Origin of Product Certification: Society is constantly advancing, and with the industrialization and standardization of production, product certification emerged. From the early 20th century to the 1970s, certification activities in various countries primarily focused on product certification. In 1903, the United Kingdom took the lead by certifying steel rails based on national standards and imprinting them with a kite symbol, pioneering the establishment of a national certification system worldwide. This marked the beginning of standardized certification activities conducted under government leadership.
As times changed, product certification became a globally accepted and effective means for evaluating, supervising, and managing product characteristics such as safety, quality, and environmental impact.
In the current market with a variety of power supply options, choosing a high-quality and safe power supply is crucial. Generally, the more certification projects a product has obtained, the higher the credibility of its quality. Therefore, when making a purchase, it is advisable to choose power supplies with multiple certifications such as CCC, CQC, UL, ETL, CE, KC, SAA, PSE, etc. Note the distinction: Accreditation refers to the formal recognition by an authoritative institution of an organization or individual’s ability to perform specific tasks.
Introduction to Major Certifications
CCC Certification and CQC Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: China
China’s product certification system includes the mandatory CCC certification and the voluntary CQC certification. The CCC symbol is derived from the initials of the English words “China Compulsory Certification,” and the CQC symbol is derived from the initials of “China Quality Certification.” 3C certification is the “China National Compulsory Product Certification,” and there are two versions of the current 3C certificate: CCC(S) and CCC(S & E). CCC(S) represents compliance with safety standards. CQC logo certification is one of the voluntary product certification services conducted by the China Quality Certification Center, indicating that the product meets relevant quality, safety, performance, electromagnetic compatibility, and other certification requirements in a voluntary manner.
3C Certification Mark
CQC Certification Mark
Currently, for switch power supply products, CCC certification applies to computer built-in power supplies, power adapters for information technology equipment, chargers, and audio-video adapters. LED power supplies were included in CCC certification starting from September 1, 2014, and became mandatory on September 1, 2015, with all existing CQC certificates for LED power supplies revoked.
UL Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: United States
UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is the most authoritative non-profit private safety testing organization in the United States. It primarily conducts safety tests and inspections on various equipment, systems, and materials to determine if they pose a risk to life and property, and publishes the inspection results. UL has published hundreds of standards, most of which have been adopted by ANSI (American National Standards Institute).
Certification is mainly applicable to complete products and qualified personnel for on-site replacement or complete various components and devices, such as switch power supplies and computers.
UL Certification Mark (United States)
ETL Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: United States
ETL certification is the most dynamic safety certification mark in North America. MET, a subsidiary of Intertek, is a nationally recognized product certification in North America, though its customer recognition is not as widespread as UL. The ETL logo is the exclusive mark of Intertek, a world-leading quality and safety organization. Products with the ETL logo meet mandatory standards in North America and can smoothly enter the North American market for sale. Any electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical product carrying the ETL inspection mark indicates that it has been tested to comply with relevant industry standards.
ETL Certification Mark
FCC Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: United States
FCC is a certification related to electromagnetic interference. Power supplies generate strong electromagnetic interference during operation. If not shielded, it may affect monitors, motherboards, and other electrical devices, potentially causing harm to humans. Therefore, there are strict international regulations on electromagnetic interference, with two common standards: FCC-A for industrial standards and FCC-B for civilian standards. Only power supplies meeting the latter are considered safe and harmless.
FCC Certification Mark
CE Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: European Union
CE stands for “Conformité Européenne,” which is the Latin abbreviation for the European Union. It is a symbol of qualified products that comply with specified requirements promoted by the European Union. The CE mark is a mandatory pass and one of the basic certification standards for power supply manufacturing. It requires power products to protect the health and safety of users and comply with basic environmental requirements. The EU has enacted approximately thirty CE directives, covering areas such as low voltage, toys, electromagnetic compatibility, medical devices, industrial machinery, RoHS, ErP, and more.
CE Certification Mark (European Union)
RoHS Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: European Union
RoHS is a mandatory standard established by EU legislation. Its full name is the “Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive” concerning the restriction of certain hazardous substances in electronic and electrical equipment. The standard officially took effect on July 1, 2006, aiming to regulate the materials and process standards of electronic and electrical products to be more favorable to human health and environmental protection. RoHS certification is also known as environmental certification and is compliant with European and American standards.
