SGS Laboratory in Bengaluru Gets Accreditation for Luminaire Testing

This adds to the many accreditations already received by this laboratory. These include:

• NABL accreditation for information technology equipment (IT), audio visual equipment (AV), audio/video, information and communication technology equipment (ITAV), measurement equipment (MEAS), toys, environmental & IP testing
• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recognition for IT, AV, and household power adaptors
• Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) - Safety accreditation for telecom products

The scope of the new accreditation covers four types of luminaire – General Purpose Luminaires, Luminaires for Road and Street Lighting, Recessed Luminaires and Portable General Purpose Luminaires. In addition, the laboratory expects to add further tests and product categories to its current scope in the near future.

Spanning an area of approximately 8,000 sq. ft, this laboratory is equipped with high-end measuring equipment including draught proof chamber, endurance tester, environmental chamber, dust chamber, power meters, temperature scanners, leakage current tester, earth resistance meter and hipot tester. It offers a comprehensive range of testing services, including:

• Endurance tests
• Thermal tests
• High temperature test
• Insulation resistance (IR) test
• High voltage (HV) test
• Humidity test
• Protective earth resistance test
• Leakage test
• Construction check test
• Ingress protection (IP) test

SGS in India also provides, through its Bengaluru laboratory, certification services that allow manufacturers to display the CE mark on their products.

Monika Sharma, Business Director – Consumer and Retail, said: "India is witnessing a tremendous boom in the Electrical and Electronics market, coupled with a boost in local manufacturing. SGS will continue to strategically invest and develop its E&E safety testing capability to support the industry. These investments show our commitment to strengthening the foundations for the future development of services, to enhance operational excellence and customer experience."

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Monika Sharma
Business Director
Consumer and Retail
SGS India Pvt. Ltd.
t: +91 9871 79 46 25

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