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TÜV SÜD Journal Asia

Volume 1 2011

Making bu i ld ings greener w i th energy-e f f ic ien t e levators 3

Mitsub ish i E lec t r ic and Wabtec Passenger Trans i t

se t the As ian s tandard fo r ra i lway brak ing sys tems 8

Work ing towards a more energy e f f ic ien t fu ture for ASEAN 14

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Energy efficiency is shaping up to become a highly viable energy resource for the future. Often referred to as “the fifth fuel” after coal, petroleum, nuclear power, and renewable energy, it has been described in the United Nations Foundation report, “Realizing the Potential of Energy Efficiency”, as the ‘largest and most evenly geographically distributed energy resource today’. The recent turn of global catastrophic events, has served to heighten the urgency for more impactful energy efficiency methodologies to be quickly introduced. The repercussions of these events are widely expected to cascade over already rising global oil prices, driving them upward further. Other factors such as rising carbon emissions concerns and high green technologies costs have also pressured energy providers, policymakers and equipment manufacturers alike, to take a harder look at how energy efficiency can become more cost effective through better public awareness, more relevant energy schemes and regulations, and innovative production technologies. Many of our customers are already using these technologies across key economic sectors such as automotive, construction, farming and electronics. As their valued partner, TÜV SÜD is always at hand, to share with them our advice and expert opinion, and guide them through the necessary complexities of adopting such methodologies in their value chains. In working together closely to integrate their business objectives with global environmental goals, TÜV SÜD draws on its vast technical and market experience to provide them with greater assurance, both of quality products that continue to stay relevant in today’s market, and of responsible manufacturing that will help them meet all their sustainability goals.

News from around the region3 Making buildings greener with energy-efficient elevators

4 TÜV SÜD to offer new energy management certification

in Korea

4 TÜV SÜD expands its testing and certification scope for

E-vehicle batteries

5 Improving energy efficiency with the ErP directive

6 TÜV SÜD emphasises long term commitment to

Bangladesh with new softlines laboratory

6 Socially conscious consumers shaping the way

companies operate

7 TÜV SÜD reinforces its food safety commitment

to food producers in China

7 TÜV SÜD to expand pool of BRC auditors in China

to meet growing demand from retailers

7 TÜV SÜD PSB signs MOU to reinforce its

Food Safety Testing and Biosecurity services

Case Study8-9 Mitsubishi Electric and Wabtec Passenger Transit set

the Asian standard for railway braking systems

New products and services10 Eco-hotels get new certifications to demonstrate

their carbon commitment

10 TÜV SÜD introduces its new TexCheck Mark

11 TÜV SÜD PSB Vietnam’s Food Hygiene

Monitoring Programme takes off

11 TÜV SÜD GNEC provides upgrading and replacement

services for NETEC radioactive waste system

Industry trends12 Nuclear power generation - How safe is safe?

12 TÜV SÜD PSB launches inaugural energy efficiency

conference

13 The economics of green buildings

14-15 Working towards a more energy efficient future

for ASEAN

DEAR READERS

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Mr. Ishan PalitCEO and PresidentTÜV SÜD Asia Pacific

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Making buildings greener with energy-efficient elevatorsRapid globalisation and urbanisation are seeing cities around the world expanding in size and scale, a trend that has resulted in more buildings being built with an increasing number of floors, and correspondingly, more elevators to service them. With green buildings becoming prevalent in cities everywhere, having more energy-efficient elevators as part of their eco-building initiatives could help building owners better manage their energy consumption, helping them reduce their overall carbon emissions and enjoy substantial cost savings. To help owners and other building stakeholders measure and manage the level of energy efficiency in their elevators, Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI), the Association of German Engineers, has published a set of guidelines, the VDI 4707-1, governing the energy efficiency of elevators marketed in Europe and other parts of the world. The guidelines measure operational and standby energy, weighted according to the frequency or intensity of their use, the average daily travel and standby times, and the type of buildings they service. These measures are then combined into a single number and assigned to an energy efficiency rating ranging from A to G, with Class A being the most energy efficient and Class G being the least. Adhering to VDI 4707-1 guidelines allows building owners to incorporate a transparent and internationally-accepted assessment of their elevator energy efficiency. This helps builders, architects, planning consultants and building maintenance companies with their overall energy assessments of such buildings, and enables them to

utilise appropriate building materials, design elements, materials and processes when and where required. VDI 4707-1 also provides the basis for elevator energy ratings to complement the overall energy efficiency of buildings. Retrospectively, compliance could also be used to verify the energy efficiency figures claimed by manufacturers. Major elevator companies across the globe are starting to incorporate VDI 4707-1 compliance into the energy efficiency ratings of their products. KONE Elevator Co. Ltd and Xizi Otis Elevator Co. for example, are among the first elevator companies in China to have their elevators certified by TÜV SÜD to VDI 4707-1 guidelines. Elevators from both companies were graded to the highest VDI 4707-1 energy efficiency rating, Class A certification. This compliance demonstrates their commitment to continuously provide customers with more energy-efficient elevator systems and products. Both companies are also among the first to use renewable energy technology in the low-speed elevator market. With VDI 4707-1 certification in place, building owners and operators, and elevator manufacturers, are expected to pay more attention to the energy consumption of their elevators. Ultimately, more energy efficiency elevators will indirectly enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems, reduce building operating costs and improve occupant productivity, and enhance occupant quality of life through comfort and health. Contact: peng.wang@tuv-sud.cn

