Intertek Accredited to Certify Electrical Equipment Intended for Hazardous Locations Under Zone Classification System in U.S.
January 04 2017 - 10:15AM
Business Wire
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to
industries worldwide, has been accredited by the U.S. Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to certify electrical
products intended for use in hazardous locations under the zone
classification system, which is used widely across the globe. This
approval expands on the Company’s existing status as an OSHA
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and builds upon its
existing ability to certify products under the class/division/group
system previously used in the U.S.
“As a global company, Intertek is committed to working with
customers to enable them to more easily and efficiently access
multiple markets with products that meet the highest possible
standards,” said Tom Connaughton, Global Director of Business
Development for Intertek. “We are thrilled to receive this
accreditation so we can offer expertise and services that will
allow products to be certified in a more universal manner, allowing
one product to enter numerous markets.”
Electrical products intended to be used in settings where
flammable gases, vapors and combustible dust are present must be
tested and certified by an independent third-party testing
laboratory. The U.S. recently adopted the zone classification
system, which uses clearly defined distances from a hazardous
source, eliminating confusion and giving manufacturers more freedom
in the design and production of products. The U.S. Coast Guard will
require zone evaluations for all hazardous locations it oversees as
of April 1, 2018, meaning design considerations will be underway as
early as 2017.
Intertek provides global solutions to the hazardous locations
industry with a proven track record of success supporting
clients. From the widely recognized ETL mark and OSHA NRTL
approval in North America, to ATEX notified body status and IECEx
certification in Europe, Intertek’s team of engineers and
technicians have the experience and know-how to help with the
certification process and provide training and technical service
solutions designed with the industry in mind. For more information,
visit www.intertek.com/hazardous-locations.
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance Provider to
industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories
and offices and over 40,000 people in more than 100 countries,
delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and
Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply
chains.
www.intertek.com
Bringing quality and safety to life.
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