Worldwide System for Conformity Testing and Certification of

Worldwide System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrical Equipment (IECEE) ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON CERTIFICATION AND CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT: BUILDING CONFIDENCE FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Proposed date: 6 – 7 December 2004, NEW DELHI, India Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes by Pierre de RUVO Executive Secretary IECEE

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IEC Organization Chart COUNCIL ADVISORY BODIES Sales Policy Cmte. Marketing Cmte. National Committees COUNCIL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STANDARDIZATION MANAGEMENT BOARD Management of Standards Work CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD Management of Certification IECEE ADVISORY SECTOR BOARDS COMMITTEES TECH. CMTES IECQ IECEx ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 2 2

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IEC at a glance 4 Responsible for international standards in the Electrotechnical sector 4 63 member countries 4 all significant economic regions 4 growing number of developing economies 4 5204 published International Standards 4 1446 current active projects 4 174 Technical committees and subcommittees ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 3 3

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes The IEC Schemes CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD IECEE IECEx IECQ System for conformity testing and certification of electrical equipment Scheme for explosive environments Quality assessment system for electronic components CB Scheme Mutual recognition of test data between certification bodies CB FCS (full certification, including assessing QMS, surveillance and testing of samples) ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 4 4

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Conformity Assessment Board 4 Represents the conformity assessment community. 4 Sets IEC’s CA policy. 4 Oversees all IEC conformity assessment activities (IECEE, IECQ and IECEx). 4 Single, co-ordinated contact point for negotiations with other international and regional CA organizations e. g. IAF, ILAC, etc. ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 5 5

Organisational Structure Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes CAB Conformity Assessment Board IECEE - CMC IECEE-CTL Certification Management Committee of testing Laboratories IECEE Board of Appeal Assessment Advisory Group Peer Evaluation ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 6 6

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes The role of conformity assessment 4 Safety is a prime consideration in electrical products 4 Objective: to ensure that products conform to specifications 4 Testing 4 Certification 4 Inspection 4 Quality systems certification or assessment 4 Ongoing surveillance 4 Market surveillance ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 7 7

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Conformity assessment infrastructure 4 The regulator 4 IAF and ILAC 4 National accreditation bodies 4 Certification bodies 4 Testing laboratories 4 ISO and IEC standards 4 CASCO standards and guides 4 The IEC Conformity Assessment Schemes - the only globally recognized electrical schemes ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 8 8

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Common objectives of IEC CA Schemes 4 A global solution for a global market 4 Provision of a framework for global conformity assessment 4 Partners with standards in facilitating international trade 4 Elimination of multiple testing, except for national differences 4 Elimination of multiple quality audits 4 Increased access to market 4 Reduced time to market 4 Increased confidence 4 Reduced costs – increased trade ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 9 9

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Global conformity assessment through the IEC Schemes 4 Test results and certificates of conformity accepted by all members of a Scheme 4 CA Reports issued by NCB in one country accepted by NCBs in other member countries for purposes of national certification 4 Reduced testing and certification costs 4 Capacity to eliminate multiple unnecessary national certifications 4 Portable conformity assessment ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 10 10

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes The Schemes are 4 Product-based, not system-based 4 Users of IEC standards but structured to accommodate national differences 4 Membership based 4 Governed by members 4 Self financing 4 Managed by IEC staff 4 Overseen by CAB ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 11 11

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes The ideal target One test One certification One mark ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 12 12

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Today’s achieved target One test One international certificate One or more marks as needed ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 13 13

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 14 14

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes What is IECEx? The IECEx Scheme is an International Conformity Assessment Scheme covering Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Atmospheres, which is the Internationally accepted means of demonstrating conformity with IEC Standards dealing with the use of equipment in areas where flammable vapours and gases or combustible dusts may be present, e. g. IEC 60079, 61241, 61779 series and many more Such equipment is known as “Ex Equipment” ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Areas where Ex equipment are used 4 4 4 4 Automotive refueling stations or petrol stations Oil refineries, rigs and processing plants Chemical processing plants Printing industries, paper and textiles Hospital operating theatres Aircraft refueling and hangars Surface coating industries Underground coal mines Sewerage treatment plants Gas pipelines and distribution centres Grain handling and storage Woodworking areas Sugar refineries Metal surface grinding, especially aluminium dusts and particles ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 16 16

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Why Have IECEx? 4 Establish a Global benchmark for safety in Ex areas 4 Facilitate International Trade through one standard, one certification process 4 Access to new products and technologies through smaller markets due to reduced compliance costs associated with elimination of repeat testing and assessment. ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Core Elements of IECEx Certification Testing of Samples (Type Test) Initial Assessment of Manufacturer’s Quality System (factory audit) On-going Surveillance (factory audits) ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 18 18

