EEC certification (E-mark certification) is an approval system for auto parts implemented in accordance with the ECE regulations signed and promulgated by the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) in Geneva. ECE regulations are recommended to be applied by member states, not mandatory standards; member states can apply ECE regulations or extend their own national regulations. From the perspective of market demand, ECE member states are generally more willing to accept test reports and certificates that comply with ECE regulations.
Authentication concept
The Economic Commission for Europe is a branch of the United Nations, and its member states are European countries, as well as some non-European countries, such as Japan. Therefore, the approved auto parts have a wide range of results, especially in Eastern European countries, which have a high degree of recognition. Before applying for EEC certification, the manufacturer must confirm or understand whether the country to be exported recognizes the test results of auto parts in accordance with ECE regulations.
Certification scope
Complete vehicle—that is, a motor vehicle with two or more wheels, such as passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses, and off-road vehicles.
Automobile and motorcycle parts—car lights and bulbs, various sight glasses, tires, rims, brakes, horns, anti-theft equipment, seat belts, automobile glass and exhaust pipes, etc.
3. Accessories for automobiles and motorcycles-safety helmets, children's safety chairs, electrical appliances in the car, etc.
Certification procedure
1. The manufacturer prepares technical data and samples
2. Test
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 conduct factory inspections)
4. Submit test report and manufacturer's technical data for review
5. European national transportation department issued a certificate (the issuing agency may conduct regular or irregular follow-up factory inspections on certified product manufacturers)
Development
At present, ECE includes 28 countries in Europe. In addition to EU member states, it also includes non-European countries such as Eastern Europe and Southern Europe. Since October 2002, all vehicles, vehicle parts, and electronic products used in vehicles must be mandatory for EMC testing. All electronic components sold in the EU must conform to the EMC Directive 95/54/EC, and the self-declaration based on the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC will no longer be valid. The E/e Mark certificate is issued by the EU-authorized vehicle product announcement body. In other words, the CE (EMC) certification originally applied for vehicle electronics and electronic components will no longer be valid from October 2002. You must reapply for the E/e Mark certificate issued by the European country's transportation department before it can be sold in the European market.