CB Scheme Testing
Comtest Laboratories CB Testing Laboratory - Scope of Accreditation
| Standard | Description |
| IEC 60950 | Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment |
| IEC 60950-1 | Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment |
| IEC 61010-1 | Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use |
| IEC 61010-2-010 | Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for the heating of materials |
| IEC 61010-2-051 | Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for mixing and stirring |
| IEC 61010-2-081 | Particular requirements for automatic and semiautomatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes |
| IEC 61010-2-101 | Particular requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical equipment |
IECEE CB SCHEME OVERVIEW
THE CONCEPT:
The IECEE CB Scheme is the world's first truly international system for mutual acceptance of test reports and certificates dealing with the safety of electrical and electronic components, equipment and products.
The Scheme is essentially based on the use of international (IEC) Standards. The CB Scheme utilizes CB Test Reports and Certificates to attest that product samples have successfully passed the test conditions and are in compliance with the requirements of the relevant IEC Standard(s). When applicable, the CB Test Certificate and its associated CB Test Report can also include declared national differences, Special National Conditions (SNC) and Regulatory Requirements of various member countries.
The main objective of the Scheme, is to facilitate trade by promoting harmonization of the national standards with international standards.
CB TESTING LABORATORY (CBTL)
A CB Testing Laboratory (CBTL) is a laboratory recognized in the CB Scheme to conduct testing and issue CB Test Reports in one or more product categories under the responsibility of its associated NCB (SAI Global for Australia). Comtest is a CBTL.
CB TEST REPORTS AND CB TEST CERTIFICATES
CB Test Report is a standardized report in a clause by clause checklist format referencing, the requirements of the relevant IEC Standard. The Test Report provides clear and unambiguous results of all the required tests, measurements, verifications, inspections and evaluations. It also contains photographs, electrical diagrams, artwork drawings as well as a description of the product. Under the rules of the CB Scheme, a CB Test Report is considered valid only if accompanied by its CB Test Certificate.
CB Test Certificate is a formal CB Scheme document issued by an authorized NCB (SAI Global for Australia) to inform other NCBs that a sample of the product tested was found to be in compliance with the applicable requirements. CB Test Certificates should not be used for advertising purposes; however reference to the existence of a CB Test Certificate is permitted.
BENEFITS OF THE CB SCHEME TO THE MANUFACTURER
The CB Scheme may provide significant benefits to those manufacturers who wish to export their products to countries that participate in the Scheme.
Such manufacturers can:
- Select and deal with one CBTL or NCB of their choice.
- Have their products tested, including testing to the national differences, special national conditions and regulatory requirements of the product's destination countries.
- Use the CB Test Report from CBTL and Certificate obtained from one NCB to obtain national approvals in many other member countries through their participating NCBs.
Although the manufacturer is required to submit an Application and may also be required to submit a product sample in the country of destination, no additional testing is needed, and only administrative work should be involved in processing such Applications.
Applications for obtaining certifications based on CB Test Certificates and CB Test Reports are given priority over other Applications as no testing is involved