International Certification Services and Approvals

Our international certification experts provide testing, guidance and certification for major North American approvals. For countries or programs that require local representation, our experts can locate and partner with in-country authorities to complete certification.

Some of the services we offer include:

United States of America

• FCC certification for electrical equipment (EMC) and telecoms equipment
• NRTL marking for product safety (per OSHA requirements)
• HAZLOC certification for Explosive Atmosphere (ATEX) equipment

Canada

• SCC testing and certification for product safety (often performed in conjunction with NRTL)
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), previously known as Industry Canada (IC), certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment, certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment

Mexico

• NOM testing and certification for product safety
• IFTEL testing certification for radio and telecoms equipment 

Element provides services for the following Directives:

• Notified Body services for the Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
• Medical Device Directive
• Notified Body services for the EMC Directive
• General Product Safety Directive
• Low Voltage Directive
• Notified Body services for the ATEX directive
• UKCA Mark testing

For countries outside of the EU and EEA, we can assist with testing and certification according to specific country standards. Our experts can help guide you through the process to compliance for a wide range of consumer and industrial products.  For more information about our European certification services, contact us today. 

Asia is one of the fastest growing markets for oil and gas, telecoms, wireless and electrical equipment. However, unlike Europe, it does not have a harmonized scheme for certification, so you must apply for certification in each country you wish to market in.

Our international certification experts can help design a test plan that meets the requirements of multiple national certifications, saving you money and reducing the time required for testing. From IECEx equipment certification to wireless radio approvals, our experts can assist in achieving compliance for numerous industries. For countries or programs that require local representation, our experts can locate and partner with in-country authorities to complete certification.

Some of the testing and certification we can provide includes:

China

• CCC testing and certification for product safety
• SRRC Type Approval for radio equipment
• NAL testing and certification for telecoms equipment
• Assistance with in-country testing  

Japan

• MIC testing and certification  for radio equipment and telecoms equipment
• VCCI testing and certification for electrical equipment
• PSE testing and certification for product safety  

Taiwan

• BSMI testing and certification for electrical equipment
• NCC testing and certification for radio equipment
• Assistance with in-country testing  

Singapore

• IECEE CB Scheme testing
• iMDA testing and certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment

South Korea

• Radio & EMC testing for KC certification
• Assistance with in-country testing  

Hong Kong

• Testing for OFTA certification
• FCC or CE Marking reports for OFTA certification
• HK telecoms testing for OFTA certification

Malaysia

• IECEE CB Scheme certification for product safety
• Testing and certification for SIRIM certification

Vietnam

• IECEE CB Scheme certification for product safety
• Testing and certification for MPT Certification

Indonesia

• IECEE CB Scheme certification for use in Indonesia
• Radio and telecoms testing for DGPT certification
• Assistance with in-country testing

Our experts assist in completing testing and certification for IECEx and ATEX equipment, as well as routine certification and inspection for radio, telecoms and electrical equipment.

Some of the testing and certification services we offer for the Middle East include:

Egypt

• Testing and EU test reports for NTRA certification

United Arab Emirates

• CB scheme testing & certification for product safety
• EU reports and product testing for TRA certification

Saudi Arabia

• IECEE CB Scheme testing for electrical and product safety
• Radio and telecoms testing and EU test reports for CITC certification

Israel

• IECEE CB Scheme testing for SII certification
• Radio and telecoms testing and EU test reports for MoC certification

Qatar

• Radio and telecoms testing for ICT Qatar certification

Kuwait

• Testing and EU test reports for CITRA certification

Oman

• Testing for TRA certification of telecoms equipment
• EU test reports are required for TRA certification

Bahrain

• IECEE CB Scheme certification for product safety
• Testing for TRA certification of radio and telecoms equipment
• EU test reports required for TRA certification

In addition to requirements for local representation key markets, each country in South America has a unique system for product certification. Our international certification experts help you create test methods that satisfy the requirements of multiple countries, including certifications for IECEx equipment and machinery for coal, oil and gas production, telecoms, radio equipment, and more.

Some of our South American testing and certification services include:

Argentina

• IECEE CB Scheme testing and certification
• AFTIC testing and certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment
• Assistance with in-country testing  

Brazil

• ANATEL testing and certification for electrical equipment, radio equipment and telecoms equipment
• IECEE testing for INMETRO certification
• Assistance with in-country testing  

Chile

• FCC and EU test reports for SUBTEL certification

Peru

• FCC and EU test reports are required for MTC certification

Uruguay

• Testing and FCC and EU test reports for URSEC certification

Venezuela

• Testing and FCC test reports for CONATEL certification

While Australian and New Zealand standards are very similar to European and North American standards, certification for these markets require a local representative to review testing and declare compliance. Our international certification team can assist in finding and working with an in-country representative on your behalf, making it easier to gain compliance for oil and gas and IECEx equipment, telecoms and radio devices, electronic equipment, and more.

The certification services we offer for Australia and New Zealand include:

Australia

• AS/NZS testing and RCM certification for electrical equipment, radio equipment and telecoms equipment
• IEC product safety
• Safety testing for certification of level III devices (ERAC)

New Zealand

• ACMA, and AS/NZS testing and RCM certification for electrical equipment and radio equipment and product safety
• Telecoms NZ testing and Spark NZ certification for telecoms equipment

Like many other parts of the world, African nations often require local representation for product certification, and each country has unique legislation for compliance. We support your project by locating and partnering with in-country representatives, and developing test plans that meet the requirements of multiple countries with a single program.

Our African certification services include:

South Africa

• SABS testing and EMC CoC certification for electrical equipment
• IECEE CB Scheme and EU test reports for SABS LoA certification for product safety
• Radio, telecoms, EMC and safety testing for ICASA certification

Nigeria

• IECEE CB Scheme and EU test reports for SONCAP certification for product safety
• Testing for NCC certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment

Democratic Republic of the Congo

• EU test reports for DTP Type Approval certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment

Kenya

• Testing for KEBS and CB certification for product safety
• EU test reports for CCK certification of radio equipment and telecoms equipment

Cameroon

• Testing for MTP Type Approval for radio equipment and telecoms equipment
• Assistance with in-country testing

Burkina Faso

• Type Approval certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment