Simplifies International Trade CB Certification and CE Marking

Simplifies International Trade CB Certification and CE Marking

CB Certification Scheme is a form of non-mandatory performance test certification. This is for the convenience of countries with CB accreditation. It is an international system that is operated by IECEE. To certify electrical products, IECEE test certification bodies use the IEC standard. Each member country is responsible for testing and certifying electrical products. The certificate is however a means of mutual recognition between the member countries of IECEE. Do you know? CB certification confirms the conformity of a product with international standards for the validation of electrical and electronic products. CB certification is a passport to product conformity. It makes a variety of international markets accessible. Even without CB certification, the manufacturer carries out test campaigns for each target market.

How does CB Certification work?

Applicants for CB Certification for Electrical Products Testing need to be certified by an IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components certified body.

National Certification Body is authorized to issue test reports and CB certificates for electrical and electronic products. In contrast, CB certificates are passports for CB-certified products on international markets.

Certify CB Certification according to IEC standards Certifying as per IEC standards has many benefits: · It removes the trade barriers that caused by different certification criteria · Reduces unnecessary costs and delays due to the various testing and approval processes · Through international recognized certificate, it ensures the consumer confidence · It has the potential for one-time testing and certification.

What is CE Marking?

Products related to health and safety comes under CE making which is established by the European Union. As

soon as someone achieves CE certification, they can sell and distribute their products freely within the European Union. Accordingly, electrical appliances sold within the European Union must have a CE mark.

Let’s have a look at the electrical products that require CE marking Certification: 1. Household Appliances 2. Cables 3. Laser equipment 4. Power Supply units 5. Electrical components Apart from this, the electrical devices used in European Union must be certified as per the Low Voltage Directive and other applicable EU harmonized standards. It is possible to ensure compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) through the compliance process.

So, the Low Voltage Directives (LVD) will ensure that electrical equipment should work within the limited voltage range to ensure safety. The ranges are: 1. For Alternating Current it ranges between 50 and 1000 V 2. For Direct Current it ranges between 75 and 1500 V 3. If your electrical equipment falls under the scope of the LVD, you may apply for the CE mark. As a result, your product meets all the requirements outlined in the directive. During the preparation of the technical file, you need to make a risk assessment and attach a document.

Always remember, electronics fall under the scope of multiple directives such as radio or Bluetooth comes under Radio Equipment Directive and so on. Below are the other directives that are relevant to electrical devices: 1. Electromagnetic Compatibility 2. Restriction of Hazardous Substances 3. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 4. Eco-Design We at URS Lab provide ultimate Product Testing and Certification services depending on the type of products and the specific jurisdiction. Contact us and avail services that meet your expectations.