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TÜV SÜD expands its testing and certification scope for E-vehicle batteries

With the construction of its state-of-the-art battery testing laboratory in Germany, TÜV SÜD will become the first third-party testing provider to operate an international network of test labs for lithium ion batteries used in e-vehicles. The new laboratory, TÜV SÜD Battery Testing GmbH, will be built next to the premises of TÜV SÜD Automotive in Garching/Munich. Concurrently, TÜV SÜD’s battery testing laboratories in Auburn Hills/USA, Newmarket/Canada and Singapore will be simultaneously upgraded to service the recent increase in demand and scope for lithium ion battery testing services. Full operation of the new laboratory is scheduled for Q3 2011. It will test the chemical, thermal, mechanical and electrical safety of lithium ion batteries and expose these units to specific abuse and crush

tests to examine outcomes of improper usage. TÜV SÜD’s laboratories will apply internationally accepted standards for battery testing and certification while considering local market requirements to provide superior services to its customers. The investment marks an important step for TÜV SÜD as it establishes the company as the number one integrated service provider for safety issues relating to electric mobility. It now covers the entire range of safety issues related to electric cars, from battery safety and certification, charging systems and roadworthiness testing, to homologation, type approvals and staff training in high-voltage technology and safe vehicle handling. Contact: stefan.rentsch@tuev-sued.de

TÜV SÜD to offer new energy management certification in KoreaSouth Korea’s energy demands are increasing at almost the same rate as its GNP, with an average annual growth rate of 8%. The fourth largest energy consumer among developed countries after the United States, Japan, and Germany, the country is, however, almost entirely dependent on imports to meet its energy demand because of limited domestic energy resources1. Given this position, South Korea is engaging new methodologies that will not only ensure better security and conservation of its energy supply, but also enhance its ability to develop sustainably. In support of this initiative, TÜV SÜD is helping Korean manufacturers, IT businesses, airports, heavy equipment operators, food processors, and chemical and pharmaceutical plants among others, manage their energy efficiency and reduce their environmental footprint through certification to energy efficiency standards such as ISO 50001 and EN 16001. ISO 50001 is a management systems standard for energy efficiency that closely mirrors ISO 9001 for quality and ISO 14001 for

the environment. Due to be officially published at the end of 2011, the imminent launch of the standard has seen many firms working diligently to prepare their energy management systems in compliance with the new standard. Concurrently, EN16001, which defines what an auditable energy management system entails, ensures businesses establish the proper systems and protocols necessary to improve energy efficiency in order to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and improve cost efficiencies. With the introduction of these certification services, local companies working with TÜV SÜD Korea are now able to leverage its energy efficiency expertise to better prepare for emissions tracking and reporting. This helps them gain better credibility for their energy consciousness efforts, not only reducing their overall energy consumption but also controlling their energy costs in line with the Korean government’s efforts to safeguard the country’s energy supplies. Contact: dong-hun.chung@tuv-sud.kr 1 “South Korean Energy Sector Analysis”- RNCOS 2009

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Beyond 2011, we are likely to see the increasing adoption of new and emerging energy efficiency technologies, products and services, to offset the eventual total depletion of fossil fuels such as oil and coal. A 2009 McKinsey Global Institute report indicates that in using more energy efficient products, countries could potentially reduce their average annual energy consumption growth through 2020, by almost half1. To address the need for more reliable energy efficient products, the EU issued its second Eco-Design Directive 2009/125/EC in October 2009, to establish a framework for the eco-design requirements for Energy-Related Products (ErP). This supersedes the previous Energy-Using Products (EUP) Directive and, apart from electronic or electrical appliances, now also encompasses products that are able to impact energy consumption during use. These include construction materials such as windows and insulation, and water-using products such as shower heads and taps. With a more extensive scope as compared to other similar eco-regulations such as the Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directives in that ErP also includes eco-design requirements as an integral part of business practice, businesses must comply with ErP requirements in order to attain and continue using the CE marking on their energy-related products, and sell their products in the EU. Originally legislated in order to help minimise environmental impact and promote sustainable development through energy efficient products, the ErP Directive also takes into consideration the

