Certification IntroductionThe full name of the Russian FAC is "Federal Communications Agency", which is the Russian Federal Communications Agency. FAC certification is Russia's wireless certification. FAC certification ensures that products installed or linked to public telecommunications networks comply with relevant Russian regulations. Almost all RF modules and all telecom products entering the Russian market must obtain FAC certificates. basic information of FAC certification is mandatory: yes Applicant: Russian company local representative: yes Certificate validity: up to 3 years FAC certification has no special markAuthentication typeFAC Certification and FAC StatementAccording to the product category, FAC certification is divided into two forms: Declaration and Certification. The declaration type is valid for 3 years, while the certification type is divided into 1 year and 3 years (factory audit is required), and the application period is longer.Several similar models, series or series can be specified in the FAC certificate;Only a single model should be specified in the FAC statement - no series, no series, no similar models in the FAC statement.Certification can be applied by local companies or foreign companies, but declarations can only be announced by locally registered companies and then submitted to FAC for approval. FAC Modular ApprovalManufacturers can approve telecom built-in modules or end-user equipment, it doesn't matter legally. It depends on the manufacturer's choice. But approving end-user devices is a better approach. If the manufacturer only approves the module, in this case he has to provide some legal and design information to any officer, customer (eg importer, customs clearance, etc.) whose end user equipment includes a fully approved module. It can be difficult at times. If multiple models contain the same module, we can offer a discount for the registration statement.
Certification IntroductionProdSG is the German product safety law. On September 23, 2011, the German Bundestag promulgated the revised version of the "Device and Product Safety Law" (GPSG), the current "Product Safety Law" (ProdSG). The German Bundestag passed the bill and published it in the Federal Law Gazette on November 11, 2011, and it came into force on December 1, 2011. The Product Safety Act applies to almost all products, with the exception of special fields such as medical equipment and food. The Act implements many European CE directives into German law. In addition to the areas regulated by the unified directive, the Product Safety Law also provides for products outside the regulated areas of the unified directive, such as parts and accessories used by merchants for reprocessing. All participants, including online retailers, are obliged to register under the new packaging law. The first to bring packaging products (including filling materials) to the German market and end in consumer waste, both subject to VerpackV and VerpackG. The extended product liability principles apply here. Therefore, these parties are responsible for ensuring that all relevant packaging materials are collected and recycled. All companies selling goods in Germany must be prepared to participate in a dual system to arrange for packaging recycling after goods are used and continue trading in Germany.How does this affect your companyIf you don't register, the new requirements may create obstacles for your company's product sales. Packaged goods cannot be marketed in Germany until the Zentrale Stelle registration has been completed. These requirements still apply even if your company only places one item on the market per year. Without registration, your company can be subject to a hefty fine of up to 200,000 euros in Germany, and any missed declarations will be fined 10,000 euros. In addition, the bill would encourage packaging manufacturers to incorporate recyclability considerations into their packaging designs. All businesses are required to register on the packaging center registration website to ensure market access.
Certification IntroductionIntroduction to E-MARK Certification E-Mark is the European Common Market. For automobiles and locomotives and their safety spare parts, noise and exhaust gas, etc., they must comply with the regulations of the European Union and the Economic Commission for Europe. Certificate of conformity to ensure the safety of driving and the requirements of environmental protection. The number of E-Mark is different according to the certification country. For example, if an application is made in Luxembourg, its E-Mark mark is E13/e13.E-Mark logoE markEach country's certificate has a corresponding number:E1—Germany E2—France E3—Italy E4—Netherlands E5—Sweden E6—Belgium E7—Hungary E8—Czech E9—Spain E10—Yugoslavia E11—Britain E12—Austria E13—Luxembourg E14—Switzerland E16—Norway E17—Finland E18— Denmark E19—Romania E20—Poland E21—Portugal E22—Russia E23—Greece E25—Croatia E26—Slovenia E27—Slovakia E28—Belarus E29—Estonia E31—Bosnia and HerzegovinaE37 - Turkey E57 - San Marino e logoIt is a certification mark for motor vehicles, safety components and systems that the European Commission compels member states to use in accordance with EU directives. The testing agency must be a technical service agency in an EU member state, and the issuing agency is the government transportation department of the EU member state. Products certified by the e-mark will be recognized by all EU member states. Like the E-mark certification, the certificates of each member state have corresponding numbers: e1—Germany e2—France e3—Italy e4—Netherlands e5—Swedene6 - Belgium e9 - Spain e11 - UK e12 - Austria e13 - Luxembourge17 - Finland e18 - Denmark e21 - Portugal e23 - Greece e24 - IrelandApplicable product scope1. Whole vehicle - that is, an electric vehicle with two or more wheels, such as passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses and off-road vehicles. 