Streamline your path to EU, EEA, and UK market access with our comprehensive Low Voltage Directive (LVD) testing services. As an accredited IECEE CB Scheme member, we reduce costs and accelerate certification while ensuring your electrical products meet all safety requirements for voltage ranges 50-1000V AC and 75-1500V DC. Our end-to-end support includes design advice, testing, and technical documentation to help you navigate complex regulations and reduce time to market. 

 

What is Low Voltage Directive (LVD) Testing at Element? 

The Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU requires that electrical equipment provides a high level of protection for health and safety of persons, domestic animals, and property. Element's LVD testing provides comprehensive support through all aspects of compliance, including electrical safety testing, technical documentation, and certification guidance. We offer third-party qualification and support throughout the compliance process, from design advice to final certification. Achieve CE marking for EU/EEA markets or UKCA marking for the UK market for electrical equipment designed for use with a voltage rating of 50-1000 V AC and 75-1500 V DC. 

 

What can Element offer you for Low Voltage Directive (LVD) Testing?

 

Key tests offered

We offer product electrical safety testing to harmonized standards to provide presumption of conformity to essential safety requirements of the LVD. Our IECEE CB Scheme participation enables reduced test costs and faster market access, supported by our expertise across multiple regulatory frameworks.    

 

Methods and solutions offered

We provide comprehensive LVD compliance solutions including:  

  • Risk assessment 
  • Technical documentation compilation 
  • Declaration of Conformity completion guidance
  • Design advice.  

 

Worldwide Services

Element is UKAS accredited for testing and product certification, serving as a Notified Body for EU directives and an Approved Body for UK regulations. Our global presence spans North America, Europe, The Middle East, Australia, Asia, and Africa. 
 

Which labs offer this service

Our expert team operates from tech hubs across the world, providing global access to our end-to-end capabilities. Find out where your nearest connected technologies hub is on our Locations Page. 

  • Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (formerly 2006/95/EC) 
  • IEC/EN 61010-1 for electrical laboratory equipment 
  • General Product Safety Directive GPSD (2001/95/EC) 
  • General Product Safety Directive GPSR EU (2023/988) 
  • Electrical equipment (50-1000V AC range) 
  • Electrical equipment (75-1500V DC range) 
  • Laboratory electrical equipment 
  • Control products 
  • Measurement devices 
  • Electronic devices 
  • Radio equipment

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

your testing partner

Regulatory Complexity

We guide you through all aspects of LVD compliance, supporting both EU CE marking and UK UKCA marking requirements. We simplify the certification process through harmonized standards that provide presumption of conformity.

Time to Market Pressure

Our integrated testing services and status as an IECEE CB Scheme certification body reduce costs and accelerate market access, streamlining your path to certification.

 

Technical Document Handling

We handle technical file compilation, review, and Declaration of Conformity guidance, ensuring your documentation meets all regulatory requirements.

 

Lack of Regulatory Expertise

Our product certification advisory service and design expertise fill your knowledge gaps, providing support from early design stages through final approval.

 

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Why Choose Element

Global Recognition 

UKAS accredited testing body and IECEE CB Scheme certification body with multiple international certifications and approvals, enabling streamlined global market access.

Comprehensive Support 

Single-source, impartial services for all your third-party qualification needs, from design advice through certification across multiple markets.
  

Proven Experience 

Almost 190 years of testing expertise with 8,500 engaged experts globally.

 

 

Market Access Advantage 

Our Global Market Access team reduces testing costs and time to market through the IECEE CB Scheme while supporting both CE and UKCA marking requirements.
  

Our team of over 9,000 Engaged Experts in North America, Europe, The Middle East, Australia, Asia and Africa are ready to help you.