1. What is VDE certification?
VDE is the German national product logo. VDE testing institutions and certification association is a subsidiary of the German association of electrical engineers, it was founded in 1920, as an international recognition of electronic appliances and parts safety testing and his body, enjoys a high reputation in European and international. The demand for VDE certification is on the rise in customers around the world. The VDE testing institute and certification association (VDE), based on current European and international standards, tests about 2,200 German customers and about 2,700 foreign clients per year. Today, more than 200,000 products worldwide have VDE security certificates.
The full name of VDE is the Prufstelle Testing and Certification Institute, which means the German electrical engineers association. Established in 1920, it is one of the most experienced test certification and inspection organizations in Europe. It is a member of the CE bulletin institute and international CB organization authorized by the eu. In European and international get CENELEC European certification system for the electric products, CECC electronic components quality evaluation of the coordination system, international IEC electrical products, electronic components certification system, etc. The products are widely used in household and commercial use of electrical appliances, IT equipment, industrial and medical technology equipment, assembly materials and electronic components, wire and cable, etc.
The demand for VDE certification is on the rise in customers around the world. The VDE testing institute and certification association (VDE), based on current European and international standards, tests about 2,200 German customers and about 2,700 foreign clients per year.
Today, more than 200,000 products worldwide have VDE security certificates.
2. What are the testing areas applicable to VDE?
(1) electric heating and electric appliances
(2) data processing and medical equipment
(3) lighting and electronic products
(4) cable and insulation materials
(5) installation of equipment and control devices
(6) electronic components
(7) EMC test
3. VDE certification application process?
(1) for the first time consulting - the applicant to the company to provide enterprises certification VDE product introduction and the status quo of instructions, such as: product model, name, parts list, drawings, work principle, technical parameters of table data, instructions, etc.
(2) establish agency relationship - the client (the applicant) and the agent to sign the agency agreement, further in the form of a written contract clear the responsibilities, powers and duties of both parties, to ensure that both sides cooperate closely during the application process, make the application work smoothly and achieve expected objectives. In the meantime, the power of attorney shall be submitted to VDE to prove that he has been entrusted by the applicant.
(3) formal application form and structure parameter list - is an important document for application of VDE, and the applicant may provide relevant information to the company for translation and fill in, and return to VDE after signing by the applicant.
(4) application confirmation - after receiving the formal application form and the structure parameter list, the VDE will make a formal written confirmation of the application within two to four weeks, and send the invoice, factory inspection questionnaire and other information.
(5) if the application is confirmed, the specific sample request and the relevant standards on which the test is based shall be informed. The company can assist VDE applicant to obtain relevant standards, clarify all related test items, test methods, etc. After completion of the sample, the test must be carried out in accordance with the standard or sent to the domestic laboratory for prediction. After the forecast is qualified, the sample can be safely and accurately sent to VDE by speedpost.
(1) once all the test items are approved, the applicant will be notified in time.
(2) the inspection results may also be defective. Some minor defects, with the VDE communication, as long as minor modifications, do not need to resend samples, VDE will be able to license.
(3) the company will discuss with the applicant the reasons for the failure when the test results are defective. If necessary, VDE will send back the failed samples for reference analysis. After the sample has been modified and improved, the company shall handle the reinspection procedure and send it again until it is qualified. If the sample is resent within six months, the retesting fee will be much more favourable.
(6) factory inspection - inspection of the factory prior to the certification and subsequent or irregular supervision and review. Prior to the factory review, Shanghai dexin will assist the manufacturer in conducting self-examination of production facilities, laboratory equipment, metering and the entire quality system control VDE. In case of review, the inspection personnel shall make rectification requirements, assist the manufacturer to discuss the rectification measures as soon as possible and implement the corrective action promptly until the reinspection is qualified.
(7) certification - if the sample is tested successfully, the VDE will notify the Shanghai dexin in time, and the VDE certificate will be issued promptly.
4. What information should be submitted for VDE certification?
(1) product description
(2) description of model differences
(3) the circuit diagram
(4) instruction in German
(5) list of parts and materials
(6)CB test report
(7) other required materials
