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IECEE- CB Scheme third party certification
The IECEE is a system for mutual recognition of certificates of conformity worldwide recognized.
For all those countries under the international Certification Body scheme (CB Scheme) that accept CB Test certificates and test reports, IECEE- CB Scheme certification provides customers with a tool for accessing global markets helping to reduce the delays and costs of multiple testing to achieve market entry into a variety of global destinations. Moving towards global acceptance: allowing your products to be certified once and ultimately accepted by others worldwide without the need for further product assessment
The operating units of the IECEE are the National Certification Bodies (NCBs). They in turn employ testing laboratories, known as CB Testing Laboratories (CBTLs).
Eurofins operates the following NCBs in the following scopes (Scheme 1a according ISO/IEC 17067):
- DE: Eurofins Product Service GmbH (Germany)
- CH: Eurofins Electrosuisse Product Testing AG (Switzerland)
- US: Eurofins MET Laboratories, Inc. (US)
Scheme according ISO / IEC 17067 |
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IECEE (NCB) |
BATT |
Batteries |
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CABL |
Cables and Cords |
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CAP |
Capacitors as components |
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CONT |
Switches for appliances and automatic controls |
1a |
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E3 |
Energy Efficiency |
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ELVH |
Electrical Vehicle |
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EMC |
Electromagnetic Compatibility |
1a |
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HOUS |
Household and similar equipment |
1a |
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HSTS |
Hazardous Substances |
1a |
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INDA |
Industrial Automation |
1a |
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INST |
Installation accessories and connection devices |
1a |
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LITE |
Lighting |
1a |
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MEAS |
Measurement, Control and Laboratory equipment |
1a |
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MED |
Electrical equipment for medical use |
1a |
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MISC |
Miscellaneous |
1a |
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OFF |
IT and office equipment |
1a |
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POW |
Low voltage, high power switching equipment |
1a |
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PROT |
Installation protective equipment |
1a |
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PV |
Photovoltaic |
1a |
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SAFE |
Safety transformers and similar equipment |
1a |
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TOOL |
Portable tools |
1a |
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TOYS |
Electric Toys |
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TRON |
Electronics, entertainment |
1a |
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Besides NCBs, Eurofins also operates the following CB Testing Laboratories (CBTLs):
- Germany:
- Eurofins Product Service GmbH
- Switzerland:
- Eurofins Electrosuisse Product Testing AG, Lab Fehraltorf
- Eurofins Electrosuisse Product Testing AG, Lab Rossens
- Eurofins Electrosuisse Product Testing AG, Lab Zürich
- UK:
- Eurofins York EMC Services Ltd.
- US:
- Eurofins MET Laboratories Inc. - Baltimore
- Eurofins MET Laboratories, Inc. - Austin
- Eurofins MET Laboratories, Inc. – Union City
- China:
- Eurofins Product Testing Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
- Thailand:
- Eurofins Product Service (Thailand) Co., Ltd
GS - "Geprüfte Sicherheit"
The GS Mark, introduced in 1977, is one of the leading safety marks. It is based on the "German Equipment Safety Law" (Geräte - und Produktsicherheitsgesetz - GPSG). It indicates that the product was tested and certified for safety by an accredited, independent institute - like Eurofins.
The GS mark is a type-approval mark, connected with periodic factory inspections observing the production quality. To maintain the GS mark, the law demands frequent checks (usually annually or every 2 years, depending upon the certificate) to ensure that the manufacturer is able to maintain all the specifications of the tested product in his mass production. During this factory inspection, Eurofins evaluates the implementation of the quality system, the production environment, and production related testing and measurement equipment.
The GS mark, although not required by law, makes a difference in cases where a product's malfunction leads to an accident for which its manufacturer could be held responsible under Germany's (and the EU's) strict product liability laws. It is also a convincing marketing statement, creating customer confidence and purchasing motivation. Manufacturers often find it convenient and economical to obtain the GS-mark together with the legally required CE Marking.
Eurofins offers following Testing and Certification services regarding GS-Mark:
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Electrical household appliances (Electric heating devices used in the household, Household devices, Kitchen devices)
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Electric heaters
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Personal care appliance
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Luminaires
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Measurement, test and sampling devices outside of the ATEX-D
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Measurement devices for electrical parameter
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Electric generators, Current transformer, Current storage devices
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Consumer electronics
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Hand-operated tools (Electric tools, Heating tools)
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IT and office equipment (Office devices, Electronic data processing devices)
Basic GS mark requirements:
Item |
Requirements |
User manual / Instruction for use |
1. in German language |
Name and Address of manufacturer or representative or importer |
provided on … |
EMC information |
provided as … |
Ergonomic requirements |
provided in German user manual |
WEEE Symbol |
printed visibly, legibly, indelibly |
RoHS |
declaration of compliance |
PAH requirements |
provided as … |
GS mark licenses are valid for a maximum of 5 years from the issue date of the first license sheet. As of January 1'st 2005, the validity cannot be extended by issuing an additional sheet. A new license with a new license number has to be issued for maintaining the validity of the GS mark certification for the product.
BAuA-Listing - German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Eurofins Certification Marks
Eurofins issues the following Certification Marks for electrotechnical products (household appliances, luminaries, laboratory equipment, office appliances etc.) in accordance to IEC or CE safety standards:
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Eurofins Product Service BG-Mark ("Bauart Geprüft") for electrical and electronic equipments and components, technical work equipment and ready-to-use commodities. |
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Eurofins Product Service GS-Mark for technical work equipment and ready-to-use commodities according to the GPSG (German Equipment and Product Safety act) |
Initial factory inspection and annual follow up inspections are required for the applicant to acquire and maintain the validity of Eurofins Safety certificates.
The CCA is the oldest mutual recognition agreement for electrical products in Europe (Products under Low Voltage Directive)
It enables a manufacturer who has obtained one of the European national marks to apply for any one of the other national marks on presentation of a Notification of Test Results (Conversion into other national certification mark of European Certification Bodies without testing).
Contact our experts for further information about this service.
ENEC for safe products in Europe
ENEC is the high quality European mark for electrical products that demonstrates compliance with European safety standards.
ENEC procedure
Quality conscious manufacturers and distributors show with the ENEC mark that they are offering tested and monitored products. The application of the ENEC mark to an electrical product ensures that it complies with the relevant European safety standards and has to be accepted by all member states. Surveillance of product and production provides safety assurance for the lifetime of the ENEC certification. It offers the certificate holder various benefits:
- Suitable for household appliances, electronic equipment, lighting and so on
- Compliance with the EU low-voltage-directive
- Reduced licence costs
- Evidence in case of product liability claims
Obtaining the ENEC certificate
Testing and certification according to European standards. Product manufacturing monitored by our accredited inspection division or an equivalent partner organisation for foreign production facilities to ensure ongoing product compliance.
Telecommunication
Telecommunication in North America is a fast growing market with an annual turnover of more than 7.800 Million US$. Every year, more than 15.000 new telecommunication products are certified by the national authorities of the USA and Canada. The region is a very dynamic place for product development, but also for certification requirements. It is one of the leading markets with regard to consumer safety and information. Tests for Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC), Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) , Radar detection for UNII WLANs, OTA measurements by PTCRB/CTIA require very specific knowledge, test equipment and trained staff. The strict Eurofins training and seminar philosophy, memberships in telecommunication boards and evaluation test circles ensure the high quality of our measurement and certification services.
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is the US authority for the certification of telecommunication equipment. The certification of Telecommunication Equipment in Canada is handled by the Industry Canada (IC) authority. Eurofins is a recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) by Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between the European Union and the North American Countries. It enables Eurofins to offer complete market access for North America.
