LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 26, 2026--
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, global testing and certification leader TÜV Rheinland awarded Verification Statements to multiple Govee smart lighting products following rigorous, independent testing under simulated real-world conditions. The certificates were presented by Jay Yang, Senior Vice President of Products Greater China at TÜV Rheinland.
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The verification program emphasized critical performance factors that directly enhance user experience, including visual comfort, material durability, and adaptability to challenging environmental conditions.
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights
Engineered for demanding outdoor environments, these lights successfully passed extensive testing, including:
These results underscore the product's ability to deliver long-lasting, consistent performance in extreme weather, building on prior TÜV Rheinland certifications for Govee's outdoor lighting innovations.
https://www.certipedia.com/quality_marks/0000088993?locale=en&certificate_number=50699727; https://www.certipedia.com/quality_marks/0000087662?locale=en&certificate_number=50710260
Govee Gaming Pixel Light
The product was verified as flicker-free, significantly reducing visual fatigue during prolonged sessions, making it an ideal choice for gaming, entertainment, and immersive lighting applications.
As the smart home industry advances toward greater performance and dependability, independent third-party verification from trusted organizations like TÜV Rheinland plays a vital role in connecting cutting-edge innovation with consumer confidence. By conducting tests that mirror actual usage scenarios, TÜV Rheinland transforms technical specifications into clear, meaningful benefits for end users, fostering greater transparency and trust in the marketplace.
Jay Yang, Senior Vice President of Products Greater China at TÜV Rheinland, stated: “As the smart home ecosystem continues to evolve, TÜV Rheinland’s independent evaluations will drive ongoing innovation, enabling brands to deliver sustainable, adaptive technologies that enhance consumer comfort and efficiency.”
TÜV Rheinland remains dedicated to partnering with leading global innovators to uphold the highest standards of product quality, safety, and reliability—ensuring trusted smart living experiences for consumers worldwide.
About TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland is a global leader in independent inspection services, providing testing, certification, and consulting across industries to ensure safety, quality, and sustainability.
About Govee
Govee is a leading innovator in smart lighting and home solutions, delivering high-quality, user-centric products that combine advanced technology with creative design. Committed to enhancing everyday living through intelligent, customizable illumination.
TÜV Rheinland & Govee
LAKSHMIPUR, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work and then forced to fight in the Ukraine war, an Associated Press investigation has found.
In interviews with three men who escaped Russia, and the families of three others who are missing, the AP documented a pattern of deception by labor recruiters who enticed workers with promises of lucrative job opportunities, only for them to unknowingly sign contracts for military service.
The returning Bangladeshi men — Maksudur Rahman, Mohan Miajee and Jehangir Alam — recounted harrowing experiences, including being forced to transport supplies to front-line positions, evacuate the wounded and collect dead bodies.
Neither the Russian Defense Ministry nor the south Asian country’s government responded to a list of questions from AP.
Here’s a closer look at AP’s report on how Bangladeshi workers were tricked into fighting in Ukraine.
Labor agents in impoverished communities in Bangladesh approached men to travel to Russia in late 2024, convincing them they could secure jobs, and even obtain residency over time, by working as cooks, cleaners and launderers in Russian army garrisons.
The accounts of the three men, and interviews with the families of those who are still unaccounted for, were substantiated by documents, including visas, military contracts, and army dog tags.
The men who escaped and the families of the missing indicated that the men were lured by promises of lucrative job opportunities conveyed by local recruiters. Many took out loans or sold property to cover the processing fees demanded by the agents, believing they would easily recoup their investment with the salaries they would earn.
The exact number of Bangladeshi men currently fighting in Russia remains unclear. The three men indicated to AP that the figure could be in the hundreds.
A Bangladeshi police investigator told AP that about 40 Bangladeshis may have lost their lives in the war.
Upon their arrival in Russia, the men and the families of the missing reported being coerced into signing military contracts written in Russian, a language they did not understand. They believed this was a standard procedure and expected to proceed with civilian jobs.
Shortly after, the men were taken to an army camp where they were subjected to basic military training, which included drone tactics. Confused and alarmed, they reached out to their families and questioned the local agent about the training. The agent claimed it was a standard requirement for a country at war.
As it became evident that the men would be deployed to the front lines, they voiced objections. One man recounted being told by a Russian commander that he had effectively been sold. Faced with threats of imprisonment, beatings, and even death, the men felt trapped.
They were forced to transport supplies to front-line positions, evacuate the wounded and collect the dead. Some reported being used as human shields in the conflict.
There are also instances of Bangladeshis who voluntarily enlisted in the war but were misled about the perilous roles they would occupy.
One man, who grew disillusioned with his job as an electrician in a gas-processing facility in the remote Far East, willingly signed up for military service after being promised by a recruiter that he would not see combat.
The recruiter had approached him online while he was searching for new employment, claiming that his electrical experience made him an ideal candidate for positions in electronic warfare or drone units. However, upon arriving at a Russian army camp in Ukraine, he was informed that such jobs did not exist.
He soon faced threats, beatings and torture for refusing to comply with the assigned tasks. Ultimately, he was forced to collect dead bodies.
Bangladeshi investigators are probing trafficking networks allegedly operated by local intermediaries with ties to the Russian government that authorities believe are responsible for recruiting Bangladeshi men to fight in the Ukraine war.
The investigation was prompted by a Bangladeshi man’s return from Russia in January 2025. He claimed he was tricked into joining the military. That led authorities to uncover nine more people who reported being trafficked. A key figure in the network, a Bangladeshi national with Russian citizenship who lives in Moscow, was charged.
Little is known about the network responsible for trafficking the men interviewed by AP. But the individuals were sent to Russia through a now-defunct local recruitment agency called SP Global. The company did not respond to AP’s calls and emails. Investigators found it ceased operations in 2025.
Mohammed Siraj, the father of Sajjad, 20, who was killed after being taken to fight in Russia, poses for a portrait at his home in Lakshmipur, Bangladesh, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)
Salma Akdar, 28, who has not heard from her husband Ajgar Hussein, 40, for months, reacts as she sits in Lakshmipur, Bangladesh, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)
Mohammed Siraj holds a photograph of his 20-year-old son, Sajjad, who was killed after being taken to fight in Russia, at his home in Lakshmipur, Bangladesh, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)
