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Compliance Mark Definitions Below are listing of many of the global compliance marks that you may need to obtain on your product if you plan to ship it worldwide. Percept can help you obtain these marks. CE Mark The CE Mark is a symbol that indicates a product complies with the "essential requirements" of the European laws or Directives (directives are the mechanism by which European-wide legislation is enacted). The CE mark is not a quality mark. It indicates conformity to the legal requirements of the European Union (EU) Directive with respect to safety, health, environment, and consumer protection. The CE Markings Directive (93/68EEC) was adopted on 07-22-1993. The CE-Directive gives a detailed description of the initials "CE" and the ways that conformity may be acquired. Conformity may be acquired by meeting emission standards, both radiated and conducted, and immunity standards consisting of radio frequency radiated and conducted susceptibility, electrostatic discharge, power line surges and fast transients, voltage dips and interruptions, and power-frequency magnetic field. All products offered for sale within the entire EU must have the mark or they cannot be sold. The CE mark provides a visible declaration by the manufacturer that the product complies with all applicable Directives (there may be more than one applicable Directive). The conformity of the product may be proven by following a testing and/or certification procedure as outlined in the Directive technical requirements. The mark is affixed to the product/packaging/manuals by the manufacturer after demonstrating compliance. Policing of conformance is performed by the responsible authority in each EU country by performing market surveillance of equipment and documentation. Deviations detected with market surveillance will lead to sanctions such as warnings, sales bans, fines or imprisonment. The requirements for obtaining a CE Mark include:
FCC Logo All commercial electronic devices (unintentional radio-frequency radiators) destined for sale in the United States that have clocks/oscillators that operate at a frequency of greater than 9 kHz and use digital techniques are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Rules and Regulations, Title 47, Part 15 Subpart B. This includes almost every product that employs a microprocessor. An unintentional radiator, if not controlled through proper design of grounding and shielding, may result in high levels of energy being radiated or conducted from the equipment causing unwanted effects upon another device. The FCC has broken down Part 15 into two categories, Class A and Class B. Class A Device: A device marketed for use in an industrial or business environment and not intended for use in the home or a residential area. Class B Device: A device marketed for use in the home or a residential area. Examples of such devices include, but are not limited to, personal computers, calculators, printers, modems, many electronic games, and similar devices that are marketed for use by the general public. It is illegal to sell or advertise products regulated under Part 15, Subpart B until their radiated and conducted emissions have been measured and found to be in compliance. The radiated and conducted EMI test procedures are defined in ANSI Standard C63.4. FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 15, only regulates radio frequency emissions. Currently there are no FCC regulations regulating product immunity to electromagnetic fields. Class B personal computers and peripherals are authorized by the FCC Declaration of Conformity (DOC) procedure. The manufacturer must:
With few exceptions, any Information Technology Equipment (ITE), used in a Class B environment must display the FCC Logo. Read the
Top Reasons products fail FCC Testing UL MARK
The UL Mark on a product means that UL has tested and evaluated representative samples of that product and determined that it meets UL's requirements. The requirements are primarily based on UL's own published Standards for Safety. The UL Mark is so important because an independent, technically expert organization that doesn't have a financial interest in the product's ultimate profitability determines whether foreseeable risks associated with the product's use have been eliminated or minimized. Once in the marketplace, a product must continue to meet safety requirements in order to continue bearing the UL Mark, or the mark will be removed by UL. The UL Mark is one of the most recognized, accepted and trusted symbols in the world. Safety-conscious and concerned consumers look for the UL Mark on products they buy. What is the process?
