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Safety Testing
Our UKAS accredited electrical safety testing services
(No. 2667) ensure your products are safe and will not cause
harm and meet the Low Voltage Directive / Electrical Equipment
(Safety) Regulations, including other applicable directives for
European and Worldwide markets.
We provide UKAS accredited safety testing for the following equipment:
laboratory, audio / video, information and communication technology, domestic
and commercial appliances - including but not limited to pumps, fans, clippers and
heaters.
Electrical Safety Services
Compliance with the Low Voltage Directive and Electrical Safety Regulations are required
for CE and UKCA marking of mains powered products sold within Europe and the UK.
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Full-service capability including initial
assessment, pre-compliance,
development and fully accredited
safety testing
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We offer bespoke test programs to
meet a variety of client’s budgets
including test services tailored to
component changes affecting a
products compliance
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Our fast-track service allows clients
faster access to market
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We offer CB scheme and NRTL / GMA
within the Kiwa Group, and are
recognised under the CB Scheme as a
Certification Body Test Laboratory
(CBTL)
Compliance is an on-going process due to standards changing from time to time. Kiwa
Electrical Compliance can help ensure your product’s compliance needs are kept up to
date.
Evidence of safety or CB testing is often a pre-requisite for accessing international markets.
Radio Equipment Directive
The Radio Equipment Directive requires all equipment within its scope to comply with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive, regardless of its voltage range.
Equipment that may have fallen outside the scope of the Low Voltage Directive; due to the operational voltage being less
than 50 VAC or 75 VDC; now has to fulfil the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive, under Article 3 Essential
Requirements.
