equipment Directive conformity assessment of various pressure equipment plants
Pressure equipment standards - a degree of harmony
(August 2005)
There is still considerable confusion about the similarities and differences between the European Pressure Equipment Directive and the American ASME Codes
Hydraulic systems and components have ATEX covered
(July 2005)
Rexroth produces and delivers its product range with strictest observance of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
Elite receives first certification from Pilz
(May 2005)
Elite Control Systems has attained the status of a Pilz Certified System Integrator
Elite Controls achieves 'world first' with Pilz
(May 2005)
Elite Control Systems is the first company in the world to have successfully completed the rigorous Pilz assessment procedure and attained the status of a Pilz Certified System Integrator
Directive covers transportable pressure equipment
(May 2005)
TUV Rheinland is a notified body under the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive EC 1999/36/EC
Pressure relief valve has all-important CE mark
(May 2005)
The latest addition to Sterling Hydraulics' range of CE marked pressure relief valves is the A04B2*CE
Mixers meet PED requirements
(March 2005)
Chemineer has become one of the very first designers and manufacturers of mixers and agitators to achieve the stringent requirements of the EU's Pressure Equipment Directive
Elite is the first of an elite group
(February 2005)
Pilz Automation Technology has appointed Elite Control Systems of Livingston, Scotland, as its first Certified System Integrator
Change in regulations covering diving cylinders
(December 2004)
The Health and Safety Executive is advising owners of diving cylinders to note that from 1 July 2006 the regulations covering the periodic inspection and testing of their cylinders will change
Conformity assessment grows by acquisition
(November 2004)
TUV Rheinland Group, with a turnover of Eur 700 million continues to pursue its global expansion strategy by acquiring an 80% share of DIN Certco by the end of 2004
Delay for update to Machinery Directive
(November 2004)
The revised version of the Machinery Directive is not likely to be introduced before 2009
PLC network provides unified control
(February 2004)
Silvertech has supplied a unified control system for the Burlington Resources unmanned Calder gas platform, installed in the Irish Sea
Analysers speed to compliance
(October 2003)
Pedcat was recently approached by Phase Dynamics of Richardson, Texas, to provide consultancy and PED implementation services relating to its range of water cut analysers
PED guideline on heat exchangers
(October 2003)
A new PED guideline attempts to bring structure to the issue of whether or not heat exchangers consisting of piping are to be categorised as vessels or piping
ASME code and the PED
(October 2003)
Pedcat has acted as consultant to a number of companies who have successfully applied ASME codes to demonstrate PED compliance
OBE for Chief Executive Campbell
(July 2003)
The Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, Linda Campbell, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list
Compliance issues for exporting to Japan
(April 2003)
Exporters of electrical appliances to Japan need to consider particular Japanese cultural preferences and tastes as well as legal requirements
ATEX - the countdown to compliance
(April 2003)
Sira Test and Certification summarises both ATEX Directives and the requirements of each
Blast from the past
(April 2003)
Michael Harris, MD of Bizerba UK, considers the likely impact of the new ATEX Directive on equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres and argues in favour of a pre-emptive strategy
CASS certification shows IEC61508 compliance
(March 2003)
Pilz Automation Technology has achieved certification in accordance with the CASS guide to Functional Safety Capability Assessment
Test services for all the fun of the fair
(December 2002)
The National Association for Leisure Industry Certification has recognised TUV International for the inspection and certification of fairground and amusement park machinery and structures
Support unit to speed certification service
(December 2002)
Since the announcement that the Electrical Equipment Certification Service was to close at the end of September 2002, Sira has been restructuring its service to meet rapid growth
Seminars explain the Pressure Equipment Directive
(October 2002)
Pressure Equipment Directive specialist Pedcat is holding a series of PED seminars throughout the UK
Filters comply with the PED
(October 2002)
Balston 2000-series coalescing compressed air filters from Parker are fully compliant with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC
NSF Registered maintenance products keep it clean
(April 2002)
Henkel Loctite Adhesives has developed a complete range of NSF Registered maintenance products that are specially formulated for use in the food processing industry
Kitz picks Young and Cunningham for the UK
(March 2002)
Young and Cunningham Group has secured a UK distributorship for ball and butterfly valves from Kitz Corp
It's official: safety systems are safe
(February 2002)
Moore Industries is the first US company to be awarded IEC61508 certification to design and manufacture process instrumentation hardware for safety-related applications in high-risk industries
Certification firm handles IEC 61508 compliance
(January 2002)
Sira has become the first body in the UK to be accredited by UKAS to certify the Functional Safety Capability of organisations against IEC 61508, using the CASS scheme as the vehicle
New Deputy Chief Executive at certification firm
(January 2002)
Joining from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) where he was Development Manager, Roger Stillman is the new Deputy Chief Executive of Sira Certification Service