Dear Filiz,
When considering the use of applying a particular standard you should also
consider which markets (Countries) your products are going to enter. As
you made reference to VDE and BSI, I assume Germany and the UK atleast and
Europe wide is most likely. TÜV/GS Marks and BS Kite Marks are primarily
a marketing requirement for retail market products. If you are
considering a wider European market such as Eastern & Western Europe then
I would recommend you obtain a CB Certificate based upon EN 60 950, which
costs you more initially but will save you a bundle in the long run.
Below is an extract from 'The tics Newsletter' April 1997 issue.
Which Version of EN 60950 is currently valid ?
Having considered most of the interpretations on how to arrive at the
answer to this question, you will have to refer back to the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) itself. This states that it is the 'Harmonised
Standard' that shall be complied with, unfortunately most consider that
the action of announcing a standard in the Official Journal ( of the
European Communities) is what constitutes the 'Harmonised' status. In
fact the LVD states that the 'Harmonised Standard' is the standard that is
published in the Member State (MS). Therefore EN 60 950 Amd.3 has been
published in the UK, for instance, as BS EN 60 950 : 1992 (Incorporating
Amendment Nos. 1, 2 and 3). Likewise it is the version published as the
national equivalent in all other EU MS' that is legally applicable under
the LVD.
I hope this helps you towards formulating a strategy.
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On Fri, 16 May 1997, Filiz Eryilmaz wrote:
> Hi everybody,
>
> We are designing a modem reference board with voice
> functionality.Primarily we have targeted Europe as a market place.I 've
> been informed that for Safety;Europe is harmonised and complying with
> EN60950 was enough. Lately I learned about some other documents like:
>
> BSI UK BS415/EC65 and BS7002/EC950
> VDE Germany VDE0884
>
> I think by complying with EN60950,you can affix CE Mark on your
> product.But what about VDE and BSI Safety Marks?
> I got really confused.I would appreciate any help.
>
> --
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Filiz Eryilmaz
> MT 3K-215
> Tel:(908)9576943
> Fax:(908)9576878
> [email protected]
>
Best regards,
Edward Fitzgerald
Int'l Approvals Consultant [and Editor of 'The tics Newsletter']
Email : [email protected]
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