Electrical and electronic devices
CERTIFICATION
Do you want to put an electrical or electronic device on the market and are you looking for a partner for its certification?
Säfeli is your partner in product certification. We are here to support you from the design phases through production to monitoring once the product is on the market. Certification has never been easier.
CE MARKING
In order to be able to sell a product on the European market, an electrical device must comply with the various directives and regulations in force.
The Low Voltage Electrical Equipment Directive is the main regulation to follow but others may also apply depending on the nature of the electrical device.
For example, the electromagnetic compatibility directive as well as the RoHS directive on the restriction of hazardous materials in electrical equipment.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Step 1
Identify applicable guidelines and regulations.
2nd step
Apply directives and standards to the product.
Step 3
Creation of documentation and technical file.
Step 4
Creation of the declaration of conformity and affixing of the CE.
Step 5
The product is certified and ready to be marketed.
Low Voltage Directive
The low voltage directive 2014/35/EU is a European directive which aims to guarantee the safety of electrical and electronic devices.
The low voltage is between 50 VAC and 1000 VAC as well as 75VDC and 1500 VD. If you develop a device within this voltage range, you must apply this guideline.
In order to prove compliance with the Low Voltage Directive, harmonized standards must be followed and in some cases laboratory tests must be carried out.
EMC directive
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU is a European directive which aims to guarantee the immunity electromagnetic interference of devices and to limit disturbances to their environment.
All devices electricity that may be disturbed or disturbed their environment must apply the EMC directive.
Different IEC standards make it possible to carry out laboratory tests to prove the conformity of electrical and electronic devices.
RoHS directive
The RoHS directive 2011/65/EU aims to limit the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic devices.
Examples of restricted substances include:
The lead
Mercury
Cadmium
hexavalent chromium
Over time the European Union has added different substances to the list.
WEEE directive
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU aims to reduce electronic waste by recycling it.
Manufacturers must collect their devices in order to bring them in sorting centers. It is in line with the RoHS directive.
The symbol the crossed-out dustbin must be affixed to the product.
Laboratory tests
Some electrical and electronic products must be tested in the laboratory. Thanks to our network of partners, it is possible for us to offer you a whole range of tests in order to meet the requirements of a large number of standards.
AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE PROJECT?
Do you have a project in the electrical field? Do not hesitate to contact our expert:
Elio Schnarrenberger
+41 79 737 37 93