CIG Factory Inspections: Supporting the ENEC Type 5 Certification Scheme
The ENEC mark is based on Type 5 certification, as defined in ISO/IEC 17067. This is the most comprehensive conformity assessment models, combining product testing, factory inspection, and ongoing surveillance to ensure that certified products continue to meet the required safety and performance standards. As part of this system, factory inspections play a key role […]
Kicking off 2026 with our first ETICS Board meeting of the year
Looking ahead to the coming year, we look forward to working closely together on the continued development and delivery of our key certification schemes, including ENEC, ENEC+, CIG, and HAR. These schemes play an important role in supporting product safety, quality, and trust across international markets, and their ongoing development remains a shared priority for […]
How ENEC evolved over time
From its creation in 1992 to becoming a trusted European certification mark, ENEC has grown in scope and recognition.
ETICS introduces CIG Inspection Scheme at IECEE CMC Meeting in Helsinki
ETICS Secretary General, Bence Thurnay, is attending the IECEE CMC meeting in Helsinki, where he introduced the CIG Inspection Scheme. This scheme, operated by ETICS, allows signatories to inspect manufacturer locations using the same procedures. All members follow a common process and mutually accept each other’s inspection results. 📣 The CIG Inspection Scheme is now […]
ETICS held its 41st Board of Directors meeting this week in Brussels
We had a packed agenda focused on the future — from strategic developments and certification updates to establishing new Task Forces and Working Groups to drive upcoming projects. The ETICS Board of Directors has the broadest managerial powers and particularly the right to proceed with all administrative acts and procedures concerning the ENEC scheme. Thank […]
Eurofins E&E UK joins ENEC scheme as certified Testing Laboratory
We are pleased to announce that the Testing Laboratory Eurofins E&E UK has successfully completed the rigorous assessment to become an ENEC Test Laboratory (ENEC TL) and is now an official member of the ENEC scheme. Manufacturers can now confidently rely on this Testing Laboratory to test their luminaires in compliance with ENEC requirements. For […]
ETICS OSM-LUM Meeting | Prague
Productive discussions in Prague as we clarified testing practices and methods, and provided specialist insights in the field of lighting devices. A big thank you to EZÚ for hosting us, and to all members present for their valuable contributions. Special thanks also to the Chairman, Mr. Christian Maes, and the Secretary, Mr. Ted Drost for […]
Successful OSM-HA meeting in Istanbul
On May 13 and 14, 2025, ETICS held the OSM-HA meeting in Istanbul, with great support from TSE as the host. 22 members joined in meaningful discussions. The group talked about working with ETICS and IEC TC 61, and reviewed over 40 important questions about household appliances. A big thank you to Türk Standardları Enstitüsü […]
ETICS Operational Staff Meeting for Electronic Equipment (OSM-EE)
This gathering took place on April 9th & 10th, 2025 in Strasbourg, France, featuring a robust agenda that included:➡️ Insights into new standards➡️ Important discussions on electronic equipment criteria, policies, and technical matters.➡️ Strategic evaluations of the impact and value of OSM-EE meetings to the industry. Thank you to all the participants for their contributions, […]