1. CB certification
CB stands for Certification Body.The CB certificate is issued by a group of certification bodies that are affiliated with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The IEC is a global organization that develops and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic, and related technologies.
CB certification is recognized in over 50 countries worldwide. This means that a product that has been CB certified can be sold in multiple countries without having to obtain individual certifications for each country. This saves time and money and makes it easier for manufacturers to enter new markets.
2. CB certification mark
3. More about CB certification
CB scheme covers 180 products in 14 categories, including electronic gaming devices, test equipment, power supply cables, capacitors and components, lighting, household appliances, protective devices, transformers, office equipment, IT equipment, audiovisual (AV) equipment, and medical devices.
Not sure which mark applies to your product? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
Testing items varies depending on the products. For safety or EMC 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:
- Dielectric withstand test;
- Stability test;
- Insulation Resistance (IR) test;
- Label durability test;
- Strain relief test;
- Limited current circuit (LCC) test;
- Limited power source (LPS) test;
- Shock test;
- Temperature rise test
- Abnormal test;
- …
Below is a list of safety testing standards we’re capable of. And our team is always available for any general inquiries, or technical discussions regarding the following safety testing standards. Not sure which standard 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): IEC 60950-1; IEC 62368-1;
- For Audiovisual (AV) Products: IEC 60065; IEC 62368-1;
- For Lighting Products: IEC 61347-1; IEC 61347-2-13;
- For Household Appliances: IEC 60335-1; IEC 60335-2-29;
- For Medical Products: IEC 60601-1;
- For Industrial Power Supplies (Transformer): IEC 61558-1; IEC 61558-2-16.
Terminal Products:
- Information Technology Equipment (ITE): IEC 60950-1; IEC 62368-1;
- Audiovisual (AV) Products: IEC 60065; IEC 62368-1;
- Lighting Products: IEC 60598-1; IEC 60598-2-XX;
- Household Appliances: IEC 60335-1; IEC 60335-2-XX;
- Medical Products: IEC 60601-1;
- Industrial Power Supplies (Transformer): IEC 61558-1; IEC 61558-2-XX;
- Electric Tools: IEC 60745-1; IEC 60745-2-XX.
Batteries:
- Batteries for Consumer Electronics: IEC 62133; IEC 60086; IEC 61960;
- Power Batteries: IEC 62660-1; IEC 62660-2; IEC 62660-3; IEC 62619, IEC 62620.
EPAC & PLEV:
- Electrically power assisted bicycles (EPAC) and personal light electric vehicles (PLEV): IEC 15194; IEC 17128.
GTG Group assists clients through every step of the testing process. Fill out our short form and start taking advantages of our deep industry expertise and extensive technical knowledge to help expedite the process today!
Below is a list of EMC testing standards we’re capable of. And our team is always available for any general inquiries, or technical discussions regarding the following EMC testing standards. Not sure which standard apply to your product? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Information Technology Equipment (ITE) & Audiovisual (AV) Products: CISPR 32; CISPR 35; IEC 61000-3-2; IEC 61000-3-3;
- Audiovisual (AV) Products: IEC 60065; IEC 62368-1;
- Lighting Products: CISPR 15; IEC 61547; IEC 61000-3-2; IEC 61000-3-3;
- Household Appliances: CISPR 14.1; CISPR 14.2; IEC 61000-3-2; IEC 61000-3-3;
- Industrial, Scientific and Medical Products: CISPR 11; IEC 61000-4 Series Standards; IEC 61000-3-2; IEC 61000-3-3;
- Batteries: IEC 61000-6-1; IEC 61000-6-2; IEC 61000-6-3; IEC 61000-6-4.
GTG Group assists clients through every step of the testing process. Fill out our short form and start taking advantages of our deep industry expertise and extensive technical knowledge to help expedite the process today!
Required documentation varies depending on the products. For detailed documentation required for specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical documentation required for power supplies:
- Application form;
- Schematic diagram;
- PCB layout;
- Label;
- User manual in English;
- Critical component list (CCL);
- Trademark declaration (if available);
- Transformer and inductor specification;
- Model list or series list;
- Product photos;
- Safety test report;
- …
Below are the general application steps for CB certification. 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 and send the test sample and technical documents to us;
- Issue a quotation: our engineer will evaluate the applicable standard, testing time required and the cost;
- Settle the payment;
- Perform tests: the laboratory will carry out a full set of tests according to the relevant testing standards and issue the test report;
- Submit the test report to national certification body (NCB) for review;CB certificate will be issued if approved.
The validity period of CB certification is not clearly defined, but accredited NCB (National Certification Body) usually does not recognize CB certificates issued more than three years.
4. Factory inspection
Factory inspection is not required for CB certification.
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 CB certificate within 4 to 5 weeks according to our past successful records, much shorter than the average industry time. The process can be expedited at an additional cost.
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. 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.
