For manufacturers looking to sell products in
the Eurasian market, managing the homologation process requires significant
time and investment. When certification activities pile up, bottlenecks can
occur.
Outsourcing homologation activities can be a
helpful way to reduce friction and costs throughout the certification process.
Here are four ways your organization can benefit from outsourcing homologation
services:
Outsourcing Homologation is More
Cost-Effective Over Time
Companies that specialize in homologation
management spend a great deal of time streamlining their processes, perfecting
their methods, and building valuable relationships with certification bodies in
the Eurasian region. This leads to a reduction in costs over time, compared to
the cost of a full-time employee.
‘Tribal Knowledge’ is No Longer a
Problem
When you handle homologation and certification
in-house, you have to rely on one person (or a small group of people) to have
all the necessary information and experience. They must understand the
end-to-end EAC certification process and be up-to-date on all relevant
standards and international requirements for the product.
If the “point person” for Eurasian product
certification leaves the organization—taking their key knowledge about the
product and certification process with them—the disruption can be significant.
On the other hand, when you outsource homologation, this is a non-factor. The
homologation partner retains all necessary information to keep the product
compliant with Eurasian standards, both today and into the future.
Homologation and Certification
Needs Will Vary
EAC certification needs will vary over time.
Homologation activities can be very time-consuming when standards are changing,
the product is evolving, or existing certifications are expiring. On the flip
side, once all necessary certifications are in place, there may be very little
certification work to do (until the certification is up for renewal).
This varying time commitment makes it hard to
justify a full-time employee for homologation activities. When you outsource
homologation activities for EAC certification, you can adjust your commitment
level based on demand.
Outsourcing Reduces Risks and
Time to Market
When it comes to product certification, there
are often many different paths to the same outcome, but they come with different
risks and benefits. For example, should you use a single model designation for
an entire product line? Should you recertify a product after a revision is
made? Should you conduct product testing in X facility or Y?
These decisions, among many others, can have a
significant impact on how much it costs and how long it takes to certify the
product. In addition, certain approaches may introduce more risk into the
certification process.
An experienced homologation partner will look
at the big picture—not just where the product is today, but where it is headed
in the future—to create a homologation plan that accounts for all elements of
the product and has the right balance of risk vs. reward. This requires a deep
understanding of the technical requirements of the product category, the
product itself, and associated surveillance activities. With a holistic view of
certification needs for the product and an appropriate level of risk vs.
reward, you can get your product to the Eurasian market faster.
Learn More About the Benefits of
Outsourcing Homologation Management
International standards are always evolving.
Obtaining and maintaining product compliance in Eurasia requires staying
abreast of these changing standards and ensuring products meet up-to-date standards.
G&M Compliance offers comprehensive
homologation services for EAC certification. Our certification experts will
leverage their collective experience to find the best certification approach
for you and your product(s).
Contact
G&M Compliance today to learn more about outsourcing
homologation management.