Product Safety & Laboratories

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• Counseling and strategic planning concerning regulatory and safety requirements for consumer products, cosmetics, toys, electronics, medical devices, building materials and myriad other products. 
• Product safety compliance and recalls. 
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) policies and programs.
• Sourcing the right testing and certification providers for your company's needs, including UL LLC, Intertek (ETL), SGS, Bureau Veritas, CSA Group, MET Laboratories, TUVs and other providers. 
• Shepherding your products through the safety certification process - submittal through certification. 
• Meeting CSR Standards in your corporation, throughout your organization and supply chain. 
• Understanding OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) requirements for manufacturers, distributors and purchasers of electrical equipment in the workplace.

If your company is concerned about product safety, standards, testing and certification and other product regulatory matters, Rade Consulting is a good fit for you. Debra Rade has unique experience in this field, having served as the Chief Legal Officer of Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and as a member of the Board of Directors of Intertek Group plc. 

Many companies find that dealing with large certification companies can be challenging. Rade Consulting can help you identify the right person to speak with when the product is being designed, when it is ready to go to market and when its already on the market.  

Additionally, if you are responsible for sourcing testing and certification, we likely can help you stay within your budget and, likely, reduce it. We can work with you and your sourcing team to see if improvements in service and your bottom line can be achieved. We work with you to find the right provider(s) for your company. When it comes to testing and certification, one company doesn't fit all. 

Rade Consulting works with you whether you're looking for ways to enter new markets extend and accelerate your growth, or assess the changing market environment. 

Also, consider working with us as part of your Mergers & Acquisitions team when acquiring or investing in the testing, inspection and certification (known as the TIC sector).

If you're acquiring a manufacturer, or you are helping your client to acquire a company, especially one that manufactures consumer products, medical devices or other products that are highly regulated, Rade Consulting can be an important member of your due diligence team.