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Timothy Duffy
Rockwell Automation
April 2014
IEC Conformity
Assessment Market
Access Solutions
Overview
• What tools are available to multinational companies in the management
of certifications and multiple conformity assessments required for market
entry?
• Is your company repeating testing for each market where your products
are sold?
• This webinar will review the Conformity Assessments Systems at the IEC
that could save you valuable time and money and could provide
solutions to your conformity assessment nightmares. We will cover the
organizational structure of the IEC Conformity Assessment Programs,
provide operational details of the IEC CA Systems and provide
information relative to conformity assessment tools available for access
to global markets.
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Agenda
1. Regulatory Compliance Trends
2. IEC Conformity Assessment Structure
3. IECEE
4. IECEx
5. IECQ
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Agenda
1. Regulatory Compliance Trends
2. IEC Conformity Assessment Structure
3. IECEE
4. IECEx
5. IECQ
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Solutions Systems Platforms Product
Geographic Market
Expansion
Regulatory Issues
- 1994 1995-2000 2000-2004 2005 -
North America Europe Asia -Pacific South America Africa
Electrical Safety UL, CSA
EU Low Voltage EU EMC EU Machinery
CE Mark GOST Mark Marine Cert.
EU WEEE / RoHS
EU Battery
EU Packaging
US Environment
GAMP / CFR 21
C-Tick Australia CCC China Res 92 Argentina NOM Mexico TuV Safety
EU REACH, EU EuP EU Metric Australia Waste, Energy Efficiency China Waste, IECEX Social Responsibility
Personnel Cert Security Cert,
Marks for Brazil (INMETRO)
MERCOSUR, Korea, GCC
= Government
= Industry
= National Marks
Regulatory Compliance Trends
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Environmental Regulations: Escalating Trend
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Drivers Impacting Sale of Product
Global Sale of Product
New Market
Requirements Environmental
Issues
Changing
Standards
Emerging
Standards
Changing
Market
Requirements
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Market Access Nightmares?: Mark du jour!
• Increasing number of
economies are
establishing or
revising certification
systems
• New Marks may be
required for each new
system
Norway Denmark Finland Sweden
China Korea
Taiwan
Saudia Arabia
Argentina
Brasil Mexico
Hong Kong
Australia Russia Germany GS Mark
Singapore Switzerland
CE Marking - EU
Can I make our
products bigger
to accommodate the
marks ?
• New Certifications may require
testing, evaluation in-country & only
by in-country laboratories
• More time & money to determine
requirements & demonstrate
compliance
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Market Access Goal 1-1-1
• Manufacturer’s goal is to design and build one product that is accepted in
all markets of the world
– use harmonized standards (one standard)
– redundant testing eliminated (one test)
– ease of access to markets (one compliance activity)
• reduced tariffs
• minimal or reduced regulations on products
– Some regulations may be necessary for Health, Safety, Environment
• acceptance of previous evaluation(s) / certification(s)
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Additional testing and certification does not necessarily make for a safer product and increases cost to our customers
CA Confidence & Acceptance
• Current Mechanisms to Achieve Confidence in (and acceptance) of
Conformity Assessments Performed in Other Countries:
– MRAs between Governments
• least successful with regards to Product Certification
– National Treatment of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CAB) e.g., US-CAN
– Arrangements Between CABs, Assessors or Accreditors
– Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
• Manufacturers have greater control in the Certification process and thus time
to market
• EU and Australia are current examples
• May utilize third party organizations
• Confidence in system derived through market forces and surveillance
– CA Bodies’ Participation in Data Exchange Schemes (IECEE CB Scheme)
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One Standard
• Harmonized Standards as the Basis for Conformity Assessment
• Benefits of Country adopted IEC Standards
– One product or system accepted in multiple markets
– Lower production and inventory cost
– Lower cost of needed conformity assessments
• IEC Standards in the Global Marketplace
– Global Standards are the ideal –
• One standard, one product, one test with worldwide acceptance & worldwide
protection
– Different Climate, Culture, Infrastructure may Require National/Regional Differences
• Initiative within IEC (Global Relevance) would include differences related to
climate / infrastructure within the standard
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One Test
• Manufacturer’ Goal – eliminate redundant testing (one test)
• Methods of achieving maximum test acceptance worldwide….