RoHS Certification Mark
GS Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Germany
GS certification is Germany’s and Europe’s recognized safety standard, also a voluntary certification in Germany. Based on the German Product Safety Act (SGS), GS certification is a voluntary certification conducted according to EU unified standards (EN) or German industrial standards DIN. It is a recognized German safety certification mark in the European market. The GS mark indicates that the product’s safety has been tested by an independent and credible institution. While not legally mandatory, the GS mark does subject manufacturers to strict constraints under German (European) product safety laws in the event of product failure and accidents. Thus, the GS mark is a powerful marketing tool, enhancing customer confidence and desire to purchase. Although GS is a German standard, it is recognized in most European countries.
GS Certification Mark
KC Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: South Korea
KC certification is South Korea’s electrical product safety certification system. In order to help consumers better understand the certification marks displayed on purchased products and the various certification fees borne by manufacturers, the Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE) of South Korea announced in August 2008 that the National Standards Committee would implement a new national unified certification mark, named the “KC Mark,” from July 2009 to December 2010. The new mark represents “Korea Certification.” KC certification is divided into mandatory certification and voluntary safety confirmation certification.
Mandatory certification applies to electrical appliances that are prone to significant dangers and obstacles due to factors such as structure or usage method, such as power supplies (switching power supplies fall into this category). Voluntary safety confirmation certification applies to electrical appliances with relatively simple structures and usage methods that are not prone to significant dangers and obstacles. These products can pass tests to prevent harmful occurrences (both voluntary and mandatory certification marks are the same).
KC Certification Mark (South Korea)
SAA Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Australia
SAA certification is under the Standards Association of Australia (SAA), and the SAA certification standard is a local safety regulation that electrical products must comply with to enter the Australian market. Any electrical product entering the Australian market must provide SAA certification.
SAA Certification Mark
C-tick Certification and A-tick Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Australia
C/A-Tick is a certification mark issued by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) for communication equipment. In Australia, electromagnetic compatibility, radio communications, and telecommunications are monitored by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). C-Tick certification applies to electromagnetic compatibility and radio devices, while A-Tick certification is used for telecommunications equipment. Note: C-Tick only has requirements for EMC interference. When electronic and electrical products enter Australia and New Zealand, in addition to safety marks, they should also have an EMC mark, i.e., the C-Tick logo. C-Tick only has mandatory requirements for EMI interference and RF radio frequency parameter testing, allowing manufacturers/importers to make self-declarations. However, testing according to AS/NZS CISPR or relevant standards must be conducted before applying the C-Tick logo. A-Tick is for telecommunications equipment. In summary, devices that can connect to telecommunications networks need A-Tick certification.
C-tick and A-tick Certification Marks
RCM Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Australia
RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) is a product certification mark for Australia’s states and New Zealand. It indicates that a product complies with the safety and other requirements specified by electrical safety laws/regulations in Australia’s states and New Zealand. It also complies with electromagnetic compatibility requirements specified in Australia’s Radiocommunications Act and New Zealand’s Radiocommunications Act. Products with the RCM logo indicate compliance with both electrical safety (SAA) and electromagnetic compatibility (C-Tick) requirements.
RCM Certification Mark
*Friendly Reminder: Relationship between SAA, C-Tick, A-Tick, and RCM
SAA certification controls safety aspects, C-Tick certification controls EMC and radio products, and A-Tick certification controls telecommunications products. The RCM logo, introduced in 2013, is obtained after obtaining safety certification and electromagnetic compatibility registration through a regulatory authority. Starting March 1, 2016, electronic and electrical products sold need to use the RCM logo; A-Tick and C-Tick logos will be replaced. RCM can be understood as a registration system encompassing SAA and C-Tick.
Relationship Certification Diagram
PSE Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Japan
PSE is Japan’s product safety certification. To enter the Japanese market, power supplies must comply with the requirements of Japan’s Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law and related implementation regulations. According to the law and regulations, products are categorized as Category A (Category A) and Category B (Category B). Power adapters and LED driver power supplies fall into Category A (defined as “DC power supply devices”).
A/B Category Products and PSE Certification Mark
UKCA Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: United Kingdom
The UKCA logo is a new product mark for the United Kingdom (England, Wales, and Scotland) and covers most goods that previously required the CE mark. The UKCA logo does not apply to goods sold in the Northern Ireland market. After the implementation of the UKCA logo, products that previously only required CE certification for export to the EU and the UK will need separate CE and UKCA certifications, potentially having a significant impact on product costs, requiring close attention. The UKCA logo will apply to most goods currently using the CE mark.
