Knowledge Certification Marks for Electrical and Lighting Products

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EAC​

The Eurasian Conformity (EAC) mark is used to indicate products that meet all of the technical requirements of the Eurasian Customs Union, formerly Customs Union (CU). The single territory of the EAEU market is comprised of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia. The EAC mark was introduced in 2013 to replace the previous GOST-R and PCT national certification standards and marks.

 

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BEAB​

The BEAB approved mark is an accreditation of that a product's safety. The BEAB Approved Mark is a widely recognized across the UK and Europe and is used to support CE Marking and demonstrate conformity with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). BEAB approval can be used as a basis for obtaining other national and international certification marks under the CB Scheme and ENEC scheme.

 

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Nemko​

The N mark is the certification mark owned and operated by Norway Nemko, an organization similar to TUV or UL that offers product safety testing and certification to worldwide standards. The mark itself was established in 1933 as a mandatory mark for electrical products marketed in Norway. It has gained worldwide recognition as a sign of compliance with relevant safety and EMC standards.

 

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CCC​

The China Compulsory Certificate mark, commonly known as a CCC or 3C Mark, is a compulsory safety mark administered by the CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China). The CCC marking is required for a variety of products imported, sold or used in the Chinese market. The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) is designated by CNCA to process CCC mark applications and defines the products that need CCC.

 

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PSE​

The PSE Mark is used to indicate a product's compliance with Japan's Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (DENAN). DENAN was established by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to regulate the safety of electronic and electrical products.

 

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KC​

The KC (Korea Certification) mark indicates compliance with Korea’s product safety requirements for electrical and electronic products. The KC safety certification is a mandatory certification scheme that is designed to verify safety as well as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio Frequency (RF) requirements.

 

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RCM​

The Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM Mark) is used to indicate compliance with applicable ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) standards and requirements. The new RCM is a single compliance mark that consolidates the previously separate C-Tick, A-Tick and RCM marks. The mark covers electrical safety and/or EMC. By combining compliance requirements for telecoms equipment and EME/EMC testing, the RCM Mark provides a single, integrated approach to certification for electrical products and wireless devices in Australia and New Zealand.

 

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BIS​

The BIS certification scheme has been introduced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as a means for providing third party guarantee of quality, safety and reliability of products to the customer. The BIS marking is a certification mark that indicates conformity with applicable standards for products sold within India.

 

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Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) and SIRIM​

Certification mark indicates a product has been tested certified by SIRIM QAS International as meeting a minimum set of regulatory, technical and safety requirements established by Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST). ST is a statutory body responsible for regulating the energy sector in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah.

 

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[H2]BSMI[/H2]

The BSMI mark is issued by the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) of Taiwan. The BSMI certification process covers safety regulations, electromagnetic compatibility, and RoHS compliance.

 

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INMETRO​

Many products entering the Brazilian territory must carry the mandatory INMETRO mark along with the mark of the certification organization. These products include automotive components, electrical appliances, electrical equipment under Health Surveillance Scheme, LED lamps, medical devices and IVD equipment. The mark may also be used on a voluntary basis to indicate safety standards compliance as stipulated by INMETRO.

 

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NOM​

The NOM Mark identifies compliance with Official Mexican Standards, or Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs) for household electrical appliances, IT, AV and similar equipment. Under the NOM certification scheme, electrical and electronic products sold or distributed in Mexico must comply (as applicable) with relevant regulations for safety, energy efficiency / sustainable energy, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), etc.

 

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S Mark​

The S Mark indicates compliance with applicable safety standards which are mandatory in Argentina under the auspices of its standards body IRAM. The mandatory marking applies to electric and electronic products that operate between 50-1000 Vac, or 50-1500Vdc, and up to 63A and 5 kVA.

 

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TISI​

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) regulates the certification scheme for products entering the Thailand market. The Government of Thailand requires a compulsory certification of products in various sectors including: agriculture, civil and construction materials, consumer goods, electrical appliances and accessories, PVC pipe, medical, LPG gas containers, surface coatings, chemical, mechanical engineering and vehicles.

 

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SABER​

The SALEEM program is a conformity assessment system implemented by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). The program is designed to ensure the quality and safety of electrical products in the KSA (the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) market focused on electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and energy efficiency. Under the program, SASO developed SABER which is an online platform for issuing product certification of conformity (PCoC).

 

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WEEE​

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) imposes the responsibility for the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment on the manufacturers or distributors of such equipment in the European Union (EU).