How to Distinguish Product Certification Documents？
In the European market, wall switches and sockets are not only essential electrical components but also carry critical safety and compliance responsibilities. Due to varying electrical standards and regulations across different countries, products must often obtain certifications such as CE, RoHS、EAC and TCF before being approved for use. Understanding the differences between these certifications helps consumers choose safer products and enables distributors and contractors to avoid compliance risks in their projects.
| Certification Mark | English Name | Scope | Purpose | Restricted Substances | Legislation |
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CE Mark (Conformité Européenne) | European Union | Indicates product compliance with EU safety, health, and environmental requirements | No direct substance restrictions, but must comply with directives | Mandatory EU Directives (e.g., Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive) |
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RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) | EU and UK Market | Restricts hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment | Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium, PBB, PBDE (10 substances total) | RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (and amendments) |
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EAC (Eurasian Conformity) | Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) | Confirms product compliance with EAEU technical regulations | Depends on technical regulation | Unified EAEU technical legislation |
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TCF (Technical Construction File) | EU Market | Demonstrates compliance in product design, testing, and manufacturing, basis for CE Declaration | Varies by product category |
Must be kept by manufacturer for at least 10 years |
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FCC Certification (Federal Communications Commission) | United States | Ensures electronic/electrical devices do not cause harmful interference to radio and communication systems | No substance restrictions, mainly focused on EMC and RF |
Federal Communications Commission Regulations (Part 15, Part 18, etc.) |
In conclusion, CE is the mandatory entry mark for the EU market, RoHS focuses on environmental and health safety, EAC is required for the EAEU market, and TCF serves as the supporting technical documentation. For smart switches and sockets like BSEED’s, CE and RoHS are prerequisites for the EU, while EAC is essential for expansion into the Eurasian market.FCC certification is essential for expanding into the U.S. market.
