IECEE the truly Worldwide Conformity Assessment
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION WORLDWIDE SYSTEM FOR CONFORMITY TESTING AND CERIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS IECEE the truly Worldwide Conformity Assessment System By Pierre de Ruvo Executive Secretary IECEE Copyright © IEC, Geneva, Switzerland HISTORY The CB Scheme, originally operated by the CEE (International Commission for Conformity Certification of Electrical Equipment), was integrated into the IEC in 1985 as the CB Scheme of the IECEE. Today this Scheme is called: Scheme of the IECEE for Mutual Recognition of Test Certificates for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (CB Scheme) ٢/106 HISTORY In 1998, following the election and appointment of Pierre de RUVO (myself) as Executive Secretary, the IECEE Secretariat was moved from FIMKO HQ in Helsinki to the IEC Central Office in Geneva. The modern era of the IECEE started in 1999. ٣/106 ORGANIZATION: IEC Chart COUNCIL COUNCIL ADVISORY BODIES CENTRAL OFFICE Geneva Switzerland National National Committees Committees COUNCIL BOARD Sales Policy Cmte. Marketing Cmte. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STANDARDIZATION MANAGEMENT BOARD CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD IECEE SECTOR BOARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEES TECH. CMTES IECQ IECEx ٤/106 History and Mission Founded in 1906 to promote international co- operation in electrotechnical standardization and related matters Non-governmental organization with input from industry, government and other stakeholders through National Committees Today: The Global One-Stop Shop for International Standards and Conformity Assessment ٥/106 ORGANIZATION: IEC Systems CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD IECEE System for conformity testing and certification of Electrotechnical equipment and components IECEx Scheme for explosive environments IECQ Quality assessment system for electronic components CB Scheme Mutual recognition of test results CB FCS (full certification, including assessing QMS & Factory Audit/Inspection) ٦/106 Policy & Strategy Forum The attendees to the Policy and Strategy Forum are composed by Senior Industry and Conformity Assessment Representatives TERMS OF REFERENCE To identify market needs and propose IECEE market solutions to meet those needs and to maintain high quality third party conformity assessment principles • To propose targets of countries where the membership of a National Organization would facilitate trade in accepting IECEE CB Test Certificates as proof of compliance to safety requirements • To propose mechanisms for ensuring that the IECEE Conformity Assessment solutions are recognized as the basis for certification and acceptance in regulated markets world wide in a timely way. Continue next slide…….. ٧/106 Policy & Strategy Forum: Terms of reference • To analyse the proposal from WG 2 “Business Development” and advise the CMC whether the criteria of acceptance by the CAB are met. • To analyse the proposal from WG 3 “Manufacturer Testing Laboratories Programmes” (Third Party Utilization of Customers’ Testing Facilities) and advise the CMC whether the elements of the programmes are meeting the requirements in regulated markets. • To develop a framework or road map for the development of conformity assessment solutions within the IECEE scheme including such elements as: a) Type Test Certification b) Access to the marks of other Certification Bodies c) Full Certification Scheme. d) IECEE CA solutions that facilitate market access and relevance ٨/106 Chairman’s Advisory Group The attendees to the Chairman’s Advisory Group are composed by Senior Industry and Conformity Assessment Representatives. Their role is to advise the Chairman over particular specialized issues or topics in order to seek further consensus. ٩/106 IECEE Working Groups A substantial number of Working Groups and Task Forces are established by the IECEE Management Committee to undertake particular assignments and task in the various fields of activities WG 2 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WG 3 MANUFACTURER’S TESTING LABORATORIES WG 4 ACCEPTANCE OF COMPONENTS WG 5 COMPONENT STRATEGIC WG 9 TEST REPORT FORMS WG 10 MAINTENANCE OF THE RULES AND OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS WG 12 ADHERENCE TO IEC STANDARDS WG 13 CB-FULL CERTIFICATION SCHEME WG 14 PUBLIC INFORMATION WG 15 DATA BASE WG 16 SATELLITE TESTING LABORATORIES WG 18 FINANCE WG 20 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES WG 21 CBTC RECOGNITION PROCESS WG 22 VALIDITY OF CB TEST CERTIFICATE TASK FORCE MEDICAL – RISK MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE – SOFTWARE EVALUATION ١٠/106 CTL – Expert Task Forces CTL-ETF 1 CTL-ETF 10 HOUS-TOOL EMC CTL-ETF 8 CTL-ETF 2 PLASTICS OFF-TRON CTL-ETF 7 POW-PROT CTL-ETF 11 LASERS CTL MED-MEAS CTL-ETF 4 CABL CONT-INST LITE-SAFE PHOTOVOLTAICS CTL-ETF 3 CTL-ETF 6 CTL-ETF 5 CTL-ETF 9 CAP CTL-ETF 12 Hazardous Substances ١١/106 IECEE OPERATORS Year Countries NCBs CBTLs 2001 41 53 129 2002 42 56 141 2003 43 58 150 2004 43 58 170 2005 44 58 195 2006 46 59 216 2007 50 62 234 2008 51 66 268 2009 52 66 273 ١٢/106 GLOBAL TRADE & CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT Local – Regional – Global Conformity assessment models were developed in isolation Due to increased global trade, manufacturers identified the need to find improvements in efficiency and profitability Conformity assessment, perceived slow, steady, bureaucratic ١٣/106 THE IECEE SCHEMES ARE… Product-based, not system-based Membership based Users of IEC standards but structured to accommodate national differences, special national conditions and regulatory requirements. Governed by members Self financing Daily operation by IEC staff Overseen by CAB ١٤/106 STANDARDS IN THE IECEE CB SCHEME The scheme is based on use of IEC Standards A country that has not implemented the IEC Standard and/or accept IECEE CB Test Reports based on IEC Standards can not participate in the Scheme for that standard/category Member Bodies and/or NCBs must declare national differences and special national conditions if National Standards are not fully harmonized with the IEC Standard. Regulatory requirements shall also be declared when the latter are necessary to market the product in the country. ١٥/106 AIM OF THE IECEE The aim of the CB Scheme is to provide Manufacturers seeking worldwide market access through third party certification Marks, the most economic and cost effective procedures within the best certification time frames. ١٦/106 OBJECTIVES OF THE IECEE CB SCHEME A global solution for a global market Use of IEC standards to facilitate international trade Reduced time to market Provision of a framework for global conformity assessment Elimination of multiple testing Elimination of multiple quality audits Increased access to market by covering national differences Increased confidence among acceptance interests Reduced costs – increased trade ١٧/106 IECEE THE REALITY… One test One or more Certification marks as needed Worldwide acceptance of the product …can only materialize through internationally harmonized standards (IEC) and a worldwide mutual recognition system of Test Reports and Certificates…the IECEE ١٨/106 GLOBAL TRADE & CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT OUTLOOK Industry and consumers in developing countries have experienced difficulty in obtaining the newest technology. Concern by regulators that old technology, counterfeit products and unsafe products are dumped in developing countries Conformity assessment programs are being developed to protect local interest ١٩/106 GLOBAL CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT THROUGH THE CB SCHEME CB Test Certificates and associated Test Reports issued by NCB in one country accepted by NCBs in other member countries for purposes of national certification CB Test Certificates and associated Test Reports accepted by several Regulatory Authorities CB Test Certificates and associated Test Reports directly accepted by Retailers, Buyers, Vendors worldwide Reduced testing and certification costs Portable conformity assessment Capacity to eliminate multiple unnecessary national certifications ٢٠/106 The Need for Global Conformity Assessment One test, one certification, one mark Remove delays and costs of multiple testing and approval: Products get to market more quickly and expense reduced Trade barriers caused by different certification criteria in various countries reduced New markets opened up Help to ensure a fair global trading system in accordance with WTO ٢١/106 What’s the Pay Off for Industry? Influence the developments and content of IEC Standards Early warning of developing markets, establish customer contacts Improve product safety and quality Rationalization and cost reduction in design and manufacturing ٢٢/106 What’s the Pay Off for Government? International Standards are best source for governments for Legislation/regulation Issuing tenders Recognized source for WTO compliance Contributes to fulfilling World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trades Standards provide detailed technical interpretation of the law ٢٣/106 Why are IEC Standards relevant? Putting our products into context: “Recognizing the important contribution that international standards and conformity assessment systems can make in this regard by improving efficiency of production and facilitating the conduct of international trade. . .” “Members shall use [international standards] as a basis for their technical regulations....” “Members shall play a full part...in the preparation...of international standards....” WTO TBT Agreement ٢٤/106 The World of Standards International: IEC, ISO, ITU, OIML Regional: Africa (e.g. AFSEC, SADC) Americas (e.g. COPANT, MERCOSUR), Asia-Pacific (e.g. ASEAN, PASC), Europe (e.g. CENELEC, ETSI) National bodies/committees (Argentina, China, Egypt, Macedonia, India, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Viet Nam) ٢٥/106 What is the Global Outlook? What are the business environments now and what will they be in the future? Markets becoming global New and merging technologies Enterprises becoming global Limited life cycles for markets and technologies Users and markets require multiple suppliers. ٢٦/106 Global Outlook: Industry What are the needs of Industry? Get