Product certification for the IECEE CB Scheme
International recognition for your product
The IECEE CB Scheme
The International Electro Technical Commission (IEC), headquartered in Geneva, runs an international verification scheme under the name "IEC System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electro Technical Equipment and Components", a system also known under the name CB Scheme.
The CB Scheme is an international program developed by the International Electro Technical Commission for Electrical Equipment (IECEE) in order to enable the worldwide acceptance of product safety testing between laboratories and certification bodies. The IECEE CB Scheme is a multi-lateral agreement that allows for the international certification of electronic products. This way one single certification ensures the worldwide market access.
Worldwide market access
With a CB certificate the customer obtains the opportunity to place their product on the worldwide market. Besides with a CB certificate of Kiwa other certificates can be requested.
Dutch situation
In the Netherlands the Dutch Electro Technical Committee (Nederlands Elektrotechnisch Commitee (NEC)) is the so called Member Body (MB). Under this MB operate two so called National CB's or NCB's: DEKRA Certification B.V. and Kiwa Nederland B.V. Besides these two NCB's, that operate their own laboratory, is Kiwa Dare Services the only other Dutch laboratory notified as CB Test Laboratory (CBTL).
Cooperation
Kiwa and Kiwa Dare, have signed a cooperation agreement. With respect to the CB Scheme Kiwa Dare will perform tests in conformity with the appropriate IEC standards. Based on the performed tests and examinations, Kiwa Dare will draw up a so called CB report. Based on this report Kiwa Nederland B.V. may issue a CB certificate, which allows customers to place their product on the worldwide market.
Excellent basis for cooperation
In the Benelux Kiwa Dare is the leading partner in the fields of EMC. However, organisations that operate outside Europe are interested in more than the tests and examinations for the CE marking. Often they look for an international certification. As a CBTL residing under the NCB Kiwa, now Kiwa Dare is able to offer this service to her customers.
Scope
At this moment the scope of Kiwa Dare encompasses the following CB product categories:
- Electro Magnetic Compatibility in conformity with most EMC standards (EMC)