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IECEE CB-FCS Full Certification Scheme. Main differences from the basic CB Scheme. • Testing to IEC Standards for national differences in target countries • Ensuring documented compliance of the product’s components
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Main differences from the basic CB Scheme • Testing to IEC Standards for national differences in target countries • Ensuring documented compliance of the product’s components • Recognizing certification bodies not to request product samples • Initial and/or periodic surveillance of production, including audit of manufacturer’squality system
Conformity Assessment Certificates with Conformity Assessment Reports • The IECEE CB-FCS entails mutual recognition of Conformity Assessment Certificates (CACs) with associated Conformity Assessment Reports (CARs), amongst National Certification Bodies (NCBs) having signed the CB-FCS Multi-lateral Agreement (MLA) • The CACs with CARs may also be used for direct acceptance in the market place
What the Scheme offers • International comprehensive certification scheme for electrical products • Product Certification Scheme No. 5 according to International Standard ISO/IEC 17067 • Allowing for acceptance of both testing and factory surveillance by all parties concerned
Main benefits • One test, one factory surveillance/inspection, one certification recognized by all participants • Reduces number of steps to obtain certification or approval by signatories at national level • Easier access to markets, reduces costs/obstacles to international trade • Reinforces confidence in safety of the certified product
Who should use it? Companies: • with one or several manufacturing locations • wanting to export products globally or to several countries • with documented quality management system at the manufacturing location • wanting to launch new products simultaneously in several countries