Intertek Approved by Fiat Chrysler Automotive to Test Supplier Materials for Volatile Organic Compounds
September 06 2017 - 10:15AM
Business Wire
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to
industries worldwide, has been approved by Fiat Chrysler Automotive
(FCA) to undertake testing for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in
supplier materials. FCA’s suppliers now have a third-party option
to verify that a variety of interior materials and composites meet
FCA’s VOC specifications. Intertek’s laboratories in Grand Rapids,
Michigan, U.S.; San Antonio, Texas, U.S.; Geleen, The Netherlands
and Shanghai, China have all been approved to conduct the testing,
aiding FCA suppliers across the globe.
VOCs are gases that are emitted from certain solids and liquids
and include a variety of chemicals that may have short-and
long-term health effects. For automobiles, emissions from textiles,
carpets, leather, films, plastic components, adhesives, sealants,
foams, coatings, elastomers, rubber, insulation and composite
materials, among others, are of concern. The four approved labs
will test these materials to specifications set by FCA and other
international standards such as those from SAE International and
the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), to ensure
supplier products meet the necessary requirements.
Tim Hubbard, Senior Vice President of Transportation
Technologies at Intertek, commented: “Intertek’s commitment has
always been to provide the industries we serve with comprehensive,
Total Quality Assurance solutions and services that build upon our
extensive experience and knowledge. We are delighted to have been
engaged by FCA and look forward to working with them and their
suppliers to help improve product quality and safety in relation to
VOCs.”
Intertek provides expertise on performance, quality and
reliability standards and expectations for the automotive
industries with efficient, cost-effective insights and testing
capabilities. The Company is accredited to conduct hundreds of
electrical, chemical, and mechanical tests for automotive
components, products and systems. For more information, visit
www.Intertek.com/automotive.
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and offices and over 42,000 people in more than 100 countries,
delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and
Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply
chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered
consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our
customers to power ahead safely.
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