Overview
Electrical sector: an overview of conformity processes
For electrical products, entry to the EU market runs through the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the EMC Directive; a notified body is not mandatory for either, and the manufacturer self-declares. For international sales, the CB Scheme reduces repeat testing; market-specific marks (UL, CCC, KC, PSE) are additionally required.
How we work
Six steps from scope to certificate
Scope
We determine your product, target market and sector; the required legislation list is produced.
Quote
Testing and audit items are priced separately; the quote is delivered within 24 hours.
Sample / Planning
Sample requirements are shared, or an on-site audit is scheduled.
Testing & Audit
Testing or audit is carried out according to the method of the relevant standard.
Report & Document
A report is issued; if within certification scope, the process proceeds to the decision stage.
Maintaining the validation
Surveillance audits and legislative changes are tracked.
Product groups
Electrical sector: what do we test?
- 01Electrical household appliances and lighting
- 02Power supplies, adaptors and chargers
- 03Electrical panels and distribution equipment
- 04Cables, connectors and wiring materials
- 05Industrial electrical equipment
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Electrical supply chain needs are under one roof.
All services
Standards
Standards referenced by the sector
Content is linked to standards based on the product's intended use, target market and technical characteristics.
- IEC 60335Safety in home and similar electrical devices
- IEC 61010Safety in measuring, control and laboratory devices
- IEC 62368Security in audio, video and information technology devices
- IEC 60601-1Basic safety in medical electrical devices
- CSA C22.2Canadian electrical equipment safety standards
- EN 12102Noise measurement in heat pumps and air conditioners
- EN 14511Performance and capacity in heat pumps and air conditioners
- EN 14825Seasonal performance in air conditioners and heat pumps
- EN 62115safety in electric toys
- IEC 60034rotary electric machines
- IEC 60112Comparative tracking index in solid insulation materials
- IEC 60204-1electrical equipment safety in machines
- IEC 60227PVC insulated cables
- IEC 60228conductors of insulated cables
- CISPR 32emissions in multimedia devices
- MIL-STD-461electromagnetic interference in military systems
- CISPR 25Radio degradation of in-car components
- IEC 60601-1-2electromagnetic compatibility in medical electrical devices
- IEC 61000-3-2harmonic current emission
- IEC 61000-3-3voltage fluctuation and flicker
- IEC 61000-4-11voltage sag and short interruption immunity
- IEC 61000-4-2electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity
- IEC 61000-4-3radiated RF field immunity
- IEC 61000-4-4rapid transient/burst (EFT) immunity
- IEC 61000-4-5sudden surge immunity
- IEC 61000-4-6conducted RF immunity
- ISO 10605electrostatic discharge in vehicles
- ISO 11452radiated field immunity in vehicles
- RTCA DO-160Environmental conditions and test methods in aviation equipment
- MIL-STD-810environmental engineering assessments and laboratory tests
- ASTM G154fluorescent UV accelerated aging
- ASTM G155Accelerated aging with xenon arc
- IEC 60068-2-1low temperature (cold) test
- IEC 60068-2-14temperature change test
- IEC 60068-2-2high temperature (dry heat) test
- IEC 60068-2-30cyclic moist heat testing
- IEC 60068-2-6sine vibration test
- IEC 60068-2-78constant moist heat test
- IEC 60068series of environmental testing methods
- IEC 60068-2-11series of environmental testing methods
- IEC 60068-2-18series of environmental testing methods
- IEC 60068-2-38series of environmental testing methods
- ASTM E119Fire resistance in building elements
- ASTM E84flame spread on the surface
- UL 94flammability class in plastic materials
- EN 13501-1Reaction to fire class in building materials
- ISO 4589combustion behavior with oxygen index
- ISO 5660heat release with cone calorimeter
- EN 13501Fire classification of building products
- EN 45545fire safety in railway vehicles
- EN 71-2combustibility of toys
- 16 CFR 1610flammability of clothing textiles
- 16 CFR 1630Flammability in carpets and rugs
- 16 CFR 1632flammability of mattresses by cigarettes
- 16 CFR 1633flaming ignition in beds
- 16 CFR Part 1610Flammability in clothing textiles
- IEC 60068-2-27mechanical shock test
- 16 CFR Part 1203Safety specification for bicycle helmets
- 16 CFR Part 1512safety specifications for bicycles
- API 610centrifugal pumps in the oil and gas industry
- API 617axial and centrifugal compressors in the oil and gas industry
- API 682Seal systems in pumps and compressors
- ASME B46.1surface roughness and waviness
- ASME PTC 19.3Performance test code in temperature measurement
- ASTM A370Mechanical test methods on steel products
- ASTM D1002shear strength in metal adhesive connections
- ASTM D1876peel resistance in adhesives (T-peel)
- ASTM D2344short beam strength in composites
- ASTM D3039Tensile properties in polymer matrix composites
- ASTM D3410Compression properties in polymer matrix composites
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
Global Market Access
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