The VDE Institute's international approvals and certifications
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2022-02-07 Testing + Certification

Global Market Access

To successfully introduce your product in a foreign market, country-specific requirements must be considered, and they may differ from country to country. We offer you our expertise for your success in your target export country!

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Worldwide testing and certification at the VDE Institute

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Our committed employees not only have years of experience in product certification, but they also have the language skills needed to make communication with the target country as optimum as possible.

The VDE Institute has proprietary, accredited test laboratories worldwide along with partner laboratories for local testing and approval of your products. Generally speaking, the VDE test report makes additional tests unnecessary and allows for conversion into a national certificate. Time and cost advantages due to combined factory inspections by VDE inspectors offer you an additional advantage.

As an authorized IECEE member, the VDE offers you the full service spectrum in the CB process and additional European certification processes (HAR, ENEC, etc.).

Our international service offering

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  • Country-specific advising on mandatory certification and certification requirements
  • Researching worldwide market entry conditions for electrical products
  • Expertise and up-to-date information on target markets and possible changes in national provisions
  • Energy-efficiency certifications based on a VDE test report (e.g. for Saudi Arabia and Belarus)
  • Obtaining product approvals according to international certification processes and bilateral agreements (e.g. CCC, EAC, UL/CSA/MET/QPS)
  • Issuing and implementing CB certificates and CCA notices for obtaining national test marks (please contect customer service)
  • Certificate of conformity for CE symbol in Europe (please contact customer service)
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We can provide you with updates in case that market access requirements do change for countries in that you are going to sell or already selling your product. In case that you need support on the interpretation of the updates on market access requirements, our impact assessments can support the follow up steps. Our monitoring services help you to keep your product compliant and avoid disturbance of your business.

The VDE mWatch Monitoring Service is based on Alerts which you will receive via e-mail. Tailormade information to keep you informed on changes of market access requirements. The Alerts are based on a Notification Matrix created from: Product + Target Countries + Requirement Categories. In case that there should be changes for one requirement selected from the Requirement Categories you will receive a notification Alert by e-mail.


Obtain targeted compliance information with ease 

  • Receive email alerts when there is regulatory update related to products of interests
  • Improve products compliance management
  • Save time and manpower cost
  • Shorten time to market
  • Improve product safety and quality
  • Reduce risk of recalls

Additional international certifications

For a series of countries, there is often mandatory certification according to country-specific standards. Cooperation agreements ensure the recognition of the test results of the VDE and the award of conformity marks, which are a prerequisite for export business to these countries. In many other countries, a voluntary national certification mark may provide direct benefits for the import and marketing of the products in the target country, because there is an increased level of trust among customers of the product in the certification marks known to them.  In these cases, factory inspections will be performed by VDE inspectors on behalf of the respective certification body. Our knowledgeable country experts can provide more information on services and prices.

Argentina

Voltage: 220 V (Single Phase); 380 V (Three Phase)
Frequenzy: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Spanish
Plug Type: I
Certification Marks required: IRAM (Instituto Argentino de Normalización y Certificación); S-Mark


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical safety
  • Energy efficiency
  • Wireless/Radio

Australia

Voltage: 240 V (Single Phase); 400 V (Three Phase)
Frequency: 50 Hz
Manual Language: English
Plug Type: I
Certification Marks required: RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark)


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical safety
  • EMC
  • Wireless/Radio
  • Telecom
  • Energy Labeling Tests on domestic dishwashers for Australia and New Zealand

Brazil

Voltage: 127V (Single Phase); 220V/380V (Three Phase)
Frequency: 60 Hz
Manual Language: Portuguese
Plug Type: C/N
Certification Marks required: INMETRO


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical safety
  • EMC
  • Energy efficiency
  • Noise testing
  • Wirless/Radio
  • Telecom

Cambodia

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequency: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Khmer / French
Plug Type: A/C/G

Canada

Voltage: 120V (Single Phase); 208V/240V/600V (Three Phase)
Frequency: 60 Hz
Manual Language: English / French
Plug Type: A/B
Certification Marks required: IC (Industry Canada), CSA


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical safety
  • EMC
  • Energy efficiency
  • Wireless/Radio


UL-/CSA-/MET- and QPS certifications for USA and Canada 

This certification process according to North American standards for electrical products helps your market entry. Cooperation agreements with UL ensure that the VDE’s test results are recognized and allow for direct use in export businesses. Knowledgeable country experts and a country service in North America provide assistance.