IC Canada
Telecommunication Product Certification and the FCB Program
Eurofins is a designated Foreign Certification Body (FCB), accredited by German BMWi and the Industry Canada to issue IC Grants under the Mutual Recognition Agreement between Canada and the European Union. The scope of recognition is "All Radio Standards Specifications (RSS) and Broadcasting Equipment Technical Standards (BETS) in the Category 1 Equipment Standards List. Please see the scope of laboratory accreditations.
The Eurofins measurement facilities comply with RSS_Gen and are registered with Industry Canada. List of O.A.T.S. Filings, IC assigned code 3470.
FCC-USA
The TCB Program
In accordance with the terms of the Mutual Recognition Agreement between the United States of America and the European Union, theEuropean Union has designated and the FCC has accepted several Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) that may either certify or test radio frequency and telephone terminal equipment for compliance with FCC regulations. The United States of America and the European Union signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (US-EU MRA) in May 1998, covering multiple product sectors, including equipment subject to mandatory Telecommunications and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations. The US-EU MRA entered into force on December 3, 1998; and the Telecommunications and EMC annexes became fully operational on January 16, 2001. The agreement facilitates trade by allowing manufacturers to bring products to market quicker. Some of the CABs designated by the EU and accepted by the FCC are Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs). Eurofins is a TCB under the US-EU MRA and has been authorized by the German BMWi and the FCC to issue FCC Grants pursuant to Part 2.960 of 47 CFR starting on 26 February 2003. Eurofins operates under the requirements of 47 CFR Part 2.962. Please consult these FCC rule sections for a more detailed description of the program requirements.
Product certifiers operating under the program are required to perform product surveillance audits of certified equipment.
The TCB Scope
Certification of telecommunication equipment by TCBs is classified in scopes. TCBs can apply for three main scopes comprise different compositions of telecommunication technology. Eurofins is an accredited TCB for all three scopes allowing the comprehensive testing and certification service for all kind of telecommunication equipment.
Scope A -- Unlicensed Radio Frequency Devices :
- A1 -- Transmitters on frequencies < 1 GHz
- A2 -- Transmitters on frequencies > 1 GHz
- A3 -- Unlicensed PCS
- A4 -- Unlicensed NII spread spectrum devices
Scope B -- Licensed Radio Service Equipment
- B1 -- Personal Mobile Radio Services
- B2 -- General Mobile Radio Services
- B3 -- Maritime and Aviation Services
- B4 -- Microwave Radio Services
Get the FCC Grant
In order to carry its responsibilities under the Communication Act and various treaties and international regulations, and in order to promote efficient use of the radio spectrum, the FCC has developed technical standards for radio frequency equipment and parts or components thereof. Such equipment must be authorizedfrom the Commission by one of the following procedures: "Verification", "Declaration of Conformity (DoC)" or "Certification".
Certification of equipment by a TCB shall be based on an application with all the information specified in this part. The TCB shall process the application to determine whether the product meets the Commission's requirements and shall issue a grant of equipment authorization. The grant shall identify the TCB and the source of authority for issuing it.
What is a NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory)?
- OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration (US)) created the NRTL program to ensure that certain types of equipment are tested and certified for their safe use in the workplace.
- OSHA’s NRTL regulations were established in 1988.
- MET Laboratories became the first Nationally Recognized Laboratory in 1989.
- An NRTL is a private organization that OSHA recognizes as meeting the legal requirements in 29 CFR 1910.7 to perform testing and certification of products using consensus based test standards and with the following requirements:
- The capability to test and evaluate equipment for conformance with appropriate test standards.
- Adequate controls for the identification of certified products, conducting follow-up inspections of actual production.
- Complete independence from users (i.e., employers subject to the tested equipment requirements) and from any manufacturers or vendors of the certified products.
- Effective procedures for producing its findings and for handling complaints and disputes.
- An organization must have the necessary capability both as a product safety testing laboratory and as a product certification body to receive OSHA recognition as an NRTL
What are NRTL Standards?
OSHA determines which product standards are to be used as they relate to worker safety. OSHA’s standards contain requirements for NRTL product testing and certification for 39 product types. OSHA requires NRTL approval for many kinds of electrical equipment when they are used in the workplace. Test standards determined to be appropriate for use under OSHA’s NRTL Program include ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, CSA, and UL standards. The need for UL approvals for product safety compliance is actually a common misconception in the industry. While UL does coordinate standards writing, they are only one of several NRTLs for testing and certification.
Click here to view OSHA’s list of products requiring NRTL approval.
Our laboratories currently has OSHA approval to test and certify to over 200 product standard categories. The table below details the standards that apply.
Programs: | |
2. Acceptance of testing data from independent organizations, other than NRTLs. | |
3. Acceptance of product evaluations from independent organizations, other than NRTLs. | |
4. Acceptance of witnessed testing data. | |
5. Acceptance of testing data from non-independent organizations. | |
6. Acceptance of evaluation data from non-independent organizations (requiring NRTL review prior to marketing). | |
7. Acceptance of continued certification following minor modifications by the client. | |
8. Acceptance of product evaluations from organizations that function as part of the International Electrotechnical Commission Certification Body (IEC-CB) Scheme. | |
9. Acceptance of services other than testing or evaluation performed by subcontractors or agents. | |
Product Standards: | |
ANSI A17.5 | Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment |
ANSI C12.1 | Code for Electricity Meters |
ANSI/IEEE C57.13 | Terminology and Test Code for Instrument Transformers |
ANSI/UL 5 | Surface Metal Raceways and Fittings |
UL 5A | Nonmettalic Surface Raceways and Fittings |
ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 | Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I & II, Division 2 & Class III, Divisions I & 2 Hazardous |
ANSI/UL 22 | Electric Amusement Machines |
UL 45 | Portable Electric Tools |
UL 48 | Electric Signs |
ANSI/UL 50 | Enclosures for Electrical Equipment |
ANSI/UL 65 | Electric Wired Cabinets |
ANSI/UL 73 | Electric Motor-Operated Appliances |
UL 82 | Electric Gardening Appliances |
ANSI/UL 122 | Electric Photographic Equipment |
ANSI/UL 130 | Electric Heating Pads |
ANSI/UL 153 | Portable Electric Lamps |
UL 183 | Manufactured Wiring Systems |
ANSI/UL 187 | X-Ray Equipment |
ANSI/UL 197 | Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances |
ANSI/UL 201 | Garage Equipment |
ANSI/UL 231 | Electrical Power Outlets |
UL 234 | Low Voltage Lighting Fixtures for Use in Recreational Vehicles |
UL 244A | Solid State Controls for Appliances |
UL 250 | Household Refrigerators and Freezers |
UL 291 | Automated Teller Systems |
UL 294 | Access Control System Units |
UL 325 | Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver and Window Operator and Systems |
UL 355 | Cord Reels |
UL 399 | Drinking Water Coolers |
UL 412 | Refrigeration Unit Coolers |
UL 416 | Refrigerated Medical Equipment |
UL 427 | Refrigerating Units |
UL 430 | Waste Disposers |
UL 458 | Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Crafts |
UL 466 | Electric Scales |
ANSI/UL 469 | Musical Instruments and Accessories |
ANSI/UL 471 | Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers |
UL 474 | Dehumidifiers |
ANSI/UL 482 | Portable Sun/Heat Lamps |
