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International Electrical Equipment Certification System

It is an international certification system for the safety of electrical and electronic products, and depending on IECEE/CB SCHEME, it is an international mutual recognition system to certify products without repeating tests between member states.

Background

IECEE (IEC System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrical Equipment) is a system formed between IEC and CEE in September, 1985, and the CEE was established in 1946 for the purpose of skipping duplicate tests on already-tested electrical equipment amongst European member states, of mutually recognizing the products and of promoting international trade. IECEE allows member states to mutually recognize the tested results, simplifying the certification process of each country where non-tariff trade technical obstacles emerge, to benefit and promote trade between member states and to reduce workload of testing labs in each country.

Certification Process

About Business Certification Process

Applicable Products

Batteries, cables, wires, switches, stabilizers, transformers, home electrical appliances, lighting appliances, measuring instruments, medical devices, communication devices, audio/video devices, electrical toys, and other electrical and electronic products

Field of Certification

Category, Name of Standard, Name of Standard table
Category Name of Standard Name of Standard
BATT 62133 Secondary batteries that include non-acid and alkali electrolyte-Safety standards for portable sealed secondary cells and batteries for portable devices0
CABL 60227-1 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages at 450/750 V-Part 1: General requirements
60227-2 PPolyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages at 450/750 V-Part 2: Test methods
60227-3 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages at 450/750 V-Part 3: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring
60227-5 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages at 450/750 V-Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
60227-6 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages at 450/750 V-Part 6: Lift cables for flexible connection
60245-1 Rubber insulated cables of rated voltages at 450/750 V-Part 1: General requirements
60245-2 Rubber insulated cables of rated voltages at 450/750 V-Part 2: Test methods
60245-4 Rubber insulated cables of rated voltages at 450/750 V-Part 4: Cord and flexible cables
CAP 60252 AC motor capacitors - Part 1: General ? performance, testing and rating ? Safety requirements ? Guide for installation and operation
60384-1 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 1: General specifications
60384-14 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional specifications: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply main line
61048 Lamp brace ? circuit capacitors for tube fluorescent light bulbs and other discharged light bulbs - General and safety requirements
EMC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment-Part 1-2: General requirements for safety-Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility-Requirements and tests
61000-3-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ? Part 3: Limits ? Section 2 : Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 A per phase)
61000-3-3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ? Part 3: Limits ? Section 3: Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current ≤16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection
61000-3-11 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ? Part 3: Limits-Section 11-Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems - Equipment with rated current〈 = 75 A and subject to conditional connection
61000-4-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Testing and measurement techniques-Electrostatic discharge durability
61000-4-3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
61000-4-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4-4: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
61000-4-5 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4-5: Testing and measurement techniques-Section 5: Surge immunity test
61000-4-6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4-6: Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
61000-4-8 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques - Section 8: Power frequency magnetic field immunity test-Basic EMC Publication
61000-4-9 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques-Section 9: Pulse magnetic field immunity test. Basic EMC Publication
61000-4-11 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4-11: Testing and measuring techniques - Section 11: Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests
61000-4-12 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4-12: Testing and measurement techniques-Ring wave immunity test
61000-4-13 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques ? Section 13: - Harmonics and inter-harmonics including mains signaling at AC power port, low frequency immunity tests
61000-4-14 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-part 4: Testing and measurement techniques - Section 14: Voltage fluctuation immunity test
