Europe

UL provides one-stop conformity assessment services for access to European markets via its EuroPack (European Market Certification Package). EuroPack services are available throughout UL's global family of companies

- CE Mark
- Nordic Certification Service
- Demko Mark
- GS Mark
- GOST-R Mark
- ENEC Mark
- Keymark

- IEC CB Scheme

- CCA Mark

- Explosion Protection Directives

CE Mark

CE stands for "Communautés Européennes", the European Communities. CE-marking was introduced by the European Commision and it is the Commision who also set the conditions for use of the CE-mark within the different CE-mark directives. With the CE-marking the manufacturer or his representative within the EU declare that the individual product is in compliance with the general safety regulations in the CE-marking directives. Manufacturers outside the EU can appoint European importers as their representative in the EU.

The CE-mark is mandatory in the EU member countries.

While manufacturers are responsible for the actual application of the CE Marking to their products, UL offers many services to assist you with the CE Marking process, including:

• Assistance in identifying applicable Directives and Harmonised Standards
• Product evaluations in accordance with applicable European Harmonised Standards
• Guidance in application of the Directives, including the steps to affixing the CE Marking
• Direct access to Notified Bodies such as UL International Demko A/S or UL International (UK) Ltd., when Notified Body involvement is desired or required
• Quality system audits when required by the Directive or desired by the manufacturer, and
• UL private or public CE Marking technical seminars to develop and implement effective European compliance strategies

Nordic Certification Service (NCS)

UL fully supports the Nordic reciprocal agreement for the mutual acceptance of test results between signatory Nordic countries, avoiding the need for multiple tests to European Standards to obtain other Nordic national safety marks. Get the D-Mark, FIMKO, SEMKO and NEMKO marks from one tests program.

The Demko Mark (D)

The D-Mark is a voluntary safety mark registered and provided by UL-Demko. It has been in use for more than 70 years and is a familiar symbol to consumers as well as retailers and manufacturers in Europe. The D-Mark demonstrates that the tested product complies with the requirements in:

• Harmonised standards (for example, EN/HD), or
• International standards (for example, IEC), or
• National standards (for example DS), or
• Other standards (for example, UL or VDE), or
• Other relevant parts of the above-mentioned standards that form the basis of the certification

Certification of a product is based on the testing of one or a few specimens; in other words, type testing. The manufacturer has the obligation to ensure that his production complies precisely with the tested product. By affixing the D-Mark to the product, the manufacturers or importers are providing their applicants with the opportunity to be sure that electrical safety has not been compromised.

Your benefits

• Global market gateway accessible through UL-Demko's full membership in the CB Scheme as a National Certification Body (NCB) signatory in Europe
• The D-Mark is a verification of third party testing
• The D-mark can be used for marketing the product throughout the European Union

GS Mark

The UL GS mark is a voluntary mark. It can be used on products such as household appliances, laboratory equipment, luminaries, IT/AV equipment and some components. Products are evaluated according to the Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive and Machinery Directive. The evaluation is based on harmonised European standards. Where no European standards exist for products under the GS requirements, you will receive a certificate based on IEC standards. The validity of the certificate is 5 years. Pre-license inspection is required, followed by a yearly factory inspection. Our inspections comply with the European CENELEC inspections and can be combined with other inspections. The Testing at Manufacturer's Premises (TMP) agreement under the CB scheme can be used as basis for the UL GS mark. You can also combine testing for the UL GS mark with testing for other European certification marks (e.g. D-mark, ENEC, Keymark). Electrical safety testing done by a Certification Body Test Laboratory (CBTL) is accepted for obtaining a UL GS mark if German national deviations are met.

Your Benefits

• High acceptance by consumers on the European market as safety and quality statement
• Buying argument in Germany and the EU states
• Proof of testing and certification through an independent third party test laboratory
• Gives you the confidence that your products are safe & of high quality
• Serves as a powerful marketing tool throughout Europe

GOST-R Mark

GOST R certification is mandatory for a wide range of products, which is based on safety testing (IEC standards with Russian deviations), EMC testing and, for products in contact with food, Hygienic certification as well. Hygienic Certificate is not mandatory until further notice. Working with VNIIS (a member of the CB scheme), the Executive Board of the Notified Certification Body (NCB) GOST Re and GOSSTANDART of Russia, we can locally test and evaluate electrical products to GOSSTANDART's requirements as one of the first laboratories outside Russia working directly with GOSSTANDART. When applying for a GOST R certificate through VNIIS/UL you will obtain a GOST R certificate which is valid for 3 years and must be renewed through UL International Demko after a yearly inspection.

