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IEC SYSTEM OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SCHEMES FOR ELECTROTECHNICAL EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
Kerry McManama Executive Secretary & COO IECEE, IECRE
WIC 12 Nov 2014 Tokyo, Japan
IEC CEE
The IECEE System, originally operated by the CEE (International (European) Commission for Conformity Certification of Electrical Equipment), was integrated into the IEC in 1985 as the CB Scheme of the IECEE. Today the IECEE System operates two Schemes, the historical CB Scheme and the CB-FCS that helps Industry to access the Global Market for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components”
What is Conformity Assessment ? • Demonstration that specified
requirements (IEC Standards) relating to a product, process, system, person or body are fulfilled
Testing, inspection and certification are part of the concept of Conformity Assessment either as a stand alone activity or all together.
• IECEE is operating 3rd Party conformity assessment schemes
• 3rd party conformity assessment activity is performed by a person or body that is independent from the person or organization that provides the product, and of users of that product.
Criteria for the independence of conformity assessment bodies and accreditation bodies are provided in the International Standards and Guides applicable to their activities
• Products are tested to IEC standards with provision for supplementary testing for national differences, when relevant.
• Reciprocal recognition of test results among all participating Certification Bodies simplifies the granting of certification or approval at national levels.
• CB Test Certificates and associated Test Reports facilitate obtaining secondary certifications.
• Main risks covered by IEC 60335 Series : − Risks of electrical origin: access to live parts or
parts that may be live in case of faults − Risks due to contacts with hot accessible
surfaces − Risks due to access to moving parts − Risks due to flames and fire
CB-FCS Full Certification Scheme Full certification, including QMS & Factory Audit/Inspection
IECEE System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components
CB Scheme Mutual recognition of test results
CAB - Conformity Assessment Board
http://www.iecee.org
• The IECEE Schemes are based on the principle of mutual recognition (reciprocal acceptance) by its worldwide members of test results for obtaining certification or approval at national level.
• The IECEE Schemes in the last decade have naturally evolved and become « de facto » the most accepted proof of compliance by many Countries’ Authorities and Regulators as the passport to enter their markets without further testing.
The IECEE Schemes are intended to reduce obstacles to international trade which arise from having to meet different national certification or approval criteria.
Use of the Schemes to their fullest extent will promote the exchange of information necessary in assisting Manufacturers and their distributors around the world to obtain certification or direct acceptance in the global markets
The Members and service providers of the IECEE System are:
• 54 Member Bodies - 1 per Country
• 77 Certification Bodies - 1 or more per Country
• 481 Testing Laboratories - 1 or more per Country
• More than 3000 Manufacturer’s Testing Laboratories under the
responsibility of the relevant National Certification Body
Libya
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Pakistan
Poland
Portugal
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Korea Rep. of
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Colombia
Croatia
Czech Rep.
Denmark
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Viet Nam
54 participating countries
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CountriesCertification BodiesTesting Laboratories
Lamps and related equipment (TC 34)
Multimedia (TC 100)
Electric cables (TC 20)
Household appliances (TCs 59 & 61)
Electrical accessories (TC 23)
Cables, wires, waveguides (TC 46)
Fibre optics (TC 86)
Information Technology (TC 108)
Luminaires (TC 34)
Industrial Control Products (TC 65)
HOUS – Household and similar equipment:
IEC 60335, IEC 60704, IEC 61770…
Michel Brénon Module15 Unit 08 IEC Geneva
LITE – Luminaires: IEC 60598, IEC 60928, IEC 61347…
OFF – IT and Office Equipment: IEC 60950, IEC 60825, IEC 62040…
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TRON – Electronics Entertainment: IEC 60065, IEC 61965, IEC 62103…
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Safety IEC Standards for electrical safety
Energy efficiency IEC Standards for energy efficiency
Environmental Protection IECEE Hazardous Substances Program
One test
One certification
One mark
One test
One international certificate
One or more certification marks as needed or direct acceptance in the market place by Regulators, Customs, Retailers, Buyers, Vendors, etc..
• Governments may impose certification requirements.
• Local governmental authorities rely on certification of products to assure that electrical products are safe, suitable and performing
• IECEE CB Scheme is widely recognized by Regulators and National Authorities as a proof of compliance to access the Regulated markets
• Retailers of electrical goods rely on certification as evidence that aspects such as the safety of electrical appliances have been addressed by a third party, thus giving confidence that products they place on their shelves for sale to the public are not likely to bring harm to their customers
• IECEE CB Scheme is widely recognized by Retailers, buyers, vendors as a proof of compliance to access the worldwide markets
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Bahrain Workshop – December 7-8 2009
1. Opening up the worldwide Global Market
2. Optimization of production & certification costs
3. Expanded development of technologies within the country
4. Improved safety and reliability of products in the marketplace