ANSI/UL 484 | Room Air Conditioners |
ANSI/UL 498A | Current Taps and Adapters |
ANSI/UL 499 | Electric Heating Appliances |
UL 506 | Specialty Transformers |
ANSI/UL 507 | Electric Fans |
ANSI/UL 508 | Electric Industrial Control Equipment |
UL 508A | Industrial Control Panels |
UL 508C | Power Conversion Equipment |
ANSI/UL 514A | Metallic Outlet Boxes, Electrical |
UL 541 | Refrigerated Vending Machines |
UL 544 | Electric Medical and Dental Equipment |
UL 561 | Floor-Finishing Machines |
UL 563 | Ice Makers |
UL 588 | Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products |
UL 664 | Commercial Dry-Cleaning Machines (Type IV) |
ANSI/UL 676 | Underwater Lighting Fixtures |
ANSI/UL 705 | Power Ventilators |
UL 745-1 | Portable Electric Tools |
UL 745-2-1 | Particular Requirements of Drills |
UL 745-2-3 | Particular Requirements for Grinders, Polishers, and Disk-Type Sanders |
UL 745-2-5 | Particular Requirements for Circular Saws and Circular Knives |
UL 745-2-14 | Particular Requirements for Planers |
UL 745-2-17 | Particular Requirements for Routers and Trimmers |
UL 745-2-31 | Particular Requirements for Diamond Core Drills |
UL 745-2-32 | Particular Requirements for Magnetic Drill Presses |
UL 745-2-35 | Particular Requirements for Drain Cleaners |
UL 745-2-36 | Particular Requirements for Hand Motor Tools |
UL 745-2-37 | Particular Requirements for Plate Jointers |
UL 749 | Household Dishwashers |
ANSI/UL 751 | Vending Machines |
UL 756 | Coin and Currency Changers and Actuaters |
UL 763 | Motor-Operated Commercial Food Preparing Machines |
UL 775 | Graphic Arts Equipment |
UL 778 | Motor-Operated Water Pumps |
ANSI/UL 813 | Commercial Audio Equipment |
UL 826 | Household Electric Clocks |
UL 858 | Household Electric Ranges |
ANSI/UL 859 | Personal Grooming Appliances |
UL 867 | Electrostatic Air Cleaners |
UL 869A | Standard for Service Equipment |
ANSI/UL 913 | Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated apparatus for Use in Class I, II, and III, Division 1, Hazardous Locations |
UL 916 | Energy Management Equipment |
UL 917 | Clock-Operated Switches |
ANSI/UL 923 | Microwave Cooking Appliances |
UL 924 | Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment |
UL 935 | Fluorescent-Lamp Ballasts |
UL 961 | Electric Hobby and Sports Equipment |
UL 963 | Sealing, Wrapping, and Marking Equipment |
ANSI/UL 982 | Motor-Operated Household Food Preparing Machines |
UL 983 | Surveillance Cameras Units |
UL 987 | Stationary and Fixed Electric Tools |
UL 998 | Humidifiers |
UL 1008 | Transfer Switch |
ANSI/UL 1012 | Power Supplies |
ANSI/UL 1017 | Vacuum Cleaning Machines and Blower Cleaners |
ANSI/UL 1018 | Electric Aquarium Equipment |
UL 1026 | Electric Household Cooking and Food Serving Appliances |
UL 1028 | Hair Clipping and Shaving Appliances |
ANSI/UL 1042 | Electric Baseboard Heating Equipment |
ANSI/UL 1054 | Special-Use Switches |
ANSI/UL 1069 | Hospital Signaling and Nurse-Call System |
UL 1081 | Swimming Pool Pumps, Filters and Chlorinators |
UL 1082 | Household Electric Coffee Makers and Brewing-Type Appliances |
UL 1083 | Household Electric Skillets and Frying-Type Appliances |
UL 1086 | Household Trash Compactors |
UL 1090 | Electric Snow Movers |
ANSI/UL 1203* | Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations |
ANSI/UL 1230 | Amateur Movie Lights |
UL 1236 | Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries |
UL 1244 | Electrical and Electronic Measuring and Testing Equipment |
UL 1248 | Engine-Generator Assemblies for Use in Recreational Vehicles |
UL 1261 | Electric Water Heaters for Pools and Tubs |
UL 1278 | Movable and Wall or Ceiling Hung Electric Room Heaters |
ANSI/UL 1310 | Direct Plug-In Transformer Units |
UL 1363 | Relocatable Power Taps |
ANSI/UL 1411 | Transformers and Motor Transformers for Use in Audio-, Radio-, and Television-Type Appliances |
UL 1419 | Professional Video and Audio Equipment |
UL 1431 | Personal Hygiene and Health Care Appliances |
UL 1433 | Control Centers for Changing Message Type Electric Signs |
UL 1447 | Electric Lawn Mowers |
UL 1448 | Electric Hedge Trimmers |
UL 1449 | Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors |
UL 1450 | Motor-Operated Air Compressors, Vacuum Pumps and Painting Equipment |
UL 1492 | Audio-Video Products and Accessories |
UL 1559 | Insect-Control Equipment – Electrocution Type |
UL 1563 | Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment |
UL 1564 | Industrial Battery Chargers |
ANSI/UL 1573 | Stage and Studio Lighting Units |
UL 1574 | Track Lighting Systems |
UL 1594 | Sewing and Cutting Machines |
UL 1598 | Luminaries |
ANSI/UL 1638 | Visual Signaling Appliances–Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling |
UL 1640 | Portable Power-Distribution Equipment |
ANSI/UL 1647 | Motor-Operated Massage and Exercise Machines |
UL 1662 | Electric Chain Saws |
UL 1727 | Commercial Electric Personal Grooming Appliances |
UL 1740 | Industrial Robots and Robotic Equipment |
UL 1741 | Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources |
UL 1776 | High-Pressure Cleaning Machines |
UL 1778 | Uninterruptible Power Supply Equipment |
UL 1786 | Nightlights |
UL 1795* | Hydromassage Bathtubs |
UL 1838 | Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems |
UL 1863 | Communication Circuit Accessories |
UL 1951 | Electric Plumbing Accessories |
UL 1993 | Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters |
UL 1994 | Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems |
UL 1995 | Heating and Cooling Equipment |
UL 1996 | Electric Duct Heater |
UL 2021 | Fixed and Location Dedicated Electric Room Heaters |
UL 2044 | Commercial Closed Circuit Television Equipment |
UL 2089 | Vehicle Battery Adapters |
UL 2157 | Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors |
UL 2158 | Electric Clothes Dryers |
UL 2161 | Neon Transformers and Power Supplies |
UL 5085-1 | Low Voltage Transformers–Part 1: General Requirements |
UL 5085-3 | Low Voltage Transformers–Part 3: Class 2 and Class 3 Transformers |
UL 6500 | Audio/Visual and Musical Instrument Apparatus for Household, Commercial, and Similar General Use |
UL 60065 | Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus |
UL 60335-1 | Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 1, General Requirements |
UL 60335-2-3 | Standard for Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular Requirements for Electric Irons |
UL 60335-2-8 | Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular Requirements for Shavers, Hair Clippers, and Similar Appliances |
UL 60335-2-34 | Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2, Particular Requirements for Motor Compressors |
UL 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements for Safety |
UL 60745-1 | Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools–Safety–Part 1: General |
UL 60745-2-2 | Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-2: Particular Requirements for Screwdrivers and Impact Wrenches |
UL 60745-2-4 | Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-4: Particular Requirements for Sanders and Polishers Other Than Disk Type |
UL 60745-2-6 | Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-6: Particular Requirements for Hammers |
UL 60745-2-8 | Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-8: Particular Requirements for Shears and Nibblers |
UL 60745-2-9 | Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-9: Particular Requirements for Tappers |
UL 60745-2-11 | Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-11: Particular Requirements for Reciprocating Saws |
UL 60745-2-12 | Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-12: Particular Requirements For Concrete Vibrators |
UL 60745-2-16 | Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-16: Particular Requirements for Tackers |
UL 60745-2-33 | Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-20: Particular Requirements For Band Saws |
UL 60745-2-34 | Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-18: Particular Requirements For Strapping Tools |
UL 60950-1 | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements |
UL 61010-1 | Electrical Equipment For Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Requirements |
Restrictions/Limitations on Recognition Granted: | |
Note: * Testing and certification of products under this test standard is limited to Class I locations. Explosion testing is also limited to current test chamber capabilities. | |
In addition to NRTL accreditation in the U.S., we maintain a wide SCC accreditation for Canada product safety testing and certification. See the full scope following.
