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TÜV Rheinland News P.2

TÜV Rheinland Thailand P.3-4

Product Recalls P.5-7

Contact Us P.8

Dear Reader,

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In - TÜV Rheinland Thailand

V.8-9-Aug/Sep 2012

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TÜV Rheinland offers advice to solar power plant operators and module manufacturers

Changed requirements for solar power plant

operators and manufacturers of photovoltaic

modules on August 27, 2012 / Applications to

GSE must contain comprehensive

documentation.

Milan/Cologne, August 27, 2012. The Italian authority

in overall charge, Gestore Servizi Energetici (GSE),

has changed the requirements that operators of

photovoltaic plants must fulfill if they wish to receive

the government feed-in tariff in accordance with

Conto Energia V in the future. This is because the

most important regulations that solar power plant

operators must meet in order to apply for the feed-in

tariff relate to the quality of the modules and their

manufacturers. More…

Electronics in Solar Modules Lead to Increasing Requirements for Quality Testing

The installation of more electronic systems and

micro-inverters leads to changes in safety and

quality requirements / Test specifications for

electronic circuits in connector sockets and

international standard

for junction boxes in

development

Cologne, 5 September

2012. In light of the

increasing use of

electronics in photovoltaic

modules, TÜV Rheinland

is currently developing new test programs in

different areas. The goal is to ensure that

photovoltaic modules function safely and reliably in

combination with the electronic systems. The

electronics in the junction

boxes for photovoltaic

modules are used for

monitoring, general data

transmission, anti-theft

protection and fire-fighter

protection. They are also

required if micro-inverters

have been installed. More…

Wind Energy: TÜV Rheinland Receives New Accreditation

TÜV Rheinland has been accredited by the German

Accreditation Body (DAkkS) as a certification body for type

and component certification of wind turbines in

accordance with international standard IEC 61400-22.

This authorizes the company to conduct conformity

assessments of onshore and offshore turbines and their

components and to issue certificates accordingly. “With

this successful accreditation, DAkkS has affirmed our

expertise in the field of wind energy,” commented Bruno

Kuckartz, Head of the Energy Systems division at TÜV

Rheinland. “We can now offer manufacturers of turbines and components an alternative on the market.” This

completes the company’s range of services for the wind energy industry. More...

TÜV Rheinland News

http://www.tuv.com/news/en/corporate/about_us_1/press/news_2/newscontent_cw_114881.jsp/New%20requirements%20for%20receipt%20of%20feed-in%20tariff%20in%20Italy:%20TÜV%20Rheinland%20offers%20advice%20to%20solar%20power%20plant%20operators%20and%20module%20manufacturers?fromSearch=true

http://www.tuv.com/news/en/corporate/about_us_1/press/news_2/newscontent_cw_115587.jsp/Electronics%20in%20Solar%20Modules%20Lead%20to%20Increasing%20Requirements%20for%20Quality%20Testing?fromSearch=true

http://www.tuv.com/news/en/corporate/about_us_1/press/news_2/newscontent_cw_116613.jsp/Wind%20Energy:%20TÜV%20Rheinland%20Receives%20New%20Accreditation?fromSearch=true





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The new MD of TÜV Rheinland Thailand, Mr. Stefan Heuer has assumed his position

From August 1st, Mr. Stefan Heuer has assumed management of TÜV Rheinland Thailand as the new Managing Director (MD) of TÜV Rheinland Thailand.

Background:

Mr.Heuer worked as General Manager (GM) for TUV Rheinland

Japan from 1999 to 2004 and has been a board member of the KGCCI since 2009 (The Korean-German

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or KGCCI, was founded in 1981 and has grown to become the second-

largest bilateral chamber in Korea).He was also the representative director and chief executive of TUV

Rheinland Korea for the past 7 years, and during the 7 years, he was the German vice president of the KGCCI.

New testing services available on Hardline

Department now!! Hardline Department of TÜV Rheinland Thailand has provided EN 16014:2011, EN 15570:2008 and

EN15338:2007 since August, 2012. Ask for more

information, please send Email to [email protected].

Our rigorous working attitude, absolute service quality

and perfect service system will let you know choose

TÜV Rheinland service is your best decision ever.

TÜV Rheinland Thailand invites you to visit

the event of Carbon Forum Asia at Bangkok

TÜV Rheinland Group will join the event of

Carbon Forum Asia at Bangkok, Thailand on 30-

31 October 2012.

We are inviting you to visit the Booth#D15 at

Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Center,

Bangkok, Thailand.

More information, please Email: [email protected] or

Tel: +66 2 318 4862 ext. 160, Ms. Kanokkan Imjai.

TÜV Rheinland Thailand

EN 16014:2011 Hardware for furniture – Strength and durability of

locking mechanisms

EN 15570:2008 Hardware for furniture – Strength and durability of

hinges and their components – Hinges pivoting on a vertical axis

EN 15338:2007 Hardware for furniture - Strength and durability of

extension elements and their components

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The Past Training in August & September

TÜV Rheinland always supports clients with an

extensive range of training services and

seminars/trainings. TÜV Rheinland Thailand training/

seminar service can enhance your company's quality and market standing – with expert quality and

operations consulting. We have strategic know-how, down to the smallest detail, and are fully versed in

approaching matters practically.

