one. EU Market Certification 1. CE certification The "CE" logo is a safety certification mark and is considered as a passport for LED manufacturers to open and enter the European market. All products bearing the “CE†mark can be sold within the EU member states, thus achieving free circulation of goods within the EU member states.
CE certification can be said to be the most advanced product conformity assessment model in the world today, it is the first to introduce the module concept. The evaluation module mainly includes: A: The evaluation of a suitable CE mark product consists of an evaluation module and an evaluation program composed of these evaluation modules. B: Type testing (comprehensive product testing by the EU notified body). C: The notified body is reviewing the production of the product. D: Factory inspection of the announcement organization for product production and its quality management system. E: The notifying agency reviews traders and other middlemen for the quality management system. F: The notifying agency conducts a review of imported EU-bound bulk products. G: The notified body conducts a comprehensive review of type testing including products that have not yet undergone type testing in the EU.
Applying for CE certification is very necessary for LED companies. The EU's laws, regulations, and harmonized standards are not only numerous in quantity, but also have very complex contents. Obtaining assistance from the EU's designated agencies is a time-saving, labor-saving, and risk-reducing approach, while maximizing the trust of consumers and market watchdogs. Effectively prevent the occurrence of irresponsible accusations. Even in the case of litigation, the EU-designated agency’s CE certification will become legally valid technical evidence. Once punished by EU countries, the certification body will share the risk with the company, thus reducing the risk of LED companies.
2. RoHS
RoHS is a mandatory standard set by the EU legislation. Its full name is "Restriction of Hazardous Substances". This standard was formally implemented on July 1, 2006. It is mainly used to regulate the material and process standards of LED products, making it more conducive to human health and environmental protection. At present, ROHS test laboratories in China have UTS testing, PONY spectrum testing, and CTI testing.
In general, the following six kinds of ROHS stipulate the maximum upper concentration: cadmium: less than 100ppm; lead: less than 1000ppm; less than 3500ppm in steel alloys; less than 4000ppm in aluminum alloys; less than 40000ppm in copper alloys; mercury: less than 1000ppm; hexavalent chromium : Less than 1000ppm.
At present, the ROHS Directive--Directive 2011/65/EU published by the European Union in the Official Gazette (QJ) on July 1, 2011, is widely used internationally. According to the directives, QJ will take effect on the twentieth day after its release, and member states must convert it into their own laws in 2013.
two. US Market Certification 1. FCC
The FCC, or U.S. Federal Communications Commission, is an independent agency of the U.S. government and is directly responsible to Congress. According to the provisions of the Federal Communications Regulations (CFR 47) of the United States, all LED products entering the United States require electromagnetic compatibility certification, which is called FCC certification.
The purpose of the FCC formulation is to reduce electromagnetic interference, manage and control the radio frequency range, and protect the normal operation of telecommunication networks and electrical products. According to the different usage, the certification is divided into two major categories: A category and B category. The main category A commercial or industrial products, such as LED street lamps. Class B is mainly used for home use products such as LED flashlights.
The FCC has specific specifications for different LED products. Once passed, special certification marks are affixed. The FCC imposes severe penalties for violating products, and often causes people to go bankrupt and unable to stand up. Therefore, few people generally know what to do.
2. UL certification UL is a shorthand for Underwriter Laboratories Inc. It is the most authoritative in the United States. It is also a civil institution engaged in safety testing and identification in the world.
UL is mainly engaged in product safety certification and business safety certification business, and its ultimate goal is to ensure that the LED market sells goods with a fairly safe level.
The product application for UL identification includes the following steps: First, the applicant submits relevant LED company and product information, UL makes a decision based on the provided product information, LED applies for company remittance, returns an application form and sample, product testing, and the applicant is authorized Use the UL mark.
UL-certified LED products must be UL-authorized to send personnel to the factory at the provincial-level Import and Export Commodity Inspection Bureau (CCIB) before the first batch of shipments. They must also undergo follow-up inspections every year.
three. Canadian Market Certification 1. CSA certification Before 1992, CSA-certified LED products could only be sold in Canada, but now they have been recognized by the US federal government. This means that as long as you have CSA certification, you can enter the toughest North American LED market in the world. CSA is currently one of the most well-known product certification marks in the world. Even if it is not mandatory, there are still many customers who have developed LED products that purchase the CSA mark.