China

Voltage: 220V (Single Phase); 380V (Three Phase)
Frequency: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Simplified Chinese
Plug Type: A/C/I
Certification Mark required: CCC (China Compulsory Certificate), RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless/Radio
  • Telecom


CCC/CQC certifications for China

There is mandatory certification with CCC/CQC marks for a series of products. The existence of this mark facilitates export to China and increases consumer acceptance. The VDE can obtain Chinese certifications from the Chinese certification body by presenting CB documents with samples. In these cases, the factory inspection will be performed by VDE inspectors on behalf of the Chinese certification body. Knowledgeable country experts and an on-site country service provide assistance.

EAEU (Russia)

Voltage: 220V (Single Phase); 380V (Three Phase) for Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Kyrgystan. 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase) for Armenia
Frequency: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Russian
Plug Type: C/F
Certification Mark required: EAC (Eurasian Conformity)


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety (RoHS for EAC)
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless/Radio
  • Hygiene


EAC certification for the Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia Customs Union

The Customs Union requires certification according to technical regulations and mandatory labelling with the EAC mark. Cooperation agreements ensure that the VDE’s test results are recognized and that conformity marks are issued, which allow for direct use in export businesses. Furthermore, the cooperation agreements allow the VDE Testing and Certification Institute to work out close coordination on factory inspections for tested products. Knowledgeable country experts and a country service provide assistance.

Egypt

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 380V (Three Phase)
Frequency: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Arabic
Plug Type: C/F
Certification Marks required: COI (Certificate of Inspection)


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety

Europe

Voltage: 220V/230V, depending on countries
Frequency: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Various languages depending on countries
Plug Type: Various types depending on countries
Certification Mark required: CE (Conformité Européenne)


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Noise Testing
  • Wireless/Radio
  • Telecom

France

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequency: 50 Hz
Manual Language: French
Plug Type: C/E
Certification Mark required: CE


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless/Radio

India

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Hindi / English
Plug Type: C/D/M
Certification Marks required: ISI Mark, Standard Mark


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless/Radio
  • Telecom

Indonesia

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Bahasa Indonesia / English
Plug Type: C/F
Certification Marks required: SNI mark


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless/Radio
  • Telecom

Israel

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Hebrew / English
Plug Type: C/H/M
Certification Marks required: ITL (Israel Testing Laboratories ITL), SII (Standard Institution of Israel)


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless/Radio

Italy

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequency: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Italian
Plug Types: C/F/L
Certification Mark required: CE


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless/Radio

Japan

Voltage: 100V (Single Phase); 200V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50/60 Hz
Manual Language: Japanese
Plug Type: A/B
Certification Marks required: PSE Mark, MIC Mark


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Noise Testing
  • Wireless/Radio
  • Telecom

Korea

Voltage: 110V/220V (Single Phase); 380V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 60 Hz
Manual Language: Korean / English
Plug Type: C/F
Certification Marks required: KC Mark (Korea Certification)


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Noise Testing
  • Wireless / Radio
  • Telecom

Malaysia

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Malay / English
Plug Type: A/C/G/M
Certification Marks required: SIRIM Label


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless / Radio
  • Telecom

Mexico

Voltage: 127V (Single Phase); 220V/480V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 60 Hz
Manual Language: Spanish
Plug Type: A/B
Certification Marks required: Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM)


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless / Radio
  • Telecom

New Zealand

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 415V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: English
Plug Type: I
Certification Marks required: RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark)


