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United States
Market recommendations
UL Standards for Safety, FCC Grant for Intentional Radiators, EMC compliance for Electrical products.
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes: FCC Regulations,47 CFR
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes: FCC Regulations,47 CFR
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, according to OSHA regulation, 29 CFR
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, TIS-968-A standard and the FCC Part 68 standard according to ACTA regulation. Administrative Council for Terminal Attachment (ACTA) administers the telecom testing
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes
Standardization institute
ANSI
Accreditation body
OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) , FCC
Certification scheme member
NRTLs under OSHA supervision for Safety products. TCB grant under FCC approval.
Certification body
NRTLs under OSHA supervision for Safety products. TCB grant under FCC approval.
Certification validity
For CSA-US and UL as long as it complies with the valid standard
Applicable standards
29 CFR for Safety, 47 CFR for Telecommunication (Radio, EMC, Telecom)
Voltage and frequency
120V, 60Hz (single phase)
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Canada
Market recommendations
Industry canada approval for Radio, EMC and Telecom. NRTLs approval for Safety.
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes,NRTLs approval for Safety
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, IC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes; besides mandatory certification on medical devices, it is compulsory to register manufacturers? quality management systems (Canadian Medical Devices Conformity Assessment System CMDCAS). This must be done by accredited quality systems registration organizations.
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes
Standardization institute
SCC
Accreditation body
SCC (Standards Council of Canada)
Certification scheme member
CSA International: CB
Certification body
CSA, IC
Certification validity
For CSA as long as it complies with the valid standard
Applicable standards
IEC and CSA
Voltage and frequency
120V, 60Hz (single phase)
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Mexico
Market recommendations
NOM mark
Mandatory compliance for EMC
No
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, for many products
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes
Standardization institute
Accreditation body
EMA (Entidad Mexicana de Acreditación)
Certification scheme member
Available* There is a special Mutual Recognition Agreement of acceptance of test data between ANCE and other organizations
Certification body
For the NOM mark 1 Year
Certification validity
ANCE (Asociación Nacional de Normalización y Certificación del Sector Eléctrico)
Applicable standards
127V (single phase), 60Hz and 220V (multiple phase), 60Hz
Voltage and frequency
127V (single phase), 60Hz and 220V (multiple phase), 60Hz
Accepting HL test results?
Brazil
Market recommendations
Yes
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes
Mandatory compliance for Radio
IEC, NBR
Mandatory compliance for product safety
INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality) and ANATEL (Telecom)
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Mandatory compliance for medical
YES
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
For INMETRO and ANATEL 2 years
Standardization institute
Contour plug (Class II)
Accreditation body
110/220V (single phase), 60Hz and 220V (multiple phase), 60Hz (127V found in states of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Minas Gerais; other areas are 220V only, with the exception of Fortaleza - 240V)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
YES
Certification validity
For INMETRO and ANATEL 2 years
Applicable standards
Contour plug (Class II)
Voltage and frequency
110/220V (single phase), 60Hz and 220V (multiple phase), 60Hz (127V found in states of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Minas Gerais; other areas are 220V only, with the exception of Fortaleza - 240V)
Accepting HL test results?
Argentina
Market recommendations
IRAM
Mandatory compliance for EMC
No
Mandatory compliance for Radio
No
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, for many products. Additional requirements have been implemented through Resolutions 96/03 (surveillance conditions), Resolution 197/04 (S-T mark for type certification and S-L for batch certification),& Resolutions 198/04 (products with rating below 50 V).
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
There are voluntary standards and mandatory technical regulations. ANMAT (Administración Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnología Médica) is the responsible institute for testing and registration of Medical Devices.
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Standardization institute
IRAM
Accreditation body
OAA (Organismo Argentino de Acreditación)
Certification scheme member
IRAM (Instituto Argentino de Racionalización de Materiales): CB
Certification body
IRAM
Certification validity
For IRAM 1 year, for type certification 6 months.