new products to market in the fastest time to ensure maximum penetration of global markets Establish a solid framework and foundation for the market acceptance of new technology products. ٢٧/106 GLOBAL TRADE & CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT Local – Regional – Global Conformity assessment models were developed in isolation Due to increased global trade, manufacturers identified the need to find improvements in efficiency and profitability Conformity assessment, perceived slow, steady, bureaucratic ٢٨/106 THE RIGHT PASSPORT TO ACCESS WORLDWIDE MARKET The CB Scheme offers de facto the true “passport” to market electrical goods worldwide ٢٩/106 NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BODIES Americas Europe CSA ITSC ULC QPS UL Inc. MET ITS, N.A. OVE CEBEC Electrosuisse EZU VDE TUV Rh DE TUV SUD PS SLG LGA ETS TUV NORD DEMKO FIMKO TUV Rheinland, NA. IRAM TUV RH BRAZIL NCC ANCE Asia/Africa/Far East/Oceania LCIE LNE Intertek T&C BSI ELOT SII KEMA AENOR NEMKO SEMKO SIQ TRL Compliance IMQ PCBC GOST Re EVPU UkrTEST MEEI BBJ-SEP PREDOM CERTIF TSE VINCA KVALITET SAI Global CQC STQC JET JQA TUV Rheinland, JP UL APEX KTL KETI KERI ERI SABS TUV SUD PSB SIRIM TISI ITS Singapore ٣٠/106 THE CB SCHEME The CB Scheme is the only Global recognized scheme for the safety of electrical equipment and components used in homes, offices, buildings, administrations, hospitals, academia……. anywhere ٣١/106 THE CB SCHEME In recognition of the need to facilitate international trade in electrotechnical equipment, and components for benefit of consumers, industries, authorities etc, and to provide convenience for manufacturers and other users of the services provided by various National Certification Bodies (NCBs), an international Scheme is operated by the IECEE (IEC System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment and Components), known as the CB Scheme ٣٢/106 THE CB SCHEME The CB Scheme is based on the principle of a mutual recognition (reciprocal acceptance) by its members of test results for obtaining certification or approval at national level. The CB Scheme in the last decade has naturally evolved into a system that is « de facto » accepted by numerous Countries’ Authorities as the passport to entry the various market places ٣٣/106 THE CB SCHEME Where national standards are not yet completely based on IEC standards, declared national differences will be taken into account; however, successful operation of the Scheme presupposes that national standards are reasonably harmonized with the corresponding IEC standards. ٣٤/106 THE CB SCHEME Use of the Scheme to its fullest extent will promote the exchange of information necessary in assisting manufacturers around the world to obtain certification or direct acceptance in the global markets ٣٥/106 THE IDEAL TARGET One test One certification One mark ٣٦/106 TODAY’S REALITY is… One test One international certificate One or more marks as needed ٣٧/106 TODAY’S REALITY IS ALSO… One test One international certificate Direct acceptance by the market place e.g. Regulators, Retailers, Buyers, Vendors ٣٨/106 THE CB FCS SCHEME The CB FCS Scheme is an alternative to the CB Scheme and is based on the ISO/IEC System 5 Conformity Assessment. Compared to the CB Scheme (System 1b) it implies, in addition, the Initial Factory Inspection, Factory surveillance inspection, re-testing, market control, etc.. ٣٩/106 ADVANTAGES OF THE CB SCHEME Meets the needs of manufacturers seeking world wide certification with the most effective and economic procedures within the best certification time frames More rapid testing and certification More universal product recognition Acceleration of product acceptance Direct acceptance by the authorities in many countries Direct acceptance by the retailers and buyers Expanded markets Faster product movement from plants to markets ٤٠/106 CB SCHEME BENEFITS FOR COUNTRIES Protecting the Domestic Market from nonconforming products by importing safe electrical products, equipment and components Leads to safer products on domestic market and will make the world’s products available to your domestic professional buyer and consumer Building the structure to set a national level reputable and recognized Certification Bodies and Testing Laboratories fulfilling the highest standards worldwide such as ISO/IEC Guide 65, ISO/IEC 17025 and IECEE Rules ٤١/106 IECEE BENEFITS FOR INDUSTRY Opening up the worldwide Global Market Optimization of certification costs Expanded development of technologies within the Country ٤٢/106 THE RIGHT PASSPORT TO ACCESS WORLDWIDE MARKETS Because Globalization and competition are leading to rapid changes, technical barriers to trade remain a serious problem and the industry is anxious about time to market, the shortening life cycle of products and the need to reduce costs… The CB Scheme offers de facto the true “passport” to market electrical goods worldwide through the use of...1 stop testing. ٤٣/106 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION THANK YOU By Pierre de Ruvo Executive Secretary IECEE Copyright © IEC, Geneva, Switzerland WORLDWIDE SYSTEM FOR CONFORMITY TESTING AND CERIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