2. Automobile and motorcycle parts and components - lights and bulbs, various mirrors, tires, rims, brakes, horns, anti-theft equipment, seat belts, automotive glass and exhaust pipes, etc. 3. Auxiliary accessories for automobiles and motorcycles - safety helmets, child safety seats, auxiliary electrical products in the car, etc.application process1. Manufacturers prepare technical data and samples; 2. Carry out testing; 3. Factory inspection is required for the first application; (In principle, manufacturers who have obtained ISO9000 and other quality system certificates issued by EU national certification bodies do not need to do factory inspection); 4. Testing Submit the report and the manufacturer's technical data for review; 5. The European country's transportation department issues the certificate (the issuing agency may conduct regular or irregular follow-up factory inspections to the certified product manufacturers).Application documentsA01 New customer information form (the applicant applies for E/e4,8 for the first time, otherwise it will not be filled out) A02 Primary review form (the applicant applies for E/e4,8 for the first time, otherwise it will not be filled out) A03 Between the applicant and the manufacturer Signed contract (manufacturer and applicant need to fill in, otherwise do not fill in) A04 Power of Attorney (required) A05 Application Form (required) A06 Product Consistency Statement (there are multiple models to fill in, otherwise do not fill in) A07 Instructions for use of the trademark (required if the applicant uses a brand other than its own, otherwise it will not be filled in) A08 Affiliate declaration (required for affiliation) A09 Agency letter (required)A10 Manufacturer ISO certificate (if there is no ISO certificate, factory inspection is required)A11 applicant business license
Certification IntroductionENEC (European Norms Electrical Certification, European Standard Electrical Certification) is a certification program of CENELEC (European Commission for Electrotechnical Standardization), which is aimed at specific products that meet European standards (such as lighting equipment, components, and office & Generic European Standard for data equipment). European countries have their own national certification marks. And ENEC is a safety certification mark covering the whole of Europe.As a valuable addition to CE marking, the European Standard Electrical Certification (ENEC) scheme is widely recognized in the European Union. The European Standard Electrical Certification (ENEC) scheme, authorised by the European Electrical Products Certification Association, allows manufacturers and importers to clearly demonstrate compliance with European Standard (EN)-related product safety requirements through testing by an independent third-party testing laboratory. Since ENEC certification must be issued by a professionally designated third-party organization, ENEC is a reliable certification mark with higher value than the mandatory CE mark based on the manufacturer's self-declaration in Europe. ENEC certification also includes audits of production plants and annual sampling tests to ensure that products continue to comply with European standards.Applicable areaThe ENEC mark is unconditionally accepted and recognized by at least 20 European countries: Austria, UK, Norway, Belgium, Greece, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Finland, Italy, Sweden, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands.Applicable product scopeLighting and accessories Transformers Switching power supplies Switching IT equipment and audio and video equipment Automatic electrical control devices
Certification IntroductionGS means "Geprufte Sicherheit" (safety certified) in German and "Germany Safety". GS certification is a voluntary certification based on the German Product Safety Law (GPGS) and tested in accordance with the European Union's unified standard EN or the German industrial standard DIN. It is a German safety certification mark recognized in the European market.GS certification markThe GS certification mark indicates that the safety of the product has passed the test of a credible independent agency. Although the GS certification mark is not a legal requirement, it does make the manufacturer subject to strict German (European) product safety laws when the product fails and causes an accident. Therefore, the GS certification mark is a powerful market tool, which can enhance customer confidence and purchase desire. Although GS is a German standard, most countries in Europe agree. And meet the GS certification at the same time, the product will also meet the requirements of the European Community's CE mark. Unlike CE, there is no legal requirement for the GS certification mark. However, because the safety awareness has penetrated into ordinary consumers, an electrical appliance with the GS certification mark may be more competitive than ordinary products in the market. Usually GS certified products sell at a higher unit price and are more popular.Certification SignificanceThe necessity of GS certification1. GS, as a sign of product safety and reliable quality, is more widely recognized by consumers in Germany and the EU; 2. It minimizes the manufacturer's liability risk in product quality; 3. Enhances the manufacturer's product quality, safety, Confidence in compliance with legal requirements; 4. Emphasize to consumers the obligation of manufacturers to product quality and safety; 5. Manufacturers can assure end users that products bearing the GS mark have passed the tests of third-party testing agencies; 6. In many cases, the quality and safety of products bearing the GS mark exceed the level required by law; 7. The GS mark can obtain higher recognition than the CE mark, because the GS certificate is issued by a qualified third party. Issued by a third-party testing agency.Applicable product scope1. Household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, kitchen utensils, etc. 2. Household machinery. 3. Sports goods. 4. Household electronic equipment, such as audio-visual equipment. 5. Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, shredders, computers, printers, etc. 6. Industrial machinery, experimental measurement equipment. 7. Other safety-related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladders, furniture, etc.application process1. Application: The applicant submits the documents that meet the requirements. For electrical products, the final assembly drawing, electrical schematic diagram, bill of materials, product usage or installation instructions, and differences between series models need to be submitted. 2. Sample testing: The testing will be carried out in accordance with the applicable standards and can be carried out in the manufacturer's laboratory or any laboratory of the inspection agency located in each country. 3. Factory inspection: GS certification requires safety-related procedural inspections of production sites. 