A first for safety: ENEC certification awarded to emergency lighting batteries
An interview with Ian Wilson, Head of R&D Spennymoor, and Elias Kernbichler, Product Manager Emergency Lighting at Tridonic. Tridonic has become the first manufacturer to receive ENEC certification for batteries used in emergency lighting. This ISO Type 5 certification goes beyond a one-time product assessment, it includes periodic quality controls on production processes and testing […]
Happy World Standards Day!
Today, on World Standards Day, we recognise the vital role that standards play in ensuring safety, quality, and innovation across the electrical industry. At ETICS, we are proud to support products that comply with European standards, giving confidence to manufacturers, distributors, and end-users alike. Standards are the invisible framework that drives innovation, sustainability, and consumer […]
HAR-OSM Meeting in Prague, Czech Republic on September 16–17, 2025, hosted by EZU
This annual event gathers experts from across Europe to work on comparative testing, harmonisation standards, and the latest updates in electrical safety and compliance. Topics range from solderability and tear resistance to insulation and ozone resistance. About the HAR Mark The HAR system is the earliest agreement proposing a common marking for a specific product […]
Developments of the CIG Inspection Scheme
This week, the ETICS Inspection Policy Committee (IPC) focused on important steps to strengthen the CIG scheme: ✅ Developing a service offer for non-CIG Members to allow authorised use of CIG documents.✅ Updating and improving operational documents to ensure requirements align with new circumstances.✅ Streamlining and enhancing the sample selection process for product surveillance.✅ Promoting […]
Big news! ENEC certification has granted its first certification for horticulture luminaires
An interview with the ETICS President Mr. Calogero Lana As ETICS welcomes its new President, we take the opportunity to learn more about the person behind the role and his vision for the future of the organisation. In this interview, we explore his professional journey, the key challenges and opportunities facing the testing and certification […]