Intertek Issues the First ETL-EU Product Safety Certification to Haier

09 Nov 2009

World leading white goods manufacturer is first-to-market with ETL-EU; third-party certification that validates CE Marking and provides Truth behind product safety claims.

Chicago, IL -- Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to a wide range of industries worldwide, recently issued its first ETL-EU product safety certification to Haier, one of the world’s leading white goods manufacturers, for its new Split Type Room Air Conditioner. Soon after ET-LEU had its market introduction, Gregg Tiemann, Chief Executive of Intertek’s Commercial and Electrical Products division, presented the first ETLEU certification in a ceremony held at Haier’s Chinese headquarters in the Qingdao Shandong Province.

First unveiled on October 20, 2009, ETL-EU is a voluntary pan-European Union product safety certification mark developed for manufacturers who want to demonstrate that their products have undergone the rigors of independent product safety testing and comply with relevant European product safety standards. The ETL-EU Mark does not replace the existing CE Marking system of manufacturer self declaration of safety. This mark provides manufacturers, authorities, retailers and consumers with evidence of third-party testing and truth behind product safety claims for products sold throughout Europe.

“Haier and Intertek are similar in our pursuits of being first to market to drive our respective industries,” said Tiemann. “From constructing the first Chinese production plant in the United States to being ranked China’s number one global brand by the Financial Times. It’s an honor to have Haier as the first customer for Intertek’s ETL-EU mark, and another show of its commitment to be a market innovator and leader.”

Haier is the world's fourth largest manufacturer of white goods. Beginning in 2002, Haier put its trust in Intertek’s ETL Mark for North American product safety. In addition to product safety certification, Haier has worked with Intertek on product refinement and zero-defect initiatives, testing for refrigeration capacity, acoustics, and, among others, energy efficiency.

Bundling the ETL-EU Mark with Intertek’s ETL Mark, the fastest growing product safety certification mark for North America, or with the strong portfolio of local marks – ASTA and BEAB (UK), S (Scandinavia) and GS (Germany) – gives manufacturers who sell products across North America and Europe easy and cost-effective access to an unprecedented family of certifications.

Additional information on our new ETL-EU certification mark for customers, media and investors can be found at www.intertek.com/ETLeu.

Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Nicole Kimmick, Field Marketing Manager
Telephone: +1-978-263-2662
nicole.kimmick@intertek.com

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Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace.

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The Commercial & Electrical division of Intertek provides product testing and certification services, including safety testing and certification, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, and performance testing. These services provide global market access to customers in industries such as Audio and video products, Automotive, Building products, Cables and wiring accessories, Electronics, Gas appliances, Household appliances, HVAC, IT, Industrial machinery, Installation accessories, Lighting, Medical devices, Power supply, Security, Semiconductor, Telecommunications, Wireless technology etc.. For further information, visit www.intertek.com.

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