From TUV Rheinland:
Product Manufacturers: Roundtables on How to Gain
International Market Access
NEWTOWN, CT/March 20, 2009 — TÜVRheinland, the premier supplier of global testing, assessment and certification services, is offering free roundtable discussion about the Global Regulatory Approvals of products in multiple locations across the U.S. throughout the month of April.
The sessions will occur in the following locations and dates:
o March 24th - Boca Raton, Fla.
o March 25th - Atlanta, Georgia
o April 9th - Raleigh, N.C.
o April 14 - Rochester, N.Y.
o April 16 - Secaucus, N.J.
o April 21 - Boxborough, Mass.
o April 23 - Newtown, Conn.
o April 28 - Carlsbad, Calif.
o April 30 - Pleasanton, Calif.
Moderated by Bill Holz of TÜVRheinland’s International Approvals Division, the event will provide an overview of the international Regulatory Approvals process, review potential roadblocks, and offer a Q&A with the moderator. Agenda items will include:
Overview of Global Regulatory/International Approvals Requirements
Telecom/Radio
Wireless
Product Safety (including IEC/EN60950, IEC/EN60065, IEC/EN60335)
EMC
Country-Specific Requirements
BRICK Countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, Korea)
Requirements for Tier 3 Countries/Emerging Markets (Asia, Africa, So. America, etc)
Additional Markets (that can be difficult to enter e.g., Taiwan)
Introduction to TÜVRheinland’s International Approvals Service
Global Service and Delivery Network
Final In-Country Product Registration Services
Program Management
Benefits
Reduce Regulatory Project Cycle Time (Enter 200+ Countries in a Single Project!)
Reduce Regulatory Vendor Management
Coordinate Global Product Launch
Deliver Value to Corporate Operations
Bill Holz has 25 years of experience in international regulatory services. He joined TÜVRheinland’s International Approvals division in 2008. Holz is considered one of the foremost experts in the rules and pitfalls of navigating complex international regulatory procedures.
Individuals involved with the Marketing, Sales or Engineering of a product slated for import or export is encouraged to attend. The informal session will begin at 9 a.m. and will last approximately three hours. Continental breakfast will be served at the event. Depending on attendance, a second session might be added to individual locations.
To register, email [email protected] or [email protected].