ICS Codes | Title | CSA Standard number | CSA Standard Title |
11.040.10 | Anaesthetic, respiratory and reanimation equipment Safety | CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment |
11.040.20 | Transfusion, infusion and injection equipment Safety – Electrical | CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment |
11.040.30 | Surgical instruments and materials Safety – Electrical | CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment |
11.040.50 | Radiographic equipment Safety – Electrical | CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment |
11.040.55 | Diagnostic equipment Safety – Electrical | CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment |
11.040.60 | Therapy Equipment Safety – Electrical | CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment |
11.040.70 | Opthalmic equipment Safety – Electrical | CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment |
11.060.20 | Dental Equipment Safety – Electrical | CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment |
11.080.10 | Sterilizing equipment Safety – Electrical | CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment |
11.140 | Hospital Equipment Safety – Electrical | CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment |
23.080 | Motor-Operated Liquid Pump Units | CSA C22.2 No. 108 | Liquid Pumps |
23.120 | Fans and ventilators | CSA C22.2 NO. 113 | Ventilators, Fans & Air Conditioners |
25.140.20 | Handheld Motor Operated Electric Tools | CSA C22.2 NO. 60745-1 | General Requirements for Motor Operated Electric Tools |
CSA C22.2 No. 60745‐2‐1 | Drills and Impact Drills | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 60745‐2‐3 | Grinders, Polishers and Disk‐type Sanders | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 60745‐2‐4 | Sanders and polishers other than disk type | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 60745‐2‐5 | Circular Saws | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 60745‐2‐6 | Hammers | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 60745‐2‐8 | Shears and Nibblers | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 60745‐2‐9 | Tappers | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 60745‐2‐11 | Reciprocating Saws (jig and sabre saws) | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 60745‐2‐12 | Concrete Vibrators | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 60745‐2‐14 | Planers | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 60745‐2‐17 | Routers and Trimmers | ||
29.130.01 | Switchgear and control gear in general | CSA C22.2 NO. 14 | Industrial Control Equipment |
29.140 | Lamps and related equipment | CSA C22.2 NO. 9.0 | General Requirements for Luminaires |
CSA C22.2 NO. 12 | Portable Luminaires | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 89 | Swimming Pool Luminaires, Submersible Luminaires and Accessories | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 166 | Stage and Studio Luminaires | ||
29.160.01 | Rotating machinery in general | CSA C22.2 NO. 14 | Industrial Control Equipment |
29.200 | Rectifiers, Convertors. Stabilized power supply | CSA C22.2 NO. 14 | Industrial Control Equipment |
CSA C22.2 NO. 107.1 | General Use Power Supplies | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 107.2 | Battery Chargers | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 223 | Power Supplies with Extra-Low-Voltage Class 2 Outputs | ||
No E60335-2-29 | Part 2-29: Particular requirements for battery chargers | ||
29.260.10 | Vending Machines | CSA C22.2 NO.128 | Vending Machine |
29.260.20 | Electrical Apparatus for explosive atmospheres | CSA C22.2 NO. 30 | Explosion-Proof Enclosures for Use in Class I Hazardous Locations |
CSA C22.2 NO. 157 | Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive Equipment for Use in Hazardous Locations | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 213 | Non-incendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations | ||
CAN/CSA 60079-0 | Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres – Part 0: General requirements | ||
CAN/CSA 60079-1 | Part 1: Explosion-proof enclosures “d” | ||
CAN/CSA E60079-2 | Part 2: Pressurized enclosures “p” | ||
CAN/CSA E60079-5 | Part 5: Powder filling “q” | ||
CAN/CSA E60079-6 | Part 6: Oil-immersion “o” | ||
CAN/CSA E60079-7 | Part 7: Increased safety “e” | ||
CAN/CSA E60079-11 | Part 11: Intrinsically safe “i” | ||
CAN/CSA E60079-15 | Part 15: Type of protection “n” | ||
35.020 | Information technology in general (IEC 60950) | CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-1 | Information Technology Equipment |
35.160 | Microprocessor systems | CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-1 | Information Technology Equipment |
35.180 | IT terminal and other peripheral equipment | CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-1 | Information Technology Equipment |
35.260 | Office machines | CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-1 | Information Technology Equipment |
71.040.10 | Chemical Laboratories. Laboratory Equipment | CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 | Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use |
91.160.01 | Lighting in general | CSA C22.2 NO. 9.0 | General Requirements for Luminaires |
CSA C22.2 NO. 12 | Portable Luminaires | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 89 | Swimming Pool Luminaires, Submersible Luminaires and Accessories | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 166 | Stage and Studio Luminaires | ||
97.030 | Domestic electrical appliances in general | No E60335-1 | Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General requirements |
No E60335-1/4E | Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General requirements | ||
No E60335-2-32 | Part 2: Particular requirements for massage appliances | ||
No E60335-2-37 | Part 2-37: Particular requirements for commercial electric deep fat fryers | ||
No E60335-2-38 | Part 2-38: Particular requirements for commercial electric griddles and griddle grills | ||
No E60335-2-39 | Part 2-39: Particular requirements for commercial electric multi-purpose cooking pans | ||
No E60335-2-47 | Part 2-47: Particular Requirements for Commercial Electric Boiling Pans | ||
No E60335-2-48 | Part 2-48: Particular requirements for commercial electric grillers and toasters | ||
No E60335-2-49 | Part 2-49: Particular Requirements for Commercial Electric Hot Cupboards | ||
No E60335-2-50 | Part 2-50: Particular Requirements for Commercial Electric Bains-Marie | ||
No E60335-2-52 | Part 2: Particular requirements for oral hygiene appliances | ||
No E60335-2-64 | Part 2-64: Particular Requirements for Commercial Electric Kitchen Machines | ||
No E60335-2-76 | Part 2-76: Particular requirements for electric fence energizers | ||
No E60335-2-82 | Part 2: Particular requirements for amusement machines and personal service machines | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 64 | Household Cooking and Liquid-Heating Appliances | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 150 | Microwave Ovens | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 195 | Motor-Operated Food Processing Appliances (Household and Commercial) | ||
97.040.20 | Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances | No E60335-2-6 | Part 2: Particular requirements for stationary cooking ranges, hobs, ovens and similar appliances |
No E60335-2-25 | Part 2: Particular requirements for microwave ovens | ||
No E60335-2-36 | Part 2-36: Particular requirements for commercial electric cooking ranges, ovens, hobs, and hob elements | ||
No E60335-2-42 | Part 2-42: Particular requirements for commercial electric forced convection ovens, steam cookers and steam-convection ovens | ||
No E60335-2-47 | Part 2-47: Particular Requirements for Commercial Electric Boiling Pans | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 64 | Household Cooking and Liquid-Heating Appliances | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 109 | Commercial Cooking Appliances | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 150 | Microwave Ovens | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 221 | Electrically Heated Hobby and Educational Type Kilns | ||
97.040.30 | Domestic refrigerating appliances | CSA C22.2 NO. 63 | Household Refrigerators and Freezers |
CSA C22.2 NO. 120 | Refrigeration Equipment | ||
97.040.40 | Dishwashers | CSA C22.2 NO. 167 | Household Dishwashers |
