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WELCOME TO THE IEC
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION®
IEC. Making electrotechnology work for you.
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WELCOME TO THE IEC
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Making electrotechnology work
Millions of devices that contain electronics, and use or
produce electricity, rely on IEC International Standards
and Conformity Assessment Systems to perform, t and
work safely together.
Founded in 1906, the IEC (International Electrotechnical
Commission) is the world’s leading organization for the
preparation and publication of International Standards for
all electrical, electronic and related technologies. These
are known collectively as “electrotechnology”.
IEC provides a platform to companies, industries and
governments for meeting, discussing and developing the
International Standards they require.
All IEC International Standards are fully consensus-based
and represent the needs of key stakeholders of every
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A VITAL ROLE
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nation participating in IEC work. Every member country,
no matter how large or small, has one vote and a say in
what goes into an IEC International Standard.
Globally relevant
The IEC is one of three global sister organizations (IEC,
ISO, ITU) that develop International Standards for the
world.
When appropriate, IEC cooperates with ISO (International
Organization for Standardization) or ITU (International
Telecommunication Union) to ensure that International
Standards t together seamlessly and complement
each other. Joint committees ensure that International
Standards combine all relevant knowledge of experts
working in related areas.
– Over 10 000 experts from industry, commerce, government, test and research labs, academia and consumer groups
participate in IEC Standardization work
– Over 1 000 Working Groups in 174 Technical Committees and Subcommittees
– Over 6 000 International Standards in IEC catalogue today
– Over 500 000 Conformity Assessment certicates issued
– 162 countries – 81 Members and 81 Afliates
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WORLD TRADE
The sum of many voices
An IEC International Standard is a normative document,
developed according to consensus procedures. It must
be approved by the relevant IEC National Committees
and is nally published as an International Standard by
the IEC Central Ofce.
The word “consensus” is important. This means that the
International Standard represents a common point of
view of concerned parties. Any member of the IEC may
participate in the preparatory work of an International
Standard, and any international, governmental or non-
governmental organization liaising with the IEC can
also take part in this preparation.
Adoption of IEC International Standards by any country,
whether it is a member of the IEC or not, is entirely
voluntary.
Enabling world trade
IEC International Standards facilitate global trade
and technology transfer. They provide industry and
users with a framework for economies of design and
production, improved quality of products, and better
interoperability.
They also provide the WTO (World Trade Organization)
with an important reference for their TBT (Technical
Barriers to Trade) Agreement.
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INDUSTRY NEEDS
Satisfy ing industry needs
This is not an empty promise. Any company or
organization, anywhere, can submit a request for a
new standard to the IEC.
If this need is shared by other companies around the
world, then the relevant IEC Technical Committee will
start work on a new International Standard.
Get involved – participate
The best way for industry to arrive at the standards it
needs is to participate in IEC Standardization work.
■ IEC International Standards reect the best
experience of industry, researchers, consumers
and regulators
■ They enjoy worldwide acceptance and are used
by many regulators in their legislation as a
benchmark for safety
■ IEC Standardization platforms allow competitors
to share their needs in a neutral setting and
provide a unique networking opportunity
Up-to-date
IEC International Standards are regularly reviewed in
order to stay abreast of latest technology developments,
safety and environmental requirements.
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Beyond electrotechno logy, IEC work also covers:
– terminology and symbols that simplify production and technology transfer, because all partners communicate in
a universally understood language
– safety to make certain that products and systems perform as expected
– the environment – to allow the safe production, use and end-life destruction of electrotechnical goods – electromagnetic compatibility and interferences – enabling undisturbed performance of individual devices
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Fighting global warming
According to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change, International Standards have an
important role to play in mitigating the effects of climate
change.
Electrical energy efciency
IEC International Standards are the foundation for
immediate and short-term achievable improvements in
energy efciency, generation, transmission, distribution
and consumption by industry and individuals.
Electricity is the most easily controllable form of energy.
It also seems likely to be the area where global efforts
to control climate change could achieve the fastest
results. The IEC has laid down the foundation for
smart electrication and continuous improvements of
electrical energy efciency.
At the fo ref ront of :
– Smart Grid development in many countries around
the world
– Electric car and electried transportation
– Renewable energies including hydro, wind, solar,
ocean power – Energy efciency in industry, buildings and
smarter homes
CLIMATE CHANGE
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Public safety in mind
Governments want to protect their populations from
unnecessary risks. Buyers want proof about a product
or system’s safety, performance and reliability. Users of
equipment and consumers want to be able to trust the
products or services they are purchasing.