environmental cost across the product lifecycle, from design and raw material acquisition, to manufacturing and retail, right to consumer use, maintenance and recycling. Benefiting both businesses and consumers alike through better, more eco-friendly products as well as economically, through more efficient resource allocation, the Directive also standardises national environment legislations to facilitate more harmonious intra-EU trade. In working with TÜV SÜD, manufacturers can ensure their products comply with all ErP requirements from design to disposal. Its product testing and CE audit capabilities, and expert opinion and experience in the energy efficiency sector also provide manufacturers with the support they need to navigate the Directive’s guidelines and understand what is required of them. TÜV SÜD also offers targeted training programmes to update manufacturers on the latest ErP updates, equipping them with the means to ensure their products meet current and future ErP regulations. This means that with TÜV SÜD, manufacturers of energy-related products are always assured of cost-efficient ErP compliance solutions for their products, designed to offer them peace of mind, better product acceptance, and easy EU market access. For consumers, it means having greater confidence that the ErP certified products they buy, are certified by a respectable third-party certification company like TÜV SÜD, and meet all exacting standards for energy performance and environmental sustainability. Contact: hallie.huang@tuv-sud.cn 1. “Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the US Economy” - McKinsey Global Energy and Materials

Improving energy efficiency with the ErP directive

News from around the region

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Socially conscious consumers shaping the way companies operate

TÜV SÜD emphasises long term commitment to Bangladesh with new softlines laboratory

TÜV SÜD has inaugurated a new softlines laboratory in Bangladesh to support local manufacturers in complying with international quality and safety requirements. The 15,000 square-foot facility is fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and can test multiple properties of softlines products, including Analytical, Flammability, Tensile strength testing and other Physical durability tests. Officially launched on 28 October 2010 at the Global Social Responsibility Conference of German Business in Dhaka, of which TÜV SÜD was the main sponsor, the new lab marks a significant

milestone for TÜV SÜD, and complements its world class technical expertise and comprehensive laboratory network spanning 600 locations worldwide. The new lab will serve a twofold purpose - to support manufacturers in achieving compliance to regulations such as the EU’s REACH and the USA’s CPSIA, and to support the global sourcing strategy of foreign buyers and retailers by providing them with impartial third party assessments of their suppliers’ products locally. Contact: ezhilan.n@tuv-sud.com.bd

In today’s highly competitive market, a single scandal can result in irreparable brand damage for a company. A case in point: In 1996, a well-known global sports brand was accused of child labour when LIFE Magazine featured pictures of a 12 year-old child stitching soccer balls for one of its suppliers. Consumers were appalled. The media sensationalised the story further, insinuating that the company’s products were synonymous with slave wages, forced overtime and arbitrary abuse. Needless to say, the company’s corporate image was severely damaged, something it has taken years to repair. Today, demand driven by socially conscious discerning consumers is

shaping the way companies operate. According to a research conducted by BBMG, 87% of consumers were more likely to buy from a company that supports fair labour and trade practices. In the EU and the USA in particular, it is vital for companies to consider public opinion when making decisions, and to honour its economic, environmental and social obligations. Given this landscape, large companies are now required to demonstrate their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, by being certified to social accountability standards such as SA 8000 and Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), or by implementing guidelines from frameworks such as the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) or ISO 26000, which governs social responsibility. To date, only SA 8000 is recognised globally. Increasingly, multi-nationals are now also more willing to ensure that all social responsibility programmes and structured controls are translated across their global production chain to govern the actions and processes of their direct suppliers. For manufacturers looking to ensure the integrity of their CSR efforts, engaging the support of an independent third-party audit company such as TÜV SÜD is integral. Apart from ensuring the company carries out ethical sourcing, TÜV SÜD also helps them conduct social compliance audits aimed at ensuring that good social practices are upheld throughout the entire supply chain. These audits are well recognised by international buyers and retailers, thereby facilitating the company’s expansion into international markets. Concurrently, manufacturers also have the assurance that their brand integrity will not be compromised. Contact: ezhilan.n@tuv-sud.com.bd

News f rom around the region

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In line with its commitment to enhance product safety, legality and quality in the Chinese retail sector, TÜV SÜD has qualified Mr. HongTao Chang as a recognised Approved Training Provider (ATP) for the Global Standard for Consumer Products (GSCP) defined by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The standard sets forth the safety requirements for various production and procurement processes, and includes the required audit parameters for achieving overall factory safety compliance. With the appointment, TÜV SÜD will be able to enlarge its pool of BRC auditors on the ground in China through a series of training programs headed by Mr. Chang, with the aim of meeting growing demand for such audits according to BRC standards. Today, TÜV SÜD already has the largest number of GSCP-qualified auditors in China and is expanding its ground audit team to 20 auditors. The appointment reinforces TÜV SÜD’s commitment to improving product quality and value creation for both retailers and consumers, with an increasing focus on quick and personalised service, competitive pricing, fast turnaround times and customised training programs. Contact: hongtao.chang@tuv-sud.cn

