DEKRA Product Testing
Do your audio, video, IT and communications products meet the European product safety standard?
IEC 62368
The standard that all European audio/video, IT, and communication products must comply to.
IEC 62368 is a standard that all European audio/video, IT, and communication products must comply to. The standard pertains to product safety and has been in use since December 20, 2020. IEC 62368 has replaced IEC 60950 and IEC 60065, ensuring that all possible hazards, associated with the use of your product, are taken into account. DEKRA experts are ready to undertake the testing and certification of your product, enabling you to market it wherever you desire.
A New Approach to Safety
The EN-IEC 62368 standard employs hazard-based safety engineering (HBSE), being the first standard to do so. This approach does not require proof that your product meets specific specifications outlined in the standard. Product safety is assessed differently, considering how safe your product is if a component fails or does not function as intended. All potential hazards must be identified, and the effectiveness of corresponding safety measures must be tested. The hazards primarily involve the transfer of energy, and the standard distinguishes six types of energy transfer, each with its own risks:
- Electrical energy (electric shock, pain, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest)
- Thermal energy (ignition, fire, burns, property damage)
- Chemical energy (injury, poisoning)
- Kinetic energy (moving parts, sharp edges, cuts, etc.)
- Thermal energy (heat, burns)
- Radiation energy (radiation, light, sound, eye or ear damage, burns)
The Certification Process
If you wish to certify your product according to the IEC 62368 standard, you can request a quote directly on our website or contact us by phone. Your request will be received by one of our IEC 62368 specialists, who will contact you to provide the necessary information for a quote. Upon acceptance of the quote, we initiate the testing plan. You send the required materials to our lab for product evaluation. If we identify non-compliance with the standard's requirements, we inform you so that necessary adjustments can be made. This may require re-evaluating a portion of the assessment. Once everything aligns with the 62368 standard requirements, you receive the corresponding certificate.
Why Choose DEKRA for Your EN-IEC 62368 Evaluation?
- Our experts possess all the knowledge and expertise to test and certify your audio/video, IT, and communication products.
- A CB certificate facilitates international market entry for your product.
- DEKRA is a NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory), providing access to the North American market.
- Combine EN-IEC 62368, if desired, with other certifications such as Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Frequency, saving both time and costs.
- Our experts actively participate in various international advisory bodies and standardization committees.