If a product wants to enter the target market and enjoy competitiveness, one of the keys is whether it can obtain the certification mark of an international authoritative certification body. However, the certifications and standards required by different markets and different product categories are different. It is difficult to know all the certifications in a short time. The editor has sorted out the 13 most commonly used export certifications and institutions for our friends. Let’s learn together.
1、CE
CE (Conformite Europeenne) stands for European Unity. The CE mark is a safety certification mark and is regarded as a passport for manufacturers to open and enter the European market. All products with the CE mark can be sold in European member states without meeting the requirements of each member state, thus realizing the free circulation of goods within the EU member states.
In the EU market, the CE mark is a compulsory certification. Whether it is a product produced by an enterprise within the EU or a product from other countries, if it is to be freely circulated in the EU market, the CE mark must be affixed to indicate that the product complies with the EU’s “Technical Harmonization”. Basic requirements of the New Approach to Standardization Directive. This is a mandatory requirement for products under EU law.
The following products need to be CE marked:
• Electrical products
• Mechanical products
• Toy products
• Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment
• Refrigeration and freezing equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Simple pressure vessel
• Hot water boiler
• Pressure equipment
• Pleasure boat
• Construction products
• In vitro diagnostic medical devices
• Implantable medical devices
• Medical electrical equipment
• Lifting equipment
• Gas equipment
• Non-automatic weighing instruments
Note: CE marking is not accepted in USA, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Korea, etc.
2、RoHS
The full name of RoHS is The Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in Electronical and Electronic Equipment, that is, the Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical Equipment, also known as the 2002/95/EC Directive. In 2005, the EU supplemented 2002/95/EC in the form of Resolution 2005/618/EC, which clearly stipulated lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), polybrominated Maximum limits for six hazardous substances, diphenyl ether (PBDE) and polybrominated biphenyls (PBB).
RoHS targets all electrical and electronic products that may contain the above six hazardous substances in the raw materials and production processes, mainly including: white goods (such as refrigerators, washing machines, microwave ovens, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, water heaters, etc.), black household appliances (such as audio and video products) , DVD, CD, TV receivers, IT products, digital products, communication products, etc.), power tools, electric electronic toys and medical electrical equipment, etc.
3、UL
UL is short for Underwriter Laboratories Inc. in English. The UL Safety Laboratory is the most authoritative in the United States and the largest non-governmental organization engaged in safety testing and identification in the world.
It uses scientific testing methods to study and determine whether various materials, devices, products, facilities, buildings, etc. are harmful to life and property and the degree of harm; determine, write, and issue corresponding standards and help reduce and prevent life-threatening injuries. Information on property damage, and conduct fact-finding business.
In short, it is mainly engaged in product safety certification and operating safety certification business, and its ultimate goal is to obtain products with a relatively safe level for the market, and to contribute to the assurance of personal health and property safety. As far as product safety certification is an effective means to eliminate technical barriers to international trade, UL plays an active role in promoting the development of international trade.
4、CCC
The full name of CCC is China Compulsory Certification, which is China’s WTO commitment and reflects the principle of national treatment. The country uses compulsory product certification for 149 products in 22 categories. The name of the new national compulsory certification mark is “China Compulsory Certification”. After the implementation of the China Compulsory Certification Mark, it will gradually replace the original “Great Wall” mark and “CCIB” mark.
5、GS
The full name of GS is Geprufte Sicherheit (safety certified), which is a safety certification mark issued by TÜV, VDE and other institutions authorized by the German Ministry of Labor. The GS mark is a safety mark accepted by customers in Europe. Usually GS certified products sell at a higher unit price and are more popular.
GS certification has strict requirements on the factory’s quality assurance system, and the factory must be reviewed and inspected annually:
• The factory is required to establish its own quality assurance system according to the ISO9000 system standard when shipping in bulk. The factory must at least have its own quality control system, quality records and other documents and sufficient production and inspection capabilities;
• Before issuing the GS certificate, the new factory should be inspected and the GS certificate will be issued only after passing the inspection;
• After the certificate is issued, the factory shall be inspected at least once a year. No matter how many TUV marks the factory applies for, the factory inspection only needs 1 time.
Products that need to apply for GS certification are:
• Household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, kitchen utensils, etc.;
• Household machinery;
• Sporting goods;
• Household electronic equipment such as audio-visual equipment;
• Electrical and electronic office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, shredders, computers, printers, etc.;
• Industrial machinery, experimental measurement equipment;
• Other safety-related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladders, furniture, etc.
6、PSE
PSE (Product Safety of Electrical Appliance & Materials) certification (called “suitability inspection” in Japan) is a mandatory market access system for electrical appliances in Japan, and is an important part of Japan’s Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Law. . At present, the Japanese government divides electrical appliances into “specific electrical appliances” and “non-specific electrical appliances” according to Japan’s “Electrical Appliances Safety Law”, of which “specific electrical appliances” include 115 products; “non-specific electrical appliances” Includes 338 products.