TÜV SÜD to expand pool of BRC auditors in China to meet growing demand from retailers

TÜV SÜD PSB has signed an MOU with AsureQuality, a New Zealand company, to stimulate cooperation in the areas of food safety testing and biosecurity services. The MOU will see both companies share auditing and training resources for customers in these segments, and encourage joint projects, agency agreements for diagnostic testing and the development of technology partnerships in specific territories. A commercial company 100% owned by the New Zealand government, AsureQuality maintains an experienced team of more than 1,700 experts in 140 locations across the Asia Pacific, dedicated to ensuring food safety and quality in more than 40 countries worldwide. Its business scope enables it to maintain a strong awareness of important food safety issues, as well as a good understanding of the regulatory environments within which it operates. The MOU demonstrates TÜV SÜD PSB’s growing commitment to capitalise on regional opportunities that will enhance value generation for its customers. Accordingly, both companies will leverage each other’s technical expertise, know-how and local industry knowledge in the food industry, to offer stronger integrated food safety and biosecurity solutions globally. Contact: jane.lim@tuv-sud-psb.sg

TÜV SÜD PSB signs MOU to reinforce its Food Safety Testing and Biosecurity services

TÜV SÜD reinforces its food safety commitment to food producers in ChinaRecent global food safety issues have set Asian food manufacturers thinking about how they can continuously maintain high food safety standards. China, being one of the world’s largest international exporter of food products, is taking the issue very seriously. They not only need to be well versed with prevailing international food safety standards, but also need to ensure that recognised food safety management systems such as the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) are in place, to reinforce their end-product testing and inspection. TÜV SÜD is committed to supporting these companies in establishing and maintaining structured process controls like HACCP, BRC, IFS and FSSC 22000, to ensure their products enjoy better market access beyond China. It participated in the China International Food Safety and Quality Conference & Expo 2010 where it advised manufacturers on how they could effectively fulfill food safety requirements and implement sustainable and socially responsible food safety programmes and controls. Today, TÜV SÜD has more than 20 professional and technical personnel in China to support food producers with food safety expertise in areas such as production, sanitation and packaging. It also plans to expand its test laboratory network in China in the next two years, and increase the size of its food safety team. In doing so, it will be better equipped to provide local food producers with comprehensive resources to ensure the highest food safety levels. Contact: david.cheong@tuv-sud.cn

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Mitsubishi Electric and Wabtec Passenger Transit set the Asian standard for railway braking systemsPopulation growth across many Asian cities has spurred the increasing development of metro and mainline railway systems (both conventional and high speed) to support local mobility strategies. With this proliferation, rolling stock manufacturers must incorporate the highest safety specifications into their products, ensuring they comply with the most stringent internationally-accepted safety regulations and legislations in this area, paying particular attention to functional safety.

Conscious of this trend, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of equipment for rolling stock, together with renowned U.S. brake system supplier, Wabtec Passenger Transit, developed a proprietary next-generation braking system for railcars, the Integrated Electronic Relay Valve (IERV) system, which realises an all-in-one solution for emergency braking, service braking, and slide control. Engineered into a compact, light-weight design, the IERV uses precision mechanics to provide safe and accurate braking capabilities for railcars. To ensure that the IERV system met all prevailing global safety criteria, Mitsubishi Electric turned to TÜV SÜD Japan, a third party railway industry expert with extensive experience evaluating high profile railway systems such as the Taiwan Shinkansen and the Turkish High Speed Railway, to help it obtain compliance to the Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL 4) certification – the highest Safety Integrity Level in accordance with CENELEC standards. A necessary qualification covering railcar technical safety aspects from planning to management, SIL 4 entails the systematic evaluation of electronic braking equipment and products, right from the first stages of product design through to its full operational capabilities. The SIL certification project took almost three years to complete, during which TÜV SÜD’s team of experts conducted several on-site reviews of Mitsubishi Electric’s IERV design procedures as well as safety

audits. First on the agenda was a thorough review on the technical aspects of the new braking system design. This included safety, reliability and availability audits to ascertain if the proposed brake design was adequately planned and conceptualised to achieve the targeted SIL levels. Working closely with Mitsubishi Electric’s engineers, comprehensive safety audits were carried out by TÜV SÜD experts to determine the procedural aspects of the project from a safety management perspective. In particular, the audits were conducted to establish the framework of the management systems used and their compliance to applicable European safety standards such as EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129 and EN 50155. Functional safety checks were also carried out on the product configurations, the various hardware and software used, implementation and integration processes, as well as modifications and maintenance management. Concurrently, quality checks evaluated all of Mitsubishi Electric’s subcontractors to ensure the quality of materials used in the manufacture. The team also carried out stringent checks of Mitsubishi Electric’s development and production processes as well as detailed product testing across several rounds of design reviews and amendments. In this phase of SIL qualification, TÜV SÜD conducted performance audits to validate the test activities within the IERV system. In addition to verifying that these test activities were performed according to the

