General

The VDE Marks certify that products have positively been tested by the VDE Testing and Certification Institute in compliance with electrotechnical standards and technical regulations. Regular factory inspections and product surveillance are an integral part of granting and holding the relevant VDE Mark which guarantees a uniform and constant product quality. The worldwide acceptance of our testing performance and capabilities as well as the international recognition of the VDE Certificates open and ensure an easy entry to the global markets.

Focusing on our customers' success, we offer a wide range of services to enhance their technological and economic competitiveness and to minimize the risks of product liability. Through the experience gained over many years, VDE has become a valid and reliable partner in safety matters, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC, interference emissions and resistance to interference), testing of other product properties and in assessing management systems.

VDE Marks - Certificates and Reports

VDE Mark

The VDE Mark for electrotechnical products including products according to the Appliance and Product Safety Act (GPSG) and Medical Product Act (MPG) indicates conformity with the VDE standards or European or internationally harmonized standards and confirms compliance with protective requirements of the applicable EC Directive(s). The VDE Mark is a symbol for electrical, mechanical, thermal, toxic, radiological and other hazards. The VDE Mark opens and ensures an easy entry to the global markets and is based on the worldwide acceptance of our testing performance and capabilities as well as on the international recognition of the VDE Certificates.

VDE GS Mark

The VDE GS Mark for technical working equipment and commodities ready for use, in the sense of the GPSG the Appliance and Product Safety Act (GPSG), optional for such products instead of VDE Mark, maximizes the consumers' acceptance of your products on the German market.

ENEC Mark of the VDE

The ENEC Mark for luminaires and related components, energy saving lamps, information technology equipment, transformers, switches for appliances, electrical controls, connectors, appliance couplers, capacitors and EMI suppression components opens and ensures an easy entry to the European markets. The procedure is a unique certification system within Europe according to European standards (EN).

VDE Cable Mark i.e. VDE Identification Thread

The VDE Cable Mark is used for cables and insulated cords, insulating tubes as well as installation conduits and ducts.
The VDE Identification Thread is taken especially for cables and insulated cords by the respective standards or as an option to the marking with the VDE Cable Mark.
Make yourself an easy entry to the global markets based on the worldwide acceptance of our testing performance and capabilities as well as on the international recognition of the VDE Certificates.

VDE HARmonization Mark, i.e. Identification Thread

The VDE Mark for harmonized power cables opens and ensures an easy entry to the European markets based on the mutual recognition of the certificates within the HAR Certification Procedure according to Harmonized Documents (HD).

CECC Mark

The IECQ/CECC System as an assessment and recognition service for manufacturers and sub-contractors in the field of electronic components offers advantages like safety and reliability of a quality system especially developed for electronic components which not only implies the assessment according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000, but also the recognition of procedures and products. The VDE Institute will carry out environmental tests which may become necessary during a system assessment.
This service is charged according to extent and expense.

VDE REG.-Nr. XXXXX (VDE Registration Number)

The certification with a VDE Registration Number for the Certificate of Conformity in conjunction with factory surveillance for electrotechnical products can be offered, if the products are in compliance with the applicable clauses of the VDE standards in case there is no complete standard for this product category, or if the products must conform with additional requirements when built in the complete equipment, e. g. in case of sub-assemblies.

For cords and cables the certification by a VDE Registration Number or the respective Mark can be used if a product has some variations to a detailed specification but can be tested with reference to other existing standards. Among this group are e. g. special constructions as well as versions of non-standardized cords and cables.
This service is charged according to extent and expense.

EC Certificate of Conformity

For the entry into the European market, certain electrotechnical products need the EC Declaration of Conformity issued by a Notified Body to state that the market surveillance requirements are met in compliance with the EC Directives for safety and EMC. The VDE Testing and Certification Institute is notified under the Identification No. 0366 and offers testing and conformity attestations for the following EC Directives:
Low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC
Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC
Machinery Directive 98/37/EC
Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE) 1999/5/EC
Directive to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors 2000/14/EC

EC Declaration of Conformity and CE Marking

Together with VDE approval you automatically receive an EC Declaration of Conformity stating that the market surveillance requirements are met in compliance with the EC Directives and an example relevant to CE marking. These declarations are a precondition for the entry into the European market. This service is free of charge.