– Further harmonization of standards to the IEC standards
– Reduction of National Differences
– One product designed to Harmonized International Standard (IEC)
– Expanded country participation in international test programs like the IECEE CB
Scheme and IECEx System
– Identify new standards for inclusion in the Systems
– Increase participation by non-IEC countries in the IEC Conformity Assessment
Schemes
– Increase participation in and use of the IECEx Scheme
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Agenda
1. Regulatory Compliance Trends
2. IEC Conformity Assessment Structure
3. IECEE
4. IECEx
5. IECQ
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82 Members 83 Affiliates
IEC Family – 165 Countries
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IEC Management Structure
COUNCIL (C) (Full Member National Committees)
COUNCIL BOARD (CB)
CENTRAL
OFFICE (The Executive)
STANDARDIZATION
MANAGEMENT
BOARD (SMB)
Management of
International Standards
work
Technical
Committees
Strategic Groups
CAB Working Groups Special Working
Groups
Technical Advisory
Committees
MARKET
STRATEGY
BOARD (MSB) Technology watch /
market priorities
CONFORMITY
ASSESSMENT
BOARD (CAB) Management of conformity
assessment policies,
activities and systems
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EXCO) (IEC Officers)
Management
Advisory
Committees
Systems Work
IECEE
IECEx
IECQ
IECRE
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IEC Conformity Assessment Programs
• IECQ - Quality Assessment for Electronic Components
• IECEx System – Scheme for Certification to Standards for Safety of
Electrical Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres (TC31)
• IECEE System - (CB Scheme) - Conformity Testing Scheme for
Recognition of Results of Testing to Standards for Safety of Electrical
Equipment
• IECRE – Renewable Energies System
– Wind Turbines (TC88)
– Marine Energy (TC114)
– Solar Photovoltaic (TC82)
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IEC Conformity Assessment Board
Conformity Assessment
Board
IECRE &
Future
Schemes
ExMC
ExTL
CMC
ICC
IECEx
Scheme
IECQ CB Scheme &
CB-FCS
IECEE
CMC CTL
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One test to IEC Standards (including national differences) to reduce or eliminate retesting
in member countries
…...
Faster to market!!!
IEC CA Schemes - Purpose
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Agenda
1. Regulatory Compliance Trends
2. IEC Conformity Assessment Structure
3. IECEE
4. IECEx
5. IECQ
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IECEE System
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CB Scheme Mutual recognition of test certificates
CB FCS (Full Certification Scheme) Mutual recognition of conformity
assessment certificates
IECEE System www.iecee.org
CB Scheme Overview
• International system for acceptance of test reports for electrical products.
– Essentially a data exchange program based on mutual trust
• Allows a manufacturer to transport work done at a third party laboratory in one
country to a participating laboratory in another country
• Purpose of the exchange is to obtain the certification or CA mark that is
required for market access in the second country.
• A manufacturer utilizing a CB Scheme test report issued by one organization
may obtain national certification from ALL other member countries of the CB
Scheme.
• Countries may only participate if there is a national standard, based on
the IEC standard, with minimal deviations (Harmonized Standards)
• Operation requires reciprocal recognition of test results to simplify
certification or approval at national levels
• Downside – Still requires additional Certification Marks.
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IECEE participating countries
Korea Rep. of
Libya
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Pakistan
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Colombia
Croatia
Czech Rep.
