SGS in Colombia has been accredited by Colombia's National Accreditation Body, ONAC, to certify air conditioners and refrigeration systems against the Energy Efficiency Regulations applicable to products destined for El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panamá.
This accreditation enables SGS to support electrical and electronic (E&E) manufacturers and retailers seeking to expand into Latin American markets – ensuring their products meet energy efficiency requirements and helping break down barriers to trade.
Jhon Cediel, Technical Supervisor, SGS in Colombia said: "We are proud to have gained this new accreditation. We look forward to working with manufacturers and brands to help ensure their products comply with these regulations and to support the wider industry in reducing its impact on the natural environment."
The scope of the accreditation includes:
Product | Regulation | Country |
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Air Conditioners | RTS 23.01.03:15 RTS 23.01.02:15 RTS 23.01.01:15 | El Salvador |
DGNTI – COPANIT – 101:2017 DGNTI – COPANIT – 102:2017 DGNTI – COPANIT – 103:2017 DGNTI – COPANIT – 104:2017 | Panamá | |
Domestic Refrigerators | RTS 97.01.01:15 | El Savador |
DGNTI – COPANIT – 105:2017 | Panamá | |
RTCR 482: 2015 | Costa Rica | |
Commercial Refrigerators | RTS 97.02.01:15 | El Salvador |
Note: Accreditation issued by the Colombian Accreditation Body (ONAC). Accreditation No. 10-CPR-009.
ONAC accreditation also enables SGS to provide compatible testing services for air conditioners and refrigeration products from its ILAC laboratories in China.
Jhon Cediel added: "At SGS, we believe that our certification solution opens the door for our clients' products to be sold in different markets. The constant development of new and existing regulations challenges us to provide better and faster services every day."
SGS Electrical & Electronic Services
Developing the highest quality electrical and electronic goods that are safe and energy efficient is a complex challenge in today's competitive market. Through its global network of accredited testing laboratories, SGS's specialized teams of local experts offer a range of services to manufacturers and retailers in the electronics industry.
Learn more at www.sgs.com/ee.
For further information on our range of services, please contact:
Camilo Ramírez
Certification Director
SGS Colombia S.A.S.
t: +57 321205 5510
Jhon Cediel
Technical Supervisor for E&E
SGS Colombia S.A.S.
t: +57 315726 0484
Cesar Melendez
Technical Supervisor for E&E
SGS Colombia S.A.S.
t: +57 315244 0665
Rachel Nissley
Global Marketing Manager - Consumer Goods & Retail
t: +770 570 1849
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