SGS Reminds Gas Appliance Manufacturers of the Importance of Understanding Target Market Requirements
SGS explains the importance of ensuring gas appliances conform to the right standards for their target market.
- (1888PressRelease) January 26, 2019 - SGS is reminding manufacturers and suppliers of gas appliances of the importance of understanding and complying with the correct legal requirements for their target market.
The profusion of different gas appliances available on the market, from heaters and hobs to camping stoves and boilers, demonstrates the functionality of a fuel-type which is easy to use, cleaner than traditional fire and more responsive than electric. Gas is, however, dangerous. Functionality is, in part, the reason it is dangerous, because it is also flammable, poisonous, invisible, odorless, silent, and it cant be stopped. This has led to authorities around the world introducing regulations to protect their consumers from the inherent hazards associated with gas appliances.
The plethora of safety standards relating to gas components and appliances around the world can be difficult to navigate. Different countries have different regulations and standards. For example, gas hobs are covered by EN 30 in the European Union, AS 5263.1.1 in Australia, and NBR 13723 in Brazil. In South Africa, however, all gas appliances are covered by one standard SANS 1539.
Manufacturers and suppliers therefore need to stay informed about the standards that apply in their target markets. Analysis to prove compliance might include tests relating to:
Construction stability, strength
Soundness to check for leaks
Heat input (Unit: kW, BTU)
Ignition and flame cross-lighting
Flame stability (Lift and light back)
Ability to resist wind and rain
Resistance of burner to overheating
Combustion (CO/CO2)
NOx
Atmosphere sensing oxygen depletion test
Temperature rise including LPG cylinder
Efficiency
Sooting
ErP
Operating of flame supervision device
Valve torsion & bending test
Valve endurance test
Elastomeric material resistance to lubricants and gas
Regulator performance
Stakeholders therefore need to be certain their testing and certification provider understands what standards apply to the target market and is competent in the necessary testing methods.
SGS Gas Appliance Testing Services
SGS experts have the technical and regulatory experience to help manufacturers and suppliers of gas appliances ensure their products are safe, efficient and conform to relevant regulations for their target market. In addition to a wide variety of global regulatory standards associated with domestic gas appliances, outdoor gas appliance and components, they also provide testing to standard EN 1860-x for charcoal grill manufacturers accessing the European market.
Their high-tech, fully-accredited gas laboratory in Shunde, Guangdong Province in China, offers a comprehensive range of testing solutions for manufacturers of gas appliances. It is fully accredited by CNAS and recognized by DBI, IAPMO, INMETRO, SPRING, SIRIM, GS and LPGSASA.
For more information, please contact:
Snow Zhang
Testing Engineer & Technical, Hardlines
SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86 (757) 2280 5833
Email: crs.media ( @ ) sgs dot com
Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
About SGS
SGS is the worlds leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.
###
space
space
Satisfied Users & 
Approved Press Releases
Print
Email
Report Spam