What is the CB Scheme?

The International Electrotechnical Committee for Conformity Testing to Standards (IECEE) established the CB Scheme for Electrical Equipment. It is an international system for acceptance of tests. The CB Scheme - or CB Agreement - is a multilateral agreement among participant countries and certification organisations utilising a CB Test Report issued by one of these organisations. The popularity of the CB Scheme is growing very fast. It is clearly one of the most beneficial solutions for trading in global markets.
Today, the network under the CB Scheme comprises 58 product certification organisations - National Certification Bodies (NCB) and 140 testing laboratories (CBTLs) in 43 countries throughout America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.
The CB Agreement can be applied for products covered by IEC standards which are also accepted by the IECEE for use within the Scheme.

The products are tested to these IEC standards and most often also to the declared national differences of the various member countries. National differences are special requirements that the IECEE, CB Scheme allows each country to adopt to address country-specific safety concerns.
UL will test your product to the applicable IEC harmonised standards and to any National Differences required for the countries in which you want to market your product. We will then issue a CB Test Certificate and a CB Test Report that you can use to obtain multiple national certifications. The CB Test Certificate and associated CB Test Report you will receive from us will minimise the need for additional testing.

We keep up to date with the National Differences of CB Scheme member countries so your products are evaluated to the most current requirements of the countries where you aim to market them.

Your benefits

	One stop shopping - UL being a National Certified Body and CB Testing Lab offers one simplified entrance to many markets.
	Highly recognised and valuable certification.
	Shortened time-to-market through bundling of UL-specific and other national and international services.

How to start?

	A description of your product, including illustrations, schematics, wiring diagrams, a copy of the marking plate and any appropriate product information.
	A list of countries where you want to market your product.
	The full name and address of the company responsible for the product, and a list of manufacturing locations.