CB certification
The CB system (IEC system for qualification testing and certification of electrical products) is an international system operated by IECEE. Certification bodies in IECEE member countries test the safety performance of electrical products based on IEC standards, and the test results, including CB test reports and CB test certificates, are mutually recognized in IECEE member countries. The purpose is to reduce international trade barriers caused by the need to meet certification or approval criteria from different countries. IECEE is the abbreviation for the International Electrotechnical Commission's organization for the qualification testing and certification of electrical products.
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***At first, the CB system was initiated by CEE (formerly the European National Committee for Electrical Equipment Qualification Testing) and merged into IEC in 1985.
The IECEE CB system is the * * * truly international system for the mutual recognition of safety testing reports for electrical products. Multilateral agreements have been formed between the National Certification Bodies (NCBs) of various countries, allowing manufacturers to obtain national certifications from other member countries of the CB system through a CB test certificate issued by the NCB.
The CB system is based on international IEC standards. If the national standards of some member countries are not fully consistent with IEC standards, national differences are allowed, but they should be made public to other members. The CB system uses CB test certificates to confirm that product samples have successfully passed appropriate tests and comply with relevant IEC requirements and requirements of member states.
The main goal of the CB system is to promote international trade by promoting the standardization and coordination of national and international standards, as well as cooperation with product certification bodies, in order to bring manufacturers closer to the ideal goal of "one test, multiple applications".
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IECEE stands for "The IEC System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrical Equipment" - "International Electrotechnical Commission Organization for Testing and Certification of Electrical Products". The official name of the CB system is "Scheme of the IECEE for Mutual Recognition of Test Certificates for Electrical Equipment" - "IECEE Electrical Product Test Certificate Mutual Recognition System". The abbreviation name of CB system means "Certification Bodies' Scheme" - "Certification Body System".
System scope
The products covered by the CB system are within the scope of IEC standards recognized by the IECEE system. When three or more member states announce their desire and support for a certain standard to join the CB system, the new IEC standard will be adopted by the CB system. The IEC standards used are published in the CB Bulletin and the IECEE website.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is not included in the CB system unless specifically required by the IEC standards used. However, the CB system has begun to investigate its members' willingness to conduct EMC measurements in conjunction with security testing. The results of this research will be published in the CB Bulletin on this topic.
Related institutions
National Certification Body (NCB) is a certification body that issues nationally recognized certificates of conformity to electrical products. To become a member of the CB system, NCB's internal quality system and technical capabilities must meet specific requirements. An NCB can be classified into accredited NCB or issuing/accredited NCB based on its qualifications.
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