IEC International Standards are the basis for conformity
assessment and reduce the inux of low quality products.
They make products safer, which in turn increases
consumer condence and public safety.
The IEC handles three Conformity Assessment Systems
that enable it to determine if a product or service is what
it appears to be and if a system performs as it should.
Mutual recognition and acceptance
Neither the IEC nor the IEC Conformity Assessment
Systems carry out testing or issue certicates.
Instead, IEC Conformity Assessment Systems provide
a standardized approach to testing and certication,
eliminating local bias. Certicates are issued by
the certication bodies accepted by the individual
Systems.
Testing is carried out by testing laboratories that are
accepted in the Systems through a stringent peer-
review assessment, guaranteeing the highest-quality
standards. Any laboratory can join, so long as it is willing
and able to comply with the strict requirements and pass
the peer-review.
Passport to the world
All certicates issued by members of a System are
transportable and accepted by all countries that
participate in the System. As a general rule, no member
may require re-testing. All certicates issued are
immediately veriable online.
STANDARDS PUT INTO PRACTICE
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The ultimate goal is to provide one test, one global
certication, one mark for every product or system.
IEC Conformity Assessment Systems help accelerate
access to markets and reduce the need for multiple
testing and approval. This cuts costs. They also allow
products to reach markets faster and knock down many
barriers to trade.
Three IEC Conformity assessment systems
IECEE (IEC System of conformity assessment schemes
for electrotechnical equipment and components) –
covers conformity testing and certication for safety
and performance of home and ofce equipment, home
entertainment, medical devices, lighting, portable
tools, etc.
www.iecee.org
IECEx (IEC System for certication to standards relating
to equipment for use in explosive atmospheres) – covers
certication of personnel competencies (maintenance
and repair), electrical and electronic products and
systems in the highly specialized eld of explosion
protection. This includes all areas where inammable
gases, liquids, and combustible dusts may be present,
i.e., the oil and gas industry, mining, refuelling stations
for cars, trucks and planes, printing and paint industry,
grain storage and handling, sugar reneries, etc.
www.iecex.com
IECQ (IEC quality assessment system for electronic
components) – covers business to business supply
chain management systems for avionics, management
of electrostatic discharge and the use of hazardous
substances in the manufacturing process.
www.iecq.org
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– 162 countries participate in the IEC
– 59 full members
– 22 associate members
81 developing countries participate in the IEC Afliate
Country Programme. Nine countries have already
been granted the Afliate Plus Status.
Members
Each IEC member is represented by a National
Committee (NC). The NC coordinates the national
interests in electrotechnology, representing local
industry, governmental agencies, academia, trade
associations, end-users and national standard
developers within the IEC. Each country is responsible
for the structure and set-up of its NC.
Full members:
Countries where industry is developed, irrespective of
their economic situation.
■ Participate fully in all IEC activities and technical
work
■ Have the right to vote on all matters – one vote
per member
■ Are able to participate in any Technical Committee
of their choice as an active (Participating or
P-member – vote at all stages and attend
meetings) or passive member (Observers
or O-member – vote on Final Draft International
Standards)
■ Full access to all IEC International Standards and
documents in electronic format
THE WHOLE WORLD OF ELECTROTECHNOLOGY
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Associate members:
Countries where industry is developed but economic
resources are limited.
■ Benet from all aspects of IEC technical work
■ Limited participation in IEC activities
■ Voting rights in four TCs/SCs
■ Full access to all IEC International Standards and
documents in electronic format
IEC Afliate Country Programme
To encourage developing countries to adopt
International Standards and participate in IEC work,
the IEC launched the IEC Afliate Country Programme.
There is no participation fee, and no voting rights.
■ Free of charge, 200 IEC International Standards
for national adoption
■ Access to specic IEC technical documents
■ Opportunity to comment on 10 selected TCs/SCs
by e-mail
■ Guidance on how to use IEC Conformity
Assessment Systems
■ Participation in IEC Conformity Assessment
Systems (pending approval)
■ Observer status at IEC General Meetings
■ Support in the adoption procedure of
IEC International Standards at national level
IEC Afliate Plus Status
For participants in the IEC Afliate Country Programme
that have adopted at least 50 IEC International
Standards and established a NEC (National
Electrotechnical Committee).