Internal Auditor TS16949

APQP & PPAP ISOTS 16949

FMEA ISOTS16949

Internal Auditor OHSAS

Siam Kubota (In house) Energy Saving for Industry

RoHS Version 2 & New update SVHC

ISO 9001:2008:

1. Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2008 (Oct) 2. Genius DCC for ISO 9001:2008 (Oct) 3. Requirement & Interpretation for ISO 9001:2008 (Nov)

ISO/TS 16949:2009:

1. Internal Auditor for ISO/TS 16949:2009(Oct) 2. MSA: Measurement System Analysis 4th

Edition (Oct) 3. SPC: Statistical Process Control (Second

Edition) (Oct)

ISO 50001:

ISO 50001 Energy Management (Nov)

4. ISO/TS 16949:2009 Understanding & Interpretation (Nov)

ISO/TS 14001:2004:

1. ISO/TS 14001:2004 Requirement & Interpretation (Nov)

2. Genius DCC for ISO/TS 14001:2004 (Nov)

Integrated course:

QMR+EMR+OHSAS (Nov)

3. Internal Auditor for 14001:2004 (Nov)

Locally Training

The Coming Training in October & November

ติดต่อสอบถามส ารองที่น่ัง ได้ที่คุณฤทยั, คุณกุสุมา

โทร 02-318-4862 ตอ่ 161, 171 แฟกซ์ 02-318-4864, 02-318-6084

อีเมล [email protected]





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Machinery:

More information and product recalls please click: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=454

Furniture:


Product: Circular saw ( Machinery)

Name of Product: Klapisirkkeli (Hyundai)

Notifying country: Finland

Description: A circular sawing machine for firewood, with grey frame standing on 4 legs.

Danger: Cuts and Injuries The product poses a risk of cuts and injuries for the following reasons: · Pivoting log carriage does not automatically return to its rest position. · Inaccurate sizing of the saw blade guard prevents pivoting log carriage to return to its rest position. · The width of the fixed guard opening that encloses the periphery of the saw blade is too wide. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1870.

Country of origin: Korea

Product: Garden chair(Furniture)

Name of Product: Transat Bois Acacia Basculant (Edenko)

Notifying country: France

Description: Acacia wood garden chair. Dimensions: 110 x 58.8 x 76 cm.

Danger: Entrapment The product is not sufficiently strong and could break. There is a risk of fingers being trapped if the structure breaks as the person sits down and puts his/her hands on the arm rests. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 581

Country of origin: Vietnam

Product Recalls

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=454






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Toys:


Electrical appliances and equipment:


Product: Bath toy set

Name of Product: Animal

Notifying country: Spain

Description: 1. Various small animals with a whistle or hooter 2. Rubber ducks in various sizes also with a whistle. Packaged in a plastic bag indicating the importer's details, the CE marking, the barcode and the country of origin.

Danger:

Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the rubber toys contain hooters which can be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Country of origin: China

Product: Electric kettle with travel adaptor

Name of Product: Electric Kettle ( SKG )

Notifying country: United Kingdom

Description: A 2 litre capacity, cordless, silver metal, electric kettle with a black plastic handle and lid. The base connector (on which the kettle sits) has a plug with flat bladed pins. Accompanying the kettle is a three pin travel adaptor to enable the kettle to be fitted to a UK socket. A sticker is attached to the adaptor which states "FOR EXPORT ONLY TRAVEL ADAPTOR". The product is supplied in a cardboard box bearing the brand name "SKG", model number and a picture of a young lady.

Danger:

Fire and electric shock The travel adaptor supplied with the product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - the holes for the pins are not provided with shutters; - the poor design of the connection between the socket contacts and their associated pins results in an inadequate electrical contact that would overheat. One incident reported. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.








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Clothing, textiles and fashion items:


Childcare articles and children's equipment:


Product: Children’s sweatshirt with hood

Name of Product: Unknown (Moga Kid's )

Notifying country: Hungary

Description: Children’s sweatshirt with hood, zip-fastener and kangaroo pocket. The hood includes a drawstring with knots on the ends. The product is decorated with an embroidered inscription: "Little Friend" and a printed emblem. Size: 128-152

Danger: Strangulation The product poses a serious risk of strangulation due to the presenceof drawstrings in the hood with toggles on the ends. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.


Product: Pushchair with umbrella

Name of Product: Unknown (JUMBO)

Notifying country: Bulgaria

Description: Children’s pushchair with a tubular, aluminium chassis, red upholstery, made of 100% polyester, a black rubber footrest bearing the inscription "JUMBO BEBE", a 5-point safety belt in black with a red inscription "BABY CLUB", which is 2 cm wide, without any pads, four pairs of wheels, with a locking mechanism for the two rear wheels. The products are sold in polyethylene packaging with a label containing information in Bulgarian.

Danger: Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because it is not sufficiently stable and may overturn while being used. In addition, warnings and marking required by the standard are missing. This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1888.








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