Top Ten Electronic Product Certification Requirements in Europe and America

Amazon sellers should know that, whether it is North America or Europe, many products must be certified to be sold on Amazon.

If the product does not have relevant certification, it will encounter many difficulties in selling on Amazon. If it is detected by Amazon, the listing sales authority will be suspended; when the product is shipped, the customs clearance of the product will also be hindered, and the goods will be detained. risks of.

Electronics are a growing number of Amazon sellers because of higher profit margins than other standard household products. Amazon's certification requirements for electronic products are becoming more and more stringent. Xiaobei will give a basic introduction to various electronic product certifications in Europe and America, so that sellers can understand what needs to be paid attention to.

EU

Product certification requirements in the EU are generally more stringent than in other markets, and the EU tends to be stricter when it comes to enforcing regulations and customs/retailer inspections. If sellers want to sell legally in the EU, they need to strictly follow various certification regulations.

●CE

CE certification is a basic safety requirement. CE marking is mandatory. CE certification means that the product has met the safety requirements specified in the EU directive. CE covers most standards and is the minimum standard that sellers need to pass when exporting to Europe.

Is it mandatory: yes

Product range (electronics): All electronic products.

●GS

GS certification is a voluntary certification based on the German Product Safety Law (GPGS) and tested in accordance with the EU unified standard EN or the German industrial standard DIN. It is a German safety certification mark recognized in the European market. GS is a voluntary certification, not mandatory, but GS has always been a quality mark that consumers trust, especially in Germany. The requirements of GS certification are higher than those of CE certification.

Is it mandatory: No. Voluntarily used as product quality label.

Product range (electronics): household appliances, household machinery, household electronic equipment, electrical and electronic office equipment, industrial machinery, experimental measurement equipment, etc. (GS certification does not apply to battery powered products.)

●RED

RED (The Radio Equipment Directive, Radio Equipment Directive) certification is one of the EU's mandatory CE certification mode for wireless product certification. RED certification is a passport for wireless products to enter the EU market.

Is it mandatory: yes

Product range (electronics):

1. Short-distance wireless remote control products (SRD) such as: remote control toy cars, remote control alarm systems, remote control doorbells, remote control switches, remote control mice, keyboards, etc.
2. Professional radio remote control products (PMR) such as: professional wireless walkie-talkies, wireless microphones, etc.
3. Wireless phone CTO, CT1, CT1+…
4. ISDN (digital telephone products)
5. DECT (Enhanced Digital Cordless Telephone)
6. Mobile phone GSM, CDMA test
7. Bluetooth products such as: Bluetooth headset.
8. Inductive data transmission equipment with operating frequency < 9 kHz.
9. Wireless broadcast receiver equipment

●LVD

LVD (Low Voltage Directive) is one of CE standards. LVD does not stipulate any specific technical standards that must be met, but provides guidance for designers to produce safe products in accordance with IEC technical standards. The goal of LVD is to ensure the safety of low-voltage equipment when in use.

Is it mandatory: yes

Product range (electronics): electronic products or electrical equipment with a voltage between 50V~1000V AC and 75V~1500V DC.

●EMC

EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) specifies that the product must not interfere with other electronic products. This means that the components of the product need to comply with multiple CE or GS standards. If your product has a GS certificate, EMC testing is usually also required. EMC testing is covered in some CE certifications and test reports, please be sure to check them carefully.

Is it mandatory: yes. But different countries may need to adhere to different standards. In European law, EMC is mandatory.

Product range (electronics): electronic and electrical equipment.

●RoHS

The full name of RoHS is "Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Components in Electrical and Electronic Equipment", which is a mandatory environmental testing regulation of the European Union. The purpose of this standard is to eliminate ten substances including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in electrical and electronic products. It is closely related to WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive). If the supplier does not have the RoHS certificate for the entire product, the RoHS report of the raw material of the product can be used instead, which will also be generally accepted.

Is it mandatory: yes. However, raw material reporting is widely accepted and a full reporting of the product is not required.

Product Scope (Electronics): All electrical and electronic products that may contain the above hazardous substances in the production process and raw materials.

●REACH

The REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) directive is essentially an upgrade to RoHS, but restricts the use of a wider variety of chemicals and substances than RoHS. It is the EU regulation for the preventive management of all chemicals entering its market.

Is it mandatory: yes.

Product Range (Electronics): All electronic products that may contain chemical substances.

●WEEE

The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is a mandatory requirement that manufacturers must meet. "waste" is defined in detail in Directive/EEC and modified in Directive/EEC. Scrap is actually for all categories of products in Annex I of the WEEE Directive, even if the product has not reached the end of its useful life stage, as long as it is discarded by consumers as waste.The role is to deal with electrical and electronic waste to recover precious resources

Is it mandatory: yes. But different countries may require adherence to different standards.

Product range (electronics): large household appliances, small household appliances, information technology and telecommunication equipment, user equipment, lighting equipment, electrical and electronic tools (except large static industrial tools), toys, leisure and sports equipment, medical equipment ( All implanted and infected products excluded), monitoring and control devices, vending machines.

●Subordinate regulations and directives

Each of the above certifications/directives has some subsidiary regulations that must be met. Usually, if the product purchased by the seller from the supplier has passed a certain certification, such as CE or GS, etc., then the product also complies with the subsidiary regulations of this certification.

U.S.

Compared to Europe, certification regulations in the United States are generally relatively "lax". But "relaxed" doesn't mean "casual," as sellers still need to comply with relevant regulations and standards.

●FCC

The full name of FCC is the Federal Communications Commission of the United States, which is a mandatory regulation. FCC certification is mainly aimed at computers, computer accessories, fax machines, electronic devices, radio equipment and other products that may harm personal safety. Mainly certified by the US Federal Communications Commission, which is responsible for the safety of radio and communication products. Basically all radio application products, communication products and digital products require FCC approval to enter the US market.

Is it mandatory: yes

Product range (electronics): almost all radio application products, communication products and digital products. Different types of products have different certification methods.

1. Personal computer and peripheral equipment;

2. Household electrical appliances, power tools;

3. Audio products, video products (radio, TV, home speakers, etc.);

4. Lamps (LED lamps, LED screens, stage lights, etc.);

5. Wireless products (Bluetooth, wireless remote control toys, wireless switches, etc.);

6. Security products (alarms, security products, access control, monitors, cameras, etc.).

●UL

UL is a company engaged in certification of various standards. UL certification is a non-mandatory certification in the United States, mainly for the detection and certification of product safety performance, and its certification scope does not include the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) characteristics of products. For sellers or retailers, UL certification is the basis for consumers' trust in product quality.

Is it mandatory: No. However, recently, Amazon requires that all strong electrical products require UL certification, otherwise there will be the risk of products being removed from the shelves.

Product range (electronics): almost all electronic products, different types of products are suitable for different UL labels.

●RoHS

RoHS is also recognized in the US, and the RoHS self-declaration is generally accepted by US authorities.

Is it mandatory: no

Product Scope (Electronics): All electrical and electronic products that may contain the above hazardous substances in the production process and raw materials.

Huapin Testing reminds relevant companies that before selling electronic products to the European and American markets, they must complete the necessary certification in accordance with relevant legal requirements, otherwise they will face great risks, and the gains will outweigh the losses in the end. As a third-party service provider of Amazon, BCTC can provide relevant testing and certification services required by Amazon. Welcome to consult!

The products exemplified above are common product certifications for electronic products belonging to Amazon’s European and American markets, but each country has a different certification system.
For the details of this piece, you can check the relevant information or open a CASE in the Amazon background to consult customer service. Some products do not require certification, but certified products can better win the favor of consumers.

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