Applicable standards
IEC and IRAM
Voltage and frequency
220V (single phase), 50/60Hz and 380V (multiple phase), 50/60Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES- for S Mark through TUV
South Africa
Market recommendations
SABS mark
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
No
Standardization institute
SANAS (South African National Accreditation System)
Accreditation body
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Certification validity
For the SABS mark as long as it complies with the valid standard
Applicable standards
Standards South Africa (a division of SABS)
Voltage and frequency
220V (single phase), 50 Hz and 380V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
Australia
Market recommendations
StandardsMark, C-mark (EMC), A-Tick (Telecom)
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, C-Tick
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, C-Tick
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, for many products. Many domestic electrical products must have national certification before sale. A Declared Articles listing is available from the NCB. Components of lighting products are included and therefore need separate certification if fitted as a component to a complete product.
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes (A-Tick)
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
No
Standardization institute
Accreditation body
JAS-ANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand)
Certification scheme member
Available*
Certification body
Certification validity
For StandardsMark, C-mark and A-Tick 5 years
Applicable standards
SAA (Standards Australia)
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50Hz and 415V (multiple phase), 50Hz (although nominal voltage changed to 230V, 240V can still be found in certain places)
Accepting HL test results?
Yes
Israel
Market recommendations
Import of electrical products come into Israel in one of 2 schemes: Import testing (which includes test sample from each shipment) or Standards Mark (which do not need shipment testing and has a quicker release of goods from customs).
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes
Mandatory compliance for product safety
In general for electrical products the SII Standards Mark is not mandatory. Only for None Rewireable Plugs the SII Standards Mark is mandatory.
Mandatory compliance for telecom
No
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, Medical Devices must be registered with Israel's Ministry of Health (IMOH)
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
No
Standardization institute
SII
Accreditation body
ISRAC (Israel Laboratory Accreditation authority)
Certification scheme member
SII (The Standards Institution of Israel): CB
Certification body
SII
Certification validity
For the SII Standards Mark as long as it complies with the valid standard
Applicable standards
IEC, Israeli Standards
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50 Hz
Accepting HL test results?
HL can assist you with Telecom and Radio approvals
Turkey
Market recommendations
TSE mark
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, for some products. 95% of the Turkish standards are comparable to IEC standards. In some cases the complete CE-file is requested besides the SDoC (Supplier's declaration of conformity).
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
No
Standardization institute
IEC, EN, HD and TSE
Accreditation body
TÜRKAK (Türk Akreditasyon Kurumu)
Certification scheme member
YES
Certification body
For TSE mark 3 years
Certification validity
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50Hz and 400V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Kuwait
Market recommendations
CoC (Certificates of Conformity). Since March 17, 2003 the PAI (Public Authority for Industry) requires a CoC for numerous electrotechnical products imported into Kuwait.
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, for many products. The CoC shall confirm that the products comply with the applicable Kuwaiti Standards (KSS) and technical requirements. This includes equipment compatibility with the Kuwaiti power supply which operates on 240 V.
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, for pre-shipment inspections
Standardization institute
Accreditation body
PAI (Public Authority for Industry)
Certification scheme member
Available*
Certification body
Certification validity
N/A
Applicable standards
PAI
Voltage and frequency
240V (single phase), 50 Hz
Accepting HL test results?
Saudi Arabia
Market recommendations
SASO mark
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, for many products
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, for pre-shipment inspections
Standardization institute
BS plug
Accreditation body
SASO (Saudi Arabian Standards Organization)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
NO
Certification validity
For SASO mark as long as it complies with the valid standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
127/220V (single phase), 60 Hz and 220/380V (multiple phase), 60Hz
Accepting HL test results?
China
Market recommendations
CCC mark (CCC testing must be performed at CNCA-accredited laboratories in China. HL can provide assistance to obtain the CCC mark.)
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Limited
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, for many products
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes (often provided for by the Pharmaceutical Directive)
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
No
Standardization institute
IEC and GB
Accreditation body
CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
YES
Certification validity
For CCC as long as it complies with the valid standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
220V (single phase), 50Hz and 380V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
Hong Kong
Market recommendations
HKS mark
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, for many products
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes (often provided for by the Pharmaceutical Directive)
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes
Standardization institute
HKSTC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre)
Accreditation body
For electrical safety: EMSD (Electrical & Mechanical Services Department) and for EMC: OFTA (Office of the Telecommunications Authority)
Certification scheme member
CQC (China Quality Certification Centre): CB
Certification body
CQC
Certification validity
For HKS mark as long as it complies with the valid standard
Applicable standards
IEC and GB
Voltage and frequency
220V (single phase), 50Hz and 346V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Indonesia
Market recommendations
Yes (often provided for by the Pharmaceutical Directive)
Mandatory compliance for EMC
No
Mandatory compliance for Radio
SNI
Mandatory compliance for product safety
KAN (Komite Akreditasi Nasional)
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Mandatory compliance for medical
YES
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
for SNI mark as long as it complies with the standard
Standardization institute
Accreditation body
127/230V (single phase), 50Hz and 380V, 50Hz (multiple phase) (single phase: conversion to 230V in progress; complete in principal cities)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
YES
Certification validity
for SNI mark as long as it complies with the standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
127/230V (single phase), 50Hz and 380V, 50Hz (multiple phase) (single phase: conversion to 230V in progress; complete in principal cities)
Accepting HL test results?