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IECEx Scheme – Countries Australia Canada Norway New Zealand China Romania Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Italy Korea, Republic of Russian Federation Slovenia South Africa Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom United States of America Serbia & Montenegro Netherlands New countries to Join: Japan, Singapore, Brazil ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 19 19

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IECEx CBs approved – Oct. 2004 AUSTRALIA: *SIMTARS KOREA: -*KOSHA *KGS *Test. Safe DENMARK: - ow ow s n sn triie tr e un un Co g) 13 m n 13 omiin o rom c rom c s f ore CB (m CB (m Ex ng 20 eratii 20 erat op op CANADA *CSA International NORWAY: - NEMKO RUSSIA: NANIO-CCVE *UL Int. / DEMKO A/S SLOVENIA: - SIQ FRANCE *LCIE SWEDEN: - *SP, Sweden GERMANY: *PTB *DMT/BVS *TUV Nord UNITED STATES: *UL *FM HUNGARY: - *BKI ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 UNITED KINGDOM: *ITS *SIRA Cert Baseefa (2001) Ltd. 20 20

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Further Information - Available 4 IECEx Website: www. iecex. com 4 National Committee of IEC 4 IECEx CBs and Ex. TLs, Listed on IECEx Website 4 IECEx Secretary: Mr Chris Agius – E-mail: chris. agius@iecex. com Fax: +61 2 8206 6272 ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IECQ-CECC IEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components 4 IECQ-CECC adds value to the market in that it provides end-users with confidence that the parts being used are of desired quality regarding performance. 4 An equipment manufacturer does not have to invest major resources and incur majors costs in assessing an electronic component manufacturer or distributor, nor in qualifying parts for performance, if the IECQ-CECC is used. 4 IECQ-CECC product approval is a passport to international markets for component manufacturers. 4 A Mark is available for use on approved components. ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 22 22

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 23 23

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IEC standards The aim of the CB Scheme is to provide Manufacturers seeking worldwide third party certification marks, the most economic and cost effective procedures within the best certification frames. IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 24 24

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Highlights of CB Scheme 4 Reciprocal recognition of test results among all participating Certification Bodies, to simplify granting of certification or approval at national levels. 4 CB Test Certificates and associated Test Reports facilitates obtaining secondary certifications. 4 The CB Scheme is the only internationally recognized scheme for the safety of electrical equipment used in homes, offices, workshops and similar locations. 4 Products are tested to IEC standards with provision for supplementary testing for national differences. IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 25 25

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Advantages of CB Scheme 4 More rapid testing and certification 4 More universal product recognition 4 Acceleration of Product Acceptance 4 Direct acceptance by the Authorities in many countries 4 Direct acceptance by the Retailers and Buyers 4 Expanded markets 4 Faster product movement from plants to markets IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 26 26

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IECEE CB Scheme 4 18 product categories ranging from Information Technology and electronic equipment, household, medical equipment, lighting to EMC, and Photovoltaics but 60% of activity is concentrated in these three areas: 4 Household appliances 4 Office & IT equipment 4 Electronics / entertainment IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 27 27

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes The IECEE CB Scheme 4 43 participating countries 4 60 National Certification Bodies - NCBs 4 174 Testing Laboratories – CB TLs 4 34200 certificates issued in 2003 4 0 ver 140 000 current certificates 4 More than 5000 manufacturers IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 28 28

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IECEE of CB Scheme ACCURATE CUSTOMER SERVICE Performance requirements Regulatory requirements Complete national differences of Body “Bs” Ergonomic, Hygienic requirements Compulsory EMC requirements IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 29 29

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes 18 Categories of Products IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 30 30

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes CB Scheme 43 Participating Countries Argentina Hungary Australia India Austria Ireland Belarus Israel Belgium Italy Brazil Japan Canada Korea Rep. of China Malaysia Czech Rep. Mexico Denmark Netherlands Finland New Zealand France Norway Germany Poland Greece Portugal Romania Russia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom United States Serbia and IECEE Copyright Montenegro ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 31 31

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Current List of National Certification Bodies IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 32 32

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes PEER ASSESSMENTS IECEE CMC ASSESSMENT ADVISORY Group Peer Assessment IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 33 33

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes PEER ASSESSMENTS in the CB Scheme Well-founded “Mutual Confidence” is needed for NCBs to grant their Certification Mark on the basis of the review of Test Results without repeat testing; this is what Peer Assessments achieve. Globally Administered by the IECEE Secretariat in Geneva using a registered pool of International Lead Assessors and Technical Assessors located in 43 different countries. IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 34 34

