2. IECEE: Looking Back Living the Present Choosing the Future Pierre de RUVO IECEE Executive Secretary & COO CAB Meeting 2013-10-22 New Delhi

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4. The first European organization for electrical safety standards, known as Installations Fragen Kommission (IFK), began operating in 1926. 3

5. 1926193919461985 1999 IEC IECEE CEE IFK 4 II World War

6. The IECEE System, originally operated by the CEE (International (European) Commission for Conformity Certification of Electrical Equipment), was integrated into the IEC in 1985 as the CB Scheme of the IECEE. Today the IECEE System operates two Schemes, the historical CB Scheme and the CB-FCS that helps Industry to access the Global Market for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components IECCEE 5

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9. International Electrotechnical Commission Provider of voluntary Third Party Conformity Assessment Developing Standards International Standard Organization International Telecommunication Union 8

11. United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do. 10

12. Northbrook USA IECEE Secretariat Helsinky IEC C.O. Geneva Milano ITALY 11

13. Auditing the IECEE Secretariat based in Helsinky Diagnostic Hiring motivate staff Reaching a financial sound situation Centralizing the various operation spread over the world Developing set of Rules of Procedure and Operational Documents Promoting the value of a Global System and its potential benefits Developing collaboration with International Organizations Participating as Lecturer in International events Meeting with Industry Meeting with Member Bodies, NCBs and CBTLs Involving goodwill individuals to play a key role in the development Listening the Electrotechnical World 12

14. Northbrook USA IECEE Secretariat Helsinky IEC C.O. Geneva Milano ITALY 13

15. How some visionary bright men had the idea to establish a Mutual Recognition Agreement? What was the direct cause of the establishment of such a body? 14

16. Local – Regional – Global Conformity assessment, perceived slow, steady, bureaucratic Conformity assessment models were developed in isolation Due to increased global trade, manufacturers identified the need to find improvements in efficiency and profitability

17. Target: One test Target: One certification Target: One mark Achieved: One test Achieved: One international certification Achieved: One or more certification marks as needed or direct market acceptance by Regulators, Customs, Retailers, Buyers, Vendors, etc.

18. The IECEE Schemes are intended to reduce obstacles to international trade which arise from having to meet different national certification or approval criteria. 17

19. Flexible system that can be timely responsive to the market Type test as opposed to a full certification & follow up service Integration of National Differences, SNCs, Regulatory requirements Independent impartial Peer Assessment Program Supports regulatory policies 18

20. Korea Rep. of Libya Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Poland Portugal Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Serbia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary India Indonesia Iran Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kazakhstan Kenya Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belarus Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada China Colombia Croatia Czech Rep. Denmark Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Viet Nam 56 Participating Countries 19

21. 56 participating countries- 1 per country 75 National Certification Bodies - 1 or more per country 455 Testing Laboratories - 1 or more per country 2681 Manufacturers Testing Laboratories

23. Safety IEC Standards for electrical safety Energy efficiency IEC Standards for energy efficiency Environmental Protection IECEE Hazardous Substances Program 22

24. TESTING IEC Std+N.D. APPLICANTAPPLICANT APPLICATION N.D.. TEST REPORT 15 working days Process Recognizing Countries B Country A NCB 23

25. NCB A issuing NCB B1 recognizing NCB B2 recognizing NCB B3 recognizing APPLICANT Laboratory Type test program National differences (if applicable) CB Test Certificate CB Test Report National differences (if applicable) Type test program National differences (if applicable) Analyzing…Testing…15 working days Application documents Samples CB Test Report National differences (if applicable) RegulatorsRetailers Vendors/Buyers CB Test Certificate CB Test Report National differences (if applicable) CB Test Certificate CB Test Report National differences (if applicable) CB Test Certificate CB Test Report National differences (if applicable)

26. APPLICANTAPPLICANT IECEE TEST REPORT REGULATORS BUYERS RETAILERS MARKET NCB

27. APPLICANTAPPLICANT Recognizing Countries B FACTORY Surveillance FACTORY AUDIT REPORT C.A.R. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT REPORT FACTORY AUDIT REPORT C.A.R. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT REPORT Market access route..via Recognizing NCBs 15 working days CBTL Kansai 26

28. CB Scheme ISO/IEC System 1-b Testing Review of the Test Report CB Test Certificate Test Report – TR Full Certification Scheme ISO/IEC System 5 Testing Test Report – TR Initial Factory Surveillance Initial Factory Surveillance Report Review of the Test Report Review of the I.F.I.R CB Test Certificate Conformity Assessment Certificate & Conformity Assessment Report (Optional) NCB Certification Mark Production is under surveillance Factory Surveillance Re-testing Market control by the NCB 27

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37. Historical tripartite MoU with common target and goals between : IEC-ILAC-IAF

38. Data Base of a Common Pool of Registered Technical Assessors Testing Laboratory accredited by COFRAC and accepted by the IECEE IEC C.A. System Secretariat ILAC Member AB Selection and appointment of: Lead Assessor Technical Assessor + COMMON ASSESSMENT REPORT COMMON ASSESSMENT REPORT Lead Assessor Technical Assessor + Short list of pre-selected Technical Assessor(s) ON-SITE ASSESSMENT 37

39. Data Base of a Common Pool of Registered Technical Assessors Certification Body accredited by NATA and registered by the IECEE System IEC C.A. System Secretariat IAF Member AB Selection and appointment of: Lead Assessor Technical Assessor + COMMON ASSESSMENT REPORT COMMON ASSESSMENT REPORT Lead Assessor Technical Assessor + Australia ON-SITE ASSESSMENT Short list of pre-selected Technical Assessor(s)

40. The OIML and the IEC have agreed to consult each other on any technical issues of joint interest and shall provide each other with any information or documentation concerning matters of mutual interest, particularly concerning legal metrology related to standardization and conformity assessment within the IECEE.

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43. The need to have a strategic global market relevance. The need to position international standardization and Conformity Assessment as a strategic business tool. The recognition that global reach is not an easy objective. The acceptance that innovation and adding business value takes hard work and open collaboration. The peoples of the world recognize that standardization and Conformity Assessment improve their lives. The National Committees are the foundation for achieving national and global relevance.

44. We are at the forefront of new exciting challenges in Conformity Assessment and the IECEE System is aiming at to be the right player, a player that can be trusted. IECEE takes Conformity Assessment Further! 43

45. CAB Meeting 2013-10-22 New Delhi