The PSE includes requirements for both EMC and safety. All products belonging to the “Specific Electrical Appliances and Materials” catalogue entering the Japanese market must be certified by a third-party certification agency authorized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, obtain a certification certificate, and have a diamond-shaped PSE mark on the label.
CQC is the only certification body in China that has applied for the authorization of Japanese PSE certification. At present, the product categories of the Japanese PSE product certification obtained by CQC are three categories: wire and cable (including 20 kinds of products), wiring appliances (electrical accessories, lighting appliances, etc., including 38 kinds of products), electrical power application machinery and appliances ( Household appliances, including 12 products), etc.
7、FCC
FCC (Federal Communications Commission), the Federal Communications Commission of the United States, coordinates domestic and international communications by controlling radio broadcasts, television, telecommunications, satellites, and cables. Covers more than 50 U.S. states, Columbia, and U.S. territories. Many radio application products, communication products and digital products require FCC approval to enter the US market.
FCC certification is also known as the US Federal Communications Certification. Including computers, fax machines, electronic devices, radio reception and transmission equipment, radio-controlled toys, telephones, personal computers, and other products that may harm personal safety. If these products are to be exported to the United States, they must be tested and approved by a government-authorized laboratory in accordance with FCC technical standards. Importers and customs agents are required to declare that each radio frequency device complies with FCC standards, known as an FCC license.
8、SAA
SAA certification is an Australian standards body and is certified by the Standards Association of Australian, which means that all electrical products entering the Australian market must comply with local safety regulations. Due to the mutual recognition agreement between Australia and New Zealand, all products certified by Australia can smoothly enter the New Zealand market for sale. All electrical products are subject to SAA certification.
There are two main types of SAA marks, one is formal approval and the other is standard mark. Formal certification is only responsible for samples, and standard marks are subject to factory inspection. At present, there are two ways to apply for SAA certification in China. One is to transfer through the CB test report. If there is no CB test report, you can also apply directly.
9、SASO
SASO is the abbreviation of the English Saudi Arabian Standards Organization, that is, the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization. SASO is responsible for formulating national standards for all daily necessities and products, and the standards also involve measurement systems, labels, etc. This was shared by the editor in the previous foreign trade school. Click the article to view: Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption storm, what does it have to do with our foreign trade people?
10、ISO9000
The ISO9000 family of standards was released by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the implementation of the GB/T19000-ISO9000 family of standards and quality certification has become a hot topic in the economic and business circles. In fact, quality certification has a long history, and it is the product of the market economy. Quality certification is a passport for commodities to enter the international market. Today, the ISO9000 family of standard quality systems has become one of the key factors that cannot be ignored in international trade.
11、VDE
The full name of VDE is VDE Testing and Certification Institute, which is the German Association of Electrical Engineers. It is one of the most experienced testing certification and inspection institutions in Europe. As an internationally recognized safety testing and certification organization for electronic appliances and their components, VDE enjoys a high reputation in Europe and even internationally. The product range it evaluates includes electrical appliances for household and commercial use, IT equipment, industrial and medical technology equipment, assembly materials and electronic components, wires and cables, etc.
12、CSA
CSA is the abbreviation of Canadian Standards Association (Canadian Standards Association). CSA is currently the largest safety certification body in Canada and one of the most well-known safety certification bodies in the world. It provides safety certification for all types of products in machinery, building materials, electrical appliances, computer equipment, office equipment, environmental protection, medical fire safety, sports and entertainment.
The CSA certified product range focuses on eight areas:
1. Human survival and environment, including occupational health and safety, public safety, environmental protection of sports and entertainment equipment, and health care technology.
2. Electrical and electronic, including regulations on the installation of electrical equipment in buildings, various industrial and commercial electrical and electronic products.
3. Communications and information, including residential processing systems, telecommunications and electromagnetic interference technology and equipment.
4. Building structures, including building materials and products, civil products, concrete, masonry structures, pipe fittings and architectural designs.
5. Energy, including energy regeneration and transfer, fuel combustion, safety equipment and nuclear energy technology.
6. Transportation and distribution systems, including motor vehicle security, oil and gas pipelines, material handling and distribution, and offshore facilities.
7. Materials technology, including welding and metallurgy.
8. Business and production management systems, including quality management and basic engineering.
13、TÜV
TÜV (Technischer überwachüngs-Verein) means Technical Inspection Association in English. The TÜV mark is a safety certification mark specially designed by German TÜV for component products and is widely accepted in Germany and Europe.
When an enterprise applies for the TÜV mark, it can apply for a CB certificate together, and thus obtain certificates from other countries through conversion. In addition, after the products pass the certification, TÜV Germany will recommend these products to the rectifier manufacturers who come to check qualified component suppliers; during the whole machine certification process, all components that have obtained the TÜV mark can be exempted from inspection.
Post time: Aug-06-2022