Hi Rich, Not sure what the flag-waving was all about, but we also get a CB certificate/test report with each national safety approval we get. The reason we still do is that we have on numerous occasions taken advantage of the CB stuff with virtually 100% success. We also use it as the basis for compliance with the LVD. Also, what's the "new Full CB Certification Scheme" all about? BTW, it might be interesting to see how many of us safety types use the CB Scheme. Best regards, Ron Pickard [email protected]
______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Why are CB reports truly useful? Author: Rich Nute <[email protected]> at INTERNET List-Post: [email protected] Date: 11/20/98 12:13 PM Why are CB reports truly useful? 1. The CB Certificate and Test Report are sufficient to prove compliance to the Low Voltage Directive and thereby back up the use of the CE mark on the product. The CE mark is required in the EU. The CE mark is also accepted in the EFTA countries. 2. The CB Certificate and Test Report facilitates product certification in any country (e.g., China) who is a member of the CB Scheme. Ideally, testing is not repeated, and only a limited number (or even no) samples are required. Furthermore, CB Scheme certification houses are encouraged to provide priority service to CB submittals. For a list of CB Scheme countries, see: http://www.cbscheme.org/ (The major world area not a member of the CB Scheme is South America.) Think of the CB Certificate and Test Report as a passport for the product. 3. If you certify your products at a NCB certification house, then you have one-stop shopping for product safety certification. You can get both national certification and the CB at the same time, and for a reduced combination price. Many North American certification houses offer USA, Canada, and CB with one submittal for a very favorable schedule and cost. The goal is one test, one certification worldwide. The CB Certificate and Test Report is the means to this goal. The more we use the CB Scheme, the more it will be accepted throughout the world. A new CB program, the Full Certification Scheme, is currently nearing completion. This is another major step towards one test, one certification. If you market in multiple countries, the CB Scheme is the best means for obtaining multiple certifications! We buy a CB Certificate and Test Report for all products. Best regards, Rich ------------------------------------------------------------- Richard Nute Product Safety Engineer Hewlett-Packard Company Product Regulations Group AiO Division Tel : +1 619 655 3329 16399 West Bernardo Drive FAX : +1 619 655 4979 San Diego, California 92127 e-mail: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------- --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators). --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators).
