1. PSE certification
The PSE certification is a mandatory safety and EMC approval for electrical products sold on the Japanese market. The applicable law is the DENAN Act (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act) of Japan. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is the responsible authority for the PSE Certification.
457 product categories have been designated pursuant to the DENAN act (as of December 2018). Under the Act, electrical products are divided into two categories: Specified Electrical Products (totally 116 products) and Non-Specified Electrical Products (totally 341 products). Specified Electrical Products must display the diamond PSE mark while Non-Specified Electrical Products must be marked with the circle PSE mark.
Not sure if your product requires PSE mark, or which type of PSE mark is requested? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
2. Two types of PSE mark
3. More about PSE certification
Below is a list of electrical products we specialize in. It’s important to note that the list below is not exhaustive. Not sure if your product requires PSE certification? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Specified Electrical Products: DC power supply units, power switches & plugs, electric water heaters, power cords & plugs, transformers for household appliances…
- Non-Specified Electrical Products: electric blankets, electric steamers, electric hair curler, electric toasters, microwave ovens, hair humidifiers, refrigerators, electric blender, electric egg cookers, electric hair dryers, electric humidifiers, projectors, washing machines, incandescent light bulb, fluorescent lamps, table lamps, decorative lamps, advertising lamps, lithium batteries, LED lighting products…
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 what standard or standards apply to your product? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
Japan Standards:
- Power supplies for Information Technology Equipment (ITE): Appendix 8; Appendix 12; J 60950-1; J 62368-1;
- Power supplies for Audiovisual (AV) products: Part 8; Part 12; J 60065; J 62368-1;
- Power supplies for lighting products: Part 8; Part 12; J 61347-1; J 61347-2-13;
- Power supplies for household appliances: Appendix 8; Appendix 12; J 60335-1; J 60335-2-29;
- Industrial power supplies (transformers): Appendix 8; Appendix 12; J 61558-1; J 61558-2-16;
- ITE: Appendix 8; Appendix 12; J 60950-1; J 62368-1;
- AV products: Part 8; Part 12; J 60065; J 62368-1;
- Lighting products: Part 8; Part 12; J 60598-1; J 60598-2-XX;
- Household appliances: Appendix 8; Appendix 12; J 60335-1; J 60335-2-XX;
- Medical products: Special Table 8;
- Industrial products (transformers): Part 8; Part 12; J 61558-1; J 61558-2-XX;
- Electric tools: Part 8; Part 12; J 60745-1; J 60745-2-XX;
- Batteries for consumer electronics: JIS C 8712; JIS C 8714; Appendix 9; Appendix 12; JIS C 62133-1; JIS C 62133-2;
- Power batteries: Appendix 12; JIS C 8715-1; JIS C 8715-23.
IEC Standards:
- Power supplies for ITE: IEC 60950-1; IEC 62368-1;
- Power supplies for AV products: IEC 60065; IEC 62368-1;
- Power supplies for lighting products: IEC 61347-1; IEC 61347-2-13;
- Power supplies for household appliances: IEC 60335-1; IEC 60335-2-29;
- Power supplies for medical products: IEC 60601-1;
- Industrial power supplies (transformers): IEC 61558-1; IEC 61558-2-16;
- ITE: IEC 60950-1; IEC 62368-1;
- 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 products (transformers): IEC 61558-1; IEC 61558-2-XX;
- Electric tools: IEC 60745-1; IEC 60745-2-XX;
- 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;
- Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEV) & Electrically Power Assisted Cycles (EPAC Bicycles): IEC 15194; IEC 17128.
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 what standard or standards apply to your product? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
Japan Standards:
- ITE (Information Technology Equipment), Audiovisual (AV) Products: J 55032 (H29);
- Lighting Products: J 55015 (H29);
- Household Appliances: J 55014;
- Industrial, Scientific and Medical Products: J 55011.
CISPR/IEC Standards:
- General Standards: IEC 61000-6-1; IEC 61000-6-2; IEC 61000-6-3; IEC 61000-6-4;
- ITE, AV Products: CISPR 32; CISPR 35; IEC 61000-3-2; IEC 61000-3-3;
- 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;
- CISPR 11; IEC 61000-3-2; IEC 61000-3-3; IEC 61000-4 Series.
Required materials varies depending on the products. For detailed required materials on specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical required materials for power supplies:
- Fill out the application form;
- CB test certificate and CB test report
- circuit diagram;
- PCB layout related to safety regulations;
- Specification of transformer and coil;
- Critical Component List (CCL) and their certifications;
- Constructional Data Form (CDF);
- User manuals or assembly manuals in Japanese;
- Nameplates and warning signs in Japanese (with the PSE mark and the name of notifying suppliers);
- List of inspection facilities (for factory inspection)
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GTG Group assists clients through every step of the PSE 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!
The requirements for the test samples varies depend on the standard applied for and the certification body. If there is CB certification, 5pcs test samples are required, otherwise, 10pcs.
Below are the general application steps for achieving PSE certificate. Have questions or not sure where to start? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Send the technical documents to us for evaluation;
- Issue a quotation: our engineer will evaluate the applicable standard, testing time required and the cost;
- Settle the payment and send the test samples to our laboratory;
- Perform testing;
- A PSE certificate will be issued after on-site factory inspection.
The diamond PSE certificate have different period of validity depending on the product, generally for 3 years, 5 years and 7 years. The round PSE mark is not a certificate and have no period of validity, it is usually self-declared by the factory or a test report issued by a third-party laboratory/certification body.
3. Factory inspection
The diamond PSE mark: factory inspection is required, no annual audit. There is no factory inspection requirements for the circle PSE certification.
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, you will receive the round PSE mark in 2 weeks while the diamond PSE certification in 4 weeks according to our past experiences. It is much sooner than 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 forfor 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.