The certification process of CSA first needs to fill in the preliminary application form and submit it to CSA together with all relevant product specifications and technical data. CSA will confirm the certification fee according to the specific conditions of this LED product, and then notify the company by fax. After the application company confirms, it will send a formal application form and notification, and the telegraphic transfer certification fee will be paid to the office. At the same time, follow the notice to send the test sample to the designated place. CSA designated laboratories will perform certification work as required. After the certification test is completed, the CAS will send a preliminary report to the applicant company concerning the parts of the LED product structure that need to be improved to meet the standards; other information to be used to complete the certification report; the contents of the application for the company's simple certification record; CSA The gimmicks required for certification and the method of obtaining steamed bread; factory testing required for the product. The CSA will evaluate the applicant’s answer to the above-mentioned item 5. At the same time, CSA will prepare a certification report for reference of production and follow-up inspection of LED products. Finally, the CSA will issue a certificate of conformity along with the certification record to authorize the company to add the CSA certification mark to its products. The applicant company must sign a Service Agreement with CSA International to signify that both parties agree to the CSA's visit to the factory for product tracking inspection. The applicant company must pay an annual fee each year to maintain the agreement.
2. IC certification IC certification involved in the export to Canada is currently only limited in the electromagnetic interference, similar to the FCC certification.
Fourth, the domestic market certification 1. CCC
CCC certification is China's mandatory certification, the mark is "CCC", is the National Certification and Accreditation Administration Committee in accordance with "Mandatory Product Certification Management Regulations" (People's Republic of China State Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine Order No. 5) formulated.
The CCC certification is a mandatory product certification system issued by the Chinese government on December 3, 2001 to honor its WTO commitments. The main features are: the country publishes a unified catalog, determines the uniform use of national standards, technical rules and implementation procedures, and formulates a unified logo and a unified charging standard. All LED products listed in the production must be certified by the certification body formulated by the state, and obtain relevant certificates and add the certification form before they can be shipped, exported, sold, and used in the business service place.
CCC certification is divided into written applications and online applications, LED companies need to provide information including applicants, manufacturers, manufacturers and products. The product of each LED model unit must be applied separately, and the LED products of different manufacturers of the same model must also be applied separately.
2. ISO9001:2008
ISO9001:2008 is the quality management system requirement. The fourth edition was issued on November 15, 2008, namely ISO9001:2008. On December 30, 2008, China issued ISO9001:2008 and it was implemented on March 1, 2009.
The quality management system specified in this standard requires LED companies to ensure product quality and enhance customer satisfaction. Currently used ISO standards include ISO9001:2008 and ISO9004:2009. ISO9001:2008 represents the standards for quality management system requirements (including the requirements of various quality management system standards, such as: ISO/TS16949, ISO22000, etc.). Its characteristics are the general or professional requirements for specific activities of the quality management system. The idea is to “minimize "The unanimous requirement to provide product conformity assurance and trust." The evaluation method is compliance evaluation. The ISO9004:2009 standard and various excellent performance evaluation criteria represent the guideline standard. Its characteristic is to apply the principle of quality management, and to provide information that generally promotes the overall performance and sustainability of a recognized and effective way. The evaluation method is a maturity measure. Its typical role is to help organizations that have established management systems in accordance with ISO9001 or other management system standards and play a role in advancing the overall sustainable development of the organization.
3. ISO14000
The ISO14000 series of environmental management standards is another management standard introduced by the international standards organization following the ISO9000 standard. The standard is developed by the Technical Committee of Environmental Management of ISO/TC207 and has a total of 100 numbers from 14001 to 14100, collectively referred to as the ISO14000 series of standards. This series of standards integrates the experiences of many developed countries in the world in environmental management and is a complete and highly operational system standard, including the organizational structure required for the formulation, implementation, implementation, review, and maintenance of the environmental policy. Plan activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, and resources. The purpose is to standardize the environmental behavior of LED companies so as to achieve the purpose of saving resources, reducing environmental pollution, improving the quality of the environment, and promoting sustainable and healthy economic development.