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless / Radio
  • Telecom
  • Energy Labeling Tests on domestic dishwashers for Australia and New Zealand

Saudi Arabia

Voltage: 127V/220V (Single Phase); 220V/380V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 60 Hz
Manual Language: Arabic / English
Plug Type: G
Certification Marks required: G Mark, CoC (Certificate of Conformity)


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • Energy Efficiency


G-Mark certification for the Arab region

Since July 1, 2016 all manufacturers, importers, or distributors of low-voltage products, such as refrigerators and freezers, washing machines, hair dryers and toasters, are subject to the G-Mark labeling obligation for the gulf region. The VDE Institute is entitled to carry out examinations and certifications on the basis of the G-Mark procedure and to issue the G-Mark certificate as part of its accreditation (DAkkS). Click here to read more.

Singapore

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: English
Plug Type: C/G/M
Certification Marks required: Safety Mark


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless / Radio
  • Telecom

South Africa

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: English
Plug Type: C/D/M/N
Certification Marks required: LoA (Letter of Authority), SABS (South Africa Bureau of Standards) EMC COC Certificate


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • EMC
  • Wireless/Radio

Switzerland

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequency: 50 Hz
Manual Language: German / French / Italian / Romansh / English
Plug Types: C/J

Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless/Radio

Taiwan

Voltage: 110V (Single Phase); 190V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 60 Hz
Manual Language: Traditional Chinese
Pluge Type: A/B
Certification Marks required: BSMI Safety Mark, NCC Certification Mark


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless / Radio
  • Telecom

Thailand

Voltage: 220V (Single Phase); 380V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Thai / English
Plug Type: A/B/C/F
Certification Marks required: TIS mark (Thai Industrial Standards), NBTC mark, MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) certification


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless / Radio
  • Telecom

Turkey

Voltage: 220V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Turkish
Plug Type: C/F

UAE

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400 (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Arabic / English
Plug Type: D/G
Certification Marks required: ECAS mark (Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme), TRA product statement card


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless / Radio
  • Telecom

UK

Voltage: 230V (Single Phase); 400V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: English
Plug Type: G
Certification Marks required: UKCA


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Noise Testing
  • Wireless / Radio
  • Telecom

USA

Voltage: 120V (Single Phase); 120/208V/277/480V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 60 Hz
Manual Language: English
Plug Type: A/B
Certification Marks required: Safety Mark depends on NRTL


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless / Radio


UL-/CSA-/MET- and QPS certifications for USA and Canada 

This certification process according to North American standards for electrical products helps your market entry. Cooperation agreements with UL ensure that the VDE’s test results are recognized and allow for direct use in export businesses. Knowledgeable country experts and a country service in North America provide assistance.

Vietnam

Voltage: 220V (Single Phase); 380V (Three Phase)
Frequence: 50 Hz
Manual Language: Vietnamese / English
Plug Type: A/C/F
Certification Marks required: Vietnam Certification Centre (QUACERT) quality mark (for locally manufactured products) 


Our international GMA teams can support you as following

  • Electrical Safety
  • EMC
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wireless / Radio
  • Telecom

Our international GMA team is ready to support you

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Worldwide certification for wireless products

Radio products are legally regulated products nearly all over the world. As such, certifications or registrations in many different countries in the world are a prerequisite for legally bringing products to market that use radio technology for communication.

In addition to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), such products need to comply with the applicable statutory requirements in the respective countries. In Europe, the RED sets the standard for this.

In many countries, products tested by the VDE according to RED can be accordingly certified using the existing test reports. Naturally, this also works with test reports from other third-party test laboratories, provided that they are accredited for it according to ISO 17025.
As such, local tests are only required for countries where the normative basis foundations differ from Europe or where the law requires testing to be performed in a laboratory that has been accredited by the responsible authorities in the target country.

Thanks to our international network, we are also your ideal partner for processing these country-specific, mandatory tests and the certifications based on them.
While doing so, we will take every opportunity to reduce costs in the interests of our customers.

Here you can find additional information about our EMC and radio Services.

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