May, 2022 – Since the IEC 62368-1 standard “Audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment – Part 1: Safety requirements” came into effect, more and more countries or regions have transitioned, or are in the process of transitioning, to IEC 62368-1 standard. Please find the analyzation on safety certification from our SGS experts.
IEC 62368-1 Overview of Global Standards (update date of the following information: May 20, 2022)
Asia-Pacific
|
Country/region |
Type approval |
IEC 62368-1 accepted or not |
Acceptable IEC 62368-1 edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia / New Zealand | RCM | Yes | AS/NZS 62368.1:2018(Corresponding to IEC 62368-1 Edition 2.0) |
| Cambodia | ISC | No | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| China | CCC | No | / |
| India | BIS | No | / |
| Indonesia | SNI | Yes | / |
| Japan | PSE | Yes | Edition 2.0 |
| Malaysia | ST CoA | Yes | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| Philippines (*) | PS/ICC | No | / |
| Singapore | Safety-Prüfzeichen | Safety Mark | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| South Korea | KC | KC | Edition 3.0(based on MOU) |
| Taiwan | BSMI | Yes(Only for No. 11130001240) | Edition 3.0 (based on MOU) |
| Thailand (*) | TISI | No | / |
GIS
|
Country/region |
Type approval |
IEC 62368-1 accepted or not |
Acceptable IEC 62368-1 edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | EAC | Yes | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| Azerbaijan | CoC | Yes | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| Belarus | TR CoC | Yes | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| Kyrgyzstan | EAC | Yes | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| Moldova | CoC | Yes | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| Russia | EAC | Yes | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| Serbia | CoC | Yes | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| Tajikistan | CoC | Yes | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| Ukraine | TR CoC | Yes | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
| Uzbekistan | CoC | Yes | Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
Middle East and Africa
|
Country/region |
Type approval |
IEC 62368-1 accepted or not |
Acceptable IEC 62368-1 edition |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Israel |
Sll |
Yes |
Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
|
Saudi Arabia |
IECEE |
Yes |
Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 (only Edition 3.0 will be accepted from January 1, 2023) |
|
South Africa |
LoA |
Yes |
Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
|
United Arab Emirates |
ECAS CoC |
Yes |
Edition 3.0 |
Latin America
|
Country/region |
Type approval |
IEC 62368-1 accepted or not |
Acceptable IEC 62368-1 edition |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Argentina |
IRAM S-Mark |
Yes |
Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 |
|
Chile |
SEC CoA |
Yes (only for phone/tablet chargers and computer adapters) |
Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 (based on MOU and SEC Authorization) |
|
Ecuador |
INEN CoC |
No |
/ |
|
Mexico |
NOM |
Yes |
Edition 2.0 / Edition 3.0 (based on the updated CB Scheme scope of the local certification body and the approval from the government for MOU) |
The IT/AV products do not fall into the mandatory scope of safety certification in the following countries/regions: Vietnam, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica, Uruguay and El Salvador.
Note (*):
- The naming of the 62368-1 standard varies from country to country. It is collectively referred to as IEC 62368-1 in this article
- The local deviation test must be considered if the IEC 62368-1 standard is acceptable
- Philippines: The local standard PNS IEC 62368-1:2017 corresponding to IEC62368-1 Edition 2.0 has been published but not fallen into the mandatory scope
- Thailand: TISI decided on April 26 to include TIS62368 in the scope of mandatory standards, and it will be announced on the official website within one month. The transition period after the announcement is 180 days. Products covered by the new standard will need to apply for a TISI certificate to enter the Thai market. The transition period for power adapters for computers and tablets is 480 days
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