InternationalElectrotechnicalCommission

Mr. Kerry McManamaExecutive Secretary IECEE/IECRE

IEC-AFRC inauguration2015-11-02, Kenya

• Why should one use IEC standards and IEC Conformity Assessment

Systems?

- 2012, EU

- 2012, EU

Product Safety

No hazards to People

No hazardsto environment

No hazards to other equipment

or property

Provisions

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C

D

AMechanical

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