InternationalElectrotechnicalCommission
Mr. Kerry McManamaExecutive Secretary IECEE/IECRE
IEC-AFRC inauguration2015-11-02, Kenya
• Why should one use IEC standards and IEC Conformity Assessment
Systems?
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- 2012, EU
Product Safety
No hazards to People
No hazardsto environment
No hazards to other equipment
or property
Provisions
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hazards
ElectricalHazards
Heat relatedhazards
Chemical and radiationhazards
Fire hazards
• Why an IEC standard is needed To give a common harmonized approach to
the evaluation and testing of a product To be used as common reference for the:
ProducerTesting LaboratoryClientRegulatorsMarket Surveillance Authorities
To serve as reference for the international trade and acceptance of products worldwide
IEC Standards
Reducing risk, increasing quality, confidence
Bases of national standard or regulations
Wide adoption
Transparent process
Representing market needs
What is Conformity Assessment ?Demonstration that specified
requirements (IEC Standards) relating to a product, process, system, person or body are fulfilled
Testing, inspection and certification are part of the concept of Conformity Assessment either as a stand alone activity or all together.
Conformity Assessment
Governments may impose certification requirements.
Local governmental authorities rely on certification of products to assure that electrical products are safe, suitable and performing
IECEE CB Scheme is widely recognized by Regulators and National Authorities as a proof of compliance to access the Regulated markets
IEC conformity assessment is not left to amateurs
IECREIEC System for Certification to
Standards relating to equipment for use in Renewable Energy
Applications
IECQQuality
Assessment System for Electronic
Components
IECEEIEC System of
Conformity Assessment Schemes for
ElectrotechnicalEquipment and Components
IECExSystem for
Certification to Standards Relating to
Equipment for use in Explosive
Atmospheres
CAB - Conformity Assessment Board
• IECEE is operating 3rd Party conformity assessment schemes
• 3rd party conformity assessment activity is performed by a person or body that is independent from the person or organization that provides the product, and of users of that product.
Criteria for the independence of conformity assessment bodies and accreditation bodies are provided in the International Standards and Guides applicable to their activities
• Products are tested to IEC standards with provision for supplementary testing for national differences, when relevant.
• Reciprocal recognition of test results among all participating Certification Bodies simplifies the granting of certification or approval at national levels.
• CB Test Certificates and associated Test Reports facilitate obtaining secondary certifications.
Use of the Schemes to their fullest extentwill promote the exchange of informationnecessary in assisting Manufacturersand their distributors around the world toobtain certification or direct acceptancein the global markets
The Members and service providers of the IECEE System are:
54 Member Bodies - 1 per Country
77 Certification Bodies - 1 or more per Country
484 Testing Laboratories - 1 or more per Country
More than 3000 Manufacturer’s Testing Laboratories under the responsibility of the relevant National Certification Body
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Poland
Portugal
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Korea Rep. of
Libya
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Colombia
Croatia
Czech Rep.
Denmark
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Viet Nam
54 participating countries
Lamps and related equipment (TC 34)
Multimedia (TC 100)
Electric cables(TC 20)
Household appliances (TCs 59 & 61)
Electrical accessories (TC 23)
Cables, wires, waveguides (TC 46)
Fibre optics (TC 86)
Information Technology (TC 108)
Luminaires (TC 34)
The scope of the CB Scheme
Industrial Control Products (TC 65)
• Main risks covered by IEC 60335 Series : Risks of electrical origin: access to live
parts or parts that may be live in case of faults
Risks due to contacts with hot accessible surfaces
Risks due to access to moving parts Risks due to flames and fire
IEC 60335-1 Edition 5:2010/A1:2013• Appliances covered:
Appliances for household and similar use Appliances not intended for normal household
use but which may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms
Examples of appliances NOT covered by IEC 60335-1 appliances intended exclusively for industrial
purposes appliances intended to be used in locations where
special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas)
audio, video and similar electronic apparatus (IEC 60065)
appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601) hand-held motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745) personal computers and similar equipment (IEC
60950-1)
SafetyIEC Standards for electrical safety
Energy efficiencyIEC Standards for energy efficiency
Environmental ProtectionIECEE Hazardous Substances Program
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Benefits for Industry
1. Opening up the worldwide Global Market
2. Optimization of production & certification costs
3. Expanded development of technologies within the country
4. Improved safety and reliability of products in the marketplace
The right passport to access worldwide markets
IECEE offers the true “passport” to market electrical goods worldwide.
Common sources include:• Solar – Photovoltaic (PV)• Solar – Thermal• Wind Power• Marine Energy• Hydro Energy • Geothermal • Biomass and biogas• Fuel Cells
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Reduced dependency on fossil fuels Carbon Dioxide emission reductions Incentives (government and market based) Large and increasing investments in: Technology improvements
Performance Reliability Longevity
Costs reduction Control and integration systems (Smart Grid) Training in design, selection and installation
• IEC Brand Global recognition - industry International recognition, e.g. WTO + UN IEC Reports and Certificates used Nationally
• Open and Transparent Process Clear Rules Transparency in process and results
• Industry have a say and provide direct input.
• Consistency in CA processes among participating Certification/Test Bodies
InternationalElectrotechnicalCommission
Mr. Kerry McManamaExecutive Secretary IECEE/IECRE
IEC-AFRC inauguration2015-11-02, Kenya