TUV GS MARK
The GS Mark demonstrates that a product complies with the German Safety of Equipment Act. Only those products which fall within the scope of the act are eligible to bear the GS Mark The GS Mark can only be applied to finished products whose end use is known. Independent product testing is carried out by accredited labs which have been accredited by the Zentralstelle de Länder für Sicherheit-ZLS (Central Office of Safety of the German Länder). The GS Mark may only be awarded by ZLS notified certified bodies. Likewise, the product production process must be audited by the certification body. Because a representative sample of the p product has been evaluated, tested and approved for safety, there is a high acceptance of the GS Mark by EU consumers. To obtain the TUV GS Mark:
The CSA Marks are registered certification marks of Canadian Standards Association (CSA). CSA is an independent, not-for-profit, product safety testing and certification organization accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. The CSA Mark on a product means that CSA has tested and evaluated representative samples of that product and determined that it meets CSA's requirements. The requirements are primarily based on CSA's own published Standards for Safety. The CSA Mark is important because an independent, technically expert organization that doesn't have a financial interest in the product's ultimate profitability, determines whether foreseeable risks associated with the product's use have been eliminated or minimized. Once in the marketplace, a product must continue to meet safety requirements in order to bear the CSA Mark or the mark will be removed by CSA. The CSA Mark is one of the most recognized, accepted and trusted symbols in the world. Safety-conscious and concerned consumers look for the CSA Mark on products they buy. What is the process?
c-UL Mark is the UL Mark for Canada. With the c-UL Mark you can sell your product in Canada with no problem, just like CSA approval. The c-UL Mark has become very well-recognized in the Industry over the last three years. The products with this type of mark have been evaluated to Canadian safety requirements, which are somewhat different from US safety requirements. You will see this type of Mark on appliances and computer equipment, vending machines, household burglar alarm systems, lighting fixtures, and many other types of products. Some benefits of obtaining the c-UL Mark include:
What is the process?
A CB Test Report is a standardized report in a clause-by-clause format referencing the requirements of the relevant IEC Standard. The report provides clear and unambiguous results of all the required tests, measurements, verifications, inspections and evaluations. It also contains photographs, circuit schematics, artwork drawings as well as description of the product. Additional tests for the national differences of the target country are documented in the supplements to the CB Test Report; the report must also contain a description of the product supplemented by photographs, circuit schematics and artwork drawings. The rules of the CB scheme require a CB Test Report to be accompanied by a CB Test Certificate in order to be considered valid. Here's how it works: The National Certification Body (NCB) or a CB Testing Laboratory (CBTL) will test your product to all harmonized standards and to any National Differences required for the countries in which you want to market your product. If the product is found to be in compliance with the standard, the CBTL or NCB will issue a CB Test Report, based on which the NCB will issue a CB Test Certificate that you can use to obtain national certifications in all other member countries of the CB Scheme. Initiating the process is simple. You'll need to provide Percept Technology Labs with four basic pieces of information, including:
Country Marks: Argentina has a mandatory compliance law. The law is Resolution 92/98, and it applies to safety conditions of electronic and electrical equipment and is enforced through a mandatory certification system provided by accredited organizations. IRAM Safety Mark: IRAM is a nonprofit private association and is the National Certification Body of Argentina for numerous product categories. The IRAM Safety Mark is granted based on compliance with the Safety Requirements of a National IRAM Standard or an International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard. To obtain an IRAM Safety Mark:
Argentina's Certification program is divided into several phases with different types of consumer goods covered under each phase. Currently phase 2 is mandatory, which requires Type Approval for the specified products. Basic phase 2 requirements include:
S-Mark: Phase 3 requirements will be mandatory February 1, 2004. The S-Mark will be mandatory in Phase 3. Basic phase 3 requirements include:
Australia-New Zealand C-Tick The Australian Communications Authority (ACA) and the Radio Spectrum Management Group (RSM) of New Zealand have agreed upon a harmonized scheme in producing the C-Tick Mark that regulates product EMC compliance. All electrical and electronic products to be sold in the Australian and New Zealand markets must comply with the required applicable EMC emission standards which apply to both conducted and radiated emissions. Immunity requirements are not within the scope of the harmonized scheme. All products must also comply with applicable safety requirements. For a product to be placed on the market, it must be tested to the appropriate standard for conformity verification by a registered testing laboratory which then issues a report of conformity. Once a product has been tested and verified as compliant, an application must be made to either the Spectrum Management Agency in Australia or the Ministry of Commerce in New Zealand for approval to label the product with the C-Tick Mark. With approval, a suppliers' code will also be issued. The product label must also include identification of the manufacturer. Basic requirements:
