Electrical and Electronic Component Testing

Electrical and Electronic Product Testing and Certification

Do you manufacture or sell components? Component approvals play a great importance in the safety to the end user of product. For example, circuit-breakers have to disconnect the equipment from the power in case of short-circuit, fault condition or overload.

Components for household appliances, office equipment or audio/video equipment tested by TÜV Rheinland make a valuable contribution to safety. We will test your components in accordance with applicable safety requirements, customer specifications, and market regulations.

Benefits at a Glance

With TÜV Rheinland Product Testing and Certification, you will:

  • Competitively position your products
  • Decrease your risk of liability with documented safety standards
  • Benefit from our years of experience and expertise
  • Gain worldwide market access from a single source

Manufacturer Test Programs

TÜV Rheinland has launched two programs, Testing at Manufacturer's Premises (TMP) and Supervised Manufacturer Testing (SMT), to improve service by providing clients with more convenient ways to have products evaluated and included in all certification programs. The suitable program for any client depends on the resources available to the client and number of products to be evaluated annually. Below is a brief description of each program.

TMP

TMP is ideal for manufacturers test laboratories having adequate resources for conducting product evaluations. Testing will be performed by the manufacturer or independent laboratory, and will be witnessed by TÜV Rheinland personnel. Non-compliance issues can be resolved on the spot rather than later, which will save time and costs.

SMT

SMT is ideal for manufacturers test laboratories having adequate resources for conducting product evaluations and where a substantial number of products are evaluated each year. This program requires an initial audit and subsequent surveillance audits. Witness testing normally occurs once at the start of the program. Following the initial witness testing, the manufacturer or the independent test laboratory provides TÜV Rheinland with test data, which is then reviewed with a sample of the product.

Basic Procedure

Testing and Certification Procedure:

  • Our experts analyze the components according to national and international guidelines
  • They evaluate the components, compile a report and provide certification
  • After a successful test, your products may carry various test marks

Product Examples

  • Power Supplies
  • Converters
  • PV components
  • Switches
  • Plugs
  • Ballast devices
  • Relays