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes PEER ASSESSMENTS The evaluations made by Experts, employed by the Organisations’ Members of the IECEE, ensure that the Members’ Certification Bodies and Testing Laboratories are competent in the processing of Conformity Assessment activities within the field of Safety and Performance third party Product Certification. IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 35 35

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Specific knowledge, skills and personal attribute of Technical Assessors QUALITY ASPECT TECHNICAL ASPECT Generic Quality specific knowledge and skills Technical specific knowledge and skills Education - Work experience - Assessor training Assessor Experience Personal attributes ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 36 IECEE Copyright 36

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Specific knowledge, skills and personal attribute of Technical Assessors Prior to being qualified as an IECEE Lead Assessor, an Assessor should acquire assessment experience acting as an assessor team assistant/leader to develop the knowledge and skills of Lead Assessors. This experience should be gained under the supervision and guidance of another assessor who is competent as a Lead Assessor. IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 37 37

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Specific knowledge, skills and personal attribute of Technical Assessors In addition, to have the personal attributes and competence of Assessors, Lead Assessors should have additional knowledge and skills in assessment leadership/project management to enable the assessment team to conduct the onsite assessment efficiently and effectively. IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 38 38

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Specific knowledge, skills and personal attribute of Technical Assessors Knowledge and skills in this area should include: 4 IECEE Basic Rules (IECEE 01) and Rules of Procedure (IECEE 02); 4 IEC Safety and Performance Product Standards 4 CMC Operational Documents 4 ISO/IEC Guide 65, ISO/IEC 17025 (Guide 25) 4 CMC current decisions 4 CTL Decision sheets ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 39 IECEE Copyright 39

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Requirements for IECEE Assessors IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 40 40

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Maintenance of assessing ability and evaluation IECEE Assessors maintain and demonstrate their assessment ability through continual participation in IECEE activities within their own organisations and/or participating in the various managerial and technical committees such as CMC, CTL, WGs, IEC/TCs, etc. IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 41 41

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Maintenance of assessing ability and evaluation The evaluation of IECEE Peer Assessors occurs at the following different stages: 4 the initial evaluation of a candidate who wishes to become a “recognized” Assessor as part of the IECEE Peer Assessment Program; 4 further evaluation of the competence of the Assessor occurs as part of the assessment team selection process; 4 On-going evaluation of an Assessor’s performance to identify needs for maintenance and improvement of knowledge and skills through specific training courses. IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 42 42

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Maintenance of Assessor’s ability BEGIN Further development Initial Evaluation On-going Evaluation Performance judged Lead and Technical Assessors Maintenance of competence Assessment Team selection Assessing IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 43 43

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes AAG IECEE ASSESSMENT ADVISORY GROUP Represented by experts in ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC Guide 65 & ISO 9001 appointed by the CMC UL, CSA, VDE, CQC, IRAM, IMQ, CEBEC, NEMKO, TÜV PS IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 44 44

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes AAG TERMS OF REFERENCE 4 To monitor the Peer Assessment and Re-assessment 4 To determine common understanding and approach on ISO/IEC Standards and Guides 4 To evaluate the Assessment Reports of candidate NCBs and CBTLs and make recommendations to the IECEE-CMC IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 45 45

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes PEER ASSESSMENTS PROCESS Candidate NCB/CBTL ASSESSMENT TEAM ASSESSMENT REPORT(s) ODs DECISION AAG RECOMMENDATIO N CMC IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 46 46

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes PEER ASSESSMENTS References 4 ISO/IEC Guide 65: 1996 4 ISO/IEC 17025 : 1999 4 ISO/IEC 17020 (ISO/IEC Guide 39 & 57) 4 IECEE 01 Basic Rules, IECEE 02 Rules of Procedure 4 IEC Standards covering the scope (e. g. IEC 60950) 4 CTL list of decisions IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 47 47

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes PEER ASSESSMENTS A B Unilateral A B Bilateral B CB Scheme Multilateral A C A B B but A has no links with C C non transitive agreement IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 48 48

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes PEER ASSESSMENTS «Bilateral recognition» IECEE: Multilateral «Peer assessment» H H A A G B F B C G C E F CB Scheme E D D n(n-1)/2 relations n relations 57 NCBs n = 57 57 audits 1 agreement IECEE Copyright 1596 audits ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 49 49

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IECEE MEMBER BODY of INDIA PS Das Manak Bhavan 9 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg NEW DELHI 110 002 India Tel: + 91 11 32 30 131 Fax: + 91 11 32 34 062 E-mail: bis@vsnl. com IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 50 50

