The IECEE CB Scheme facilitates
Global trade of Information
Technology products.
Pierre de RUVO
Executive Secretary of the IECEE
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15th Anniversary of the
Information Technology
Agreement
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IEC Structure
IEC COUNCIL
Full Member National Committees
COUNCIL BOARD
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(IEC Officers)
Management
Advisory
Committees
CENTRAL OFFICE
(The Executive)
STANDARDIZATION
MANAGEMENT
BOARD (SMB)
Management of
consensus International
Standards work
CONFORMITY
ASSESSMENT
BOARD (CAB)
Management of Conformity
Assessment operations
and systems
Technical Committees
Technical Advisory Committees
Industry Sector Boards
IECEE
IECEx
IECQ
MARKET
STRATEGY
BOARD (MSB)
Technology watch /
market priorities
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CB-FCS
Scheme
The CAB & Conformity Assessment Systems
IECEE System for Conformity
Testing and Certification of
Electrotechnical Equipment
and Components
IECEx System for Certification to
Standards Relating to
Equipment for use in
Explosive Atmospheres
IECQ Quality Assessment System
for Electronic Components
CB Scheme
CAB - Conformity Assessment Board
Ex Equipment
Ex Services
Ex Personnel
Active &Passive
components
Processes
HSPM
Avionics
PV Programme
E3 Energy
Efficiency
Hazardous
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What is the IEC?
Founded in 1906 the INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION (IEC) is
the leading global organization that prepares and
publishes International Standards for all
electrical, electronic and related technologies –
collectively known as “electrotechnology”.
The IEC also operates Conformity Assessment
Systems that provide third party testing and
certification to products and systems against its
International Standards.
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What is the IECEE System?
Fully integrated in the IEC, based in Geneva
Founded in 1985
Based on the principle of Multi Lateral Agreement
Operates third party C.A. Schemes and Programmes
Facilitate trade and provides easy access to the Global
Market
Promotes harmonization but takes into account National
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IECEE Member Bodies by Countries
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Pakistan
Poland
Portugal
Romania
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
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IECEE Membership
IECEE is a voluntary C.A. System of National
Member Bodies that fully represent
electrotechnical interests in their countries
Government, industry, testing laboratories, academia,
retailers, consumer groups…
Membership – one Member Body per country - MB
Unlimited number of Certification Bodies - NCBs
Unlimited number of Testing Laboratories – CBTLs
Unlimited number of Manufacturer’s Testing
Laboratories - MTLs
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Members of the IECEE System
The Members of the IECEE System are:
53 Member Bodies - 1 per Country
75 Certification Bodies - 1 or more per Country
359 Testing Laboratories - 1 or more per Country
47 ACTLs
2219 Manufacturer’s Testing Laboratories
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In recognition of the need to facilitate international trade in
electrotechnical equipment, and components primarily
intended for use in homes, offices, workshops healthcare facilities
and similar locations, for benefit of consumers, industries,
authorities etc, and to provide convenience for
manufacturers and other users of the services provided by
various National Certification Bodies (NCBs), two international
Schemes are operated by the IECEE, known as the:
CB Scheme
CB-FCS Full Certification Scheme
The IECEE CB Scheme and FCS Scheme
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The IECEE Schemes are based on the principle of
mutual recognition (reciprocal acceptance) by its
worldwide members of test results for obtaining
certification or approval at national level.
The IECEE Schemes in the last decade have naturally
evolved and become « de facto » the most accepted
proof of compliance by many Countries’ Authorities
and Regulators as the passport to entry their markets
without further testing.
IECEE Conformity Assessment Schemes
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The IECEE Schemes are intended to
reduce obstacles to international trade
which arise from having to meet different
national certification or approval criteria.
IECEE facilitates International Trade
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Where national standards are not yet
completely based on IEC standards,
declared national differences are taken
into account.
However, successful operation of the
Scheme presupposes that national
standards are reasonably harmonized
with the corresponding IEC standards.
