London, UK – April 23, 2018 – Representatives from Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, will deliver the keynote address at Element’s ‘Regulatory Compliance’ seminar on 23 May, 2018 in Oxfordshire, UK.

Amy Hemming, Market Surveillance and Enforcement Officer, and Andy Cutting, Spectrum Enforcement Policy Manager, will address the responsibilities of economic operators under the new Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. Ofcom is the enforcement authority for provisions contained in the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and Electronic Compatibility (EMC) Regulations 2016 concerning the making available and commissioning of radio and electrical equipment.   

In addition, this free, one-day seminar will feature a round-table Q&A discussion and presentations from industry leading experts, such as Steve Hayes (former Chair of the European Union Association of Notified Bodies) and Simon Barrowcliff (Chair of UK IEC Conformity Assessment Board and UK IECEE mirror committees, and Chair of the UK ATEX Notified Body Group). Industry-specific breakout training sessions will give attendees the opportunity to discuss key areas of interest.

Topics will include CE marking, radio devices, explosive atmospheres, medical devices, the internet of things, international certification and global product approvals.

The seminar will be of interest to anyone looking to upgrade their product testing and certification processes. Advance registration is required as spaces are limited. To find out more about the event and to register, please visit the event page.

About Element

In June 2017, Element Materials Technology acquired Exova Group Limited to create one, world-class global testing services partner. Element specializes in providing a comprehensive range of materials and product qualification testing, consulting, certification and calibration services to the global Aerospace; Fire & Building Products; Infrastructure & Environmental; Oil & Gas; and Transportation & Industrials sectors.

Element’s expanded network of 6,200 Engaged Experts operate out of nearly 200 laboratories in more than 30 countries and are trusted by organizations to test and advise on the safety, quality, performance and compliance of their products, systems and operations.

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