CSA C22.2 NO. 168 | Commercial Dishwashers | ||
97.040.50 | Small kitchen appliances | CSA C22.2 NO. 150 | Microwave Ovens |
CSA C22.2 NO. 195 | Motor-Operated Food Processing Appliances (Household and Commercial) | ||
No. E60335-2-16 | Part 2: Particular Requirements for Food Waste Disposers | ||
No E60335-2-37 | Part 2-37: Particular requirements for commercial electric deep fat fryers | ||
No E60335-2-38 | Part 2-38: Particular requirements for commercial electric griddles and griddle grills | ||
No E60335-2-39 | Part 2-39: Particular requirements for commercial electric multi-purpose cooking pans | ||
No E60335-2-64 | Part 2-64: Particular Requirements for Commercial Electric Kitchen Machines | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 64 | Household Cooking and Liquid-Heating Appliances | ||
CSA C22.2 No. 109 | Commercial Cooking Appliances | ||
97.060 | Laundry appliances | CSA C22.2 NO.169 | Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors |
No. 112 | Electric Clothes Dryers | ||
No E60335-2-7 | Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines | ||
No E60335-2-11 | Part 2-11: Particular requirements for tumble dryers | ||
No .E60335-2-43 | Part 2: Particular Requirements for Clothes Dryers and Towel Rails | ||
97.080 | Floor treatment appliances | CSA C22.2 NO. 243 | Vacuum Cleaners, Blower Cleaners and Household Floor Finishing Machines |
No E60335-1 | Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General requirements | ||
No E60335-1/4E | Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General requirements | ||
No. E60335-2-54 | Part 2: Particular Requirements for Surface-Cleaning Appliances Employing Liquids | ||
No. E60335-2-67 | Part 2: Particular Requirements for Floor Treatment and Floor Cleaning Machines, for Industrial and Commercial Use | ||
No. E60335-2-68 | Part 2: Particular Requirements for Spray Extraction Appliances, for Industrial and Commercial Use | ||
No. E60335-2-69 | Part 2: Particular Requirements for Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaners, Including Power Brush, for Industrial and Commercial Use | ||
97.100.01 | Heating appliances in general | No. E60335-2-30 | Part 2: Particular Requirements for Room Heaters |
CSA C22.2 NO. 236 | Heating and Cooling Equipment | ||
97.100.10 | Electric heaters | CSA C22.2 NO. 46 | Electric Air-Heaters |
CSA C22.2 NO. 191 | Engine Heaters and Battery Warmers | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 224 | Radiant Heaters and Infrared and Ultraviolet Lamp Assemblies for Cosmetic or Hygienic Purposes in Nonmedical Applications | ||
CSA C22.2 NO. 236 | Heating and Cooling Equipment | ||
No. E60335-2-30 | Part 2: Particular Requirements for Room Heaters | ||
97.120 | Automatic controls for household use | CSA C22.2 NO.24 | Temperature-Indicating and –Regulating Equipment |
CSA C22.2 NO.205 | Signal Equipment | ||
97.130.20 | Commercial refrigerating appliances | CSA C22.2 NO.120 | Refrigeration Equipment |
97.170 | Household and Similar Electrical Appliances | CSA C22.2 No. 36 | Hairdressing Equipment |
CSA C22.2 No. E60335-2-23 | Appliances for Skin or Hair Care | ||
97.180 | Miscellaneous domestic and commercial equipment | CSA 22.2 No. 68 | Motor-operated appliances (household and commercial) |
97.195 | Items of art and handicraft | CSA C22.2 NO. 173 | Transformers for Toy and Hobby Use |
97.200.10 | Theatre, stage and studio equipment | CSA C22.2 NO.166 | Stage and Studio Luminaires |
Eurofins has exceptional capabilities and experience in testing for EU CE Marking, and for energy efficiency testing for ENERGY STAR and other energy efficiency programs.
We can assist in both the testing and documentation needed to meet European Energy Efficiency Requirements for:
- The Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC (Mandatory Program)
- EN 50564:2011 Electrical and electronic household and office equipment – Measurement of low power consumption
- The Energy Labeling Directive 2010/30/EU (Voluntary Program)
- Code of Conduct on Energy Consumption of Broadband Equipment (Voluntary Program)
MET Labs is your one stop shop for energy efficiency testing for ENERGY STAR, NRCan, CEC, EU & DOE testing.
MET also performs energy efficiency testing for Natural Resources Canada, California Energy Commission, and EU Ecodesign Directive.
MET is officially recognized to test and/or certify the following products for ENERGY STAR:
- Televisions
- Computers
- Desktop Computers and Integrated Desktop Computers
- Notebook Computers
- Slates/Tablets
- Portable All-In-One Computers
- Workstations
- Small-scale Servers
- Thin Clients
- Computer Servers
- Luminaires (including sub-components)
- Integral LED Lamps
- CFLs – Compact Fluorescent Lamps
- Set-Top Boxes and Cable Boxes
- Telephony
- Displays
- Data Center Storage
- Imaging Equipment
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies
- New Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines
- Rebuilt Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines
- Large Network Equipment
MET can also perform the ENERGY STAR In Situ Temperature Measurement Test (ISTMT) for lighting products:ANSI/UL 1598 or ANSI/UL 153-05.
MET Labs is a well known energy efficiency testing lab, experienced with helping major manufacturers meet the requirements of global energy efficiency programs including Canada’s.
MET also performs testing for ENERGY STAR & EU Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.
SCC has accredited MET for energy efficiency verification as a Certification Body (CB) for Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). Here is the SCC accreditation certificate.
MET Labs’ Energy Efficiency Verified Mark can be found on:
- Televisions
- Information Technology Equipment
- Luminaries
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Building Lighting
- External Power Supplies
- Digital TV Adapters
- Video Products
- Compact Audio Products
- Refrigerated Vending Machines
- Coffee Makers
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Products that comply with ENERGY STAR specifications will exceed Canadian requirements in most cases.
CEC Appliance Efficiency Program
ET Labs has two world-class labs in California and is experienced helping leading manufacturers meet the requirements of the CEC Appliance Efficiency Program. The California Energy Commission (CEC) Appliance Efficiency Program requires that the manufacturers of certain appliances meet state and federal standards for energy efficiency.
MET is a CEC-approved test and certification laboratory for these categories:
- Consumer Audio & Video
- Power Supplies
- Small Battery Charger Systems
- 10CFR430_Subsection_B_Apendix_Y
- Energy Efficiency Battery Charger System Test Procedure Version 2.2
- Televisions
MET also tests and certifies products to energy efficiency requirements for ENERGY STAR & certifies products for Natural Resources Canada.
MET Labs is a well known energy efficiency testing lab, experienced with helping major manufacturers meet the requirements of various energy efficiency programs.
MET Labs has the capabilities to test to the energy efficiency standards created by the Department of Energy (DOE).
MET can perform energy efficiency testing for these product categories:
- Televisions
- External Power Supplies
- Battery Charging Systems
- Vending Machines
Services and programs that MET provides for EPCglobal are as follows:
- Hardware Certification Program
- Performance Test Center Accreditation Program
- Software Certification Program
- Approved RFID Testing Center (ARTC) Program
- EPCIS Validation Portal (EPCIS VP)- a fast and simple way to visualize EPCIS events and correct errors.
EPCglobal Inc.™ Hardware Certification Program
MET Laboratories, Inc has partnered with EPCglobal Inc,™ a joint venture of EAN International and the Uniform Code Council, Inc. ® (UCC®), to develop and manage the EPCglobal Hardware Certification Program (HCP) and the Global Performance Test Center Accreditation Program.
For the HCP, MET Laboratories, is the official testing provider for the EPCglobal Hardware Certification program. MET Laboratories is testing readers and tags for interoperability and conformance to the EPCglobal Generation 2 protocol specification.
Review the Test Mode Requirements for EPC Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID Interrogators.
Review the Test Mode Requirements for EPC Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID IC’s and Tags.
