1. CEC certification
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is a state agency dedicated to reducing energy consumption and promoting renewable energy sources. As part of their mission, they established the CEC Certification program to ensure that certain products meet energy efficiency standards set by the Appliance Efficiency Regulation. The regulation specifies energy efficiency requirements, measurement methods, and phased implementation plans for 58 categories of electrical products. According to the requirements of this regulation, electrical products must be tested by accredited laboratories in accordance with the corresponding regulations or standards in the United States, and can only be sold in California after approval.
4. More about CEC certification
Below is a list of products and energy efficiency testing standards we’re capable of. And our team is always available for any general inquiries, or technical discussions regarding the following products and energy efficiency testing standards. Not sure if your product requires CEC certification or which standard apply to your product? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- External Power Supply (EPS): CEC Title20, 10 CFR 430, Subpart B, Appendix Z;
- Battery Charging Systems (BCS): CEC Title20, BCS 10 CFR 430, Subpart B, Appendix Y;
- Lighting Products: CEC-140-2021-002, CEC-400-2018-021-CMF.
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 Current;
- Input Power;
- Output Voltage;
- Output Current;
- Output Power;
- No-load Voltage;
- Power Factor;
- THD;
- …
Required documentation varies depending on the products. For detailed required documentation on specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical required documentation for CEC certificate:
- Full name of the product;
- Model number, varieties or classification numbers;
- Intended use of the product: e.g. home, office, factory…
- Parts list: a detailed list of parts and components including model number, rating, the name of the manufacturer. For insulating materials, please provide the name of the raw material;
- Electrical properties: for electronic and electrical products, please provide the electrical schematic diagram (wiring diagram) and electrical properties table;
- Structural drawings: the structural drawings or exploded drawings are required for most of the products;
- Pictures of the product ;
- Instructions for use and installation;
- Safety precautions;
- …
- Send the pictures and documentation of the product to us;
- Issue a quotation: our engineer will evaluate the applicable standard, testing time required and the cost;
- Settle the payment;
- Perform tests and prepare for the report if all the required tests passed;
- Submit documentation and test report to CEC for registration.
The validity of CEC certificate depends on the product. If you’re interested in learning more, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further.
5. 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, you will receive the CEC certificate in 1-2 weeks according to our past successful records.
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!
6. Factory inspection
CEC certification does not require factory inspection.
7. 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.