UKCA Certification Mark
BSMI Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Taiwan
BSMI is the abbreviation for the Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection under the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan. According to an announcement from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, starting from July 1, 2005, products entering Taiwan are subject to supervision in terms of electromagnetic compatibility and safety. BSMI certification in Taiwan is mandatory and has requirements for both EMC and safety. Currently, there are no factory inspections for BSMI, but compliance with standards set by the Bureau of Standards is mandatory.
BSMI Certification
BIS Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: India
BIS certification is the product certification established and regulated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and serves as a quality standard and market access system for products sold in India. Similar to CCC certification, foreign manufacturers need to obtain BIS certification according to Indian product standards to enter the Indian market. After obtaining the certificate, manufacturers are allowed to affix the BIS/ISI label.
BIS Certification Mark
CSA Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Canada
The CSA certification mark is one of the most well-known product safety approval marks globally, widely accepted and recognized, especially in the North American market. CSA International is accredited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and recognized as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the United States, with authorization from the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). It provides safety certification for all types of products, including mechanical, building materials, electrical, computer equipment, office equipment, environmental protection, medical fire safety, sports, and entertainment. CSA has provided certification services for thousands of manufacturers worldwide, and millions of products with the CSA mark are sold in the North American market annually.
CSA Certification Mark
CB Certification
Representing the country/region of use: 54 countries and regions globally
The CB Scheme (IEC System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrical Equipment) is an international system operated by IECEE. Certification bodies in IECEE member countries test the safety performance of electrical products based on IEC standards. The test results, known as CB test reports and CB test certificates, are mutually recognized within the IECEE member countries. The CB Scheme is the first truly international system for the mutual recognition of electrical product safety test reports. Multilateral agreements are formed between the national certification bodies (NCBs) of various countries, allowing manufacturers to obtain national certification in other CB Scheme member countries based on a CB test certificate issued by one NCB. The CB Scheme covers products within the scope of IEC standards recognized by the IECEE system. According to the CB Scheme rules, CB test certificates are valid only when provided with CB test reports. CB certification is an international certification that can be converted into various certifications, such as CE and IECEE, making it a universal certificate.
CB Certification Mark
EMC Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Europe
EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) stands for the ability of a product to function properly in its electromagnetic environment without causing interference to other systems and devices. In the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard, EMC is defined as the ability of a system or device to operate normally in its electromagnetic environment without causing interference to other systems and devices.
EMC Certification Mark
VDE Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Germany
VDE certification, full name Prüfstelle Testing and Certification Institute, is the certification provided by the Association for Electrical, Electronic, and Information Technologies (VDE) in Germany. VDE’s laboratory conducts testing and certification of electrical products based on German VDE standards, European EN standards, or IEC International Electrotechnical Commission standards, making it one of the most experienced and reputable certification bodies in Europe and the world. Products that receive VDE certification are highly regarded and accepted by importers and consumers globally.
VDE Certification Mark
BSI Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: United Kingdom
BSI certification is the approval for electronic and electrical products to enter the UK market. BSI (British Standards Institution) is a non-profit private organization recognized and supported by the UK government. The BSI certification mark is highly recognized and respected globally, representing product quality, safety, and reliability. Products bearing the Kitemark certification mark are more likely to gain consumer favor. BSI certification involves compliance with relevant product standards, and BSI conducts professional audits and supervision of product production to ensure product quality and compliance.
BSI Certification Mark
GOST Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Russia
GOST certification, where GOST is the abbreviation for the State Standard of the former Soviet Union, has been strengthened in Russia in recent years, extending mandatory certification of products to customs. According to Russian law, products on the list of goods subject to mandatory certification must have a GOST certificate issued by the Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) to enter the Russian market.
GOST Certification Mark
TECT Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Ukraine
TECT certification involves the confirmation of product applicability, quality management systems, environmental management systems, occupational safety and health management systems, and personnel through authorized procedures specified in Ukrainian laws and regulations. TECT certification is part of the Ukrainian technical policy and regulations carried out by the State Committee for Technical Regulation and Consumer Policy (Gosstandart) in Ukraine.