Based on the user input, EPCglobal and MET have recently updated the program to provide vendors with more testing capabilities. The key components of the program is the annual subscription, the new competitive prices and additional discounts.
The annual subscription allows vendors to keep certifications current (end-users will appreciate it). Therefore, this will offer a significant competitive advantage. As part of this program, the vendor may:
- Re-certify new versions of their products
- Certify multiple products from the same company
- Certify combination of new versions or products
- Certify product for newer version of EPCglobal Specification
This flexibility will allow vendors to keep their certification current. The key features of the new pricing models are lower prices, and additional discounts. The discounts provide incentives for vendors wishing to submit hardware device for testing. This especially applies for reader vendors who implemented several software standards and also wish to be certified for Gen2 compliance.
Global Performance Test Center Accreditation Program
This is a program through which qualified facilities can be assessed and approved for RFID performance testing. MET performs the facilities assessment. Workgroups have been formed to develop the specific criteria for this program.
MET has completed facility assessments of over 10 testing centers. The sites, in Europe, Asia, South America, and in the United States have been accredited as sites using a standard set of performance test profiles to simulate real-world conditions in testing the readability of end-user products tagged with EPC certified tags.
EPCglobal Inc. Software Certification Program
MET Laboratories has been selected by EPCglobal to manage and perform certification testing of third party software that incorporates EPCglobal ratified standards. The software certification program is offered exclusively by MET. The certification testing is conduced remotely, using the internet. It is available 24/7.
MET Labs offers certification testing for the following EPCglobal software standards:
- Reader Protocol (RP)
- Application Level Event (ALE)*
- Electronic Pedigree (ePedigree)
- EPC Information Service (EPCIS)
- Reader Management (RM)
- Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP)
* Application Level Events (ALE 1.1) is an EPCglobal ratified software standard for filtering and collecting Electronic Product Code ™ data from a variety of sources. Details may be found at EPCglobal standard site. MET Laboratories, Inc. conducts the conformance testing for vendor’s ALE 1.1 products. For additional information about the conformance testing, please see ALE 1.1Conformance Testing Notes.
Approved RFID Testing Center (ARTC) Program
The ARTC program provides the opportunity for regional test centers to offer a broad range of testing and certification services based on EPCglobal and DASH7 RFID standards. This program is endorsed by EPCglobal and DASH7 Alliance.
On October 9th, 2007 at the EPCglobal Joint Action Group Meeting in Hong Kong, MET Laboratories was pleased to present the first group of accredited ARTCs. These labs are:
- Article Numbering Center of China (ANCC), GS1 China, located in Beijing, P.R. China
- Telecommunication Metrology Center of MII, located in Beijing, P.R. China
- Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) located in Chutung, Taiwan, ROC
Interested in becoming an ARTC?
EPCIS Validation Portal
MET Labs has designed, implemented and operates a EPICS Validation Portal. It is useful for user companies that implement RFID to validate that their data (such as EPCC keys, EPCSI events and Core Business Vocabulary) are correctly captured and stored. Once validated, that data a can be exchanged with other companies with no issues.
Learn more about this valuable tool.
Certification is a very important step for increasing the value and the quality of your products. Our Certificate gives the manufacturers this kind of possibility and the visibility on the market and assures the conformity to the European requirements.
The Eurofins Electrosuisse Certificate allows you to mark your products with the SEV Mark of Conformity. This marking gives visible guarantee for Authorities, Customs and Consumers that the products have been evaluated by a certification body, conducting all tests according to the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and optional also to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC). The production is subject to continual surveillance.
Eurofins Electrosuisse provides product certification for the following sectors or product groups:
- Electrical Household appliances
- Industrial equipment, tools
- Medical and laboratory equipment
- IT and entertainment electronics
- Industrial electronics
- Machinery and systems
- Lighting
- Electric installation materials
- Cables
Advantages
- Possessing a Swiss Mark of Conformity, which is internationally recognized
- Quick and easy access into the European market
- Internationally recognized tests = avoiding repeating of tests
- Reduction of conformity check costs during the production
- Conformity to the European Directives
- Provides a means of proof in the event of product liability related to type test claims.
How to obtain the Eurofins Electrosuisse Certificate
To obtain the Electrosuisse Certificate you have to demonstrate that the product has been tested and has fulfilled all requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). The Certificate allows you also the possibility to integrate the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC).
Our experts can assist you and carry out all required tests directly in our accredited and recognized laboratories. The factory inspection is carried out by our accredited Inspection Body or designated partner in your country to ensure ongoing product compliance.
International Approval Services
Certification, International Approvals & Notified Body Services
- Notified Body and Certification Body Services
- International approval services
Recognition within the framework of CB IECEE & ILAC procedure for different countries worldwide:- Development of rationalized test plan for all target markets
- Testing and certification
- Regulatory agencies liaison to facilitate approval in all target markets
Reliable product tests and certifications for global markets
Launching electrical and electronic devices on global markets has never been easier. Eurofins manages non-tariff trade barriers, licenses,
local certifications and national technical requirements for you.
We coordinate the transactions between manufacturers and authorities
Tests in accredited laboratories in line with international standards and product certification applying the globally approved IECEE and IECEx methods are the basis for a successful market introduction of devices, components, assemblies and systems. Via the global Eurofins network, we define the requirements for your products and procure the national licenses and certificates. Proofs of safety, electromagnetic compatibility, energy efficiency, radio frequency or foodstuff compatibility, etc. are required for border crossing and a successful market
introduction without any sales stops.
Profit from our expertise and long-standing experience
- Database with global laws and ordinances for electrical and electronic products
- Additional tests to ensure compliance with national requirements
- Assistance with the creation of type plates, operating manuals and technical documentation
- Knowledge base with approval projects
- Assistance with the communication with foreign authorities
- Regulatory requirements concerning the project, such as: EMC, safety, RoHS, energy efficiency and standby power, food grade quality, radio, labeling, instructions, and packaging
- Inclusion of current WTO TBT notifications
Perfectly coordinated processes for your success on the market
Our services
- Process consulting
- Inspection of test reports, labels and documents
- Registration with the local authorities
- Approval monitoring and communication with authorities
- Commissioning of the local test laboratory
- Assistance with the correction of documents and reports
- Finding solutions in case of non-acceptance of the products
- Commissioning of production inspections
- Inspection of the approval docments after successful approval
- Monitoring of the certificate’s validity
BSMI (Taiwan) (EMC Testing and Certification)
Frequency ranges from 9kHz to 6GHz using CISPR22 rules. Testing at 110V 60Hz and 220v 60Hz. As a directly accredited BSMI EMC laboratory our reports are accepted for all three routes to certification and we cover ITE, ISM and Domestic products.
BSMI accredited testing to
- CNS 13438 (CISPR22)
- CNS 13803 (CISPR 11)
- CNS 13783-1 (CISPR 14-1)
IECEx Certification
The IECEx Scheme is the CB Scheme for electrical equipment used in explosive atmospheres (hazardous locations).
