CE stands for "European Conformity," signified by the CE marking. It is important to note that the CE marking is neither an indicator of quality nor a certification mark. Rather, it is a declaration of safety, signifying that the products comply with the European Union's standards and essential requirements concerning health, safety, and environmental protection.
The Certification Bodies' Scheme (CB) traces its origins to the European "Commission for Conformity Testing of Electrical Equipment" (CEE), which was integrated into the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 1985. It represents a multilateral agreement designed to facilitate international certification of electrical and electronic products, enabling a singular certification process to grant global market access.
The European Norms Electrical Certification (ENEC) mark signifies electrical products' compliance with European Standards. Designed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization, it covers items such as lighting fixtures and data equipment. ENEC certification ensures ongoing safety monitoring of products and their manufacturing processes.
The EU's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive regulates the use of hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment production, aiming to protect public health and the environment. It specifically restricts substances like lead, mercury, cadmium (limiting cadmium to 0.01% by weight), hexavalent chromium, and polybrominated biphenyls and ethers, ensuring safer electrical and electronic products.
The GS (Geprüfte Sicherheit) mark signifies products that have been rigorously tested for safety, certifying compliance with German and applicable European safety standards. While not a legal requirement, the GS certification is globally recognized and esteemed for its stringent safety assurance.
TÜV (Technischer Überwachungsverein), or "Technical Inspection Association" in English, is dedicated to preventing personal injury and property damage from household, mechanical, and automotive products. It focuses on mitigating risks such as electric shock, fire, mechanical failure, radiation, and chemical hazards.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive establishes collection, recycling, and recovery goals for electrical goods to minimize waste, enhance recycling rates, and boost environmental performance throughout the product lifecycle, from manufacture to disposal.
The Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) signifies a product's adherence to electrical safety, EMC, EME, and telecommunication standards. It mandates specific criteria for durability, legibility, placement, and the font and size of the label, ensuring comprehensive compliance visibility.
The Standards Association of Australia (SAA) sets safety standards for electronics, ensuring they are suitable for daily use. Safety evaluations include testing appliances under continuous overload in high-temperature conditions to guarantee their quality and reliability.
The Design Lights Consortium (DLC) certifies commercial LED lighting products based on stringent criteria, including color rendering, lumen maintenance, longevity, light distribution, output, and warranty period. This certification encompasses a wide range of lighting solutions such as retrofit kits, industrial-grade panels, high bays, wall packs, and roadway luminaires, ensuring they meet high-performance standards.
The Design Lights Consortium (DLC) provides certification for commercial LED lighting, assessing critical performance metrics such as color rendering, lumen maintenance, durability, light distribution, output, and warranty length. This certification is applied to a variety of lighting products, including retrofit kits, industrial panels, high bays, wall packs, and roadway lighting fixtures, to ensure they meet premium quality and performance standards.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is a globally recognized safety certification company that conducts comprehensive safety testing across various domains, including electrical, fire, hazardous substances, environmental sustainability, and food safety. UL's approval signifies a product's adherence to stringent safety standards.
The Edison Testing Laboratories (ETL), managed by Intertek, certifies the safety of electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical products. An ETL mark signifies compliance with the recognized safety standards in the United States or Canada, confirming the product has undergone rigorous testing to meet pertinent safety criteria.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversees the regulation of electromagnetic radiation from electronic products, ensuring their safety and security. All electronic products manufactured in or imported into the US must comply with FCC requirements.
PSE certification is a mandatory Japanese safety standard for electrical and electronic products, verifying compliance with the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (DENAN Law) or international IEC safety standards.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ensures that electrical equipment and systems operate effectively within their electromagnetic environment without causing or suffering interference. Globally, EMC standards primarily align with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). These standards apply to any electrical or electronic devices and installations prone to emitting or being affected by electromagnetic interference.
The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) is a global leader in public health and safety risk management solutions. Its food equipment standard aims to set foundational criteria for material quality, design, manufacture, construction, and performance of food processing and handling equipment, ensuring food protection and sanitation.
The D-MARK certification signifies compliance with the European EN60598-2-24 standard for lighting fixtures used in dusty environments, ensuring their surface temperatures meet specific safety requirements. Fixtures bearing the D mark are deemed suitable for areas with elevated fire risk.
The Saudi Arabian Standards Organization sets national standards for measurements and labeling of commodities and products, adapting IEC guidelines to reflect the kingdom's unique climate, customs, and environmental needs.