ISO14000 plays an important role in establishing a corporate image to increase awareness, urging companies to consciously abide by laws and regulations, and encouraging companies to consider environmental impacts in production and business activities, and to reduce environmental impact.
CE certification can be said to be the most advanced product conformity assessment model in the world today, it is the first to introduce the module concept. The evaluation module mainly includes: A: The evaluation of a suitable CE mark product consists of an evaluation module and an evaluation program composed of these evaluation modules. B: Type testing (comprehensive product testing by the EU notified body). C: The notified body is reviewing the production of the product. D: Factory inspection of the announcement organization for product production and its quality management system. E: The notifying agency reviews traders and other middlemen for the quality management system. F: The notifying agency conducts a review of imported EU-bound bulk products. G: The notified body conducts a comprehensive review of type testing including products that have not yet undergone type testing in the EU.
Applying for CE certification is very necessary for LED companies. The EU's laws, regulations, and harmonized standards are not only numerous in quantity, but also have very complex contents. Obtaining assistance from the EU's designated agencies is a time-saving, labor-saving, and risk-reducing approach, while maximizing the trust of consumers and market watchdogs. Effectively prevent the occurrence of irresponsible accusations. Even in the case of litigation, the EU-designated agency’s CE certification will become legally valid technical evidence. Once punished by EU countries, the certification body will share the risk with the company, thus reducing the risk of LED companies.
2. RoHS
RoHS is a mandatory standard set by the EU legislation. Its full name is "Restriction of Hazardous Substances". This standard was formally implemented on July 1, 2006. It is mainly used to regulate the material and process standards of LED products, making it more conducive to human health and environmental protection. At present, ROHS test laboratories in China have UTS testing, PONY spectrum testing, and CTI testing.
In general, the following six kinds of ROHS stipulate the maximum upper concentration: cadmium: less than 100ppm; lead: less than 1000ppm; less than 3500ppm in steel alloys; less than 4000ppm in aluminum alloys; less than 40000ppm in copper alloys; mercury: less than 1000ppm; hexavalent chromium : Less than 1000ppm.
At present, the ROHS Directive--Directive 2011/65/EU published by the European Union in the Official Gazette (QJ) on July 1, 2011, is widely used internationally. According to the directives, QJ will take effect on the twentieth day after its release, and member states must convert it into their own laws in 2013.
two. US Market Certification 1. FCC
The FCC, or U.S. Federal Communications Commission, is an independent agency of the U.S. government and is directly responsible to Congress. According to the provisions of the Federal Communications Regulations (CFR 47) of the United States, all LED products entering the United States require electromagnetic compatibility certification, which is called FCC certification.
The purpose of the FCC formulation is to reduce electromagnetic interference, manage and control the radio frequency range, and protect the normal operation of telecommunication networks and electrical products. According to the different usage, the certification is divided into two major categories: A category and B category. The main category A commercial or industrial products, such as LED street lamps. Class B is mainly used for home use products such as LED flashlights.
The FCC has specific specifications for different LED products. Once passed, special certification marks are affixed. The FCC imposes severe penalties for violating products, and often causes people to go bankrupt and unable to stand up. Therefore, few people generally know what to do.
2. UL certification UL is a shorthand for Underwriter Laboratories Inc. It is the most authoritative in the United States. It is also a civil institution engaged in safety testing and identification in the world.
UL is mainly engaged in product safety certification and business safety certification business, and its ultimate goal is to ensure that the LED market sells goods with a fairly safe level.
The product application for UL identification includes the following steps: First, the applicant submits relevant LED company and product information, UL makes a decision based on the provided product information, LED applies for company remittance, returns an application form and sample, product testing, and the applicant is authorized Use the UL mark.
UL-certified LED products must be UL-authorized to send personnel to the factory at the provincial-level Import and Export Commodity Inspection Bureau (CCIB) before the first batch of shipments. They must also undergo follow-up inspections every year.
three. Canadian Market Certification 1. CSA certification Before 1992, CSA-certified LED products could only be sold in Canada, but now they have been recognized by the US federal government. This means that as long as you have CSA certification, you can enter the toughest North American LED market in the world. CSA is currently one of the most well-known product certification marks in the world. Even if it is not mandatory, there are still many customers who have developed LED products that purchase the CSA mark.
