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and Canadian public play equipment and U.S. public play surfacing materials. The services provide for the validation of a participants certification of conformance to one of the standards referenced herewith. Both programs are administered by TÜV SÜD America.

ASTM F1487, excluding sections 7.1.1, 10 and 12.6.1 - Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public use

CAN/CSA-Z614, excluding clauses 9.8, 10, and 11 - Children’s Play Spaces and Equipment

ASTM F1292- Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment

ASTM F2075- Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment

Playground Safety TestingTÜV SÜD America can help you differentiate your product and enhance your company’s reputation by demonstrating to consumers that your product has been tested and certified by a globally recognized, independent third-party Testing and Certification Organization.

TÜV SÜD America tests and Certifies a wide variety of Children’s products including but not limited to: Children’s Playground Surfaces Children’s Furniture Children’s ride-on toys Battery-powered toys Infant care articles Conventional toys

Playground Third-Party Certification ProgramIn the interest of public safety, the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) provides third-party Product Certification services for the U.S.

TÜV SÜD Marks: Beyond CE To further streamline your certification efforts, ask for our globally recognized TÜV SÜD Mark. This recognition lets you display your hard-earned success in both product safety and management systems certification with a single, comprehensive mark.

Expand Your Market Reach TÜV SÜD America is a member of the International CB Scheme. More than 40 member countries recognize our test reports, bringing you greater access to world markets. In addition, TÜV SÜD offers the CUE certification mark, simultaneously testing products for certification to Canadian (SCC), United States (NRTL), and European (CE) requirements.

About TÜV SÜD America TÜV SÜD America Inc. is an international testing and certification organization providing product testing and certification services through its Testing, Auditing, and Inspection divisions.

Benefits of IPEMA Membership IPEMA is the only certifying body for the play industry in the U.S. IPEMA retains the services of lobbyists to monitor National and State Legislation and notifies members about important industry matters. IPEMA asks members to contact legislators on bills that are under consideration, which may affect the industry.

IPEMA currently works with a public relations firm to promote the value of play to the public, park officials, recreation officials, schools, etc.

The annual IPEMA meeting gives members up-to-date association news, promotes the sharing of ideas, and helps its membership with networking opportunities throughout the industry.

Differentiate Your Products in the Global Marketplace TÜV SÜD offers a number of Certification Marks that will help assure your customers and prospects that Safety, Quality, and Compliance, are “built-in” to your approved products. You can feel confident in receiving your certification from TÜV SÜD Product Services, knowing that it is backed by more than 130 years of experience and our long standing global reputation.

TÜV SÜD America 47523 Clipper Street Plymouth, MI 48170, USA(800) 888-0123 info@tuvam.com www.tuv-sud-america.com

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