61000-4-16 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques - Section 16: Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz
61000-4-17 ectromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques - Section 17: Ripple on DC input power port immunity test
61000-6-1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques - Section 17: Ripple on DC input power port immunity test
61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments
61000-6-3 ectromagnetic compatibility (EMC)- Part 6: Generic Standards-Section 3: Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
61000-6-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 6-4: Generic Standards-Emission standard for industrial environments
61547 Equipment for general lighting purposes - EMC immunity requirement
CISPR 11 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Industrial ㆍScientific ㆍMedical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment electromagnetic disturbance characteristics ? limits and methods of measurement
CISPR 13 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Limits and method of measurement of radio interference characteristics of sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment
CISPR 14-1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus Part 1: Emission
CISPR 14-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus Part 2: Immunity-Product family standard
CISPR 15 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Limits and method of measurement of radio interference characteristic of lighting devices and associated equipment
CISPR 20 Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment- Immunity characteristics-Limits and methods of measurement
CISPR 22 Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
CISPR 24 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Information technology equipment (ITE) ? immunity characteristics ? limits and methods of measurement
HOUS 60335-1 Household and similar electrical appliances ? Safety ? Part 1: General requirements
60335-2-2 Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
60335-2-3 Particular requirements for electric irons
60335-2-4 Particular requirements for tumble dryers
60335-2-5 Household and similar electrical appliances ? Safety-Part 2-5: Particular requirements for dishwashers
60335-2-6 Particular requirements for fixed cooking stove, heater, oven, and similar appliances
60335-2-7 Particular requirements for washing machines
60335-2-8 Particular requirements for shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances
60335-2-9 Particular requirements for grills, toasters and similar portable cooking appliances
60335-2-10 Particular requirements for floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines
60335-2-11 irements for tumble dryers
60335-2-12 Particular requirements for heating dishes and similar appliances
60335-2-13 Particular requirements for frying pots, frying pans, and similar appliances
60335-2-14 Particular requirements for kitchen machines
60335-2-15 Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids
60335-2-21 articular requirements for storage water heaters
60335-2-23 Particular requirements for skin or hair beauty equipment
60335-2-24 Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers
60335-2-25 Particular requirements for microwave ovens
60335-2-30 Particular requirements for room heaters
60335-2-31 ousehold and similar electrical appliances ? Safety-Part 2-31: Particular requirements for range hoods
60335-2-32 Particular requirements for massage appliances
60335-2-34 Household and similar electrical appliances ? Safety-Part 2-34: Particular requirements for motor compressors
60335-2-40 Particular requirements for electric heating pumps, air adjusters
60335-2-43 Household and similar electrical appliances ? Safety-Part 2-43: Particular requirements for clothes dryers and towel rails
60335-2-45 Particular requirements for portable heaters and similar appliances
60335-2-65 Household and similar electrical appliances ? Safety-Part 2-65: Particular requirements for air purifiers
60335-2-75 Household and similar electrical appliances ? Safety-Part 2-75: Particular requirements for commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines
60335-2-80 Household and similar electrical appliances ? Safety-Part 2-80: Particular requirements for fans
60335-2-84 Particular requirements for toilets
60335-2-85 Household and similar electrical appliances ? Safety-Part 2-85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers
60335-2-98 Household and similar electrical appliances ? Safety-Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers
HETS 62321 Electrotechnical products-Determination of levels of six regulated substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers)
INST 60320 Safety requirements for household and similar couplers
60884-1 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes-Part 1: Generic requirements
60884-2-1 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes-Part 2-1: Particular requirements for fused plugs
60884-2-2 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes-Part 2-2: Particular requirements for socket-outlets for appliances
