1.Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
The Low Voltage Directive (LVD) is one of many directives established by the European Union, which sets out safety requirements for electrical and electronic equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (low voltage).
2. Relationship between CE marking and the LVD
The Low Voltage Directive is one of the regulations that a product must comply with to receive CE marking. In other words, if a product is designed to operate within the voltage limits set by the Low Voltage Directive and meets all other relevant EU regulations, it can bear the CE marking.
Other EU regulations include the EMC Directive, RoHS Directive (restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment), and the REACH Regulation (regulates the use of chemicals in products).
3. More about LVD certification
The directive applies to all electrical and electronic equipment that operates within a range of voltages from 50 to 1000 volts AC, and 75 to 1500 volts DC. This includes a wide range of products, such as household appliances, computers, lighting equipment, and power tools.
Testing items varies depending on the products. For safety testing items on specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical testing items for power supplies:
- Input test
- Power test
- Needle flame test
- Leakage current test
- Overcharge test
- Dielectric test
- Humidity test
- Glow-wire test
- Strain relief test
- Torque test
- Temperature rise test
- Impact test
- Drop test
- Ball pressure test
- Limited power source (LPS) test
- Touch current test
- Ground continuity test
- Tumbling barrel test
- …
Below is a list of LVD testing standards we’re capable of. And our team is always available for any general inquiries, or technical discussions regarding the following LVD testing standards. Not sure what standard or standards apply to your product? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
Power Supplies:
- For Information Technology Equipment (ITE): EN 62368-1;
- For Audiovisual (AV) products: EN 62368-1;
- For Lighting Products: EN 61347-1; EN 61347-2-13;
- For Home Appliances: EN 60335-1; EN 60335-2-29;
- For Medical Products: EN 60601-1;
- For Industrial Products (Transformer): EN 61558-1; EN 61558-2-16.
End Products:
- ITE: EN 62368-1;
- AV Products: EN 62368-1;
- Lighting Products: EN 60598-1; EN 60598-2-XX;
- Home Appliances: EN 60335-1; EN 60335-2-XX;
- Medical Products: EN 60601-1;
- Industrial Products (Transformer): EN 61558-1; EN 61558-2-XX;
- Electric Tools: EN 60745-1; EN 60745-2-XX.
Batteries:
- For Consumer Electronics: EN 62133; EN 60086; EN 61960;
- Power Batteries: EN 62660-1; EN 62660-2; EN 62660-3; EN 62619; EN 62620.
PLEV & EPAC Bicycles:
- Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEV) and Electrically Power Assisted Cycles (EPAC Bicycles): EN 15194; EN 17128.
Below are the general application steps for achieving LVD certificate. Have questions or not sure where to start? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Fill out the application form;
- Send the materials and test sample(s) to our laboratory;
- Issue a quotation: our engineer will evaluate the applicable standard, testing time required and the cost;
- Settle the payment;
- Perform test and prepare for the report: the laboratory will carry out a full set of tests according to the relevant EU testing standards;
- A CE certificate will be issued after all the tests have passed.
Depending on whether the standard expires. If the standard expires, the certificate expires accordingly and needs to be recertified.
4. Price and lead time
You will never pay for services that you don’t need! GTG Group provides a customized quote which are tailored to each client's needs and budget. Furthermore, we can expedite the certification process by leveraging modern technologies that ensure you receive the LVD certificate in a reasonably short time frame compared with the average industry time.
However, the cost and the lead time of testing and certification varies depending on the product complexity and the testing requirements. GTG Group provides free consultation to assess your needs and provide advice on how to get started with compliance. Contact us today by filling out our short form!
5. Why choose us?
Founded in 2012, GTG Group is an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited product testing and certification services provider in China, providing comprehensive testing and regulatory certifications obtaining services for a wide range of products. Our goal is to certify your products and ensure their compliance with regulatory standards in order to help you access worldwide markets.
