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TÜV Product Service issues 100.000th Product Safety Certificate to Samsung

Munich, Germany (ots)

TÜV Product Service GmbH, one of the
world's leading international organisations for testing, evaluation
and certification today issued the 100.000th product certificate to
Samsung Electronic Co. Ltd. Dr. Ruprecht Schattner, CEO and President
of Product Service handed over the certificate to Dr. Chin Daeje,
President and CEO of Samsungs Electronics Co., Ltd. at a formal
ceremony in Suwon-City, Korea attended by Franz-Hermann Hirlinger,
Director of State of Bavaria Seoul Office. TÜV Product Service and
Samsung have been working successfully together for over four years
and this occasion marks a new milestone in the history of both
companies.
TÜV Product Service GmbH certifies a whole range of products for
Samsung, including home appliances such as washing machines,
microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners and refrigerators as well as
electrical and electronic appliances such as cathode ray tubes (CRT)
and LCD's. The celebrated 100.000th certificate was issued for a
plasma display panel (PDP) for a Samsung TV monitor, which
successfully fulfilled the requirements of the EN Standard
60950/All:1997 for electrical safety.
Founded in 1989 as a member of TÜV Süddeutschland Group which has
a more than 130 years history, TÜV Product Service provides its
services all over the world. The Korea branch of TÜV Product
Service,- TÜV Korea Ltd.- provides Korean based manufacturers with
the necessary product and management systems certification for them
to access all world markets. As a member of the international
Certification Body (CB) Scheme for household appliances, lights,
electronic entertainment devices, safety transformers, hand-held
power tools, information technology, electro-therapy and lab
equipment, TÜV Product Service facilitates manufacturers' access to
test certificates in more than 35 different countries around the
world.
"As one of the world's leading organizations for testing,
evaluation and certification of electrical, electronic, mechanical
and telecommunications products we are very proud to deliver our
100.000th certificate to one of the leading global players in the
field of electronics and to such a trusted and valued business
partner", commented Dr. Ruprecht Schattner.
"It is no wonder that our companies have such a good working
relationship. We both have a lot in common: long standing reputation
for quality and expertise in our core competencies. We consider it an
honour to be the holders of the 100.000th  certificate from TÜV
Product Service and look forward to many successful years of business
partnership ahead", added Dr. Chin Daeje, President and CEO, Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung ranks as leader in the D-RAM & S-RAM markets and is one of
the leading manufacturers of TFT-LCD, Color monitors, DVD players and
cellular phones. Founded in 1969, the company has grown from strength
to strength and meanwhile commands 10% of the US market share for
electric and electronic products.
About TÜV Süddeutschland
TÜV Product Service is one of the worlds leading organisations in
the field of product testing, verification, consultancy and
certification during the development and manufacture of products with
regard to safety, electromagnetic compatibility, telecommunication
competency, usability and quality. Around 1000 employees carry out
certifications according to all current international standards. Over
100.000 various products have been certified in the fields of
medicine, IT, sport and telecommunications. In fiscal 2000 TÜV
Product Service rendered a sales turnover of approx. euro 100
million.
TÜV Süddeutschland is an organization providing technical services
in the following market segments: industry, products and
transportation. Its service portfolio includes consultancy,
verification, tests, expert opinions, certification and training
addressing the issues of technical reliability, safety, quality,
environmental protection, training and cost effectiveness. With its
more than 130 representations, TÜV Süddeutschland is active
worldwide. In fiscal 2000, TÜV Süddeutschland and its 9200 employees
achieved a turnover of approximately EUR 877 million.

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Liz Schulten
TÜV Süddeutschland Holding AG
Corporate Communication
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Phone +49/89/57'91'23'72
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E-Mail: Liz.Schulten@tuev-sued.de

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