Geneva, May 15, 2025 – SGS, (SGS North America Inc.) is proud to have gained approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand its scope as a recognised third-party certification body (CB) for ENERGY STAR, the government-backed program for energy efficiency.
The approval, received April 3,2025, gives SGS the green light to undertake the testing and certification of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines under the ENERGY STAR label.
Achieving ENERGY STAR certification allows brands and manufacturers to demonstrate that a device uses less energy in ready to scan mode as well as via an automated power down to an energy saving low power state. Once certified, the blue ENERGY STAR label makes it easy for consumers and businesses to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance.
Ana Ruas, Certification Manager, Connectivity & Products, SGS said: “This accreditation puts us in a great position to support the growing number of medical device manufacturers and retailers working hard to develop and bring energy efficient equipment to market. Congratulations to our team for this achievement which will help boost sustainability and innovation across this industry.”
Since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners have helped American families and businesses:
- Save 5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity
- Avoid more than USD 500 billion in energy costs
- Achieve 4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions reductions
SGS medical device services
SGS is recognised as a Nationally Recognised Testing Laboratory (NRTL) by OSHA and accredited by Standards Council of Canada to offer product safety certification for medical devices. Its global network of experts offer comprehensive support for regulations like the Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745) to ensure compliance with diverse international standards. Learn more about medical devices certification with SGS
