8 out of 10 files are not validated by the testing laboratory at the first presentation
even if they are in the future.
- Reject
- Ok
Feedback :
MOST PROJECTS ARE DELAYED DURING THE CERTIFICATION STEP
Electrical devices
THE MAIN BLOCKING POINTS
Our internal study showed that blocking points were often linked to common reasons. This is showing trends on the main corrective actions to anticipate.
Users informations
Instructions for use incomplete. Mandatory information missing.
Marking product.
Component(s)
Component certificate unavailable or expired;
CDF Table incompleted.
Technical Fail
Construction incompatible with the requirements of the test standard.
*FAIL
Others
Exemple :
Insufficient number of test samples.
Unqualified factory (CIG023)
…
Getting Compliance
QUALITY TEAMS ARE MAINLY FACING FOLLOWING ISSUES
We identified 6 main difficulties encountered during the preparation of electrical products compliance.
Reminder on the conformity of electrical products
ELECTRICAL SAFETY IS NOT THE ONLY REQUIREMENT
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Elimination of the risk of electric shock;
Reduced risk of fire or explosion;
Low Voltage Directive (LVD) – 2014/35/UE.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Intercompatibility between devices;
Decrease in electromagnetic disturbances;
Directive EMC – 2014/30/EU.
RADIO
Radio-frequencies,
Compatibility with local requirements. Data security
Directive RED – 2014/53/EU
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Substances dangerous for the environment;
Materials in contact with food;
Directive RoHS – 2011/65/EU.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Eco-design, Recyclability, Energy performance;
Component durability, Repairability;
Directive Eco-design – 2009/125/CE.
Services
SCOPE OF SERVICES
01.
SKILLS & PREPARATION
Trainings on CE marking;
Regulatory studies on European and International market requirements;
Preparation of the technical file (instructions, label, declarations);
Support for risk analysis.
02.
CONSTRUCTION ASSESSMENTS
Qualification of components;
Study of the repair process, user informations;
Impact on recyclability.
03.
COMPLIANCE PRE-CHECKS
Construction review. Electrical safety, CEM & RF;
Help in deciding corrective actions;
Review of component certificates.
04.
OUTSOURCING & SUPERVISION
Research and validation of the testing laboratory;
Organization and monitoring of tests. Optimization of number of samples.
05.
DEFAULT ANALYSIS
Following consumer feedbacks and ratings;
identification of root causes;
corrective actions recommendations.
Food processor
Food processor, Blender, Mixer
Coffee Machine
Espresso, Automatic coffee machine...
Food preparation
Hand mixer, Breadmaker, Yogurt maker
Laundry care
Iron, Steam generator, Steamer
Vacuum cleaners
Hand held, robot ...
Heating & Sanitary
Heater, Towel rails, VMC
Fixed Cooking
Plancha, Oven, BBQ
Mobile cooking
Toaster, Grills, BBQ, Hotplate...
Beauty Care
Hair dryer, Hair straightener, Hair trimmer
For which products?
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE SPECIALISTS
All electrical products are subject to CE marking in Europe, and other international regulations.
Our expertise is focused more particularly on household electrical products.
The Low Voltage Directive 2014/35 /UE (or LVD) has an impact on the construction requirements of products and their electrical safety (IEC EN 60335-1)
The other directives and regulations (CEM, RED, RoHS, REACh, Food Contact, ERP, WEEE, etc.) are also to be taken into account during compliance.
Our team
COMPLIANT … WITH YOUR EXPECTATIONS
We found that too many companies were not sufficiently prepared and needed support to complete the project on time.
Our desire is to be able to help your teams to master the regulatory requirements for electrical products so as not to delay marketing. Our team communicates in French and English, in order to be able to easily discuss with your suppliers.
We participate in technical standardization committees, in order to be able to anticipate regulatory changes.
In brief, we can be your quality planners!
Quality planners, quesaco (?)
Its objective is to help build the positioning of product quality in line with the strategy, the requirements of the marketer and the expectations of the consumer.
The planners must also collect the essential elements of the brand. He must integrate them in order to be able to guide his client during the important choices: materials, performance, repairability for example.
The quality planners must have a high sensitivity to the times, in addition to regulatory skills in construction techniques and manufacturing processes.