The IECEE CB Scheme facilitates Global trade of Information Technology products. WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 14-15 May 2012 Pierre de RUVO Executive Secretary of the IECEE
IEC Structure Management Advisory Committees IEC COUNCIL Full Member National Committees COUNCIL BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (IEC Officers) CENTRAL OFFICE (The Executive) STANDARDIZATION MANAGEMENT BOARD (SMB) Management of consensus International Standards work MARKET STRATEGY BOARD (MSB) Technology watch / market priorities CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD (CAB) Management of Conformity Assessment operations and systems Technical Committees Technical Advisory Committees Industry Sector Boards IECEE IECEx IECQ WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 2/30
The CAB & Conformity Assessment Systems CAB - Conformity Assessment Board IECEE System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment and Components IECEx System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres IECQ Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components CB Scheme CB-FCS Scheme PV Programme E3 Energy Efficiency Ex Equipment Ex Services Ex Personnel Active &Passive components Processes HSPM Avionics Hazardous Substances WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 3/30
What is the IEC? Founded in 1906 the INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION (IEC) is the leading global organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies collectively known as electrotechnology. The IEC also operates Conformity Assessment Systems that provide third party testing and certification to products and systems against its International Standards. WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 4/30
What is the IECEE System? Fully integrated in the IEC, based in Geneva Founded in 1985 Based on the principle of Multi Lateral Agreement Operates third party C.A. Schemes and Programmes Facilitate trade and provides easy access to the Global Market Promotes harmonization but takes into account National Differences WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 5/30
IECEE Member Bodies by Countries Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belarus Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada China Colombia Croatia Czech Rep. Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kenya Korea Rep. of Libya Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Poland Portugal Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States 53 Participating Countries WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 6/30
IECEE Membership IECEE is a voluntary C.A. System of National Member Bodies that fully represent electrotechnical interests in their countries Government, industry, testing laboratories, academia, retailers, consumer groups Membership one Member Body per country - MB Unlimited number of Certification Bodies - NCBs Unlimited number of Testing Laboratories CBTLs Unlimited number of Manufacturer s Testing Laboratories - MTLs WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 7/30
Members of the IECEE System The Members of the IECEE System are: 53 Member Bodies - 1 per Country 75 Certification Bodies - 1 or more per Country 359 Testing Laboratories - 1 or more per Country 47 ACTLs 2219 Manufacturer s Testing Laboratories WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 8/30
The IECEE CB Scheme and FCS Scheme In recognition of the need to facilitate international trade in electrotechnical equipment, and components primarily intended for use in homes, offices, workshops healthcare facilities and similar locations, for benefit of consumers, industries, authorities etc, and to provide convenience for manufacturers and other users of the services provided by various National Certification Bodies (NCBs), two international Schemes are operated by the IECEE, known as the: CB Scheme CB-FCS Full Certification Scheme WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 9/30
IECEE Conformity Assessment Schemes The IECEE Schemes are based on the principle of mutual recognition (reciprocal acceptance) by its worldwide members of test results for obtaining certification or approval at national level. The IECEE Schemes in the last decade have naturally evolved and become «de facto» the most accepted proof of compliance by many Countries Authorities and Regulators as the passport to entry their markets without further testing. WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 10/30
IECEE facilitates International Trade The IECEE Schemes are intended to reduce obstacles to international trade which arise from having to meet different national certification or approval criteria. WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 11/30
National IECEE facilitates Differences International Trade Where national standards are not yet completely based on IEC standards, declared national differences are taken into account. However, successful operation of the Scheme presupposes that national standards are reasonably harmonized with the corresponding IEC standards. WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 12/30
The scope of the CB Scheme Scope of the IECEE System WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 13/30
Safety-Performance-Environmental Safety IEC Standards for electrical safety Energy efficiency IEC Standards for energy efficiency Environmental Protection IECEE Hazardous Substances Program WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 14/30
The CB Scheme and CB-FCS Processes Sample request CB requests sample(s) and sets the testing programme CB-FCS Testing Inspection Evaluation CBTL s Staff performs the measuring and testing programme CB s Staff performs the Factory Inspection CB s Staff evaluates the Test Report Decision CB s officer takes the Certification decision Licence CB issues the CB Test Certificate and Test Report WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 15/30
IECEE System in action NCB- Certification Body A issuing Analyzing Conformity Assessment Type test Certificate program Conformity Assessment National Report differences Factory (if Factory (if applicable) Inspection Audit Report National differences (if applicable) Test Report National differences (if applicable) Laboratory Testing Application documents APPLICANT Conformity Assessment Factory Certificate Audit Report Conformity Assessment Report Factory Audit Report National differences (if applicable) Auditing Factory NCB COUNTRY B1 Recognizing NCB COUNTRY B2 Recognizing NCB COUNTRY B3 Recognizing 15 working days Market Regulators Retailers/Vendors Buyers WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 16/30
IECEE Membership 400 350 300 250 200 150 Countries Certification Bodies Testing Laboratories 100 50 0 WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 17/30
IECEE CB Scheme a success story 70'000 60'000 50'000 40'000 30'000 20'000 10'000 '0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Certificates re-issued over the publication of new editions of standards WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 18/30
Information Technology Equipment WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 19/30
Information Technology Equipment CBTCs issued for OFF & TRON from 2002-2010 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 TRON, 60065 OFF, 60950 10000 5000 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 20/30
Energy Consumption Energy Performance Noise Level WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 21/30
The use of the IECEE System Ensures that the product are safe Prevents redundant testing Facilitate trade Support regulatory policies provides a competitive edge! WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 22/30
History of the Affiliate Programme In 2001 IEC had stable membership (since 1906!), but membership requirements were deterring developing countries World Trade Organization was looking for ways to ensure effective participation of Members, and particularly of developing country Members in [international standardization organizations] activities. The IEC found a unique approach to ensuring that participation. WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 23/30
A Unique Approach Affiliate commitment to use International Standards No participation fee, no right to vote, not a form of membership 100% electronic environment / correspondence 200 free IEC International Standards for adoption Selection of 10 technical fields and access to working documents New Affiliate Plus status Guidance on IEC Conformity Assessment Systems Attendance to IEC General Meetings A Leader, a Secretariat, two Coordinators, a website. 24/30
Way forward in 2012 More Affiliate Plus countries Expand mentoring programme Cooperation with regional bodies Reach out to Pacific Islands and West Africa Training on regional basis /Virtual training Adoption event with ISO New benefits in conformity assessment: IECEE Affiliate status WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 25/30
IECEE AFFILIATE COUNTRIES Removing trade barriers Through its global reach, the IEC Affiliate Country Programme results in increased awareness, use and adoption of IEC International Standards in developing and newly industrialized countries. It also helps develop trade with these new markets, as participants adopt IEC International Standards and use the IEC Conformity Assessment Systems, in particular IECEE, the IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 26/30
IECEE AFFILIATE COUNTRIES Benefits This is of particular interest to industry, which can export to and import from these areas with the assurance that their products and services will operate safely and efficiently. WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 27/30
IECEE AFFILIATE COUNTRIES Benefits This is also of particular interest to Affiliate Countries, which can set the basis in their own countries to build the necessary Conformity Assessment structures to ensure that importing electrical goods are compliant with IEC International Standards in terms of safety and efficiency. WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 28/30
The IECEE CB Scheme.m Ensures that the products are safe and efficient Minimizes the risk to property and persons Contributes to the environmental aspects & public health Supports regulatory policies WTO - Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement 29/30
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