RETHINK products have been approved by CE, CE EMC, CE LVD, IEC CB , GCC & GCC EMC .
Details on their technicalities & benefits is explained here under:
CE
CE marking is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). The CE marking is also found on products sold outside the EEA that have been manufactured to EEA standards. CE marking is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA).
CE EMC - Directive limits electromagnetic emissions
The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU) ensures that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate, or is not affected by, electromagnetic disturbance. The EMC directive limits electromagnetic emissions from equipment in order to ensure that, when used as intended,
such equipment does not disturb radio and telecommunication, as well as other equipment. The directive also governs the immunity of such
equipment to interference and seeks to ensure that this equipment is not disturbed by radio emissions, when used as intended.
Rethink product design and construction of the electrical equipment complies with the principal elements of the
EMC’s safety objectives meeting all standard laid down under:
1.EN 55014-1:2017 (Household Appliances, Electric Tools and Similar Apparatus emissions)
2.EN 55014-2:2015 (Household Appliances, Electric Tools and Similar Apparatus immunity)
3.EN IEC 61000-3-2-:2019 & EN 61000-3-3:2013 (generic emissions- residential, commercial and light industrial equipment).
CE LVD - LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE
The low voltage directive (LVD) (2014/35/EU) ensures that electrical equipment provides common broad objectives for safety regulations, so that electrical equipment approved by any EU member country will be acceptable for use in all other EU countries, provides a high level of protection. It has been
applicable since 20 April 2016.
The primary purpose of the LVD (2014/35/EU) is to assure that all products defined as electrical equipment and placed on the EU market are safe for use and don’t endanger the health of anyone nearby, e.g. consumers, domestic animals, real estate property, etc. The Low Voltage Directive guarantees the products’ safety when they are installed, utilized and serviced correctly.
Rethink product design and construction of the electrical equipment complies with the principal elements of the
LDV’s safety meeting all laid down test standards under:
1. EN 60335-2-35: 2016
2.EN 60335-1: 2012 + A11: 2014 + A13: 2017
3.EN 62233: 2008
GCC CERTIFICATION - STANDARDIZATION ORGANIZATION GSO -
Gulf Technical Regulation for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment & appliances
1. Starting off the goals of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) aiming at achievement of integration and in conjunction among member states in all fields reaching to their unity, in agreement with the objectives of the new unified economic agreement between GCC states that laid the foundations for the common GCC market to develop common action between GCC states, and marked the steps of economic integration starting with creation of a free trade zone, then customs union,
and then completion of GCC common market requirements, and ultimately the monetary and economic union as well as
standardization of business, industrial and customs legislations applicable in the member states.
2. In realization of the GCC goals of creating Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO), promoting the economic integration march, going along with the customs union requirements including unification of standards and metrology in the member states, ensuring safety and quality of the goods entering GCC markets
for the interests of their citizens, consolidation, follow up and implementation and unification by various standardization activities to participate in
development of its production and services sectors, development of GCC intra-trade, protection of consumers, environment and public health,
promotion of GCC industries to bolster GCC economy and maintain and preserve the gains of GCC states, and reduction of technical barriers to
trade (TBT) in agreement with goals of the customs unification and GCC states concessions in World Trade Organization (WTO).
3. In implementation of the resolutions of the GCC Financial Economic and Cooperation Committee in its 72nd session (4-5 November 2006) “urging GSO to complete its efforts in setting unified procedures to apply GSO standards in GCC countries to be applied collectively in the same manner at inter-state entry ports in implementation of the customs notification requirements at the scheduled time and to streamline flow of commodities traffic”.
4. In implementation of the resolution of GSO Board of directors in its 6th session (5 June 2007) approving commencement of implementing recommendations of the project of developing compliance verification in GCC states; Regional Conformity Assessment Scheme (RCAS) including “adoption of the concept that obligation should be based on the product essential requirements (safety, health and environment) as a basis for setting the new GCC approach to legislative obligation.
5. In implementation of the resolution of GSO Board of directors in its 11th session (Doha, 22 November 2009) by announcing the official accession of the
Republic of Yemen to the GCC Standardization Organization starting from 01 January 2010, pursuant to the decision of the
GCC Supreme Council in its 29th session (Muscat, 30 December 2008).
6. Whereas the Laws and Regulations and control procedures applicable in the Member states on safety features of electrical equipment vary in scope and content leading to barriers to trade and difference in tender conditions in the desired GCC common market, without tangible return of this difference on
customer protection against the hazards that may arise from these products.
7. Whereas barriers to the desired GCC common market should be lifted to allow selling of safe products with sufficient safety.
8. Whereas consistency and adaptation should be achieved through specifying the basic requirements and the unified rules between the GCC Member states regarding consumer health and safety required in Low-Voltage electrical equipment
to allow placing it on the market and free movement in the customs union territory.