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes BIS : National Certification Body of India Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Manak Bhavan 9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 Tel: + 91 11 323 0131 Fax: + 91 11 323 9382/ + 91 11 323 4062/ + 91 11 323 9399 bis@vsnl. com www. del. vsnl. net. in/bis. org Anupam Kaul, Addl. Director (Central Marks) IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 51 51

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes STQC: National Certification Bodies of India Standardization, Testing and Quality Certification Directorate Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Information Technology, Government of India, Room No. 3016, Electronics Niketan, 6, CGO Complex, NEW DELHI - 110 003, INDIA Tel: +91 11 24363375, +91 11 24301316 Fax: + 91 11 24363376 stqc-cert-pc@mit. gov. in http: //stqc. nic. in/ Mr. Arun Sachdeva IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 52 52

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Upstream level STQC Issuing” a CB Test Certificate A P P L I C A N T OK or Application OK IECEE CB TEST CERTIFICATE + IECEE TEST REPORT + ON MFR REQUEST or IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 53 53

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Time to Market essential 4 In Manufacturing and Trade every day counts 4 Buyers, Users and Governments need assurance of compliance IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 54 54

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IECEE CB Scheme Process Country A A P P L I C A N T TESTING IEC Std+N. D. or Initial Factory Assessment Report APPLICATION TEST Recognizing Countries B F. I. R. REPORT 15 working days IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 55 55

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes SEEKING WHAT ? …. . a European Certification Marks ? PV CERTIFICATE TEST REPORT FACTORY AUDIT REPORT or A P P L I C A N T FACTORY AUDIT PV CERTIFICATE TEST REPORT FACTORY AUDIT REPORT French Market IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 56 56

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes SEEKING WHAT ? Direct access to a market ? PV CERTIFICATE TEST REPORT FACTORY AUDIT REPORT or A P P L I C A N T FACTORY AUDIT RETAILERS PV CERTIFICATE TEST REPORT FACTORY AUDIT REPORT BUYERS VENDORS MARKET IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 57 57

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes SEEKING WHAT? Access into Regulatory Market? TEST REPORT or A P P L I C A N T FACTORY AUDIT PV CERTIFICATE TEST REPORT National Regulator FACTORY AUDIT REPORT MARKET IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 58 58

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes The IECEE-FCS Scheme 4 Extension of the CB scheme 4 A full certification scheme ISO/IEC Type 5 4 Assessment of QA system, surveillance and type testing 4 Accommodates national differences 4 Mutual agreement on on-going surveillance 4 16 participants 4 Multilateral agreement IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 59 59

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes IECEE CB Scheme benefit 4 Leads to safer products on domestic market 4 Needs to become even more efficient to provide fast time-to-market to suppliers and will make the world’s products available to your domestic professional buyer and consumer IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 60 60

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Market changes – Increasing flow of goods 4 GLOBAL MARKETS 4 INCREASING HARMONIZATION OF PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 WORLDWIDE ACCEPTANCE OF TEST RESULTS 4 TODAY’S CERTIFICATION SERVICES ADEQUATE? ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 61 IECEE Copyright 61

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Yearly overview of issued CB Certificates IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 62 62

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes CB Scheme Statistics IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 63 63

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes 4 Because Globalization and competition are leading to rapid changes, technical barriers to trade remain a serious problem and the industry is anxious about time to market, the shortening life cycle of products and the need to reduce costs… 4 The CB Scheme offers de facto the true “passport” for the needs of different countries. 4 The CB Scheme answers de facto the market needs to have a Test Certificate tailored to be recognized worldwide. 4 The CB Scheme, in its fullest extent, proves de facto that certification and testing costs can be reduced through the use of. . . one stop testing. IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 64 64

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Benefits for developing countries 4 Schemes now open to all countries 4 Developing countries may use the Schemes at modest cost 4 Basic regulatory and conformity assessment infrastructure required 4 Opportunity to be a “recognizing NCB” in the CB Scheme 4 Possibility of accepting Scheme conformity assessment certificates for national certification IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 65 65

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes More information 4 IEC www. iec. org 4 IECEE www. iecee. org 4 IECQ-CECC www. iecq. org 4 IECEx www. iecex. com IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 66 66

Successful example of mutual acceptance of product certificates through peer assessment - the IEC Schemes Further Information - IECEE 4 IECEE Website: www. iecee. org 4 National Committee of IEC 4 IECEE Members, CB Scheme and Standards listed on website. 4 IECEE Secretary: Mr Pierre de RUVO E-mail: pro@iec. ch Fax: +41 22 919 03 00 IECEE Copyright ISO-SAARC-BIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP NEW DEHLI 2004 -11 -6/7 67 67

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