Denmark
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Viet Nam
56 participating countries
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MBs map
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CB Scheme – Categories of Products
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Categories Products IEC Standards
BATT Batteries 60086, 60095, 60099, 60254, 60571, 60622, 60623, 60783, 60785, 60896,
60952, 61133, 61809, 61951, 61960, 61982, 62133, 62257, 62259, 62281,
62282, 62660,
CABL Cables and Cords 60227, 60245, 60502, 60702, 60800, 60840, 62067, 62275,
CAP Capacitors as components 60252, 60384, 60831, 60939, 61048, 61049, 61071, 61881,
CONT Switches for appliances and
automatic controls for electrical
household appliances
60255, 60691, 60730, 60934, 61095, 61508, 61810,
E3 Energy Efficiency 60299, 60311, 60312, 60350, 60379, 60436, 60442, 60456, 60496, 60508,
60530, 60535, 60619, 60661, 60665, 60675, 60705, 60879, 60969, 61121,
61254, 61309, 61591, 61592, 61683, 61817, 61855, 61923, 62018, 62040,
62075, 62087, 62301, 62473, 62552, 62587, 62611, 62612, 62617, 62623,
ELVH Electric Vehicles 61851, 62196, 62660,
EMC Electromagnetic Compatability 60034, 60118, 60204, 60255, 60533, 60601, 60728, 60870, 60945, 60947,
60974, 61000, 61131, 61204, 61326, 61543, 61547, 61800, 61812, 62003,
62040, 62041, 62052, 62053, 62054, 62153, 62236, 62311, 62493, CISPR 11,
CISPR 12, CISPR 13, CISPR 14, CISPR 15, CISPR 16, CISPR 20, CISPR 22, CISPR
24, CISPR 25, CISPR 32, CISPR/TR 16, IEC CISPR 61000,
HOUS Household and similar
equipment 60204, 60311, 60312, 60335, 60342, 60350, 60436, 60456, 60530, 60580,
60661, 60704, 60705, 60967, 61011, 61121, 61591, 61770, 61817, 62233,
CB Scheme – Categories of Products
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Categories Products IEC Standards
HSTS Hazardous Substances Testing
Service 62321,
INDA Industrial Automation 61010,
INST Installation accessories and
connection devices
60083, 60309, 60320, 60364, 60423A, 60423, 60614, 60669, 60670,
60684, 60799, 60807, 60884, 60974, 60998, 60999, 61058, 61076,
61084, 61210, 61238, 61242, 61316, 61386, 61534, 61535, 61537,
61800, 61950, 61984, 61995, 62080, 62094, 62103, 62196, 62208,
62444, 62477, CEE,
LITE Luminaires 60064, 60081, 60155, 60238, 60357, 60360, 60400, 60432, 60570,
60598, 60838, 60901, 60921, 60923, 60925, 60927, 60929, 60968,
60969, 61047, 61048, 61049, 61050, 61184, 61195, 61199, 61228,
61347, 61549, 62031, 62035, 62257, 62384, 62471, 62532, 62560,
62612, 62717, 62722, 62778,
MEAS Measurement, Control and
Laboratory equipment 60044, 60414, 61010, 61131, 61204, 61243, 61557,
MED Electrical equipment for
medical use
60601, 60613, 60976, 61223, 61676, 62220, 62304, 62353, 62366,
62462, 62467, 62563, 80601,
CB Scheme – Categories of Products
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Categories Products IEC Standards
MISC Miscellaneous 60077, 60515, 60519, 60747, 60768, 60825, 60846, 60900, 60938,
61318, 61340, 61482, 62257, 62386, 62395, 62471,
OFF IT and office equipment 60950, 61204, 62040, 62310, 62368,
POW Low voltage, high power
switching equipment
60158, 60265, 60439, 60947, 61439, 61851, 62019, 62026, 62271,
62314,
PROT Installation protective
equipment 60099, 60127, 60257, 60269, 60282, 60898, 61008, 61009, 61540,
61643, 62423, 62606, 62640,
PV Photovoltaics 60891, 60904, 61194, 61215, 61345, 61646, 61683, 61702, 61721,
61727, 61730, 61829, 61853, 62093, 62108, 62109, 62116, 62124,
62257, 62446, PVRS 5A, PVRS 7A, PVRS11A, PVRS11, PVRS5, PVRS6A,
PVRS6, PVRS7,
SAFE Safety transformers and similar
equipment 60044, 60076, 60704, 60742, 61558, 61869,
TOOL Portable tools 60745, 61029, 61939,
TOYS Electric Toys 62115,
The CB Scheme
• International network of certification bodies and their testing laboratories
• Each participating nation has 1 or more NCB
• Manufacturer specifies conditions and desired markets
• Certification Body conducts evaluations to IEC Stds + National Differences in
countries of choice
• Certification Body conducts product testing and certification
• Certification Body provides CB Test Certificate and CB Test Report
• Chosen Certification Body can assist the manufacturer in obtaining the CA
mark needed for market access.
