British BS certification
British BS certification
The British Standards Institution is the world's first national standardization body. A non-profit civil society recognized and supported by the British government. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in London. At present, there are more than 20,000 donating members and more than 20,000 committee members. In 1901, the British Engineering Standards Committee (ESC or BESC) was jointly initiated by the Institution of Civil Engineers (IEC), the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IME), the Institute of Naval Engineers (INA) and the Iron and Steel Institute (ISI), and the British Engineering Standards Committee (ESC or BESC) was established on April 26 of the same year. The first meeting was held in London on Sunday. This is the world's first national standardization agency. The Institute of Electrical Teachers (IEE) joined the committee in 1902, and the British government began to provide financial support. In June 1902, the General Standardization Committee and a series of special committees were established.
Background introduction
The Royal Charter stipulates: The purpose of the British Standards Institution is to coordinate the relationship between producers and users, solve the contradiction between supply and demand, improve production technology and raw materials, achieve standardization and simplification, and avoid waste of time and materials; formulate and revise according to needs and possibilities British standards, and promote their implementation; in the name of the society, register various signs and issue licenses; take various measures when necessary to protect the purpose and interests of the society.
main mission
① Formulate and implement a unified British Standard (BS). According to the “White Paper” of the government in 1982 and the memorandum of understanding between the government and BSI, various departments will not
Re-enact standards and use BS standards more in legislation and trade;
② Carry out product quality certification and safety certification, and grant kite marks and safety marks;
③Certify the quality system of the enterprise;
④ Actively participate in international standardization activities and strive for BSI to have more and greater influence on international standards, so that the UK will be in a favorable position in international trade;
⑤Provide technical consultation for small and medium-sized enterprises; ⑥Accept foreign certification entrustment, carry out certification according to foreign standards and issue foreign certification certificates and marks.
Institutional composition
BSI is the management and coordination organization for standardization work.
BSI has a staff of more than 1,200 and has business departments such as the Standards Department, Testing Department, Quality Assurance Department, Marketing Department, and Public Affairs Department. One of the founding members of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), European Committee for Standardization (CEN), European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), and European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), and plays an important role in it . Calculated based on the number of TC/SC technical secretariats undertaken and the amount of funding. The contribution rate of BSI in ISO is 17%, second only to DIN (19%) in Germany; the contribution rate of BSI in CEN/CENELEC is 21%, ranking third (DIN 28% in Germany, AFNOR in France) 22%). According to Article 2 of the Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation between the Governments of the People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed on November 15, 1978, the British Standards Institute and the China Standardization Association signed the “Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement” on April 19, 1980 in Beijing. Cooperation Agreement between China Standardization Association and British Standards Institute. The two sides started a beneficial cooperation.
species
1. "Kite" mark certification or BS certification mark
"Kite Logo" is a unique registered trademark of BSI, and domestic and foreign manufacturers can apply for use. Companies using this mark must not only meet the requirements of relevant BS standards, but also have a quality assurance system that meets BS-5790 (ISO9000 family quality assurance model standards are also available). During the certification process, they must also The system is evaluated.
2. Safety mark certification
Products using safety signs must comply with the safety requirements of the BS standard or other safety regulations. The application and accreditation methods are roughly the same as those for the "Kite" logo, and are equally applicable to domestic and foreign enterprises.
At present, about 130 products in more than 20 countries and regions use the above two marks. They are Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Rhodesia, South Africa, Liechtenstein, Hong Kong, etc.
3. Enterprise quality assurance ability certification (factory assessment and registration)
This system is to evaluate the company's quality assurance system in accordance with BS-5790 (or ISO9000 family), but does not require products to adopt BS standards. By the end of 1991, there were approximately 12,000 enterprises registered by BSI.
4. BS9000/CECC and IECQ certification
This certification is designed for quality assessment of electronic components. BS9000 is suitable for domestic use, CECC is suitable for most countries in Western Europe, and IECQ is suitable for international use. Its purpose is to improve the quality and reliability of electronic components to ensure the quality of electronic equipment.
5. Assessment and registration of inventory capacity
This evaluation system evaluates the quality of warehouse inventory and management methods of wholesalers. Products that have obtained this mark indicate that the manufacturing, storage, packaging, and processing of their products have reached a high level. "Kite Logo" is a unique registered trademark of BSI, and domestic and foreign manufacturers can apply for use. Companies using this mark must not only meet the requirements of relevant BS standards, but also have a quality assurance system that meets BS-5790 (ISO9000 family quality assurance model standards are also available). During the certification process, they must also The system is evaluated. 2. Safety mark certification
Products using safety signs must comply with the safety requirements of the BS standard or other safety regulations. The application and accreditation methods are roughly the same as those for the "Kite" logo, and are equally applicable to domestic and foreign enterprises.