National Differences IECEE facilitates International Trade
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The scope of the CB Scheme Scope of the IECEE System
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Safety-Performance-Environmental
Safety
IEC Standards for electrical safety
Energy efficiency
IEC Standards for energy efficiency
Environmental Protection
IECEE Hazardous Substances Program
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The CB Scheme and CB-FCS Processes
Sample request CB requests sample(s) and sets the testing programme
Testing CBTL’s Staff performs the measuring and
testing programme
Evaluation CB’s Staff evaluates the Test Report
Decision CB’s officer takes the Certification decision
CB issues the CB Test Certificate and Test Report Licence
Inspection CB’s Staff performs the Factory Inspection CB-FCS
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NCB COUNTRY B1
Recognizing
NCB- Certification
Body A issuing
Regulators
Retailers/Vendors
Buyers
APPLICANT
Laboratory
IECEE System in action
Analyzing… Testing…
Application
documents
Test
Report
National
differences (if applicable)
Conformity
Assessment
Certificate
Conformity
Assessment
Report
Factory
Audit Report
National
differences (if applicable)
Factory
Type test
program
National
differences (if applicable)
Auditing…
Factory
Audit Report
Type test
program
National
differences (if applicable)
Factory
Inspection
15 working days
Conformity
Assessment
Certificate
Conformity
Assessment
Report
Factory
Audit Report
National
differences (if applicable)
Market
NCB COUNTRY B2
Recognizing
NCB COUNTRY B3
Recognizing
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IECEE Membership
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Countries
Certification Bodies
Testing Laboratories
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IECEE CB Scheme…a success story
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Certificates re-issued over the publication of new editions of standards WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 18/30
Information Technology Equipment
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Information Technology Equipment
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CBTCs issued for OFF & TRON from 2002-2010
TRON, 60065
OFF, 60950
Energy Consumption
Energy Performance
Noise Level
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The use of the IECEE System…
…provides a competitive edge!
Ensures that the
product are safe
Prevents redundant
testing
Facilitate trade
Support regulatory
policies
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History of the Affiliate Programme
In 2001 IEC had stable membership (since
1906!), but membership requirements were
deterring developing countries
World Trade Organization was looking for
ways “to ensure effective participation of
Members, and particularly of developing
country Members in [international
standardization organizations] activities.”
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A Unique Approach
Affiliate commitment to use International Standards
No participation fee, no right to vote, not a form of membership
100% electronic environment / correspondence
200 free IEC International Standards for adoption
Selection of 10 technical fields and access to working documents
New Affiliate Plus status
Guidance on IEC Conformity Assessment Systems
Attendance to IEC General Meetings
A Leader, a Secretariat, two Coordinators, a website.
Way forward in 2012
More Affiliate Plus countries
Expand mentoring programme
Cooperation with regional bodies
Reach out to Pacific Islands and West
Africa
Training on regional basis /Virtual training
Adoption event with ISO
New benefits in conformity assessment:
IECEE Affiliate status
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IECEE AFFILIATE COUNTRIES
Removing trade barriers Through its global reach, the IEC Affiliate Country
Programme results in increased awareness, use
and adoption of IEC International Standards in
developing and newly industrialized countries. It
also helps develop trade with these new markets,
as participants adopt IEC International Standards
and use the IEC Conformity Assessment Systems,
in particular IECEE, the IEC System of Conformity
Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical
Equipment and Components
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IECEE AFFILIATE COUNTRIES
Benefits
This is of particular interest to industry,
which can export to and import from these
areas with the assurance that their products
and services will operate safely and
efficiently.
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IECEE AFFILIATE COUNTRIES
Benefits
This is also of particular interest to Affiliate
Countries, which can set the basis in their
own countries to build the necessary
Conformity Assessment structures to
ensure that importing electrical goods are
compliant with IEC International Standards
in terms of safety and efficiency.
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The IECEE CB Scheme….m…
Ensures that the products
are safe and efficient
Minimizes the risk to
property and persons
Contributes to the
environmental aspects &
public health
Supports regulatory
policies
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