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 International Approvals & Certification Marks

The Fairtrade Certifications

Fairtrade Labellings Organizations International Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO) International is a non-
profit, multi-stakeholder association involving 23 member organizations .

It is just Eleven years since Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) was created in April 1997.
The 14 National Labelling Initiatives, which were at that time operating independently in their respective
markets,came together to create FLO as an umbrella organization with a mission to set Fairtrade Standards, to
support, inspect and certify producers,as well as to harmonize the Fairtrade message across the movement.

The 14 National Labelling Initiatives, which were at that time operating independently in their respective
markets,came together to create FLO as an umbrella organization with a mission to set Fairtrade Standards, to
support, inspect and certify producers,as well as to harmonize the Fairtrade message across the movement.
The organization develops and reviews Fairtrade Standards and provide support to fairtrade certified producers
by assisting them in gaining and maintaining Fairtrade Certification and capitalizing on market opportunities.
In only a decade, FLO has developed from being a small organization into a multinational association with global
outreach.
The number of FairtradeCertified Producer Organizations has tripled and Fairtrade sales have enjoyed an average
growth of 40% per year.
The Certification is done by an independent international certification company,.
FLO-CERT GMBH is responsible for the inspection and certification of producer organizations and traders against
the Fairtrade Standards.

The independence of the inspections ensures that the Fairtrade Minimum Price reaches the producers and that
the Fairtrade Certification Mark is only used on products coming from Fairtrade Certified Producers.

The organization develops and reviews Fairtrade Standards and provide support to fairtrade certified producers
by assisting them in gaining and maintaining Fairtrade Certification and capitalizing on market opportunities.

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 International "emc-Mark"

The International "emc-Mark" appears on products meeting the electromagnetic compatibility requirements of
Europe, the United States, Japan, Australia, or any combination of the four.
In the United States, some types of products can't be sold without proof of compliance to U.S. electromagnetic
compatibility requirements.
The types of products that are subject to EMC testing include medical and dental equipment, computers,
microwave ovens, televisions, radios, transmitters, and radio-controlled equipment.

The International (emc-mark) includes evaluation of products for the following regions:
European Union
Japan
USA
Australia

EMC Standards
Demonstrating Compliance
Every electrical product on sale, or connected to a power supply in the EU,has to meet emission and immunity
standards. Just as there is European legislation that sets standards for the safety of electrical appliances, so the
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive establishes a benchmark for compliance that manufacturers are
required to conform to. Application of an independent certifi cation EMC Mark can be used to demonstrate
compliance of a product with the EMC directive.

Testing and Certification for the European Region under the International "emc-Mark" program will result in
compliance with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and EMC related performance sections of product specific
directives and standards.

The EMC Directive requires that products should be constructed so that any electromagnetic disturbance
generated does not exceed a level which interferes with the intended operation of other electrical products as
well as minimizing the effects of electromagnetic interference upon it from other products.

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Domestic electrotechnical products are generally assessed against the following European emission and immunity
standards:

EN55014-1 Product family emission standard Household appliances, electric tools & similar
EN55014-2 Product family immunity standard Household appliances, electric tools & similar
EN61000-3-2 Basic emission standard Harmonic currents
EN61000-3-3 Basic emission standard Voltage fl uctuations and fl icker
EN55013 Product family emission standard Broadcast receivers & associated equipment
EN55020 Product family immunity standard Broadcast receivers & associated equipment

Europe isn't the only market to establish this type of regulation.

In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and, for some product categories, the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) prohibit the marketing or sale of certain products - including medical and dental
equipment, computers, microwave ovens, televisions, radios, transmitters, and radio-controlled devices - unless a
manufacturer has proof of compliance, which can be best demonstrated through independent, third-party
certification.

Also, the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) has established EMC emission requirements in Japan,
and compliance, although it is not yet mandatory, is rapidly becoming the norm.

In addition, the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) has developed mandatory EMC emission standards
for electrical and electronic products sold in Australia.