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Electric and Wabtec Passenger Transit, the highest possible safety integrity level for the certification, and Asia’s first SIL 4 certification for rolling stock braking systems. The award of the certification was achieved with immaculate timing, right before the world’s largest railway exhibition, the International Trade Fair for Transport Technology (Innotrans), held in Berlin, Germany last year. Both Mitsubishi Electric and Wabtec Passenger Transit participated in this premier event and took the opportunity to jointly introduce the IERV application and showcase its safety capabilities and features together with its new certification, to interested participants. According to a spokesperson from Mitsubishi Electric, the award of the IERV SIL 4 certification was a very pleasing and satisfying outcome for the company. “We greatly appreciated all of TÜV SÜD Japan’s expertise and guidance as well as precise technical support which helped us gain compliance to this certification. Although we knew it would be a challenging exercise, one that would eventually take us almost three years to complete, we are very proud to be recognised as Asia’s first SIL 4 rolling stock braking system. The certification now puts us in a strong competitive position from which we can confidently extend our proprietary railway braking system globally. We look forward to working again with TÜV SÜD Japan in the future.” TÜV SÜD Japan engineer, Mr. Koji Inoue, considers himself very fortunate to be a part of this project, a potentially important step

accepted plans, other key areas of evaluation were extensively reviewed during the project. These included fault insertion testing, an assessment of the correct and complete functionality of the IERV braking system under specific fault conditions and random failure simulations. Nearing completion, a final approval review was carried out for the technical design of the whole project under assessment. In the process of this type approval, checks were carried out to ensure that the documented technical performance and functions of the IERV braking system fulfilled all the specified safety requirements established at the start of the exercise. A follow-up safety audit further confirmed, through actual documented evidence, that the new braking system adhered well to the safety guidelines set forth in the initial safety audit. In September 2010, full compliance to all safety requirements were finally met, following which TÜV SÜD awarded SIL 4 Functional Safety Certification to Mitsubishi

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toward the global proliferation of Japan’s proven railway technologies. “The certification process was not without its difficulties. Over the project period, there were several rounds of documentation exchanges, many teleconferences late into the night due to the time differences between Japan and Germany, comprehensive on-site reviews, and audits and testing accompanying several design changes. However, three years of immense effort on both sides has come to fruition, with Mitsubishi Electric being accoladed as Asia’s first SIL 4 for its IERV braking system. Mitsubishi Electric and Wabtec Passenger Transit are now on track to make their mark in the global railway market.” The cooperation with TÜV SÜD in the successful completion of the SIL certification project, has provided Mitsubishi Electric and Wabtec Passenger Transit with the leverage to raise their profile and brand equity not just in Asian markets but also across the globe. With national and international rail services expected to advance rapidly in the coming years in tandem with globalisation, both companies are well poised to build on their strengths in rolling stock systems, to provide solid technical solutions that ensure the next generation of rail travel is both efficient and safe. Contact: chikashi.kitabayashi@tuv-sud.jp

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Eco-hotels are growing increasingly popular among many environmentally-conscious patrons. However, the current unregulated eco-hotel landscape has made it difficult not only to accurately measure and verify how these hotels determine their carbon emissions, but also to confirm the validity of their overall ‘greenness’ claims. TÜV SÜD PSB now offers these hotels a new carbon-free certification service from which they will be able to verify and certify their carbon footprint. Its verification protocols use prevailing international carbon management standards such as ISO 14064, to audit greenhouse gas emissions from these hotels in terms of their kg/CO2 eq/guest per night. In-house green initiatives adopted by hotels are also taken into account, and contributes to the final certificate rating. Certification ratings range from a basic level of CO2 reduction, “TÜV SÜD Carbon Conscious Hotel” to the highest possible reduction that the establishment can achieve, “TÜV SÜD Carbon Free Hotel”. This new service gives hoteliers an added platform with which to demonstrate their corporate social responsibility. With the service, they will be able to identify opportunities for process improvements, and drive savings through carbon reduction initiatives in key operations as well as other secondary activities. Working with TÜV SÜD PSB in managing their carbon footprint provides eco-hotels with greater transparency and credibility of their eco-friendly claims. Having the proper certification in place also assures guests of a particular hotel’s carbon neutrality in the market, and demonstrates its commitment toward environmental sustainability. Certified eco-hotels will also be able to leverage TÜV SÜD PSB’s environmental expertise and experience to enhance their own strategic branding initiatives. Contact: jane.lim@tuv-sud-psb.sg

Eco-hotels get new certifications to demonstrate their carbon commitment

TÜV SÜD introduces its new TexCheck Mark

In today’s context, textile products have advanced beyond basic fabrics that are simply cut, dyed, and sewn to specifications. Variations such as textures, colours, and performance and durability qualities are all now in high demand, fueling increasing concerns of more harmful chemicals being used, especially in dyes and other textile treatments. Accordingly, regulators have also begun to enact more stringent legislations to restrict the use of such hazardous chemicals - measures that have created challenges for manufacturers. As a result, TÜV SÜD recently introduced its TexCheck certification to help textile retailers, brands and manufacturers navigate prevailing as well as potentially new legislations confidently. Among the certification criteria are regulatory hazardous substance testing protocols covering testing of textile substances, designed to address pertinent US regulations and most of the EU directives regarding hazardous chemicals.

On-site social compliance factory audits are also carried out as part of the certification process in the country of production, where TÜV SÜD auditors carry out annual audits on fabric production facilities, focusing particularly on quality management systems and the implementation of process improvements and social compliance practices. These include evaluating areas such as labour issues, occupational safety and even worker entitlements. For certain chemicals, TexCheck requirements even exceed international standards. Accordingly, manufacturers who have the TexCheck label affixed on their products can demonstrate their commitment to international quality, safety and social standards. This, in turn, increases retailer and end-consumer confidence that their textile products have been manufactured with critical consideration for human health and the environment. Contact: meena.kumari@tuv-sud.in

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TÜV SÜD PSB Vietnam’s Food Hygiene Monitoring Programme takes off

Recent global food safety issues have highlighted the importance of food safety management to F&B businesses, particularly in Asia. Food contaminations are not always caused by tainted ingredients. Often, they are caused by simple hygiene lapses during food preparation in establishments such as hotels and restaurants. In Vietnam, the potential for such food handling risks are becoming an increasing worry for the country’s increasingly educated and cosmopolitan consumer. To allay these concerns, TÜV SÜD PSB Vietnam has introduced a new Food Hygiene Monitoring Programme (FHMP) designed to help restauranteurs and hoteliers ensure their facilities and hygiene processes conform to the highest food hygiene standards. Launched in September 2010, the FHMP is a safety and sanitation programme that regularly tests the microbial quality of served food items. Under the scheme, TÜV SÜD’s experts also work closely with customers to inspect, evaluate and verify their food handling and storage processes periodically. This onsite monitoring covers sample testing, as well as swab and contact plate inspections of food preparation surfaces such as cutting boards, meat slicers, work tops and utensils. The FHMP will also see evaluation tests conducted on a customer’s products, supply processes and system performance. This information will be used to ensure that quality is monitored and maintained at all times. Verification services such as repeat audits and regular testing will also be carried out to ensure zero deficiencies. Once successfully verified, qualified customers may display their FHMP certificates at their premises, as proof of their high food hygiene standards. To date, TÜV SÜD PSB Vietnam has already successfully carried out FHMP for customers such as New World Hotel Saigon, Renaissance Saigon Riverside Hotel and Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City.

For hotels and restaurants, closely managing their hygiene levels in food preparation will help to eliminate costly and image-damaging food scandals. In working to have their processes audited and verified by a recognised third party expert like TÜV SÜD, these establishments will be able to raise the quality and safety of their food offerings, and at the same time, attain good credibility, a strong competitive edge and a positive corporate image. Contact: congminh.dinh@tuv-sud-psb.vn

New products and services

TÜV SÜD GNEC, a nuclear engineering company in Korea, has been appointed to provide radioactive waste system upgrading and replacement services to the Nuclear Engineering & Technology Institute (NETEC) in Korea, for the vitrification of its Induction Cold Crucible Melter. NETEC , a division of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), itself a world-class nuclear power company operating 20 nuclear power reactors, is the expert technology group enhancing safety, reliability, economical efficiency and global competitiveness of

TÜV SÜD GNEC provides upgrading and replacement services for NETEC radioactive waste system

KHNP’s nuclear plants. It also develops and implements advanced power reactor technology for the operation and maintenance of radiation technology. The TÜV SÜD GNEC upgrading and replacement services, which will be carried out in the second quarter of 2011, will help NETEC simplify its equipment handling and operating processes, thereby increasing business efficiency. Contact: hong-sik.cho@tuv-sud.kr