TECT Certification Mark
SASO Certification:
Representing the country/region of use: Saudi Arabia
SASO (Saudi Arabian Standards Organization) is responsible for establishing import standards and procedures in Saudi Arabia, outlining requirements for all imported goods and products related to measurement, scales, trademarks, identification, inspection methods, and testing standards. SASO sets national standards for various consumer and industrial products. SASO standards are often based on international standards from organizations like the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). SASO standards apply not only to products imported from abroad but also to products manufactured locally in Saudi Arabia, aiming to protect consumers.
SASO Certification Mark
SABS Certification:
Country/Region Representative: South Africa
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) was established in accordance with the National Standards Act of 1945 and operates under the South African Department of Trade and Industry. SABS is an independent third-party certification body responsible for system certification and product certification in South Africa. SABS certification is widely used in various fields, including chemicals, bioproducts, fiber products and clothing, mechanical products, safety equipment, electrical products, civil and construction, and automotive products. In recent years, SABS certification has become a crucial factor for the South African government in controlling imported products.
SABS Certification Mark
NOM Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Mexico
NOM is the mandatory safety mark in Mexico, equivalent to the CE certification in Europe. The full name of NOM is Normas Oficiales Mexicanas, and the NOM mark applies to a wide range of products, including telecommunications and information technology equipment, household electrical appliances, lighting fixtures, and other products with potential health and safety hazards. Whether manufactured locally or imported, products must comply with relevant NOM standards and labeling regulations. NOM mandatory certification typically applies to electronic electrical products with alternating current or direct current voltages exceeding 24 volts. It mainly focuses on product safety, energy and thermal effects, installation, health, and agriculture.
NOM Certification Mark
NF Certification:
Country/Region Representative: France
NF is the code for French standards, established in 1938, with the management organization being the French Standardization Association (AFNOR). France revises its standards every three years and adjusts them annually. AFNOR guides the technical work of 17 major standardization planning groups (GPN) and coordinates with planning committees (COP). Each planning group has a Strategic Policy Committee (COS) guiding its work, bringing together decision-makers in relevant economic sectors, responsible for determining priority work, participating in finding funding, and allocating funds for scheduled projects.
NF Certification Mark
CEBEC Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Belgium
CEBEC (Belgian Electrotechnical Committee) is the certification body for electrical products in Belgium. Since its inclusion in the CB system from the first CB meeting in 1961, CEBEC, the Belgian National Certification Body, has been part of the Belgian Electrotechnical Committee, along with laboratories and standards departments. Belgian CEBEC certification standards are documents from recognized organizations, establishing consensus and approval.
CEBEC Certification Mark
KEMA Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Netherlands
KEMA is an authoritative testing and product quality certification body in the international power industry. With nearly 90 years of testing, inspection, and certification experience, KEMA has become the gold standard for the quality of power equipment. KEMA’s Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) business is widely recognized internationally for its objectivity and fairness. Products certified through KEMA laboratories have the most extensive global visibility and credibility. KEMA certification experts provide services in testing scope, assessment, inspection, auditing, and certificate issuance. They also offer training and consulting services in various fields, including electromechanical engineering, environment, safety, and workplaces.
KEMA Certification Mark
ESTI Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Switzerland
Switzerland, as a non-European Union country, has not joined the EU’s CE system for product certification. Therefore, Swiss product regulations have their own requirements. According to Switzerland’s SEV Low Voltage Electrical Equipment Ordinance, low-voltage electrical equipment entering Switzerland must undergo mandatory certification and bear the S+ safety mark. Low-voltage electrical equipment outside the scope of mandatory certification may, at the customer’s request, carry a voluntary safety mark based on test reports. When applying for Swiss certification, special attention should be paid to the use of the applicant’s trademark, as the applicant’s trademark will be logged into the Swiss certificate query system, monitoring various goods entering Switzerland.
ESTI Certification Mark
OVE Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Austria
OVE (Austrian Standards Institute) is the safety certification mark in Austria, excluding EMC requirements. When applying for OVE certification, the applicant must also submit the corresponding factory inspection report. The issuing authority is the Austrian Association for Electrical Engineering (OVE), and the certificate is valid for two years.