Czech Republic
The compliance system in the Czech Republic is mandatory for compliance but voluntary for certification. Therefore, safety and EMC (emissions and immunity) compliance is mandatory; however, safety and EMC certification is voluntary. The Elektrotechnicky Zkusebni Ustav (EZU) is the national recognized Certification Body in the Czech Republic and issues the certificates. No factory inspections are required. To receive a compliance certificate from the EZU, the following are
required:
Russia
GOST R Certification requires safety and EMC testing. The GOST R Certificate is valid for three years and a license to use the GOST R Mark which is valid for one year and renewed with a yearly factory inspection. Some 3,000 accredited certification services and test laboratories compete with each other in Russia. GOST R Certification System does not accept internationally accepted standards and certificates with few exceptions. There are certain products that may be brought into the country under a declaration of conformance which has the same legal performance as a third party certificate. To receive a GOST R Certification, the following are required:
Poland
Certification will be provided by one of 17 independent certifying offices. The accredited laboratory list is available from the Polish Center for Research and Certification (PCBC). This office issues the Marks and Certificates. Certification consists of mandatory safety and RFI (emissions) tests which must be conducted by the same lab. The certificate is valid for a period of 3 years. Factory inspections are required. The appropriate documents must be filed with the PCBC office, including:
Japan
Manufacturers must become a member of VCCI to use the VCCI Mark. Membership is open to all interested manufacturers worldwide for an initiation fee and annual membership fee. Testing must be performed at a VCCI registered facility. Several such facilities are located in the United States as well as worldwide. After submission of compliant test data to the VCCI, a certificate of compliance will be issued. Products accepted by the VCCI will have the right to display a proper VCCI label. The label for Class A products consists of a statement that the product has met VCCI requirements for RF emissions, whereas, Class B products only need to display a simple label……the VCCI Mark. Taiwan
Examples of products that are covered by the requirements include:
Products must comply with Chinese National Standards (CNS) that are similar to but not identical to the appropriate CISPR standard. A test report must be obtained from a BSMI designated test lab and, if approved, an ID number must be affixed to the body of the product. To apply to a BSMI office:
Korea
MIC standards are based on IEC standards. The only certification body authorized to issue the MIC Mark is the Radio Research Institute (RRL). Product testing is only authorized to be conducted by one of the Korean labs authorized by RRL. Basic requirements:
Mexico
Certification steps include:
The Certificate is good for one year and must be renewed annually. Random sampling is the tool used for annual lab product testing. Factory inspections are not required. China
The Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) is responsible for managing the product approval, for issuing the CCC Mark, and for accrediting certification bodies. Sixty-eight testing laboratories are recognized by CNCA. Specific product groups are specified for each laboratory and designated certification bodies can only appoint a laboratory according to the CNCA specified list. The Safety standard is the Chinese GB standard having similarity to IEC and the Chinese EMC GB standard is similar to CISPR. Factory inspection is required with an initial inspection mandatory before certification. To obtain the CCC Mark, you must meet the following requirements:
The PSB Mark is issued by the Singapore Productivity and Standards Board. The Safety Authority (PSB) is the statutory body appointed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry to administer the regulations. The Safety Authority has amended the regulations, requiring all registered controlled goods to be individually marked with the SAFETY Mark. Manufacturers, importers, traders, retailers and advertisers who are involved in supplying controlled goods must ensure that their obligations under the regulations are fulfilled. The grant of approval and registration is valid for a period of three years, thereafter renewal is required if registration of that model is to continue. What is the process?
The safety scheme for electrical goods is operated by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) on behalf of the Government. Compliance can be provided by the SABS based on the submission of the test report from any recognized laboratory. The mark is not required for certified equipment. The SABS is also authorized to issue compulsory EMC (emission) Certificates for ICT products by the Independent Communications Authority South Africa (ICSCA). For imported electrical goods, it will be a requirement to submit the full safety test report to the SABS for evaluation. A letter of authority (LOA) will be issued if the test report was found to be acceptable and the original letter must accompany electrical product at the border. What is the process?
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