Product Safety Testing: Ensuring Excellence in the Electrical and Electronics Industry

As technological innovation and the demand for high performance gadgets, household appliances and industrial electronics advance at an unprecedented rate, so too does the need for rigorous testing to ensure these products meet the highest safety standards. Consumers expect cutting-edge products that are safe to use, while manufacturers must meet increasingly complex regulations across global markets.

With decades of expertise in product safety testing, we help electrical and electronic product manufacturers, retailers and importers bring high quality products to market while complying with regulatory requirements and ensuring safety.

Why is product safety critical in electrical and electronics manufacturing?

Electrical and electronic products, from consumer devices, like smartphones and televisions, to complex systems, such as medical equipment and industrial machinery, inherently carry risks, including electric shock, fire, and electromagnetic interference. Ensuring product safety is not only a manufacturing imperative but also a regulatory necessity.

To ensure safety, regulatory authorities around the world, such as the EU and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) enforce stringent requirements. Failure to comply not only endangers consumers but also exposes manufacturers to severe consequences, including costly product recalls, legal liabilities and lasting harm to brand reputation.

Comprehensive safety testing and certification

We help manufacturers, retailers and importers ensure their electrical and electronic products comply with national and international safety standards, at every stage of the product lifecycle – from design and development to manufacturing and market entry. Our Buxton  laboratories  provide in-depth safety testing for a wide range of products, addressing all critical aspects, including risk of electric shock or fire, electromagnetic capability (EMC) and environmental suitability. Our labs are accredited to perform safety testing against international standards, ensuring the highest level of precision and reliability.

Our scope includes:

• IEC 60335 – household and similar electrical appliances
• Electric motor – operated and held tools, transportable tools, and lawn and garden machinery
• UL/IEC 61010 – measurement, control, and laboratory equipment
• IEC 62368 – audio/video, information and communication technology equipment
• IEC 62115 – electric toys 
• IEC 60529 –  ingress protection (IP) code testing 
• IEC 60695 –  fire hazard testing

We also provide:

• Bespoke customer testing, tailored to your needs
• Technical file reviews
• Failure analysis and fault investigation
• Training

Why Choose SGS?

• Global market access and compliance: our international presence and deep understanding of market-specific regulations ensure that your products comply with necessary safety requirements for each region, whether you are entering the EU with CE certification or exporting to North America with UL marks
• Risk mitigation and failure analysis:  we simulate real world conditions and stress-test products under extreme circumstances, to detect safety flaws early in the development process. This ensures product safety and reduces the risk of recalls, particularly important for high-risk products, such as medical devices, power tools, and electrical appliances 
• Product lifecycle support: we provide ongoing support throughout the product lifecycle to ensure continued safety and compliance and help you stay up to date with evolving safety standards.  Our auditing services let you maintain quality control throughout the production process and support the continuous improvement of safety protocols

Partnering with us enables you to:

• Meet the highest safety standards
• Comply with global regulations
• Reduce risks
• Avoid costly setbacks
• Build consumer trust
• Gain a competitive edge

Discover how you can protect your customers, your brand and your business download our brochure

For further information, please contact:

Hicham Berkouk
Product Safety Services
Connectivity & Products
t: +44 (0)151 350 6666