Japan
Market recommendations
VCCI, PSE, Telecom and Japanese radio Law
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, VCCI
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, Japanese Radio Law
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, PSE Mark
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, TUV or Jate Mark
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes (often provided for by the Pharmaceutical Directive)
100V (single phase), 50/60Hz and 200V (multiple phase), 50/60Hz (single phase: Eastern Japan 50 Hz - Tokyo, Kawasaki, Sapporo, Yokohoma, and Sendai; Western Japan 60 Hz - Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hiroshima)
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Korea, Republic of
Market recommendations
EASCC safety mark. KTL and KETI (and their associated CBTLs) are the only safety NCBs that are entitled to issue the EASSC safety mark., but will accept CB Test Certificates to grant the EASCC safety mark.
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, MIC certificate based on FCC requirements
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes (often provided for by the Pharmaceutical Directive)
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes
Standardization institute
KATS (Korean Agency for Technology and Standards)
Accreditation body
KAB (Korean Accreditation Board)
Certification scheme member
KTL (Korea Testing Laboratory) and KETI (Korea Electric Testing Institute): CB
Certification body
KTL (Korea Testing Laboratory) and KETI (Korea Electric Testing Institute)
Certification validity
For K mark as long as it complies with the valid standard
Applicable standards
National standards (according to the IEC and EN standards)
Voltage and frequency
220V (single phase), 60Hz and 380V (multiple phase), 60Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Malaysia
Market recommendations
SIRIM mark
Mandatory compliance for EMC
No
Mandatory compliance for Radio
No
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes (often provided for by the Pharmaceutical Directive)
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
No
Standardization institute
Accreditation body
DSM (Department of Standards Malaysia)
Certification scheme member
Available*
Certification body
Certification validity
For SIRIM mark as long as it complies with the valid standard
Applicable standards
DSM (Department of Standards Malaysia)
Voltage and frequency
240V(single phase), 50 Hz (Penang 230V)
Accepting HL test results?
SIRIM
Singapore
Market recommendations
PSB Safety mark
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, for many products
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes (often provided for by the Pharmaceutical Directive)
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
No
Standardization institute
Accreditation body
SAC (Singapore Accreditation Council)
Certification scheme member
Available*
Certification body
Certification validity
For PSB Safety mark 2-5 years
Applicable standards
PSB
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50Hz and 400V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
Taiwan
Market recommendations
CNS Mark, which can be obtained for IEC60950 and IEC60065
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes. 12 commodity items fall under the "Voluntary Certification Scheme". These twelve items cover three product categories: electronic (components & modules), vehicle & vehicle components and modules (including engine control system, transmission control system, audio and entertainment system, etc.)
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes. 12 commodity items fall under the "Voluntary Certification Scheme". These twelve items cover three product categories: electronic (components & modules), vehicle & vehicle components and modules (including engine control system, transmission control system, audio and entertainment system, etc.)
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes (often provided for by the Pharmaceutical Directive)
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
No
Standardization institute
BSMI
Accreditation body
BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection - Ministry of Economic Affairs)
Certification scheme member
N/A
Certification body
BSMI
Certification validity
For CNS mark 3 years
Applicable standards
CNS (Chinese National Standards)
Voltage and frequency
110V (single phase), 60Hz and 220V (multiple phase), 60Hz
Accepting HL test results?