IMQ Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Italy
IMQ is the only Italian certification body authorized by the Gulf Standardization Organization to conduct conformity assessments for low-voltage electrical products entering Gulf countries. IMQ stands for Istituto Italiano del Marchio di Qualità (Italian Quality Mark Institute). Established in 1951, it is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for inspecting and certifying electrical and gas appliances and their materials. IMQ, headquartered in Milan, currently controls about 170 categories of equipment, tests over 3,000 new products each year, and has certified over 16,000 products.
IMQ Certification Mark
AENOR Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Spain
AENOR certification is provided by the Spanish Association for Standardization and Certification, aiming to promote progress in the quality, competitiveness, and environmental aspects of companies. The certification involves an annual inspection covering various modules such as production, technology, processes, quality, and internal suppliers. AENOR is a leader in certification in Spain, issuing nearly 1,800 ISO 9001 quality management certificates, over 3,000 ISO 14001 environmental management certificates, and almost 72,000 products with the AENOR mark.
AENOR Certification Mark
ELOT Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Greece
Established by law 1682/1997 and Presidential Decree 155/1997, the Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) is entrusted with certification activities in Greece. According to the Ministerial Decision on the Certification Procedures of the Hellenic Organization for Standardization, ELOT can apply certification procedures and systems (e.g., ISO certification systems). Under these procedures, ELOT grants certification certificates, known as ELOT certification certificates, indicating compliance with specification requirements for products, processes, behaviors, organizations, systems, and individuals. For those products that comply with Greek standards, European standards (EN), European experimental standards (CEN), coordination documents (HD), European telecommunications standards (ETSI), and test European telecommunications standards (I-ETS), ELOT awards qualified marks issued by ELOT, CEN, or CENELEC or ETSI, known as Greek qualified marks. ELOT is authorized to issue these marks as a joint certification organization. Product certification in general includes product certification schemes, product certification, and specific rules for each product, all developed according to ISO/IEC guidelines and the ISO 45000 series standards. ELOT has developed and implemented certification programs for various sectors, including household appliances, cables, reinforced steel for construction, asbestos cement, tiles, bathroom products, concrete, switches, and more.
EAOT Certification
EVPU Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Slovakia
EVPU certification was established after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia when it became two independent countries, and each formulated its own product testing and certification standards based on EU standards. EVPU has established an office in China since 2003 to handle certification application projects in the Asian region. It has also established good cooperative relationships with certification organizations in Russia and other countries to promote the development of national certification businesses. The EVPU certificate is valid for three years, during which applications can be made to revoke the certificate, and after three years, the certificate expires automatically.
EZU Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Czech Republic
The EZU certificate is issued by the Electrical Testing Laboratory to products that have successfully passed type testing and comply with technical standards related to electrical safety and/or electromagnetic compatibility. Once a manufacturer or importer obtains the EZU certificate, it can facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Czech Trade Act no. 90/2016 Coll. The EZU certificate typically has a validity period of three years. EZU is a national laboratory established by the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade and is highly reputable in various industries, including electronics, electrical appliances, wires and cables, machinery, and construction. EZU Laboratory is also an EU Notified Body, with Notification No. 1014. This means that test reports and certificates issued by EZU are recognized by EU authorities and major buyers in Europe.
TSE Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Turkey
TSE (Turkish Standards Institution) is the body responsible for setting Turkish national standards and the highest national authority for product quality supervision and control in Turkey. TSE enforces mandatory certification. In addition to the CE mark, the Turkish government annually publishes a “List of Mandatory Standards for Imports,” covering mainly food, industrial equipment, vehicles, firefighting products, and textiles. For products not covered by EU directives or included in Turkish mandatory standards, testing is required before import to Turkey, and TSE certification is necessary to pass through customs and enter the Turkish market.
TSE Certification Mark
MEEI Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Hungary
Germany’s Rheinland can obtain safety and EMC marks for products sold in the Hungarian market. Rheinland can handle Hungarian product safety verification through our partner MEEI. Rheinland can handle Hungarian S-Mark verification, MEEI type verification, and MEEI logo verification. For products applying for S-Mark verification, if they have not obtained other safety verifications from Rheinland, an annual fee may apply. To serve foreign customers, Rheinland will retain all technical file archives for 2 years.
IRAM Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Argentina
IRAM was established in 1935 and is an accredited certification body for electronic technology products recognized by the Argentina Accreditation Organization (OAA). It is also a certification body for mandatory certified products recognized by the government. Manufacturers can indicate product approval by affixing the Argentina S mark. The Argentina S mark is primarily based on national IRMA standards or IEC standards. In fact, most IRMA standards are developed based on IEC standards.
