E&E: Factory Assessment
Identifying the right source and
selecting the right kind of vendor is the most important requirement for
successful outsourcing. SGNCO factory assessments assists you to evaluate
manufacturers capability to ensure compliance with regulations. We perform
various inspection to ensure that the manufacturers deliver product exactly
as per the contracted quality and quantity within stipulated time frame.
E&E: Factory Security Assessment
SGNCO conducts various security
assessment for various factories in order to identify weakness and provide
solutions for improvements. Our security assessment services are designed to
address the following:
- An organization's security processes, identify corrective actions
and establish improvement plans to address weaknesses.
- A client's compliance with government security requirements
through periodic auditing of its commercial processes.
- The compliance of security systems and procedures of prospective
or contracted third party suppliers, manufacturers, freight
forwarders and similar service providers with their customer's
security requirements,
- Clients to develop and implement security systems and procedures
and, where relevant, coordinate these with their service providers.
- Clients to prepare and assess security submissions for
government applications or buyer programs.
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The security assessment are conducted by
highly experienced security auditors adopting best technology and system
developed in close coordination with senior trade security professionals. We
have a wide spread network of accounting auditor through out the globe with
extensive local knowledge of security concern, regulations and operating
environment. Our world wide network of security provides a responsive and
cost effective solution to all the requirement client's supply chain.
We have a close relationship with different law firms that enables us to
provide our clients with counsel in matter relating to Homeland Security,
Customs and related international trade issues, including supply chain
security.
Integrated Approach
SGNCO offers supply chain security services as complimentary with other
products. We provide a complete vendor rating programme that includes
capability and capacity" audits, as well as other Corporate Social
Responsibility monitoring requirements such as for Human Rights and the
Environment. Our offers for the vendor clients, increases the efficiency and
business opportunity by meeting the multiple criteria of global market.
E&E: Full-Compliance Testing
A through test is carried to on the final
to ensure that it complies with the applicable standards. The main focus of
the test is to verify the EMC conformity of the product for the markets of
different countries. Specific details of the service include:
- Testing is carried out on the final product
- Testing lasts several days
- Delivery time is normally 2-4 weeks
- The product's EMC conformity is verified
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E&E: GS Certification
About the GS mark
The GS mark is a one of the most recognized and respected certification
which conforms the GS safety standard and quality of the products. The
impartial certification verifies that the products is ested and certified
according to the German Act GPSG (Geräte- und Produktisicherheitgesetz
= Equipment and Product Safety Act). The complete information about the safe
electrical equipments can be accessed from the register of certified
products.
Advantages of the GS mark
- Well-known in all the countries of the European Economic Area
- Proves that products comply with the GS safety standard and the
special requirements of the GS certification scheme
- Provides the basis for certification in many other countries. A
GS certified product must fulfill the requirements of the EMC
directive.
- GS certification and 's other services provide a reliable basis
for the European Union CE marking
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Products where the GS mark
is granted
The GS mark is valid for a wide range of electrical and electronic products
including :
- lighting fittings
- household appliances
- hand-held tools
- toys
- cord extension sets, etc.
- mechanical products (e.g. furniture)
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Conditions for granting
the GS mark
- Order in writing: application forms can be obtained from
- Type testing at
- Regular factory inspections according to German requirements
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Validity of the GS
certificate
- Factory inspections are carried out annually.
- The products manufactured are identical with the type-tested one.
- GS maintenance fee is paid annually for each product type.
- Use of the GS mark is also supervised through factory inspection
and random tests on products.
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Use of the GS Mark
The GS mark may be applied on the following:
- Certified product
- User's Manual and Installation Guide
- Product catalogs
- Newspaper
- TV
- Radio advertisements
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E&E: IECQ
Benefits of IECQ HSPM
certification
IECQ HSPM certification is a solid proof of your commitment to the
environment and a way to carve a distinct reputation. By certifying our
Hazardous Substance Process Management systems, we help you to develop and
improve your performance. Mentioned below are few of the benefits of the
certification:
- The IECQ HSPM certificate enables you to demonstrate high levels
of environmental compliance when bidding for international contracts
or expanding locally to accommodate new business.
- Regular assessment performed by SGNCO helps you to continually
use, monitor and improve your HSPM systems and the related
processes. This improves the reliability of your internal operations
to meet customer requirements, as well as overall performance. You
may also gain a significant improvement in staff motivation,
commitment and understanding of their responsibility.
- Accredited, Internationally recognized
- Fully compatible with ISO 9001 standard and other process-based
systems such as ISO 13485.
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Steps towards becoming
IECQ HSPM compliant
The most important requirement is to stick to the relevant hazardous
substance control measures to your organization's existing management
system. This is the best specially when you have extensive knowledge of the
products while meeting the criteria to make your product Eco-friendly.
The procedure for HSPM is divided into the following four steps :
- Plan the system
- Consolidate relevant international regulations and client's
requirements
- Map out the company's technical standards and the liability
and management structure for internal departments
- Establish the system
- Establish the procedures for hazardous substance control as
well as the internal work flow of an organization
- Develop and execute the system
- Provide staff training and education
- Implement control measures and record keeping along with
internal auditing and management review
- System certification and continuous improvement
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