• IEC Schemes have been expanded to non-IEC countries
• Manufacturer’s testing is allowed
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Manufacturer's Testing Laboratories
NCB
SMT Supervised Manufacturer Testing
TMP Testing at Manufacturer Premises
WMT Witness Manufacturer Testing
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CB Scheme Conformity Assessment Process
• TMP or WMT –
– Test product at a manufacturer’s facility with a representative from NCB/CBTL
witnessing 100% of tests.
– Laboratory must meet certain criteria of ISO/IEC 17025.
– NCB/CBTL will review test data and issue CB Scheme certificate/report.
• SMT
– Evaluate and certify a manufacturer’s laboratory facilities and staff for compliance to
ISO/IEC 17025.
– Conduct tests under Supervised Manufacturer’s Testing (SMT) program.
– NCB/CBTL will review test data, audit/witness tests, and issue CB Scheme
certificate/report.
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Peer Assessment - Confidence is Key
• Method to verify competence and build confidence
– develop confidence in other laboratories abilities to allow acceptance of testing
data without additional checks
• Peer Assessment - Why It Works:
– Goes further than ISO/IEC 17025 and 17065
– Uses true experts in Testing and Certification (lead assessors)
– Uses Qualified assessors in every product category
– Receives permanent feedback from TCs and CTL
– Counterchecks the test reports
• Mutual Acceptance of Test Certificates and Test Reports
– Each report verified / accepted to help build confidence
• Promotes confidence among the Members of the Scheme
– ensures that a level of safety is maintained by all participating labs
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Bilateral Recognition Peer Assessment
Multilateral
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
CB Scheme
Peer Assessment Agreements
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TESTING
IEC Std+N.D.
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P
P
L
I
C
A
N
T
APPLICATION
TEST
REPORT
15 working days
Recognizing
Countries B
NCB
Test Report
IECEE CB Scheme Process
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A
P
P
L
I
C
A
N
T
IECEE
TEST
REPORT
RETAILERS
BUYERS
VENDORS
MARKET
Direct access to a market ?
NATIONAL
REGULATION
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Transportable Conformity Assessment
Country A
Sector 1
NCB (I)
Conformity
Assessment
SUPPLIER
Country B
Sector 1
NCB (R)
Product
Certification
SDoC based on
NCB (I) Conformity
Assessment
Acceptance of NCB (I)
Conformity Assessment
via G – 2 – G MRA
Satisfaction of Market / Regulatory
demands for Conformity Assessment:
Market Acceptance National
Certification
CBTC
Case: Flow of a CB Test Report (CBTR)/CB Test Certificate (CBTC)
IECEE Statistics
• 56 participating countries
• 74 National Certification Bodies
• 447 Testing Laboratories
• 2491 Manufacturer’s Testing Laboratories
• CB Test certificates p.a. = More than 70 000.
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IECEE New Work Areas / Offerings
• Development of Factory Audit / Inspection Report & Procedures
• Workshops for Software Evaluation and Risk Management in Medical
area
• Statement of Test Results for product testing of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS)
• Energy Efficiency Statement of Test Results
• New Industrial Automation Category
• Reviewing potential for Functional Safety and Cyber Security
– Products
– Systems
– Services
– Personnel Certification
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Agenda
1. Regulatory Compliance Trends
2. IEC Conformity Assessment Structure
3. IECEE
4. IECEx
5. IECQ
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IECEx System
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31 IECEx Participating Countries
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Australia (AU)
Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)
China (CN)
Croatia (HR)
Czech Republic (CZ)
Denmark (DK)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Germany (DE)
Hungary (HU)
India (IN)
Italy (IT)
Japan (JP)
Korea (KR)
Malaysia (MY)
Netherlands (NL)
New Zealand (NZ)
Norway (NO)
Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)
Russia (RU)
Singapore (SG)
Slovenia (SI)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
Sweden (SE)
Switzerland (CH)
Turkey (TR)
United Kingdom (GB)
United States (US)
What is IECEx?
• The IECEx Scheme is an International Conformity Assessment Scheme covering
Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Atmospheres, as the Internationally accepted means
of demonstrating conformity with IEC Standards prepared by IEC TC31
• Objective of the IECEx System is to facilitate international trade in equipment and
services for use in explosive atmospheres. Current Scheme offerings:
– Certified Equipment Scheme (IECEx 02)
– Certified Service Facilities Scheme (IECEx 03)
– Conformity Mark Licensing System (IECEx 04)
– Certification of Personnel Competencies Scheme (IECEx 05)
• Why IECEx?
– Reductions of costs associated with:
• Multiple/Re-Testing/Assessments
• Delays in accessing markets
• Access to new products and technology by smaller markets.
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Areas where Ex equipment are used
• Automotive refueling stations or petrol stations
• Oil refineries, rigs and processing plants
• Chemical processing plants
• Printing industries, paper and textiles
• Hospital operating theatres
• Aircraft refueling and hangars
• Surface coating industries
• Underground coal mines
• Sewerage treatment plants
• Gas pipelines and distribution centres
• Grain handling and storage
• Woodworking areas
• Sugar refineries
• Metal surface grinding, especially aluminum dusts and particles
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Core Elements of IECEx Certification
Testing of Samples
(Type Test)
Initial Assessment of
Manufacturer’s Quality
System (factory audit)
On-going Surveillance
(factory audits)
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• Official CoC on IECEx website
• iPhone App for easy verification
Testing of
Sample(s)
Conduct Testing to IEC
Standard(s)
Compile & issue an
ExTR =
Initial
Factory Audit = Document Review and
on-site factory audit of
manufacturer, by ExCB
– same as CCC, UL, …
QAR is produced
Surveillance
Factory audit = ExCB, IECEx CoC issuer,
responsible for On-site
factory audit - same as
CCC, UL, …
Core Elements of IECEx Certification
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IECEx Developments
• New services
– Personnel Certification launched – market demand
– Others planned
• Direct market entry to many countries, including
non-IECEx member countries
• On-line IECEx resource:
– Public access to IECEx Certificates
– Facility for selecting Ex apparatus and repairers.
• Increased level of industry participation in IECEx
• Industry and regulatory support increases yearly
• 1st Conformity Mark License issued in 2009
• IECEx now endorsed by UN as “Best Practice” model for Ex field.
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Agenda
1. Regulatory Compliance Trends
2. IEC Conformity Assessment Structure
3. IECEE
4. IECEx
5. IECQ
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IECQ – 14 Member Bodies
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IECQ System
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IECQ AC Scheme
Approved Component Products, Related Materials & Assemblies Scheme
IECQ HSPM QC 080000 Scheme Hazardous Process Management
IECQ System www.iecq.org
ECMP Scheme Electronic Component Management Plan (Avionics + Others, railways, medical)
IECQ ITL Approval
(Independent Testing Laboratories Operating in IECQ)
Approved Process Certification Scheme Processes, Contractors, ESD etc IECQ 03-2 Rules of Procedure
IECQ 03-4 Rules of Procedure
IECQ 03-5 Rules of Procedure
IECQ 03-6 Rules of Procedure
IECQ 03-1 General Rules of
Procedure, all Schemes
IECQ ESD Scheme
Electrostatic Discharge
IECQ AQP Scheme
Automotive LED Approval Scheme
IECQ 03-2 Rules of Procedure
IECQ 03-7 Rules of Procedure
IECQ 03-TBD Rules of Procedure
IECQ 03-1, 03-3 Rules of Procedure
IECQ 001004 IECQ Specifications
IECQ
• Worldwide approval and certification system covering the supply of
electronic components and associated materials, assemblies and
processes
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IECQ
• Covers many areas
– Active components, including integrated circuits
– Passive components
– Hybrid integrated circuits
– Printed boards
– Electromagnetic components
– Electro-optic components
– Electromechanical components
– Wires and cables.
• Three Groups of Programs
– Electronic components certification and associated materials, assemblies and
processes
– Avionics electronic component management plans (ECMP) certification
– Hazardous substance process management (including Lead-Free, WEEE, REACH,
EuP, Battery and Packaging) certification.
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IECQ - Benefits
• Assurance that electronic components, related material, and processes meet conformity assessment requirements
– Supplier Approval
• Manufacturers
• Distributors
• Specialist contractors
– Qualification Approval
– Capability Approval
– Technology Approval
– Specialist Contractor Approval
– Independent Testing laboratory Approval
– Automotive LED Component Approval
– ESD Process Approval
– Counterfeit Avoidance Program Approval
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IECQ
• Management System, Product and Process Certification
• Responding to Industry demands
– Hazardous Substances Process Management (HSPM) Program
– Electronic Component Management Plan (ECMP), e.g. Avionics, now a requirement by Boeing Airbus.
– Electronic Component Counterfeit Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation and Disposition
• Strong demand for IECQ HSPM continues
• Strong & Growing demand for IECQ CAP.
Market Benefits of IEC CA Schemes
• Australia – – IECEx Scheme – direct to market with certificate
– IECEE CB Scheme – direct to market for some products categories
• 47 declared items – circuit breaker and residual current devices
• China Certification – CCC Certification required – Active participation in IECEE CB Scheme
• Will accept CB Certificates with in-country differences to gain CCC Mark
– Mandatory Ex Certification – Active participation in IECEx System
• Russia – GOST-R – Certification required – current options
• Work with local Russia importer
• Utilize Certification Body as agent – requires CB Scheme style report
• Work directly with Russian Government agency
• CB Scheme report – accepted with little or no additional effort
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Market Benefits of IEC CA Schemes
• Brazil – INMETRO for IECEx – In-country testing
– Certification required for equipment used in Ex environment
– IECEx Scheme participation
• Argentina S-Mark – Cross purpose products stopping shipments
– Import documentation now requiring certification review by accredited labs
– IECEE CB Scheme accepted
• South Africa – SABS Import Certificate – Import documentation (RCC) with certification review required
– Attestation products are safe to connect to grid
– CB Scheme report & certificate easiest method
• ATEX – Required for EU
– Meeting requirements for IECEx Scheme meets ATEX requirements
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Globalization Summary
• Globalization and competition are leading to rapid changes, we need to
continue to:
– Reduce technical barriers to trade
– Continue to harmonize standards
– Reduce or Eliminate redundant testing and certification
– Reduce costs to all stakeholders…
– Allow for shorter time to market (short life cycle of products)
– Allow multiple mechanisms for market access
• Design, Manufacturing, Distribution and Sales Authority for global
companies are distributed in different countries
– Local access to Certification products should be available for each authority within a
company
– As manufacturing companies are distributed, certification products must also be
distributed
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Summary of IEC CA Systems Advantages
• Acceleration of Product Acceptance
• More rapid certification
– One stop testing even though certification / product acceptance still has to be
obtained country by country
• Expanded markets
• Faster product movement from plants to markets
– Speeds market access by reduced testing and easier access to CA Marks
– Reduction of trade barriers and opening up of new markets.
• Gets manufacturer’s products to market faster & cheaper.
– Manufacturers must still comply with the requirements of the body the issues the CA
mark
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Data acceptance is the key to
increasing the flow of goods
Flow of Goods
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Market Access Recommendations
• What’s a manufacturer to do??
– Early identification of markets (geographic / industry / application) required,
associated standards used and certifications needed.
• Design to IEC Standards
• Specify National Differences required
– Specify the use of the CB Scheme and Ex Scheme in all new certifications
– Work with Certification Body participating in IEC CA Systems
• Ask for national difference testing for affected markets
– Budget the money in the NOW to avoid pain, retesting and additional time later.
IECEE CB Scheme and IECEx Scheme represent the most cost effective mechanism for certification for multiple markets
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Senior Manager, Conformity Assessment
Rockwell Automation
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