Our Certification Bodies in Italy and Switzerland have successfully completed the IECEx assessment process to operate as IECEx Certification Bodies (ExCBs):
- Eurofins Product Testing Italy Srl. (Italy)
- Eurofins Electrosuisse Product Testing AG (Switzerland)
The following Eurofins laboratories are also Explosive Atmosphere Test Laboratories (ExTL) under IECEx Scheme:
- Eurofins Product Testing Italy Srl. (Italy)
- Eurofins Electrosuisse Product Testing AG (Switzerland)
- Eurofins MET Laboratories, Inc. (Austin) (United States)
- Eurofins MET Laboratories, Inc. (Baltimore) (United States)
Eurofins offer IECEx testing and certification services according to below scopes:
International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx System) |
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IEC 60079-0: Equipment – General requirements |
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IEC 60079-1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures 'd' |
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IEC 60079-2: Equipment protection by pressurized enclosure "p" |
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IEC 60079-5: Powder filling 'q' |
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IEC 60079-7: Equipment protection by increased safety "e" |
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IEC 60079-11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety 'i' |
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IEC 60079-15: Equipment protection by type of protection "n" |
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IEC 60079-18: Equipment protection by encapsulation "m" |
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IEC 60079-26: Equipment with equipment protection level (EPL) Ga |
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IEC 60079-28: Protection of equipment and transmission systems using optical radiation (ExTL PTB) |
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IEC 60079-31: Equipment dust ignition protection by enclosure "t" |
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IEC 80079-34: Explosive atmospheres: Application of quality systems for equipment manufacture |
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IEC 80079-36: Non-electrical equipment -- Basic method and requirements |
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IEC 80079-37: Non-electrical type of protection constructional safety ''c'', ''b'', ''k'' |
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IEC 61241-0: Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust: General requirements |
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IEC 61241-1: Protection by enclosures 'tD' |
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IEC 61241-1-1: Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust: Electrical apparatus protected by enclosures and surface temperature limitation - Specification for apparatus |
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IEC 61241-4: Type of protection 'pD' |
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IEC 61241-11: Protection by intrinsic safety 'iD' |
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IEC 61241-18: Protection by encapsulation 'mD' |
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Service Facility Scheme |
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IECEx 03-5 Repair and overhaul according IEC 60079-19 |
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Federal regulations require mining products destined for use in underground coal & gassy underground mines, be approved or certified to MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) standards or non-MSHA Product Safety Standards – equivalent to the applicable product approval requirements having the same degree of protection.
Under MSHA’s Subchapter B – Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Mining Products – Part 6, the U.S. Department of Labor has mandated that MSHA accept testing and evaluation by recognized independent laboratories in lieu of MSHA performing their own testing and evaluation. MET is an accredited NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) accepted as part of MSHA‘s Part 6 approval of Mining products.
Products required to be evaluated and tested range from small electronic devices to large mining systems:
- Battery Powered Mobile Machines
- Batteries for Mobile Machines
- X/P Connection Boxes/Enclosures
- X/P Plug and Receptacles/Connectors
- Diesel Electronics
- Electric Cap Lamps
- X/P Electric Motors
- Permissible Fans
- Flashlights
- Ground Check (Wire) Monitors
- Intrinsically Safe Instruments
- Intrinsically Safe Relays
- Lighting Systems
- Communication Systems
- Multi-Gas Detectors – Handheld
- Machine Methane Monitoring Systems
- Telephone and Signaling Devices
- Water Pumps
MSHA Approval
MSHA will accept testing and evaluation performed by an independent laboratory for purposes of MSHA product approval provided that they receive:
- Written evidence of the laboratory’s independence and current recognition by a laboratory accrediting organization
- Complete technical explanation of how the product complies with each requirement in the applicable MSHA product approval requirements
- Identification of components or features of the product that are critical to the safety of the product
- All documentation, including drawings and specifications, as submitted to the independent laboratory by the applicant
Non-MSHA Standards
MSHA will accept equivalent non-MSHA product safety standards, assuming they provide the same degree of protection. With modifications, these standards are accepted:
- IEC 60079-0, Fourth Edition, 2004-01
- IEC 60079-1, Fifth Edition, 2003-11
KBA (E1) - E-Mark Type Approval (Automotive)
The Automotive Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 95/54/EC (AEMCD) in their latest revision 2004/104/EC is one of the European Directives which are intended to promote free trade throughout the European Union.
The AEMCD has a different approval mark from the CE mark directives. Instead of the CE logo, products approved to the AEMCD should carry the e-mark. This mark consists of a rectangle surrounding the letter 'e' followed by the distinguishing number (see list below) of the Member State which has granted type-approval.
Eurofins is accredited by the "Kraftfahrt Bundesamt (KBA)", the German Federal Motor and Transport Authority to perform measurements according to the AEMCD. All tests, reports and documents for the e-mark type approval can be handled by our specialist to fulfill all requirements.
The following list gives an overview of all necessary exhibits:
- Official Certificate of Registration of the company or excerpts from the craftsman register or corresponding documents, in the case of natural persons the official registration, confirmation or an analogous document of all participants in the type approval procedure (documents are accepted in German or English, for documents in another language please add an official certified translation into German)
- A copy of the certification documents of ISO 9001/9002 OR in case of no / unaccepted ISO certificate a Manufacturers Report (see Annex 1 of MAB document of KBA). This route requires an assessment by KBA.
- Form A3 of MAB document of KBA (Nomination of authorized Agent)
- Form A5 of MAB document of KBA (in case of KBA assessment)
- Form A7 of MAB document of KBA (in case of KBA assessment)
- Picture or photo of fix place for e-mark on the product
- Complete set of technical documentation such as circuit diagram, PCB layout, Bill Of Material (parts list), user manual, technical specifications (each number, letter etc. must be of readable quality. Documents must contain company name, product description, model number, Revision number, issue date. All the information has to be an integral part of the documents and not copied into it after printing or even hand written. Whoever prints a document at manufacturers side, must have the same document as submitted) Electronic format preferred
- Two test reports (provided by Eurofins)
- Three Appendices IIb (provided by Eurofins)
List of member state numbers:
1 Germany | 17 Finland |
2 France | 18 Denmark |
3 Italy | 20 Poland |
4 Netherlands | 21 Portugal |
5 Sweden | 23 Greece |
6 Belgium | 24 Irland |
7 Hungary | 26 Slovenia |
8 Czech Republic | 27 Slovakia |
9 Spain | 29 Estonia |
11 UK | 32 Latvia |
12 Austria | 36 Lithuania |
13 Luxemburg | 49 Cyprus |
50 Malta |
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Certification Program
Helping you ensure the safe design, installation, and compliance of automotive lift products.
Eurofins has the capabilities to test and certify lifts, wheel balancers, alignment tools, and any electrical tool used in a shop. MET Laboratories is accredited by the Automotive List Institute (ALI) as an inspection body to perform full safety certification on vehicle lifts for the USA and Canada.
All 50 states require that installed vehicle lifts meet the Automotive Lift Construction, Testing and Validation (ALCTV) safety standards issued by the American National Standards Institution (ANSI) and ALI. In order for a list to be certified is must meet the following requirements:
- All lifts are tested in accordance to the American National Standard “Automotive Lifts – Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation” ANSI/ALI ALCTV
- Lift models must be listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in accordance with ANSI/UL 201 for the United States and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 68 for Canada
- Regular surveillance and plant inspections to ensure that the Authorized Production Facility (APF) meets the quality control requirements set in the Program Procedural Guide
- All manufacturer-provided instructions, manuals, and operator safety documents follow the requirements of the Program Procedural Guide.
ANSI/ALI ALCTV:2017
On January 24, 2017 ANSI approved the 2017 edition of the standard for automotive lifts ANSI/ALI ALCTV:2017. After the July 24, 2018 effective date, only the 2017 edition of ALCTV will be recognized. Lifts that have not been completely re-evaluated to the new standard or evaluated using the Gap Analysis procedure described in PPM-14 (section 3.6) by July 24, 2018 will lose their certification and be removed from the ALI Directory of Certified Automotive Lifts.
Clarifying misconceptions between the MET and the UL listed Marks
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Anatomy of MET’s product safety listing label
The MET label prove that a product meets the national requirements
- The MET Mark indicates national compliance by virtue of MET’s equivalent accreditations to UL and CSA.
- The MET mark clearly indicates compliance to US and Canadian requirements.
- At the client’s option, the MET mark can specify the applicable UL standard to which the product complies.
What is NRTL Certification?