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Nuclear power is fast being adopted as an integral part of electricity generation across the globe. Its popularity as a promising and sustainable alternative power source is rising steadily even as the world copes with increasing greenhouse gas emissions, the threat of global warming and the growing shortage of fossil fuels. In 2009 alone, 13–14% of the world’s electricity was generated by nuclear power1, with 436 nuclear power reactors already in operation across in 31 countries2. Nuclear energy could, however, be dangerous if not produced, harnessed or stored under stringent safety guidelines, cases in point being the Chernobyl disaster in Russia in 1986 and the recent situation in Japan. Such disasters have the potential to hurt people and the environment if harmful radioactive materials were to accidentally escape. How safe a nuclear facility is dependent on several factors namely, the protective protocols built into it, the safety standards which it aligns itself with, the vigilance of operational staff, as well as the technical competency of employees. Various safety standards and guidelines provide the basis for nuclear power plant safety. Among these are those defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which provides a framework of fundamental safety principles that plant designers, builders and operators should closely adhere to. The guidelines also provide

TÜV SÜD PSB launches inaugural energy efficiency conference To address the impact of climate change, the Singapore government has made it a priority to create a sustainable living environment for its citizens, powered by energy-efficient processes and cost-efficient clean energy. Supporting this thrust as an industry thought leader, TÜV SÜD PSB was keen on creating a discussion forum where industry experts could share their views on energy efficiency, alternative energy sources and the safety and reliability of renewable energy. The TÜV SÜD PSB Testing & Certification Conference 2010 was thus launched, bringing together more than 100 attendees comprising representatives from local government agencies,

academics and other significant industry players from within ASEAN. The conference also served to highlight TÜV SÜD PSB’s extensive capabilities and expertise in energy efficiency, factors that have made it a preferred partner across the renewable energy value chain. Through the conference’s interactive sessions, participants were able to benefit from professional advice from the experts as to how they could optimise energy efficiency and alternative renewable energy options. Contact: jane.lim@tuv-sud-psb.sg

recommendations and guidance on how to comply with safety requirements, to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation. These standards are applicable throughout the entire lifetime of the plant. Incorporating such measures are necessary to harmonise safety standards across nuclear power plants internationally, particularly in preventing accidents, guarding against unregulated radiation risks, limiting radiation exposure, as well as ensuring the best emergency preparedness. These guidelines may also be used as references for periodic peer safety audits, and form the basis for new nuclear power regulations in countries incorporating nuclear programs. Where nuclear power plant safety is concerned, TÜV SÜD continues to reinforce its status as the safety partner of choice, continuously maintaining a strong emphasis on the safe and proper application of nuclear energy. This provides nuclear power plant stakeholders with the reassurance of reliable safety solutions, compliance advisory and audits that they can always count on to keep their facilities safe and secure. Contact: chang-mo.byun@tuv-sud.kr

1. “Another Drop In Nuclear Generation” - World Nuclear Association - May 20102. International Atomic Energy Agency

Nuclear power generation - How safe is safe?

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Green buildings are becoming pivotal in the global drive to enhance environmental sustainability. This is because normal building construction and operations are consuming a staggering 30-40% of the world’s energy usage1. In addition, the fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), claims building-related carbon dioxide emissions could potentially increase from 8.6 billion tonnes in 2004, to as much as 15.6 billion tonnes by 2030 if not managed. By designing and building green buildings, such trends could be averted, thereby reducing their negative impact on the planet as a whole. Even with these statistics, the progression towards more sustainable construction has not gained much momentum due to the high costs associated with green technology. However, a study carried out in 2004 found that the costs of constructing energy efficient buildings were only slightly more expensive when compared to ‘non-green’ buildings2. This marginal cost difference could be easily recovered by builders through faster sales and premiums, and by owners in terms of lower energy bills among other factors. Concurrently, the higher property values as a result of increased demand for green-certified buildings would easily counter the perception that green buildings were only economically viable over the long term. To maximise the benefits in developing green buildings, stakeholders could work with an independent testing, inspection and certification partner like TÜV SÜD. Apart from extensive knowledge and expertise in the area of energy-efficient construction, such agencies also help customers identify and adhere to the most appropriate green standards for their buildings. This means navigating through the many national and international regulations and directives governing such buildings, and providing customers with expert opinion on compliance, particularly in terms of suitable materials, construction methodologies and innovative green technologies they could adopt. TÜV SÜD also offers a variety of additional value-added services to building stakeholders for their green projects. These include conducting pre-construction tests and providing evaluative analyses to project the future financial benefits to be gained from these buildings. It also conducts training programmes to inculcate good green practices among building occupants. For example, if office staff were to set the office air-conditioning thermostat at 25°C instead of 18°C, the 7°C reduction in temperature would help employers reduce their business carbon emissions by almost 450 kg annually and give them significant business savings. Such simple green efforts also translate to better indoor environmental quality for homes and offices, enhancing family health and raising staff productivity, adding to the benefits to be gained by implementing such practices. Ultimately, despite their slightly higher initial costs, green buildings make more sense in the longer term, helping to save costs and protect the environment in the process. In partnership with TÜV SÜD, buildings owners, designers, builders and operators will be able to leverage its expertise, experience and strong suite of energy efficiency capabilities to reap benefits that by far, outweigh their cost. Contact: liz.fendt@tuv-sud.sg

