Global Electrical Safety Testing & CB Certification Labs – Compliance Solutions for Electronics

Electrical and electronic products require rigorous electrical safety testing to compete and thrive globally. Manufacturers and retailers who prioritize safety and functionality protect their brand reputation and customer trust. One product recall or safety incident can compromise years of strategic brand building—making electrical safety compliance essential.

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Proven Strategies for Sourcing and Supply Chain Leaders

Vendor selection: Build sustainable buyer/vendor partnerships for safer designs and reliable quality throughout the supply chain.
Third-party certification: Rely on experienced independent experts for critical testing of prototypes and early production samples. These specialists help detect issues overlooked internally and conduct quarterly factory inspections to meet the standards required in target market.
Electrical safety compliance: Engage global standards to ensure every product meets national and international safety regulations, reducing risk and enhancing reputation.
CB Test Certificate process: Review samples according to the IECEE CB Scheme, achieving internationally recognized certification for seamless market entry.

The IECEE CB Scheme Explained

Operated by the IEC System of Conformity Assessment, the IECEE CB Scheme enables mutual acceptance of test reports and CB Test Certificates for electrical and electronic equipment. This global system verifies products based on harmonized safety standards and offers manufacturers confidence for international exports.

In 2018, over 100,000 CB Test Certificates were issued worldwide, led by office equipment and household appliances—underscoring the importance of certification in electrical safety compliance and market success. (source: IECEE statistics)

IECEE CB Test Certificate Issued by Year

As you can see from the below chart, in the last 5-years since 2014, 2 product categories have dominated the number of submissions (Office equipment linked to 60950 safety standard & household appliances linked to 60335 safety standard):

IECEE CB Test Certificate Issued by Product Category

Compliance and Quality for Supply Chain Leaders

Safety: Confirm every product meets strict electrical safety testing standards.
Quality: Validate consistent performance and market readiness across production runs.
Interoperability: Confident that their products work safely with other devices and installations.
Consistency: Be sure their products comply with the sample assessed. Maintain high standards from prototype through scale production.

WHY BUREAU VERITAS?

Bureau Veritas operates global CB Safety Testing Labs across the USA, France, Germany, India, Greater China, and Korea—each accredited as National Certification Bodies. A CB Test Certificate from Bureau Veritas unlocks swift market access and ensures robust electrical safety compliance through trusted expertise in electrical safety testing.

Ready to Achieve Global Compliance?

Bureau Veritas operates global CB Safety Testing Labs across the USA, France, Germany, India, Greater China, and Korea—each accredited as National Certification Bodies. A CB Test Certificate from Bureau Veritas unlocks swift market access and ensures robust electrical safety compliance through trusted expertise in electrical safety testing.

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