International Electrotechnical Commission IEC

Standards compliance organization

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) prepares and publishes globally relevant international standards for all electric and electronic devices and systems. More than 20, 000 experts cooperate on the global IEC platform to ensure products work safely and efficiently with each other. The IEC administers four conformity assessment systems that certify that components, equipment and systems used in homes, offices, healthcare facilities, public spaces, transportation, manufacturing, explosive environments, and during energy generation conform to them. 

Wed, 08/19/2009 - 13:55
Historic Agreement for IAF, ILAC, and IEC: Single ReassessmentA single reassessment instead of three separate ones will be accepted by all three bodies
Thu, 01/06/2011 - 14:32
(IEC: Geneva) -- The International Accreditation Forum (IAF), the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have signed an agreement to help reduce the cost, time, and…
Lord Kelvin Awards Honor Three Scientists for Contributions in Electrotechnology Their creative solutions help overcome challenges and answer true global needs
Tue, 10/19/2010 - 14:00
(IEC: Geneva) -- During the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) general meeting that took place in Seattle this past week, three outstanding individuals were honored with the Lord Kelvin Award for their lifelong contribution to…
Demand for IECQ Hazardous Substances Certification GrowsGrowth due to global trend toward environmentally-friendly products and social responsibility.
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 09:48
  Australia, China, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, and the U.S. state of California are among the places that are considering, or have already passed, legislation limiting the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic…
Wind Power: From Technology to Standards As the number of wind turbines continue to grow, so does the need for quality and safety standards for these devices.
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 11:09
To come to the brow of a hill and see on the horizon a line of giant wind turbines, their arms turning majestically, never fails to take one’s breath away. These are awesome structures, imposing in their size, their grandeur—and their simplicity…
Electromagnetic Compatibility New Edition Due for PublicationSecond edition describes experiences obtained in testing equipment using EMC standard.
Wed, 08/19/2009 - 13:55
(IEC: Geneva) --A new edition of one of the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) best-selling publications dealing with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) will be published in a few days. The importance of EMC phenomenon is such…