9. Whereas the Low-Voltage electrical equipment placed on the desired common market should not cause harm to the
direct user or the surrounding environment.
10. Whereas the safety of Low-Voltage electrical equipment should be determined by reference to the intended use, it should allow higher limits to cover any unseen conditions taking into account consumer’s behavior.
11. Whereas safety standards of Low-Voltage electrical equipment should be considered when placed on the market taking into account the requirement
to abide thereby during the specified normal period of use for Low-Voltage electrical equipment.
12. And whereas GSO is entrusted with developing, approval, updating and publishing of Gulf Technical Regulations and standards together with
procedures of GCC compliance verification for commodities, products, measurement and calibration instruments, definitions,
technical symbols and terminology, and requirements of sampling, inspection, testing and
calibration in accordance with the executive bylaws issued thereof.
This Regulation related to Low-Voltage equipment has been issued stating the essential requirements to be met in Low-Voltage equipment
manufactured locally or imported to any of GCC states. Any of these products shall be allowed to be freely
distributed in GCC Member states markets without impediment in custom ports, since they are
complying with the requirements of this Technical Regulation.
Rethink product design and construction of the electrical equipment complies with the principal elements of the GCC’s safety applicable to
AE, BH, KW, OM, QA, YE, SA meeting all laid down test standards under :
1.IEC 60335-2-35: 2012 + A1: 2016;
2.IEC 60335-1: 2010 + A1: 2013 + A2: 2016;
3.CISPR 55014-1:2016; CISPR 55014-2:2015;
4.IEC 61000-3-2: 2018; IEC 61000-3-3: 2013+A1: 2017
GCC EMC – FOR MEETING Requirements for the product between International Standard & European standards
are identical. As per standards laid down by CENELEC.
Rethink product design and construction of the electrical equipment complies with the principal elements of the
GCC EMC meeting all laid down test standards as uder:
1.CISPR 14-1-2016
2.IEC 6100-3-2-2018
3.IEC 6100-3-3-2013 + A1:2017
4.CISPR 14-2-2015
IEC CB - International Conformity Assessment of Electro-technical Equipment & Components
IECEE, the IEC System for Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electro-technical Equipment and Components, is a multilateral certification system based on IEC International Standards. Its Members use the principle of mutual recognition (reciprocal acceptance) of test results to obtain certification or approval at national levels around the world.
The System is the operator of the very successful IECEE CB Scheme, a one-stop shop that offers the potential of one test (based on IEC International Standards) and one certification, recognized internationally.
The IECEE Schemes address the safety, quality, efficiency and overall performance of components, devices and equipment for homes, offices, workshops, health facilities among others.
IEC System of Conformity assessment schemes for Electro-technical equipment & components.
Operated by the IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electro-technical Equipment and Components (IECEE), the IECEE CBScheme is an international system for mutual acceptance of test reports and certificates dealing with the
safety of electrical and electronic components, equipment and products.
It is a multilateral agreement among participating countries and certification organizations, which aims to facilitate trade by promoting harmonization of national standards with International Standards and cooperation among accepted National Certification Bodies (NCBs) worldwide. By achieving this, it brings product manufacturers a step closer to the ideal concept of "one product, one test, one mark, where applicable'.
Why is it important?
Safety: manufacturers/suppliers must ensure that their products comply with relevant safety standards, while government regulations are generally intended to protect populations from potential risks associated with products.
Quality: buyers/wholesalers want to ensure the quality of products purchased and unhindered market access.
Interoperability: product manufacturers & end users want to be sure their products work &
can interact with other products, services and installations.
Consistency: manufacturers/suppliers want to be sure their marketed products comply with the sample assessed.
Who benefits from it?
Governments: are able to reduce trade barriers caused by different certification criteria of countries. Countries can better meet their obligations as stated in the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade.
Industry: can reduce delays and costs of multiple testing since a product can be certified once by a single National Certification Body (NCB) which can be accepted by others worldwide, usually without the need for further product assessment.
Markets can be expanded and product to market time reduced.
End users: ultimately anyone using a product which has been tested and certified using the IECEE CB Scheme has the assurance that the goods purchased will perform to expectations and are reasonably safe when used as intended.
Rethink product design and construction of the electrical equipment complies with the principal elements of the LDV’s safety, including water proof IPX25 thus meeting all laid down test standards under :
1.IEC 60335-2-35:2012,
2.IEC 60335-2-35:2012/AMD1:2016
3.IEC 60335-1:2010,
4.IEC 60335-1:2010/AMD1:2013,
5.IEC 60335-1:2010/AMD2:2016
SOUND / NOISE LEVEL TEST CERTIFICATE
The equipment emits a maximum of 43 decibel sound and is acceptable level for any household equipment world over