■ Free of charge, 400 IEC International Standards
for national adoption (instead of 200)
■ Mentoring on a case-by-case basis
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IEC STRUCTURE
The IEC’s governing body directs the two
principal branches of IEC work: the preparation of
IEC International Standards and the management
of IEC Conformity Assessment Systems. The newly-
formed Market Strategy Board is looking at future
needs and strategies for standardization.
IEC COUNCIL
Full Member National Committees
COUNCIL BOARD
CENTRAL OFFICE
The Executive
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEEIEC Ofcers
STANDARDIZATION
MANAGEMENT
BOARD
Management of consensus InternationalStandards work
MARKET
STRATEGY
BOARD
Technology watch /market priorities
CONFORMITY
ASSESSMENT
BOARD
Management of Conformity Assessmentoperations and Systems
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The world’s leading experts
More than 10 000 experts from companies, industry,
academia and governments offer their time, knowledge,
commitment and enthusiasm to ensure the safety,
performance and reliability of products, systems and
equipment that use or produce electricity or contain
electronics. Many of these experts enjoy a world-wide
reputation in their eld.
They understand how equipment should be
designed, produced, operated, installed, maintained
and overhauled and introduce that knowledge into
IEC International Standards.
174 TCs (Technical Committees) and SCs
(Subcommittees) prepare IEC International Standards
in more than 1 000 WGs (Working Groups) from the
very small (TC 113: Nanotechnology) to the very big
(TC 4: Hydraulic turbines) and everything in between.
IEC International Standards pass through a stringent
process for preparation and approval. They can be
used with condence by anyone, anywhere in the
world and are considered state-of-the-art by industry
and governments.
IEC International Standards and o ther products
The products or publications which result from
the work of TCs and SCs fall into two broad
categories:
Normative
■ International Standards
■ Technical Specications
■ Publicly Available Specications
■ Industry Technical Agreements
Informative
■ Technical Reports
■ Technology Trend Assessments
■ Guides
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The IEC, founded in 1906, is today the world
leading organization that prepares and publishes
International Standards for all electrical, electronic
and related technologies – collectively known as
«electrotechnology».
The IEC provides industry and governments with a
platform where they can meet, discuss and prepare
the standards they need. The IEC also handles
three Conformity Assessment Systems for the millions
of devices that use or produce electricity in any form.
– Over 10 000 experts in 174 Technical Committees
with over 1 000 Working Groups
– Over 6 000 International Standards in catalogue
today
– Over 500 000 Conformity Assessment certicates
established
All IEC International Standards are fully consensus-
based and represent the needs of key stakeholders of
every country that participates in IEC work. They enable
global trade and ensure technology transfer.
The IEC is one of three sister organizations (IEC, ISO
and ITU) that prepare International Standards for the
world.
When appropriate IEC cooperates with ISO (International
Organization for Standardization) or ITU (International
Telecommunication Union) to ensure that International
Standards t together seamlessly and complement
each other. Joint committees ensure that Standards
combine all relevant expertise of experts working in
these organizations.
ABOUT THE IEC
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FURTHER INFORMATION
CENTRAL OFFICE
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
3, rue de Varembé
PO Box 131
CH-1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 919 0211
Fax: +41 22 919 0300
ASIA-PACIFIC
IEC Asia-Pacic Regional Centre (IEC-APRC)
2 Bukit Merah Central #15-04/05
SG - Singapore 159835
Tel: +65 6377 5172/6
Fax: +65 6278 7573
LATIN AMERICA
IEC Latin America Regional Centre (IEC-LARC)
Av. Paulista, 1439, An 11 Cj 114
Bela Vista
BR-01311-200 São Paulo, SP
Brazil
Tel: +55 11 3289 1544
Fax: +55 11 3289 0882
NORTH AMERICA
IEC Regional Centre for North America (IEC-ReCNA)
446 Main Street
16th FloorUS - Worcester, MA 01608
USA
Tel: +1 508 755 5663
Fax: +1 508 755 [email protected]
Please visit the IEC website at www.iec.ch for further information. In the “About the IEC” section, you can contact your local
IEC National Committee directly. Alternatively, please contact the IEC Central Ofce in Geneva, Switzerland or the nearest
IEC Regional Centre.
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INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
3, rue de Varembé
PO Box 131
CH-1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
Tel: + 41 22 919 02 11
www.iec.ch
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