Tricks of the ECE trade

How do I go about having my product certified?

The first step in ECE certification is to contract a technical service that is accredited to do ECE certification work for your type of product in the country from which you would like your ECE certification. Keep in mind that not all technical services are accredited to do ECE certification work for all products. The technical service must have the laboratories and know-how for your type of product. Some countries that are members of the ECE don’t even have their own labs. Some labs are accredited in several countries.

What is the first step in receiving ECE certification?

The first step in receiving ECE certification is called “initial assessment.” An inspector of the technical service will visit your factory and will check whether your factory is able to produce the product in the consistent quality required by the ECE. As with any exam, you should prepare yourself for it. In the next column, we will tell you the dos and don’ts of the initial assessment.