CB (Safety) [Internationally Recognized System]

The CB (Certification Body) process is established based on the international agreement of the IECEE "World System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrical Equipment". It is an agreement among national certification bodies within the system, committed to the mutual recognition of the audit results of electrical products. The countries participating in the CB Scheme are designated institutions from 53 countries, including major industrialized countries. Currently, they are all affiliated with the CB certification process - it is considered the basis for domestic certifications in many countries within the EU (including those that have not yet become full - member states). CB certification is only for sample testing. When converting to foreign certification marks, a factory inspection is required. The CB certificate is only valid when presented together with the CB test report. When applying for a CB certificate, the applicant should first inform the consignor or laboratory of the country/region of export, so that the certification body can help understand the differences in national standards and arrange differential tests in a timely manner, avoiding the need for the applicant to supplement tests when applying to foreign certification bodies/testing institutions, thus delaying the recognition process and incurring more costs.

CB certification is applicable in the member countries of the CB Scheme, covering developed countries and most developing countries around the world. The CE mark is applicable in 28 European countries such as the EU. CB certification only covers safety requirements. Even if the CB certification includes EU differences, if the product is also covered by other EU directives (such as Electromagnetic Compatibility - EMC, Machinery Directive, etc.), the CB certification cannot indicate compliance with the requirements of the CE mark. It can only indicate that the product meets the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) of the CE mark, and the CE mark cannot be affixed to the product yet. Relevant EMC and other tests must be supplemented. The CE mark includes multiple directives. However, when the product is only applicable to the Low Voltage Directive (LVD), the CB certification with EU differences proves compliance with the requirements of the CE mark, and enterprises can thus affix the CE mark to the product.