The Certification Body tests the electrical safety of the products in accordance with the relevant European Standards (EN’s). Among other things, this entails verification of the protection against electric chock, water ingress, temperature control, mechanical strength and the leakage current. The Certification Body only grants the ENEC certification mark when it has been established that there is compliance with the relevant EN’s. The type test is carried out in the ENEC laboratory; however, the possibility exists for type testing to be conducted in the manufacturer’s premises based on Client Testing Facilities (E-CTFs)
The factory location(s) must likewise conform to given quality criteria. This also includes ensuring that the products are subjected to systematic safety tests throughout the entire production process; this includes ‘Routine Tests’ and ‘Periodic Verification Tests’ (PVT) as specified in the Operation Document PD ENEC 303 and its applicable Annex. The quality system of the factory’s location must be evaluated in accordance with PD ENEC 308. For luminaires and associated components, additional evaluation according to EN ISO 9001 is carried out. However, compliance with EN ISO 9001 standard is not an absolute requirement but, with such compliance, the follow-up will be reduced to an absolute minimum.
If both the type test and the quality level of the factory location meet the imposed criteria, an agreement pertaining to the use of the ENEC certification mark is concluded with the license holder. This Agreement covers the duration of the contract, market control, complaint procedures, costs, liability, etc. It is also essential for the manufacturer to make a commitment to inform the Certification Body prior to every modification of the certified products. The manufacturer confirms that it will only put certified products on the market that are consistent with the originally evaluated model. The product only receives the ENEC certification mark when it complies with all the prescribed requirements listed in conditions 1, 2, and 3.
Certification Bodies performs the Initial Factory Inspection
Testing Laboratory performs the testing & measuring programme
Certification Body review the initial Factory Inspection Report and the Test Report
Certification Body's officer takes the Certification Decision
Certification Body grants the ENEC License
To maintain the ENEC mark, factory locations where ENEC certified products are manufactured undergo regular inspections. These inspections ensure that the products continue to meet the required standards and that safety critical tests are performed during production.
In addition, surveillance tests are conducted on products which are selected either from the factory or from the market. Manufacturers are required to inform the Certification Body of any modifications made to certified products. The Certification Body then evaluates these changes and determines whether additional tests are necessary to maintain the certification.
Inspection Body's Inspectors performs the Factory inspection
Selects and seals samples from either the assembly line or the warehouse or the market
Testing Laboratory performs the Product Surveillance programme to check continued compliance with the initial testing
Certification Body review the Factory Inspection Report & the Test Report to ensure the continued compilance with the initial certification
Maintain the validity of the ENEC Mark License
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