SGS is proud to announce its readiness to undertake the testing of portable air purifiers against strict new US standards for energy efficiency.
All air purifiers sold in the US, for domestic, commercial and industrial use, must comply with the latest standards set by the Department of Energy (DOE): 10 CFR 429 certification, compliance and enforcement for consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment; in conjunction with parts 430 and 431.
These standards, which came into force earlier this year, determine active power consumption, standby power and Integrated Energy Factor (IEF). DOE regulations state that only AHAM approved laboratories, accredited by an ILAC recognized accreditation body, can conduct the certification testing.
SGS’s North America lab located in Grass Lake, Michigan is one of just three AHAM approved laboratories in North America, accredited by A2LA in accordance with AHAM AC-1-2020, AHAM AC-2022, and IEC 62301.
As a leading laboratory for performance testing of many domestic appliances, including air purifiers and vacuum cleaners, the lab also undertakes HEPA/ULPA filtration testing to verify the performance of the filter media, filter elements and complete product.
Dan Miller, Operations Manager at SGS said: “Air quality matters to consumers. Pollution, airborne diseases, and the simple desire to live in a clean and pleasant environment means markets for room air purifiers are expanding. To succeed, manufacturers need to supply safe products that clearly perform to all recognized standards.
“With over 40 years of advanced filtration experience, our team at Grass Lake is leading the way to ensure manufacturers achieve compliance with all US standards and avoid product recalls or expensive fines further down the line.”
If the DOE determines a basic model is non-compliant, it may issue a notice of non-compliance determination to the manufacturer or private labeler.
For further information, please contact:
David Wright
Key Account Manager
SGS North America, Inc.
t: +1 517 522 8453
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