CB Scheme

Eurofins Electric and Electronics Finland Oy operates as part of the IECEE CB Scheme as a CB Test Laboratory (CBTL) for the safety testing of electrical and electronic components, equipment and products.

Our scope of accreditation currently covers 12 standards including IEC 62368-1, IEC 61010-1 and IEC 60601-1.

Click here to view our current CB Scheme Certificate and Scope of Accreditation.

What is the IECEE CB scheme?

The IECEE CB Scheme is a multilateral agreement and certification system that uses a combination of international standards and mutual recognition agreements between Certification Bodies to provide cost-effective and simplified access to more than 50 countries.

Using the CB scheme, a manufacturer can use a CB Test Report and CB Test Certificate to apply for National Certification in the member countries, removing the need for duplicate testing and saving time and money.

The CB Scheme also provides a means to access countries that do not participate in the CB Scheme but recognise the CB Certificate as evidence of compliance.

Benefits of Using the CB Scheme

• Recognised internationally in over 50 countries
• It can be used as part of a technical file to support a Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking
• Reduces the number of test samples required for testing
• Testing can be performed locally
• Requirements for many countries can be covered under one test programme to optimise market access
• Testing does not need to be repeated for each target country, saving both time and cost
• Some countries have similar product requirements, providing access to markets that may not have been considered before
• It can be used to provide a route to North American approvals and Canadian approvals

CB Scheme product certification works in 3 simple steps.

1. The product is submitted to the CBTL for testing to ensure it meets the appropriate IEC Safety Standard. The assessment will include National Deviations to meet country-specific requirements.

2. Upon completion of the testing, the compliant test report will be issued to the National Certification Body (NCB) who in turn issue the CB Test Certificate following a review of the submitted report.

3. The product, along with the CB Test Report and CB Test Certificate, can then be submitted to the countries of interest and, if required, be used to obtain the National Certification Mark of those countries.