Thailand
Market recommendations
TIS mark
Mandatory compliance for EMC
No
Mandatory compliance for Radio
No
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes (often provided for by the Pharmaceutical Directive)
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
No
Standardization institute
TISI (Thai Industrial Standards Institute)
Accreditation body
NAC (National Accreditation Council of Thailand)
Certification scheme member
N/A
Certification body
TISI
Certification validity
For TIS mark 1 year
Applicable standards
TIS
Voltage and frequency
220V (single phase), 50Hz and 380V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Denmark
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
DS (Danish Standards Association)
Accreditation body
DANAK (Danish Accreditation)
Certification scheme member
DEMKO: CB, CCA, HAR, ENEC
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
IEC, EN, HD and DS
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50 Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Luxembourg
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
EN and HD
Accreditation body
OLAS (Office Luxembourg Accreditation and Safety)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50 Hz and 400V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Belgium
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
IEC, EN and HD
Accreditation body
BELCERT
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50 Hz and 400V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Czech Republic
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
CSNI (Czech Standards Institute)
Accreditation body
CAI (Czech Accreditation Institute)
Certification scheme member
EZU (Elektrotechnický zku?ební ústav): CB, CCA, Keymark, HAR, ENEC
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
IEC, EN and HD
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
France
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
IEC, EN, HD and NF
Accreditation body
COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accreditation)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50 Hz and 400V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Germany
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
IEC, EN, HD, DIN
Accreditation body
Deutsche AkkreditierungsRat (DAR)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50Hz and 400V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Greece
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
Accreditation body
ESYD (Hellenic Accreditation Council)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
220V (single phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Italy
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
Available*
Accreditation body
SINCERT (Sistema Nazionale per l?Accreditamento degli Organsimi di Certificazione)
Certification scheme member
YES
Certification body
CEI (Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano) and UNI (Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione)
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
IMQ: CB, CCA, Keymark, HAR, ENEC
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Poland
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
IEC and EN
Accreditation body
PCA (Polish Centre for Accreditation)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Portugal
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
IEC, EN and HD
Accreditation body
IPQ (Instituto Português da Qualidade)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
220V (single phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Russian Federation
Market recommendations
Gost-R Mark
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, for hygiene
Standardization institute
Gosstandart of Russia
Accreditation body
Gosstandart of Russia (Federal Agency for Technical Regulating and Metrology of the Russian Federation)
Certification scheme member
Federal Agency for Technical Regulating and Metrology of the Russian Federation: CB
Certification body
TESTBET, REMC, IC CP SECAB, ICEP TL CERTIS, IC PP ROSTEST, SvetoS and Test St. Petersburg
Certification validity
For the GOST-R mark 3 years
Applicable standards
IEC and GOST standards
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50 Hz and 380V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Slovakia
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
IEC and EN
Accreditation body
SNAS (Slovak National Accreditation Service)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Spain
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
IEC, EN, HD and UNE
Accreditation body
ENAC (Entidad Nacional de Acreditación)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50Hz and 400V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Switzerland
Market recommendations
CE Mark, Swiss Safety Mark
Mandatory compliance for EMC
No
Mandatory compliance for Radio
No
Mandatory compliance for product safety
No
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, most of the time in accordance with EU
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, Medical Devices Directives of EU are transposed into national law
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
No
Standardization institute
Accreditation body
SAS (Swiss Accreditation Service)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Certification validity
For the Swiss Safety Mark usually 3 years
Applicable standards
CES Swiss Electrotechnical Committee
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50Hz and 400V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
The Netherlands
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
IEC, EN, HD, NEN and KEMA standards
Accreditation body
RvA (Raad voor Accreditatie)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Decleration Of Conformity
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
Voltage and frequency
230V (single phase), 50 Hz and 400V (multiple phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
United Kingdom
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
Accreditation body
UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service)
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
BSI
Voltage and frequency
240V (single phase), 50Hz
Accepting HL test results?
YES
Sweden
Market recommendations
CE Mark ,plus in some cases other national marks
Mandatory compliance for EMC
Yes, based on the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Mandatory compliance for Radio
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for product safety
Yes, based on European Directives for Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Medical Directives and Machine Directive
Mandatory compliance for telecom
Yes, based on the Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Mandatory compliance for medical
Yes, based on the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Directive and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive
Mandatory compliance for other sectors
Yes, other product directives like ATEX (Explosion Safety)
Standardization institute
Accreditation body
Certification scheme member
Certification body
Certification validity
as long as it complies with the relevant standard
Applicable standards
BSI
Voltage and frequency
Accepting HL test results?
YES
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