Your benefits

• Fast access to the Russian market
• All paperwork will be handled by UL, you avoid hassle with Russian paperwork
• Testing done locally, no shipment delays or language barriers
• Through the set-up of the system and the experienced staff, the process will be faster than doing it your self
• UL is allowed to perform the time consuming and expensive procedure of the required yearly factory inspections, usually done by Russian authorities
• High acceptance by consumers on the Russian market as safety and quality statement

ENEC Mark

ENEC (European Norms Electrical Certification) is a voluntary mark for luminaries, luminary 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 EN standards. ENEC is considered by the countries that signed the agreement as valid as their own national mark. ENEC accepts manufacturers worldwide, except for luminaries, for which ENEC may be gained by manufacturers in Europe only. Requirements for manufacturing location will be stated specifically for each standard included in the ENEC Agreement (ENEC 301, Annex B). The agreement is special as it is based on a joint European certification mark to which an identification number has been added for each issuing body of the mark. UL International Demko A/S is a leading signatory to the ENEC agreement. Testing for the ENEC Mark may be done locally, on the manufacturers' premises. Our local UL offices will make factory visits to help you ease the procedure.

Your benefits

• Twenty different markets can be reached by only one mark
• One mark instead of many: money and time saving
• Reliable basis for CE marking (Low-Voltage Directive) within the European Union
• Products affixed with the ENEC Mark can also be affixed with the D-Mark if the manufacturer so wishes
• Serves as a powerful marketing tool
• Recognition and acceptance by both consumers and buyers world-wide

Keymark

The Keymark is a voluntary mark. It is the only pan-European safety mark for household appliances. It provides the customers in Europe with a clear and simple message that the product complies with a harmonised European safety standard. Regulatory authorities will see it as supporting CE Marking. A product carrying the Keymark does not have to be submitted for additional verification to certification bodies in other European countries. Up to now, appliances "approved" in different European countries have carried different national marks - even though the assessment systems are broadly similar. Keymark offers the alternative of being a single common mark recognised in all these countries. A single mark removes doubt and confusion. UL International Demko A/S is a leading signatory to the Keymark agreement. Testing for the Keymark may be done locally and our local offices will visit your factories worldwide.

Your benefits

• The Keymark is recognised in 19 European countries
• Proof of testing and certification through an independent third party test laboratory
• Consumer choose quality products that are based on European Standards

The CB Scheme

The International Electrotechnical Committee for Conformity Testing to Standards (IECEE) established the CB Scheme for Electrical Equipment. It is an international system for acceptance of tests. The CB Scheme - or CB Agreement - is a multilateral agreement among participant countries and certification organisations utilising a CB Test Report issued by one of these organisations. The CB Scheme is very fast growing and it is one of the most beneficial solutions for trading in global markets.
The network under the CB Scheme comprises today 58 product certification organisations - National Certification Bodies (NCB) and 140 testing laboratories (CBTL) in 43 countries throughout America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.
The CB Agreement can be applied for products for which IEC standards exist and are accepted by the IECEE for use within the Scheme. The products are tested to these IEC standards and most often also to the declared national differences of the various member countries. National differences are special requirements that the IECEE, CB Scheme permits each country to adopt to address local safety concerns.
UL will test your product to the applicable IEC harmonised standards and to any National Differences required for the countries in which you want to market your product. We will then issue a CB Test Certificate and a CB Test Report that you can use to obtain national certifications. The CB Test Certificate and associated CB Test Report you receive from us will minimize the need for additional testing. We keep up to date with the National Differences of CB Scheme member countries so your products are evaluated to the most current requirements of the countries you target.

Your benefits

• One stop shopping - UL being NCB and CBTL offers one entrance to many markets
• Highly recognised and valuable certification
• Shortened time-to-market through bundling of UL services

For more information, please view our CB Scheme Page.

CENELEC Certification Agreement

(CCA Mark)

The pan-European CCA (CENELEC Certification Agreement) Mark is a voluntary mark based on reciprocal recognition of test results within the member countries. The agreement is valid only for those products for which there are harmonised European standards (EN standards). The products fall into the following categories: household appliances, switches for household appliances, lighting fittings, measurement instruments, electro medical equipment, IT equipment, hand-held tools and consumers electronics. The scope of the mark will be extended in the future to other products when new standards come into force. The prerequisite for being allowed to apply for certification is that the applicant is resident in and that production (final assembly and quality control) takes place in the member countries. There is a requirement for a subsequent factory inspection under the CCA Agreement. Therefore, a CCA Certificate cannot be issued unless an initial factory inspection has been made. UL International Demko A/S is a leading signatory to the CCA agreement.

Your benefits

• Reliable basis for CE declaration of conformity according to EMC Directive
• The mark may be displayed on products and packaging
• Recognition and acceptance by consumers and buyers world-wide
• Repetition of tests can be avoided

Certification according to the Explosion Protection Directives

UL may provide Certificates of Conformity under both sets of Directives, awarding the Epsilon x (Ex) Mark.