4. Issue GS certificate.Application materials1, Application form 2, general agreement 3, product CB certificate and report 4, product instruction manual 5, parts list 6, circuit diagram and layout 7, product structure diagram 8, specifications of transformers and other components 9, Nameplate 10, Electromagnetic Compatibility Assessment Report (EMC) and Factory Declaration of Conformity (DOC) 11, German Instructions 12, Samples at the time of shipmentThe difference between GS certification and CE certificationGS certificationCE certificationVoluntary certification non-compulsoryCompulsory certification CompulsoryApplicable to German safety regulations for testing GSTesting according to European standards (EN)Tested by an independent third party authorized by the German government and issued a GS mark certificateSelf-declaration of CE is possible on the premise of having complete technical documents (including test reports)Must pay annual feeNo annual feeAnnual factory inspection is requiredNo factory inspection requiredThe GS mark is issued by an authorized testing unit, with high credibility and market acceptanceThe factory's self-declaration of product conformity has low credibility and market acceptanceIt is of great help to improve the reputation of product qualityThere is no way to improve product qualityAccepted by customers in EuropeAccepted by general customers in Europeslightly higher costGeneral feeUsually 6-8 weeksUsually 2-4 weeks
What is EPR?EPR is the abbreviation of an EU policy called Extended Producer's Responsibility Extended Producer Responsibility System. In the EU, the collection and recycling of post-consumer waste for most products is regulated through the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime. Producers must ensure responsibility and responsibility for the management of waste generated by their products at the end of their useful life by paying an "ecological contribution" fee.EPR is actually a management system framework, practiced by many legislations, but EPR is not the name of a regulation. The so-called EU WEEE Directive and the German Electrical Appliance Law, Packaging Law, and Battery Law are actually equivalent to the legislative practice of this system in the EU and Germany. From this point of view, German WEEE, German packaging law, and battery law all belong to the category of EPR. In addition, the vast majority of European countries, not only EU member states, have always had corresponding laws and regulations to control EPR. The reason why EPR has attracted much attention recently is that Amazon forces all sellers in Germany and France to provide an EPR registration number.EPR product categoryThe following applies to the classification of goods within the scope of the French and German extended producer responsibility obligations. For which goods, sellers need to provide Amazon with the EPR registration number of extended producer responsibility, please refer to the following figure:serial numbercategoryb.c.1EPR classYY2PackageYY3Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)YY4BatteryY5furnitureY6tireY7PaperY8textileYResponsibilities of Different Subjects of EPRIf you are a manufacturer of products covered by EPR regulations, you will need to provide Amazon with your EPR registration number. Below are the product categories covered by the French and German EPR regulations, and you must provide Amazon with the relevant EPR registration number. If you are a manufacturer and do not have an EPR registration number, you will need to register to get one. For each EPR product category, you will need to contact the relevant Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) to obtain an EPR registration number. For detailed instructions on how to register in each country, see the relevant section below. If you are not a manufacturer but sell products subject to EPR regulations, you must obtain the corresponding EPR registration numbers from upstream suppliers and provide Amazon with the EPR registration numbers for these products as proof of compliance. If you are not the manufacturer and cannot obtain a valid EPR registration number from an upstream supplier, you will need to register and provide Amazon with your own EPR registration number.How to complete ERPEPR is not complicated, you only need to provide company information, product sales information, report data on time (such as monthly/quarterly/yearly), and maintain the annual renewal fee, you can use the EPR registration number for a long time. 1. Registration 2. Interpretation and reporting 3. Payment of feesEPR and Amazon related issuesI have met my EPR obligations. Do I have to notify Amazon about this? Yes. If you have registered all eligible products, please provide Amazon with your EPR registration number. In Q4 2021, Amazon will provide a link to upload the EPR registration number. I am a self-shipping seller. Do these rules also apply to me? Yes. Amazon must confirm that all sellers are EPR compliant, whether they use FBA or Fulfillment by themselves. When do I need to take action? Before offering products in France and/or Germany, manufacturers must ensure that the EPR registration process has been completed and that they have received EPR registration numbers for all applicable EPR product categories. Do I have to register in different countries and different EPR product categories? Yes. Each country and the categories of EPR products available for sale on amazon.de and amazon.fr have different registration requirements, processes and authorities. How often do I need to report my sales and pay the EPR fee? Filing and payment of EPR fees are due on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis - depending on the EPR category/Producer Responsibility Organization in the respective country. Do I need to pay for both primary packaging (product packaging) and secondary packaging (transport packaging)? Primary Packaging (Product Packaging): Yes. Both FBA sellers and self-shipping sellers must pay the primary packaging fee. Secondary packaging (shipping packaging): See the country-specific section for more information. Primary packaging is the packaging that directly surrounds the product, such as a B. shoe box or beverage can. Secondary packaging is a shipping box or shipping bag that protects the product during transportation to the customer. This also includes padding material used to protect the product and tape used to bundle the packaging. Shipping labels are also part of secondary packaging. How expensive is it? EPR Registration: You must pay the registration fee to the appropriate Producer Responsibility Organization. Environmental Fees: Environmental fees are calculated based on sales and EPR product category and vary by country. Each Producer Responsibility Organization maintains its own price list as contractually agreed. What additional steps do I need to take to comply with the EPR? If the EPR product category in France is "EEE" or "Furniture", you will need to include in your own invoice the environmental charges listed on the seller's invoice.
