Rapid access to foreign markets is becoming more and more important for manufacturers, exporters and traders. Howevere, not only trade and customs barriers have to be overcome. Often the way is opstructed by a maze of diverging technical requirements: In Japan the rated voltage is 100 V, in Australia 240 V. The frequency rating is either 50 Hz or 60 Hz, or combinations of these. What do user guides look like in the various languages? Or simply: what power connector is required? And last but not least, there is also the question of standards and the degree of harmonization: IEC, EN, UL, CSA, BS...

The VDE Institute not only has all the information on what is needed to obtain approval for electrotechnical products for the various products and markets. It also has a close-knit, global network consisting of wholly-owned subsidiaries and close partnerships as well as local cooperation agreements. We can thus interact with customers and accreditation bodies across all borders to obtain approvals

How you gain global visibility against your competitors in the market!

No matter where you seek market access for electrotechnical products in the world - VDE can assist you obtaining approvals and certifications through competent advisory services, industry know-how and a comprehensive service portfolio.

Our country-specific contacts and our partners in the local authorities, we have a wide-ranging lcoal presence. In this way we can help you gain access to the world market.

You can benefit from our international network, consisting of our own subsidiaries as well as cooperation agreements in

• Eastern Europe
• Asia
• North America
• South America
• Australia and New Zealand
• South Africa
• the Middle East

The VDE Institute is your competent partner for all international approval and certification projects.