TIRUPPUR, India, August 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
TÜV SÜD's lab in Tiruppur catering to the textile and knitwear cluster for over a decade, was recently bolstered with chemical testing to make it an all-inclusive facility equipped to cater to testing, inspection and auditing needs of Tiruppur and neighbouring regions like Karur, Erode and Salem
TÜV SÜD, a globally acclaimed German safety and quality expert, today announced that their chemical laboratory in their recently expanded textile testing facility in Tiruppur has been awarded ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation by The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). ISO/IEC 17025:2005 specifies the general requirements for TÜV SÜD to undertake tests, including sampling. It includes testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods.
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The NABL accreditation enables the laboratory to provide improved customer satisfaction, faster turnaround for test results that subsequently reduce time to market. With a strong industry reputation for quality, TÜV SÜD's Tiruppur lab will offer a comprehensive range of services with expertise encompassing all textile and knitwear testing requirements. TÜV SÜD recently enhanced its Tiruppur lab by adding extensive chemical testing capabilities to an existing world class physical and mechanical facility; thus, making it an all-inclusive testing solutions provider for international and domestic markets. The laboratory will also offer value added services like sampling pick-up, technical support and training support.
With this accreditation, TÜV SÜD is now approved to perform the following tests, under the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (by NABL) standard:
- Banned Amines - Chlorinated organic careers
- Phthalates - Organotin compounds
- Formaldehyde - PVC
- pH - ODOR
- APEO's - Nickel Spot & Nickel Release
- Carcinogenic - Lead, Cadmium
Dyes
- Disperse Dyes - Extractable Heavy metals
- Chlorinated - Total Heavy metals
phenols
Commenting on this recognition, Mr. Ezhilan Neelan, Sr. Vice President, Product Services, TÜV SÜD South Asia said, "NABL accreditation is a benchmark which will provide much needed assurance for the tests carried under our chemical facility to our wide client base. Providing our expertise to the huge textile industry at Tiruppur, this accreditation comes as a testimony to our goal of enhancing our service offerings by understanding the global apparel trends and achieving dedicated customer service."
NABL is a Constituent Board of Quality Council of India. NABL has been established with the objective of providing Government, Industry Associations and Industry in general with a scheme of Conformity Assessment Body's accreditation which involves third-party assessment of the technical competence of testing including medical and calibration laboratories, proficiency testing providers and reference material producers.
TÜV SÜD with its wide network of labs and experts across key markets such as South Asia, European Union, ASEAN, US and UK has thorough knowledge of compliance in importing nations. TÜV SÜD's set of local experts can guide exporters with local compliance norms as well.
About TÜV SÜD
TÜV SÜD is a premium quality, safety, and sustainability solutions provider that specialises in testing, inspection, auditing, certification, training, and knowledge services. Since 1866, the company has remained committed to its founding principle of protecting people, property and the environment from technology-related risks. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, TÜV SÜD is represented in more than 1,000 locations worldwide. TÜV SÜD operates globally with a team of more than 24,000 multi-disciplinary experts recognised as specialists in their respective fields. By combining impartial expertise with invaluable insights, the company adds tangible value to businesses, consumers and the environment. The aim of TÜV SÜD is to support customers with a comprehensive suite of services worldwide to increase efficiency, reduce costs and manage risk.
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About TÜV SÜD South Asia
TÜV SÜD South Asia is the leading consulting, testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company with presence across India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. With more than 1300 employees, TÜV SÜD South Asia has serviced over 10,000 clients to date through the past two decades. It is present at 32 locations including 19 labs across the three countries. Today, TÜV SÜD South Asia is internationally competent to provide TIC solutions cutting across a wide range of sectors that include management systems, conventional and renewable energy, water, sanitation, environmental technology, infrastructure, transit systems, real estate, food, supply chain, agriculture, toys, consumer electronics, textiles, leather and related products, automobile and components, and technical as well as soft-skills training
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