Read These Before Exporting China-made Goods!

However, do you know what the mainly significant standards are, and what they exactly mean?

HACOS shows you in details !

1CE: CONFORMITE EUROPEENNE

A kind of certification mark about safety for products. It is regarded as a “Product Passport” in European markets. Generally, products with “CE” mark can be sold within EU countries.

2RoHS: the Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Since 2013, all the electronic products exported to Europe must have a “CE” mark. Meanwhile, products also need to meet the requirements of Low Voltage Detector (LVD), Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and RoHS2.0. (The “CE-RoHS” mark)

3REACH: Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals

REACH requires that the procedure of registration, evaluation, authentication and restrictions claiming of all the chemicals exported to or produced in Europe is necessary. It efficiently figures out the elements of chemicals for the sake of ensuring environmental safety and human health.

4ISO: International Organization for Standardization

ISO is the largest nongovernmental organization for standardization and dominant across the world. The international standard of product safety is carried out by ISO, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The standard is applied to all countries.

5GS: Geprufte Sicherheit / Germany Safety

Certification of GS is based on the Laws of German Product Safety (GPSG). It also meets the requirements of European Standards (EN) and Deutsches Industrid-Norm (DIN). Although GS is not necessary, product with a “GS” mark is usually more acceptable and popular with a higher price.

6FCC: Federal Communications Commission

To keep people from harmful wireless and wired products. Many wirelesses, telecom products and digital products need certifications from FCC in the USA. Each Importer as well as customs broker has to apply for a certificate of FCC before exporting goods.

7CSA: Canadian Standards Association

All the electronic products and appliances sold in North America need certification of safety. CSA is a well-known and one of the world largest safety certification organizations. CSA provides service of product certification for thousands of manufacturers around the world. Numerous electronic products with “CSA” marks are sold in North America.

8BSI: British Standards Institution

Served as an internationally authoritative institution of certification standard, BSI has implemented a series of ISO9000 products management standard. It covers standards of product quality, environment, health, information, communication and food safety.

9EMC: Electro Magnetic Compatibility

EMC is a vital quality certification of electronic products and appliances. It ensures the working liability and safety of products. According to the notice of European Community, only electronic products and appliances with “CE” marks can be sold in their local markets.

10PSE: Japan Electrical Safety & Environment

PSE certification is mainly applied to Japan based on DENAN Law of Japan. Approximately 498 electronic products and appliances need “PSE” marks before selling in local markets.

11SAA: Standards Association of Australian

SAA safety certification is necessary for electronic products sold in Australia. Moreover, product with a  “SAA” mark can be also sold in New Zealand.

Indeed, it is really important to know the product safety certification! HACOS hopes that the information mentioned above will help you and wish you to make out well in business!