IRAM Certification Mark
PSB Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Singapore
PSB certification is mandatory safety certification in Singapore, excluding the electromagnetic compatibility part. The PSB safety mark certificate is issued by the Singapore Product Standards Office. The Singapore Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme requires products subject to control to undergo mandatory PSB certification. Before products enter Singapore, they must be applied for by a company registered in Singapore for tax purposes. After obtaining PSB certification, products can be sold in Singapore.
SII Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Israel
The Standards Institution of Israel (SII) is responsible for standard research and development in Israel and serves as a non-governmental organization providing safety, environmental, and testing services for both domestic and foreign input products. When applying for SII certification, factory inspections must be carried out, and the packaging and colors of the products must comply with the religious requirements of Arab countries. For products exported to Israel, electrical and electronic products must obtain SII certification, as Israel is also a member country of the IEC CB Scheme, and they accept CB test reports issued by CB member countries.
SII Certification Mark
INMETRO Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Brazil
INMETRO is Brazil’s National Accreditation Body, responsible for developing national standards in Brazil. Most of Brazil’s product standards are based on IEC and ISO standards, and manufacturers designing products for export to Brazil should refer to these two sets of standards. Products that comply with Brazilian standards and other technical requirements must bear the mandatory INMETRO mark and the mark of an accredited third-party certification body to enter the Brazilian market.
INMETRO Certification Mark
DEMKO Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Denmark
The Danish Electrical Equipment Approval Office (DEMKO) recognizes CB certificates and their appendices, including test reports with Danish national differences. No factory inspection is required before certification is issued. Products are subject to sampling supervision after certification, and the certificate is valid for 10 years. Within eight days of the product entering the market, it must be registered with DEMKO, which is mandatory.
DEMKO Certification Mark
FIMKO Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Finland
The Electrical Inspectorate of Finland (SETI) recognizes CB certificates and their appendices, including test reports with Finnish national differences. Factory inspections are required before certification is issued, and there is generally no need for post-certification factory supervision. Products are subject to sampling supervision after certification. The FI-Mark includes requirements from the ICE or CEE safety standards and the CTSPR publications, and the FI-Mark is mandatory for electrical products covered by the CB system.
FLMKO Certification Mark
SEMKO Certification:
Country/Region Representative: Sweden
Established in 1925 in Sweden, SEMKO is the government-approved mandatory safety certification issuing unit for electrical products. SEMKO is one of the earliest organizations in the world to engage in safety testing. It is recognized by the Swedish Accreditation and Conformity Assessment Committee (SWEDAC) as a national accredited laboratory and is designated as a Notified Body under multiple EU directives. SEMKO was acquired by the Intertek Group in 1994 and merged with ETL to become the ETL SEMKO Division.
SEMCO Certification Mark
NEMKO Certification:
Representative Country/Region: Norway
Founded in 1933, NEMKO initially served as an organization providing mandatory safety testing and national certification for German electronic devices sold in the Norwegian market. In 1990, NEMKO underwent a transformation, evolving into an independent international certification company with a rapidly expanding global presence and service scope. Today, NEMKO offers certification, testing, and audit services for products, machinery, components, and systems worldwide.
NEMKO Certification Mark
*Friendly Reminder: Nordic Four Countries Certification
Nordic Four Countries Certification (NORIC Certification) refers to an agreement among the certification agencies of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. They mutually recognize each other’s certifications, allowing manufacturers to easily obtain certificates from the other three countries if their product has received certification from any one of the Nordic Four Countries. The certification agencies for the four countries are NEMKO (Norwegian Electrotechnical Standardization Association), SEMKO (Swedish Electrotechnical Standardization Association), DEMKO (Danish Electrotechnical Standardization Association), and FIMKO (Finnish Electrotechnical Standardization Association). Specifically, the NEMKO logo indicates that the product has undergone certification in Norway to ensure its resilience to physical damage, combustion, and electronic shocks. The NEMKO logo remains valid for 10 years after the evaluation, and a retest is required after this period. The presence of the SEMKO logo indicates that the product complies with European standards.
Certification logos serve as quality indicators, fundamentally aimed at conveying accurate and reliable quality information to product purchasers. The certifications mentioned above are some commonly used ones for power supply.