- NRTL Certification is the mandatory evidence about a product or device’s compliance with certain safety standards, ad described by the OSHA.
- After testing to the relevant testing standards and accordingly certifying a product under the NRTL program by the OSHA, the NRTL authorizes the manufacturer to apply a registered certification mark to the product.
- The MET mark is the evident proof that the product complies with the requirements of one or more appropriate product safety test standards.
Since UL writes the safety standards, don’t manufacturers need to display the UL mark?
- The legal requirement is that the laboratory which performs the testing is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognized by OSHA.
- While UL does coordinate standards writing, they are only one of several NRTLs for testing and certification.
- The MET Mark indicates that the product has been evaluated for safety by an approved independent lab in accordance with the national standard.
The MET label prove that a product meets the national requirements
- The MET Mark indicates national compliance by virtue of MET’s equivalent accreditations to UL and CSA.
- The MET mark clearly indicates compliance to US and Canadian requirements.
- At the client’s option, the MET mark can specify the applicable UL standard to which the product complies.
Where is NRTL certification required?
- In the workplace, under OSHA’s jurisdiction:
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S requires electrical equipment to be listed by a NRTL
- In the National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70:
- Article 110-2 requires that electrical equipment be approved by a NRTL
- Insurance regulators
- On products and devices that may pose a risk to the user. Therefore, required by:
- Manufacturers
- Brand owners
- Retailers
- Buyers and product users
What countries accept the MET Mark?
- The MET Mark for product safety is accepted throughout the United States and Canada.
- For Canada, MET was one of the first labs to be fully accepted by the Standards Council of Canada as a Certification Body.
- The MET-c Mark is recognized by the Standards Council of Canada and provincial authorities throughout Canada.
- In addition, MET is one of the few labs in the US with international recognition as a National Certification body (NCB) as part of the IECEE CB scheme that includes 53 countries.
Acceptance
- MET listed products have been sold in more than 7,000 retail stores throughout the United States and Canada.
- MET is available to provide the necessary information if any retail store requests clarification of the national requirements.
Trust - Key international brands rely on the MET Mark
- MET listed products have been sold in more than 7,000 retail stores throughout the United States and Canada.
- MET is available to provide the necessary information if any retail store requests clarification of the national requirements.
International testing & certification solutions to ensure electric meter acceptance into global markets
As metering technology advances, new considerations must be acknowledged in order to ensure continued performance. Smart meters, updated standards & directives, and modern meter components drive the need for expanded electromagnetic, safety and measurement testing. MET’s Electric Meter Certification Program provides the testing and certification manufacturers’ need for entry into global markets.
We help you prove the accuracy, safety and performance of your meter technology through advanced laboratory solutions. Our experienced testing staff is prepared to guide you through the certification process and determine if your product meets requirements for use in international electric utility systems.
MET helps manufacturers meet time-to-market deadlines and achieve compliance to modern regulatory standards. Our certification program encompasses all necessary testing to ensure the performance of your electric metering products. Manufacturers and Utilities trust MET to verify their electric meters for compliance and accelerate their time to market.
MET Laboratories is a pioneer in NEBS testing. We expertly perform all required NEBS testing at one fully equipped facility on either coast.
MET’s extensive capabilities include complete, Verizon-certified NEBS testing facilities, in Baltimore, MD, Santa Clara, CA, Union City, CA and Austin, TX.
Bundle ALL Your Certification Requirements with MET:
- NEBS Certification
- Comcast Equipment Testing
- Verizon Technical Purchasing Requirements (TPR)
- VZ.TPR.9205 TEEER Certification
- VZ.TPR.9307 Printed Board Lead-Free Solder Requirements
- AT&T ATT-TP-76200 Testing
- R&TTE Directive / CE Certification
- Product Safety Certification (NRTL)
- Telecom FCC / Industry Canada Certification
We can create a custom test program that integrates domestic and international regulatory compliance with the NEBS testing. Our one-stop approach eliminates the need to coordinate testing among multiple test facilities. As a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) under the US-EU Mutual Recognition Agreement, MET’s testing to ETSI requirements has even more value.
NEBS Requirements
NEBS (Network Equipment Building Systems) requires products to be evaluated in extreme environments and phenomena. The key NEBS tests include:
- EMC/EMI
- Humidity
- Vibration
- Fire
- Surge Power Fault
- Temperature
- Altitude
- Lightning
- Earthquake
- Airborne Contaminants
- Acoustic
Four in-house labs at each MET NEBS facility afford flexible scheduling and complete testing to NEBS requirements:
- EMC/EMI – GR-1089-CORE, Sections 2, 3
- Environmental Simulation – GR-63-CORE, GR-487-CORE, GR-950-CORE, GR-3108-CORE, GR-49-CORE, GR-4228-CORE
- Telecom – GR-1089-CORE, Sections 4-10
- Product Safety – US and Canadian Product Safety Certification
Additional requirements include an NRTL evaluation for electrical product safety. MET provides the NRTL certification for electrical product safety which is referenced in NEBS and OSHA requirements. MET was the first licensed NRTL in the country, and continues to be top-ranked.
MET has developed a keen understanding of the complexity of NEBS requirements. At MET, each test program is customized, based on factors such as equipment type, installation conditions, and location.
These factors must be properly addressed prior to testing in order to avoid costly and time-consuming re-testing. MET stays current on changes to the requirements or applicability of the various RBOCs (Regional Bell Operating Companies), so we can provide the most up-to-date service available.
Recognition
MET’s designation as a Verizon-certified Independent Test Laboratory (ITL) for NEBS highlights the recognition of MET certification by all of the nation’s RBOCs. MET has earned this recognition by working closely with the RBOCs to apply NEBS standards to their requirements. MET also works closely with AT&T and their NEBS standards.
By working so closely with the RBOCs, MET has developed a report format that provides a level of detail which exceeds their expectations. This reduces the need for further scrutiny and accelerates the evaluation time of the purchasers. As an independent third party and an NRTL, MET delivers reports that provide credibility.
By working closely with manufacturers, holding regular, timely NEBS seminars and workshops on both coasts, and providing compliance assistance & design review services at the manufacturers’ facilities, MET keeps the process as surprise-free as possible.
Products get to the market first when tested by MET.
MET NEBS Certification Mark
Our NEBS by MET logo is designed to support your marketing efforts. The MET Certification logo for NEBS indicates to your customers that your products have undergone scrutiny by one of the most-recognized independent test labs in the industry. This logo has been used by manufacturers in print ads, brochures, websites, and trade show exhibits.
MET provides a Certificate of Compliance, a valuable marketing tool for manufacturers. The MET Certificate clearly indicates the scope of compliance for the product and references the MET report.
Leader in Toll Testing and Tolling Interoperability Certification.
MET is North America’s leading Independent Test Lab for Toll Testing and the only Lab accredited by OmniAir Certification Services for Tolling Interoperability Certification. Our specialized testing ensures that a tag or a reader device has implemented all functionality, will be interoperable, will perform in the field and ultimately verifies that a tag will responds in the correct amount of time to a reader command.
Simulated Toll Testing
MET became the leading tolling test lab by pioneering a cost-saving lab-based solution. Formerly, test vendors performed laborious and expensive field tests that weren’t repeatable. Now, with MET’s innovative Simulated Toll Testing™ (STT™) process, toll tag and reader evaluations are efficiently and economically expedited, using a 3-step process:
1. Conformance 6C Testing
2. Simulated Toll Testing
3. Field Testing
Apart from this pioneering solution, MET also participates in OmniAir’s 6C Certification Program, which is designed to ensure tolling tag and reader interoperability (IOP) across equipment vendors and toll facilities. It is based on the ISO/IEC 18000-6 (Type C) RFID protocol. Read more about ISO RFID certification and MET’s proprietary certification mark.