At present, about 130 products in more than 20 countries and regions use the above two marks. They are Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Rhodesia, South Africa, Liechtenstein, Hong Kong, etc.
3. Enterprise quality assurance ability certification (factory assessment and registration)
This system is to evaluate the company's quality assurance system in accordance with BS-5790 (or ISO9000 family), but does not require products to adopt BS standards. By the end of 1991, there were approximately 12,000 enterprises registered by BSI.
4. BS9000/CECC and IECQ certification
This certification is designed for quality assessment of electronic components. BS9000 is suitable for domestic use, CECC is suitable for most countries in Western Europe, and IECQ is suitable for international use. Its purpose is to improve the quality and reliability of electronic components to ensure the quality of electronic equipment.
5. Assessment and registration of inventory capacity
This evaluation system evaluates the quality of warehouse inventory and management methods of wholesalers. Products that have obtained this mark indicate that the manufacturing, storage, packaging, and processing of their products have reached a high level.
Certification in China
The British BS certification is an admission certificate for electronic and electrical products to enter the British market. The following products are more domestic factories that apply for BS certification:
-Home appliances (white goods & black goods)
- Consumer electronics products
-Controller switch
-IT equipment
-Lamps
- Wire and Cable
The UK BS certificate can be applied for separately, or it is very convenient to apply for conversion through the CB certificate & report. It should be noted that the actual voltage used in the UK is 240V, so it is recommended that the voltage on the product label and instruction manual be marked 220-240V.
Certification process
First consultation
---The applicant provides the company with the company profile and the status description of the products to be certified, such as product model, name, parts list, drawings, working principle diagram, technical parameter list, instructions for use and other materials.
Establish an agency relationship --- the principal (applicant) and the agent (the company) sign an agency agreement, and further specify the responsibilities, powers and obligations of both parties in the form of a written contract to ensure that the two parties can cooperate closely during the application process, so that The work can be carried out smoothly and achieve the expected purpose. At the same time, the agency power of attorney is the legal basis for the company to submit to BSI to prove that it has been entrusted by the applicant.
Application form parameter list
---It is an important document for applying for BSI. The applicant can provide relevant information to entrust the company to do the translation and fill-in work, and send it back to BSI after being signed by the applicant.
Application confirmation
---BSI will formally confirm the application in writing within 2-4 weeks after receiving the formal application form and structural parameter table, and send invoices, factory inspection survey forms and other materials.
Send samples
---When the BSI application is confirmed, it will inform the specific sample requirements and the relevant standards on which the test is based. The company can assist applicants to obtain relevant standards and clarify
All relevant test items, test methods, etc. After the sample is completed, it must be self-tested according to the requirements of the standard or sent to relevant domestic laboratories for prediction. After the prediction is qualified, it can pass
The express mail will safely and accurately send the samples to BSI for testing.
1) Once all the test items are passed, the company will notify the applicant as soon as possible.
2) The inspection results may also be defective. For some minor defects, the company will communicate with BSI, and BSI can issue certificates as long as they make minor corrections without re-sending samples.
3) When there is an important defect in the test result, the company will discuss with the applicant the reason for the failure. If necessary, ask BSI to send back the samples that failed the test for reference.
Test analysis. After the samples are modified and perfected, the company will go through the re-inspection procedures and send samples again until they are qualified. If the sample is re-sent within six months, the cost of re-testing
There will be a lot of discounts.
Factory inspection
---Factory inspection before the issuance of the certificate and regular or irregular supervision and review after the certificate is obtained. Before the factory inspection, the company will assist the manufacturer in the inspection of production facilities, experimental equipment,
The measurement and the entire quality system are self-inspected against BSI requirements. If the inspector requests for rectification during the review, the company will assist the manufacturer to discuss the rectification measures as soon as possible.
Quickly implement the implementation until the re-inspection is qualified.
Issuance
---On the premise that the factory inspection is successfully passed, if the sample is qualified, BSI will notify the company of the result in time, and the BSI certificate will be issued soon.
Need to submit information
1. Product description
2. Description of model differences
3. Circuit diagram
4. English manual
5. List of parts and materials
6. CB test report