The certification process of CSA first needs to fill in the preliminary application form and submit it to CSA together with all relevant product specifications and technical data. CSA will confirm the certification fee according to the specific conditions of this LED product, and then notify the company by fax. After the application company confirms, it will send a formal application form and notification, and the telegraphic transfer certification fee will be paid to the office. At the same time, follow the notice to send the test sample to the designated place. CSA designated laboratories will perform certification work as required. After the certification test is completed, the CAS will send a preliminary report to the applicant company concerning the parts of the LED product structure that need to be improved to meet the standards; other information to be used to complete the certification report; the contents of the application for the company's simple certification record; CSA The gimmicks required for certification and the method of obtaining steamed bread; factory testing required for the product. The CSA will evaluate the applicant’s answer to the above-mentioned item 5. At the same time, CSA will prepare a certification report for reference of production and follow-up inspection of LED products. Finally, the CSA will issue a certificate of conformity along with the certification record to authorize the company to add the CSA certification mark to its products. The applicant company must sign a Service Agreement with CSA International to signify that both parties agree to the CSA's visit to the factory for product tracking inspection. The applicant company must pay an annual fee each year to maintain the agreement.
2. IC certification IC certification involved in the export to Canada is currently only limited in the electromagnetic interference, similar to the FCC certification.
Fourth, the domestic market certification 1. CCC
CCC certification is China's mandatory certification, the mark is "CCC", is the National Certification and Accreditation Administration Committee in accordance with "Mandatory Product Certification Management Regulations" (People's Republic of China State Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine Order No. 5) formulated.
The CCC certification is a mandatory product certification system issued by the Chinese government on December 3, 2001 to honor its WTO commitments. The main features are: the country publishes a unified catalog, determines the uniform use of national standards, technical rules and implementation procedures, and formulates a unified logo and a unified charging standard. All LED products listed in the production must be certified by the certification body formulated by the state, and obtain relevant certificates and add the certification form before they can be shipped, exported, sold, and used in the business service place.
CCC certification is divided into written applications and online applications, LED companies need to provide information including applicants, manufacturers, manufacturers and products. The product of each LED model unit must be applied separately, and the LED products of different manufacturers of the same model must also be applied separately.
2. ISO9001:2008
ISO9001:2008 is the quality management system requirement. The fourth edition was issued on November 15, 2008, namely ISO9001:2008. On December 30, 2008, China issued ISO9001:2008 and it was implemented on March 1, 2009.
The quality management system specified in this standard requires LED companies to ensure product quality and enhance customer satisfaction. Currently used ISO standards include ISO9001:2008 and ISO9004:2009. ISO9001:2008 represents the standards for quality management system requirements (including the requirements of various quality management system standards, such as: ISO/TS16949, ISO22000, etc.). Its characteristics are the general or professional requirements for specific activities of the quality management system. The idea is to “minimize "The unanimous requirement to provide product conformity assurance and trust." The evaluation method is compliance evaluation. The ISO9004:2009 standard and various excellent performance evaluation criteria represent the guideline standard. Its characteristic is to apply the principle of quality management, and to provide information that generally promotes the overall performance and sustainability of a recognized and effective way. The evaluation method is a maturity measure. Its typical role is to help organizations that have established management systems in accordance with ISO9001 or other management system standards and play a role in advancing the overall sustainable development of the organization.
3. ISO14000
The ISO14000 series of environmental management standards is another management standard introduced by the international standards organization following the ISO9000 standard. The standard is developed by the Technical Committee of Environmental Management of ISO/TC207 and has a total of 100 numbers from 14001 to 14100, collectively referred to as the ISO14000 series of standards. This series of standards integrates the experiences of many developed countries in the world in environmental management and is a complete and highly operational system standard, including the organizational structure required for the formulation, implementation, implementation, review, and maintenance of the environmental policy. Plan activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, and resources. The purpose is to standardize the environmental behavior of LED companies so as to achieve the purpose of saving resources, reducing environmental pollution, improving the quality of the environment, and promoting sustainable and healthy economic development.
ISO14000 plays an important role in establishing a corporate image to increase awareness, urging companies to consciously abide by laws and regulations, and encouraging companies to consider environmental impacts in production and business activities, and to reduce environmental impact.
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