60884-2-3 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes-Part 2-3: Particular requirements for switched socket-outlets without interlock for fixed installations
60884-2-5 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes-Part 2-5: Particular requirements for adaptors
61058-1 Switches for appliances -Part 1: General requirements
61058-2-1 Switches for appliances -Part 2-1: Particular requirements for cord switches
LITE 60598-1 Luminaires Part 1: General requirements and tests
60598-2-1 Luminaires Part 2-1: Particular requirements for fixed general purpose luminaires
60598-2-2 Luminaires Part 2-2: Particular requirements for recessed luminaires
60598-2-3 Luminaires-Part 2-3: Particular requirements for luminaires for road and street lighting
60598-2-4 Luminaires-Part 2-4: Particular requirements for portable general purpose luminaires
60598-2-5 Luminaires-Part 2-5: Particular requirements for floodlights
60598-2-6 Luminaires-Part 2-6: Particular requirements for luminaires with built-in transformers or convertors for filament lamps
60598-2-7 Luminaires-Part 2-7: Particular requirements for portable luminaires for garden use
60598-2-8 Luminaires-Part 2-8: Particular requirements for hand lamps
60598-2-11 -Part 2-11: Particular requirements for luminaires for aquarium
60901 Fluorescent lamps ? Performance requirements
60968 Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services - Safety requirements
61199 Fluorescent lamps ? Safety requirements
61347-1 uminaires controller
61347-2-3 Particular requirements for electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps
61347-2-8 Particular requirements for magnetic ballasts for fluorescent lamps
61347-2-12 Particular requirements for electronic ballasts for discharge lamps
61347-2-13 control gear-Part 2-13: Particular requirements for DC or AC. supplied electronic control gear for LED modules
62031 LED Modules for General Lighting - Safety Specifications
62471-2 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp units ? Part 2: Requirements for manufacturers
62471 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp units
MEAS 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use
MED 60601-1-3 Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-3: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance- Collateral Standard: Radiation protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment
60601-1 Medical electrical equipment ? Part 1: General requirements for safety
60601-2-2 Electro surgical unit
60601-2-4 Defibrillator
60601-2-7 High-voltage generators of diagnostic X-ray generators
60601-2-10 Particular requirements for the safety of nerve and muscle stimulators (low-frequency therapy equipment
60601-2-12 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for the safety of lung ventilators - Critical care ventilators
60601-2-13 Anesthesia machine
60601-2-18 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for the safety of endoscope
60601-2-22 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Special requirements for the safety of diagnostic and therapeutic laser equipment
60601-2-24 Infusion pump
60601-2-25 Electrocardiograph
60601-2-27 edical electrical equipment - Part 2-27: Particular requirements for the safety of electrocardiographic monitoring equipment
60601-2-28 X-ray tube assemblies for medical diagnosis
60601-2-30 Automatic cycling non-invasive blood pressure monitoring equipment
60601-2-32 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of X-ray generators and associated equipment
60601-2-33 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-33: Particular requirements for the safety of magnetic resonance equipment for medical diagnosis
60601-2-34 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-34: Particular requirements for the safety of invasive blood pressure monitoring equipment
60601-2-36 orporeal shock lithotripter
60601-2-37 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-37: Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment
60601-2-49 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-49: Particular requirements for the safety of multifunction patient monitoring equipment
MISC 60825-1 Safety of laser products ? Equipment classification and requirements
60825-2 Safety of laser products ? Safety of optical fiber communications system
OFF 60950 Safety requirements for information office equipment
60950-1 Safety of information technology equipment ? Part 1: General requirements
SAFE 61558-1 Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar- Part 1: General requirements and tests
61558-2-1 Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar- Part 2-1: Particular requirements for separating transformers for general use
61558-2-2 Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar- Part 2-2: Particular requirements for control transformers
TOOL 60745-1 Hand-held motor-operated electric tools-Safety-Part 1: General requirements
61558-2-1 Hand-held motor-operated electric tools-Safety-Part 2: Particular requirements for drills
60745-2-2 Hand-held motor-operated electric tools-Safety-Part 2-2: Particular requirements for screwdrivers and impact wrenches
TRON 60065 Safety requirements for audio/video and similar electronic equipment