1. ‘Buildings and Climate Change: Status, Challenges and Opportunities’ The Sustainable Construction and Building Initiative (SBCI) - United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

2. “Costing Green: A Comprehensive Cost Database and Budgeting Methodology” - Davis Langedon Adamson

The economics of green buildings

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Energy regulators across ASEAN countries are beginning to incorporate energy efficiency standards and labelling programs internally, each designed to cost-effectively curb rising energy demand from different industrial sectors by enhancing energy efficiency without degrading product performance, quality and safety. These initiatives, aimed at reducing production costs for local manufacturers by helping them reduce the capital investments needed to meet growing power demands, also cover tax incentives for companies that invest in energy efficient technologies and equipment upgrading. There are also energy efficiency policy programs in place, to encourage the use of energy labels and standards to improve energy efficiency of appliances and equipment. In Vietnam for example, its Economical and Efficient Use of Energy law, legislated by the National Assembly in June 2010, sets the framework to encourage manufacturers to use energy-efficient technologies in their new development projects. It also prevents new power plant projects using coal, oil and gas from being built using inefficient technologies, and provides tax, land and financing incentives and rebates for new and energy efficient technology investments. Energy-intensive facilities are now also required to provide one-year and five-year plans for their energy consumption reductions, file regular energy reports and submit to energy audits every three years. In Thailand, the “Together Conservation Project” managed by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has been very well received. Also known as the “No. 5 Energy Labelling” program, it involves testing a selection of consumer electrical appliances from fluorescent lamps to refrigerators and air conditioners for energy efficiency according to Thai Industrial Standards (TIS). Although the initiative has so far been voluntary, it has gained much awareness in Thailand due to the full support of the Thai government. Today, local consumers actually look for the “No. 5 Label” when

With growing world populations contributing to the acceleration of the greenhouse effect and global warming, there is growing concern about how rising energy needs in ASEAN are going to be addressed on a sustainable basis. Taking into consideration ever-increasing global fossil fuel prices, there is little choice but for this region to become more energy efficient as energy demand continues to rise, especially in the construction, automotive and electronic and electrical sectors. Statistics from the US Energy Department project that ASEAN’s per capita energy consumption will double between 2005 and 2030, from 0.9 to 1.8 Tons of Oil Equivalent per person1.

Working towards a more energy efficient future for ASEAN

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they purchase electrical appliances, with the scheme being extended to include other commodities such as brown rice which uses lower energy during milling. Even in Singapore, energy efficiency standards are fast becoming the norm. Although its location and small size have placed severe constraints on the use of alternative energy sources, new energy efficiency schemes such as the Green Mark Scheme and Energy Smart Building Scheme for the building and construction sector set the tone to encourage greater energy efficiency in buildings. This has helped the country fulfill its climate change mitigation and sustainable development strategies. Despite the adoption of such initiatives, many other parts of ASEAN are still not adapting to more energy efficient products and processes. High capital expenditure and production costs are often cited as reasons hindering the transition to energy efficient technologies and operations. A greater focus on short term profitability that outweighs potential long term returns, is also making many manufacturers resistant to reviewing and overhauling their current manufacturing systems. In addition, the emphasis on energy efficiency tends to gain less visibility than what is often ascribed to renewable energy. The absence of clear regulatory guidelines and standards have also hampered widespread adoption of energy efficient practices across the region. Different parts of the region have adopted varying energy efficiency benchmarks and measurements, and navigating these disparate standards and guidelines leave manufacturers confused about how they can optimise the energy efficiencies of their products, sell across borders and give their customers more options. With a more standardised system in place to regulate power use across the region,

manufacturers will also be able to monitor their own energy use across their value chains, leading to more transparent and therefore, cost effective power usage management. Despite the gap between energy efficiency potential and on-the-ground implementation, the total scope for energy efficiency investments in ASEAN is still growing. Several ASEAN nations have already demonstrated that forward-thinking regulations, new financing mechanisms, and proper institutional frameworks can expand the market for energy efficiency investments, efforts which, when more pervasively adopted, will result in significant energy savings for the region in the years ahead. Contact: shirley.lee@tuv-sud-psb.sg

TÜV SÜD is well versed with the energy efficiency demands placed on manufacturers, and offers customers a wide range of cost effective solutions to help them maximise their energy efficiency efforts. Its comprehensive testing scope and stringent product and process inspection criteria provide manufacturers with the basis to measure how energy efficient their products are against globally-accepted benchmarks. Similarly, it offers design advice from early product development, and as a recognised third party certification provider, supports manufacturers in navigating regulatory guidelines with expert advisory and training on how they can achieve compliance quickly and cost effectively.

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1. “ASEAN and U.S. Promote Energy Efficiency for Everyday Appliances” - Department of Energy - 2010

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