VDE Certificate and Information Test Report for attestation of testing

Expert tests and reports state the compliance with VDE specifications or other recognized technical regulations. This service is charged according to extent and expense.

Pre-Shipment Control

Due to random tests the distributor gains a higher safety and the opportunity to refuse the incoming products in case of safety problems.

Conformity Tests on Customers' Demand

The extent of conformity tests on customers' demand are tests agreed upon selected clauses of the standard. These tests are performed on products to assure the compliance with the given test schedule.

European and International Certification Procedures

CENELEC CCA Procedure

The European certification procedure for conformity tests according to European standards for electrotechnical products supports your efforts to enter into the European market. The test results are recognized by the members of the CCA certification system.

IECEE CB Procedure

The international certification procedure for conformity tests according to IEC standards for electrotechnical products supports your efforts to enter into the global markets.

UL/C-UL Mark (Underwriters Laboratories)

The certification procedure according to North American standards for electrotechnical products support your efforts to enter into the North American markets. Cooperation agreements with UL guarantee the recognition of the VDE test reports and can directly be used in export marketing and trading. Competent VDE experts in the local office can assist you.

CSA/CSA-NRTL Mark (Canadian Standard Association)

The certification procedure according to North American standards for electrotechnical products supports your efforts to enter into the North American markets. Cooperation agreements with CSA guarantee the recognition of the VDE test reports and can directly be used in export marketing and trading. Competent VDE experts and a local office in North America can assist you.

CCC Mark for China

The CCC Mark is mandatory for a range of products. It supports your entry into the Chinese market and increases the acceptance of these products by the customers. VDE can obtain Chinese certificates by submitting the CB documents and samples to the Chinese Certification Body. In such cases the factory inspections are performed by VDE inspectors on behalf of the Chinese Certification Body. Competent VDE experts and a local office can assist you.

CQC Mark for China

CQC Mark is optional for a range of products. It supports the entry into the Chinese market and increases the acceptance of these products by the customers. VDE can obtain Chinese certificates by submitting the CB documents and samples to the Chinese Certification Body. In such cases the factory inspections are performed by VDE inspectors on behalf of the Chinese Certification Body.
Competent VDE experts and a local office can assist you

GOST-R Mark for Russia

Product certification according to Russian standards is mandatory for the Russian market. The GOST-R Mark is mandatory for products placed on the Russian market. Cooperation agreements guarantee the recognition of the VDE test reports and the issue of conformity marks which allow a straightforward export marketing and trading.
Based on these agreements VDE has also the possibility to coordinate the factory inspection for the approved products.
Competent VDE experts and a local office in Russia can assist you to enter into the market.

Additional International Marks

Certification according to national standards is often mandatory for some countries. Cooperation agreements guarantee the recognition of the VDE test reports and the issue of conformity marks which allow straightforward export marketing and trading. In such cases factory inspections are performed by VDE inspectors on behalf of the certification bodies concerned.
Further information about the prices and services can be received from the VDE experts and the local office.

Additional Services

Energy Efficiency Measuring

Energy labeling for House Appliances has become nowadays an indisputable help for the orientation at any purchase. The labeling is based on the requirements for the EC directives that we are able to carry out in our accredited labs for measuring energy efficiency. This can be done separately or in combination with any other safety testing and the surveillance of electromagnetic compatibility. Make use of the worldwide acceptance of our testing performance and capabilities and rely on the international recognition of the VDE Certificates.

Operating Instructions

In case of complex appliances VDE elaborates clear operating instructions and self-explanatory pictures as well as concise texts in the national language for the maximum advantage of the customers.
Products are subjected to a risk analysis to achieve maximum advantage and a minimum product liability risk.
This service is charged according to extent and expense.

Testing for other properties

• Risk analyses
• Environmental testing
• Ingress protection testing
• Material testing
• Laser measurements
• Vibration measurements
• Acoustic noise measurements
• Testing of BUS Systems
• EMC Testing for USA (FCC)
• EMC Testing for Japan (VCI)
• HF-Parameters of cables and connectors
• EMC & Radio-Transmitter Testing
• e-Marking (e1)
• Certificate of a competent body