And Canadian regulatory agencies traditionally consider compliance with FCC methods and procedures to indicate
compliance with that country's EMC emission requirements, the International "emc-Mark" may also help you gain
acceptance of your product in Canada.

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 Models of International Approvals & Certification Marks

GS-mark

GS (Geprüfte Sicherheit, meaning Tested Safety) is a specific German mark applicable to a wide range of products,
including electrical consumer equipment.
The mark is owned and monitored by German safety authorities, but is voluntary offered through a number of
appointed certification bodies.
The GS mark, based on German Safety Law, is widely recognised throughout Europe.
It will differentiate your product and provide a strategic marketing advantage to help sell more products.
It is particularly important for the German market and independent market research shows that German
consumers demand and will pay more for products bearing this certification mark.............

CE - Marking

This is the regulatory European product marking allowing access to the EU/EEA member countries
(and even some EU candidate countries in East Europe), as dictated by EU Directives and corresponding
national regulations.
It is required for a wide range of products, including electrical consumer products, medical equipment and
machinery.
The CE-marking is essentially based on the manufacturer’s own declaration of conformity with the relevant
Directives. For some cases of high risk products and where European product standards are not used, the
involvement of an authorized Notified Body (or Competent Body) is required as basis for the manufacturer’s
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and for CE-marking of the product.
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 BSI

Since its foundation in 1901 as the Engineering Standards Committee, BSI Group has grown into a leading global
independent business services organization.
The Group now operates globally through its three divisions: BSI British Standards, BSI Management Systems and
BSI Product Services.

BSI British Standards is the UK's National Standards Body (NSB) and was the world's first.
It represents UK economic and social interests across all of the European and international standards
organizations and through the development of business information solutions for British organizations of all sizes
and sectors.
BSI British Standards works with manufacturing and service industries, businesses, governments and consumers
to facilitate the production of British, European and international standards.

Part of BSI Group, BSI British Standards has a close working relationship with the UK government, primarily
through the Department for Innovation, University and Skills (DIUS).

BSI British Standards is a non-profit distributing organization, which means that any profits are reinvested into the
services it provides. ....................

PS<E> Mark

The PSE Mark is a mandatory mark for Japan according to the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law
(DENAN).
It is administered by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
Products regulated under the DENAN law are categorized as Specified Products (SPs) and Non-Specified Products
(NPSs).
SPs are products that require certificates by a Conformity Assessment Body and the application of the PS<E>
Mark,..............

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 ENEC (European Norms
Electrical Certification)

ENEC (European Norms Electrical Certification) is a voluntary mark for luminaires, luminaire components,
electrical and electronic office and IT equipment, safety isolating and separating transformers, power supply units
and switches for household appliances.
It certifies the compliance of a product with the harmonized European standards. ENEC is widely recognized
throughout Europe.
Under the ENEC program, applicants can be accepted worldwide, with the exception of luminaries, which is open
to manufacturers in Europe only..............................

AR- Mark (Argentina)

Used in conjunction with the mandatory "S" Mark of Argentina's National Office of Internal Commerce (Direccion
Nacional de Comercio Interior, or DNCI), the "AR " Mark indicates a product's compliance with Phase III of
Argentina's Resolution 92/98. Most electrical and electronic products entering Argentina will have to display the
"S" Mark adjacent to the Mark of an accredited and Recognized third-party certification organization ........

BR- Mark (Brazil)

Used in conjunction with the "INMETRO" Mark of

National Institute of Metrology, Standardization
and Industrial Quality in Brazil, the "BR " Mark
indicates that the product complies with the Brazilian standards (primarily modeled after IEC/ISO standards with
some local deviations).

Certification is mandatory for a list of product categories which includes:

switches, plugs, socket -outlets, flexible cords, circuit breakers, wire & cables, magnetic & electronic ballast,
voltage regulators, medical devices and electrical equipment for hazardous locations.

Voluntary certification can be obtained for all other product categories (including audio, video and information
technology equipment) to differentiate your product in the competitive Brazilian market.

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