Kerry McManama WIC Executive Secretary 12 Nov 2014 Tokyo, Japan & COO IECEE, IECRE IEC SYSTEM OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SCHEMES FOR ELECTROTECHNICAL EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS 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” IEC CEE 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 CAB - Conformity Assessment Board IECEE System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components CB Scheme Mutual recognition of test results CB-FCS Full Certification Scheme Full certification, including QMS & Factory Audit/Inspection 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 54 participating countries Argentina Finland Libya Slovakia Australia France Malaysia Slovenia Austria Germany Mexico South Africa Bahrain Greece Netherlands Spain Belarus Hungary New Zealand Sweden Belgium India Norway Switzerland Brazil Indonesia Pakistan Thailand Bulgaria Ireland Poland Turkey Canada Israel Portugal Ukraine China Italy Russian Federation United Arab Emirates Colombia Japan Saudi Arabia United Kingdom Croatia Kenya Serbia United States Czech Rep. Korea Rep. of Singapore Viet Nam Denmark 500 450 400 350 300 Countries Certification Bodies Testing Laboratories 250 200 150 100 50 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 0 Industrial Control Products (TC 65) Electrical accessories (TC 23) Luminaires (TC 34) Electric cables (TC 20) Lamps and related equipment (TC 34) Information Technology (TC 108) Multimedia (TC 100) Fibre optics (TC 86) Cables, wires, waveguides (TC 46) Household appliances (TCs 59 & 61) 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… Michel Brénon Module15 Unit 08 IEC Geneva TRON – Electronics Entertainment: IEC 60065, IEC 61965, IEC 62103… Michel Brénon Module15 Unit 08 IEC Geneva Safety Energy efficiency IEC Standards for electrical safety IEC Standards for energy efficiency Environmental Protection IECEE Hazardous Substances Program 23/49 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 80'000 70'000 60'000 50'000 40'000 30'000 20'000 10'000 '0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 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 Bahrain Workshop – December 7-8 2009