Compliance with safety, performance, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards.
🔹 North America
1. UL (Underwriters Laboratories) – USA
- Meaning: Product tested and certified for safety against electrical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
- Applicable Standards: UL 60950, UL 62368, UL 508, etc.
- Common Use: Power adapters, control panels, industrial electronics, and home appliances.
2. CSA (Canadian Standards Association) – Canada
- Meaning: Certified for compliance with Canadian safety standards (C22.2 standards).
- Notes: The CSA-US mark indicates compliance for both U.S. and Canadian markets.
3. ETL (Intertek) – USA/Canada
- Meaning: Equivalent to UL or CSA; product tested by Intertek to relevant safety standards.
🔹 Europe
4. CE (Conformité Européenne) – EU
- Meaning: Product complies with EU directives for safety, health, and environmental protection.
- Applicable Directives: LVD (Low Voltage Directive), EMC, RoHS, RED (Radio Equipment Directive).
5. GS (Geprüfte Sicherheit) – Germany
- Meaning: Voluntary German safety certification; indicates testing by an independent body such as TÜV or VDE.
- Focus: Electrical and mechanical safety for consumer electronics and appliances.
6. VDE (Verband der Elektrotechnik) – Germany
- Meaning: Certifies compliance with German and EU electrical safety standards; recognized globally for reliability.
🔹 Asia-Pacific
7. PSE (Product Safety Electrical Appliance & Material) – Japan
- Meaning: Mandatory mark for electrical products in Japan (under DENAN Law).
- Types:
- Diamond mark: Specified (high-risk) products.
- Circle mark: Non-specified (low-risk) products.
8. KC (Korea Certification) – South Korea
- Meaning: Indicates compliance with Korean electrical safety and EMC standards.
- Regulated By: Korea Testing Certification (KTC), KTL.
9. CCC (China Compulsory Certification) – China
- Meaning: Mandatory safety certification for products sold in China.
- Covers: Electrical safety, EMC, and environmental standards.
10. BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection) – Taiwan
- Meaning: Certification for product safety, EMC, and energy efficiency in Taiwan.
11. SIRIM – Malaysia
- Meaning: Government-approved certification for safety, EMC, and quality compliance for electrical/electronic goods.
12. TISI (Thai Industrial Standards Institute) – Thailand
- Meaning: Mandatory for certain categories of electrical and electronic products sold in Thailand.
13. PSB / SAFETY MARK – Singapore
- Meaning: Safety mark for controlled goods like power supplies, home appliances, and IT products.
14. BIS / ISI – India
- Meaning: Indicates conformity to Indian safety standards (IS codes). BIS registration is mandatory for many electronics under CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme).
🔹 Oceania
15. RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) – Australia/New Zealand
- Meaning: Combines safety (electrical), EMC, and telecommunications compliance for products sold in Australia or NZ.
🔹 Other Notable Marks
| Mark | Region | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nemko | Norway | Safety and EMC certification for electronics |
| DEKRA | EU | Independent certification for product safety and performance |
| TÜV Rheinland / TÜV SÜD | Germany | Recognized international safety testing labs |
| EAC (Eurasian Conformity) | Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan | Mandatory certification for products entering the Eurasian Economic Union |
| CB Scheme (IECEE) | Global | International certification to harmonize electrical safety standards |
| Mark | Meaning (Full Form) | Region / Country | Primary Use or Purpose |
|---|
| CE | Conformité Européenne | European Union (EU) | Ensures compliance with EU safety, health, and environmental protection directives (LVD, EMC, RoHS, etc.) |
| UL | Underwriters Laboratories | USA / Global | Safety certification for electrical, fire, and mechanical hazard compliance |
| FCC | Federal Communications Commission | USA | Certifies that electronic devices meet radio frequency and electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC) standards |
| RoHS | Restriction of Hazardous Substances | EU / Global | Limits hazardous substances (like Pb, Cd, Hg) in electronic and electrical equipment |
| TÜV | Technischer Überwachungsverein | Germany / Global | Independent testing and certification for product safety, quality, and reliability |
| CCC | China Compulsory Certification | China | Mandatory safety and EMC certification for products sold in China |
| PSE | Product Safety Electrical Appliance & Material | Japan | Required safety mark for electrical products sold in Japan under DENAN Law |
| BSI Kitemark | British Standards Institution Kitemark | United Kingdom (UK) | Indicates conformity to British safety and quality standards |
| KC | Korea Certification | South Korea | Certification for product safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in Korea |
| RCM | Regulatory Compliance Mark | Australia / New Zealand | Combines safety, EMC, and telecom compliance for electrical/electronic products |
| NOM | Norma Oficial Mexicana | Mexico | Mandatory compliance mark for safety, energy efficiency, and quality standards in Mexico |
| BIS | Bureau of Indian Standards | India | Certification ensuring product safety and compliance under Indian standards (CRS Scheme) |
| VCCI | Voluntary Control Council for Interference | Japan | Certification for electromagnetic interference (EMI) compliance for IT and electronic equipment |
| WEEE | Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment | European Union (EU) | Indicates compliance with EU e-waste recycling and disposal regulations |
| REACH | Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals | European Union (EU) | Ensures chemical safety and restricts harmful substances in manufacturing processes |