Required Documents

  • Application for certification (KTL Form)
  • echnical data of testing products (catalogs, circuit diagram, product manual, product label, main specifications, etc.)
  • List of main parts (parts that affect the safety, performance, etc.)
  • Product (sample)
  • Business registration of applying company, introductory data about the company, and other references

Required Documents

  • When obtaining national certification of member states, CB report is replaceable for the certificate of the related country
  • In accordance with CE-Mark system that integrated with EC, CB certificate has been recognized in all European countries for safety certification and is a mandatory condition for products to target European market
  • As Korea Testing Laboratory has been internationally recognized as CB testing lab and certificate authority, it pursues individual MOU at equivalent position with foreign testing labs, and issues certifications for multiple countries with one CB test.

CB SCHEME SERVICES TERMS

These Service Terms shall govern CB Scheme Services performed by KTL Contracting Party (as identified in the application) and set out the responsibilities and obligations of the Client.


1. Scope of Service

  • KTL Contracting Party will evaluate Client’s products in accordance with the International Electrotechnical Commission (“IEC”) System of Conformity Assessment for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (“IECEE”) and issue a CB Test Certificate and associated CB Test Report in accordance with the applicable technical requirements and according to the CB Scheme program requirements, Rules of Procedure of the Scheme of the IECEE (“Rules”) for Recognition of Results of Testing to Standards for Safety of Electrical Equipment ("CB Scheme") ? IECEE Publication 02). The services requested by Client and to be provided by KTL Contracting Party for specific projects shall be set out in individual CB Applications.

2. Eligibility of a Product for CB Test Certificate

  • 2.1 A product investigation involves the performance of tests and the examination of product construction to determine compliance with applicable technical requirements (IEC standards or applicable ISO standards). Client agrees to supply all information needed for evaluation of product(s).

  • 2.2 The issuance of the CB Test Certificate is subject to: Investigation of the product according to the applicable technical requirements(IEC standards or applicable ISO standards);
    • the product’s compliance with the applicable technical requirements (IEC standards or applicable ISO standards); and
    • IECEE(https://www.iecee.org/documents/refdocs)the manufacturer’s compliance with the current Rules of Procedure and the Operational Documents of the CB Scheme, which maybe revised from time to time. To the extent it is applicable, the most current edition of IECEE 02 and the Operational Documents (as indicated at the website link below) are incorporated herein by reference and made fully a part hereof, except when otherwise modified or supplemented by the Service Agreement. If Manufacturer does not have a copy of the most current editions of IECEE 02 and the Operational Documents, Manufacturer may obtain the Rules of Procedure directly from the IECEE website below; (https://www.iecee.org/documents/refdocs). The applicable Operational Documents also may be obtained from the operators of the CB Scheme, the National Certification Body (NCB)KTL.

3. Cost of Investigation

  • KTL Contracting Party’s Quotation will establish the price for KTL Contracting Party’s Services. The price will depend upon the type of product and the test requirements. KTL Contracting Party’s Quotation or Project Confirmation is subject to change at KTL Contracting Party’s discretion, upon reasonable notice to the Client, due to any additional project-specific requirements or scope changes.

4. Compliance with the IECEE CB Scheme Requirements

  • If KTL Contracting Party determines that a Product submitted is in compliance with all applicable technical requirements, including CB Scheme Program Requirements, KTL Contracting Party will issue a CB Test Certificate and associated CB Test Report. The Client agrees that the products for which the CB Test Certificate has been issued will comply with the applicable technical requirements, including CB Scheme program requirements, at all times.

  • 4.1 The Client agrees that the CB Test Certificates shall not be used in any form of advertising or sales promotion.
    NOTE: This requirement does not preclude the holder of a CB Test Certificate from making reference to the existence of that Certificate in business correspondence related to equipment for which a CB Test Certificate has been issued.

  • 4.2 Manufacturer shall notify the NCB promptly of any changes in the product construction that may be material to the NCB's issuance of the CB Test Certificate and associated CB Test Report.

  • 4.3 The IEC, IECEE, and combination IEC/IECEE logos, are copyrighted and belong to the IEC. Their use is restricted to official documents published by IEC, IECEE, or both, and shall not be reproduced or utilized by the manufacturer in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without prior permission in writing from the IECEE Secretary.

  • 4.4 The NCB reserves the right to withdraw the CB Test Certificate if, in the sole opinion of the NCB, the Manufacturer obstructs in any way the aim, operation or development of the CB Scheme, fails to take action regarding misuse of CB Test Certificates, or otherwise violates the Rules.

5. Use of Names and Marks - A CB Scheme investigation and the CB Scheme Test Certificate shall not result in KTL Contracting Party issuing product safety certification, or any authorization to use the Marks.

  • Except as otherwise expressly authorized by KTL Contracting Party, Client shall not use KTL Contracting Party’s name, abbreviation, symbols, Marks or any form of reference which may be interpreted to refer to KTL Contracting Party, on any goods or their containers or packaging, or in connection with any oral or written advertising, promotions, or otherwise.