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  - https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks
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  {"applies_to": "Class I", "designation": "(XP)", "equivalent": "Division 1", "governing_reference": "C22.2 No. 30", "id": "ca-xp", "market_or_system": "CA", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "(XP) CA Class I Division 1 C22.2 No. 30", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-xp/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "market_or_system"]}
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  {"designation": "CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-1", "equivalent": "IEC 60335-1", "id": "canada-can-csa-c22-2-no-60335-1", "market_or_system": "Canada", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "In North America, IEC 60335-1 has been used as the basis for a tri-national standard between the United States (UL 60335-1), Canada (CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-1), and Mexico (NMX-J-521/1-ANCE).", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/canada-can-csa-c22-2-no-60335-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "market_or_system"]}
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- {"administered_by": "Canadian Standards Association", "designation": "CSA Mark", "id": "canada-csa-mark", "market_or_system": "Canada", "meaning": "identify products acceptable in either Canada (C suffix letter) and/or the USA (US suffix)", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "CSA Mark - Canada The <https://www.csagroup.org/> Canadian Standards Association operates the CSA marking scheme alongside UL certification to identify products acceptable in either Canada (C suffix letter) and/or the USA (US suffix).", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/canada-csa-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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- {"administered_by": "IECEE", "designation": "CB Scheme", "id": "cb-scheme-2", "meaning": "the world’s first international system for the mutual acceptance of product safety test reports and certificates for electrical and electronic equipment, devices, and components", "source": "https://www.tuvsud.com/en-us/services/product-certification/iecee-cb-scheme", "source_quote": "IECEE CB Scheme Testing & Certification |", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/cb-scheme-2/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation"]}
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- {"designation": "CE Marking", "governing_reference": "Decision 768/2008", "id": "ce-marking", "meaning": "a manufacturer’s declaration that a product meets the applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements outlined in the appropriate European product legislation and has undergone the relevant conformity assessment procedure", "source": "https://www.nist.gov/standardsgov/compliance-faqs-ce-marking", "source_quote": "Decision 768/2008 – a common framework for the marketing of products , which lays down rules for CE marking. CE Marking on a product is a manufacturer’s declaration that a product meets the applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements outlined in the appropriate European product legislation and has undergone the relevant conformity assessment procedure.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ce-marking/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Certification Body (CB) scheme", "id": "certification-body-cb-scheme", "meaning": "allows manufacturers who have been issued a CB test certificate by one National Certification Body (NCB) to obtain certification marks from other participating NCBs", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "To ease the issue of regional differences, the Certification Body (CB) scheme allows manufacturers who have been issued a CB test certificate by one National Certification Body (NCB) to obtain certification marks from other participating NCBs.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/certification-body-cb-scheme/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "CCC Mark", "id": "china-ccc-mark", "mandatory_status": "compulsory for any product used for commercial purposes in China", "market_or_system": "China", "meaning": "indicates compliance with Chinese laws and regulations", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "CCC Mark - China The CCC (China Compulsory Certificate) Mark indicates compliance with Chinese laws and regulations and, as its names implies, is compulsory for any product used for commercial purposes in China.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/china-ccc-mark/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "mandatory_status", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Class II", "equivalent": "Zone 20/21/22", "id": "class-ii", "meaning": "NEC separates dust into Class II (Groups E, F, G); IEC integrates dust into the same zone framework (Zone 20/21/22) with dust groups IIIA, IIIB, IIIC", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "Dust handling: NEC separates dust into Class II (Groups E, F, G); IEC integrates dust into the same zone framework (Zone 20/21/22) with dust groups IIIA, IIIB, IIIC.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/class-ii/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "meaning"]}
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- {"also_reported": [{"as_of": "2026-08-11", "field": "meaning", "source": "https://ecocomply.ai/blog/what-does-ce-marking-cost-for-your-product", "source_quote": "EMC Directive (2014/30/EU): Covers electromagnetic compatibility—making sure your product doesn't interfere with other electronics", "value": "Covers electromagnetic compatibility—making sure your product doesn't interfere with other electronics"}], "applies_to": "Wired-only industrial sensors with no radio transmitter", "designation": "EMC Directive", "disagreements": [], "governing_reference": "2014/30/EU", "id": "eu-emc-directive", "market_or_system": "EU", "source": "https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/", "source_quote": "Wired-only industrial sensors with no radio transmitter fall under the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) instead of RED", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-emc-directive/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system"]}
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  {"applies_to": "2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices", "designation": "EN 300 328", "id": "eu-en-300-328", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "the primary standard for Article 3.2 radio spectrum compliance for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices", "source": "https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/", "source_quote": "EN 300 328 — the primary standard for Article 3.2 radio spectrum compliance for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-en-300-328/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "EN 62368-1", "equivalent": "EN 60950-1", "id": "eu-en-62368-1", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "covers Article 3.1(a) audio/video and IT equipment safety", "source": "https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/", "source_quote": "EN 62368-1 (replacing the older EN 60950-1) — covers Article 3.1(a) audio/video and IT equipment safety", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-en-62368-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "meaning"]}
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  {"applies_to": "mains-powered above 50V AC or 75V DC", "designation": "Low Voltage Directive", "governing_reference": "2014/35/EU", "id": "eu-low-voltage-directive", "market_or_system": "EU", "source": "https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/", "source_quote": "If your device is mains-powered above 50V AC or 75V DC, the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) also applies", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-low-voltage-directive/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system"]}
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- {"applies_to": "electrical equipment operating between 50–1000V AC", "designation": "LVD", "governing_reference": "2014/35/EU", "id": "eu-lvd", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "Safety requirements for electrical equipment operating between 50–1000V AC", "source": "https://ecocomply.ai/blog/what-does-ce-marking-cost-for-your-product", "source_quote": "LVD (2014/35/EU): Safety requirements for electrical equipment operating between 50–1000V AC", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-lvd/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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- {"applies_to": "machines and mechanical equipment", "designation": "Machinery Directive", "governing_reference": "2006/42/EC", "id": "eu-machinery-directive", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "Safety requirements for machines and mechanical equipment", "source": "https://ecocomply.ai/blog/what-does-ce-marking-cost-for-your-product", "source_quote": "Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC): Safety requirements for machines and mechanical equipment", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-machinery-directive/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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- {"applies_to": "medical devices", "designation": "MDR", "governing_reference": "2017/745", "id": "eu-mdr", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "Medical device regulation with strict clinical and documentation requirements", "source": "https://ecocomply.ai/blog/what-does-ce-marking-cost-for-your-product", "source_quote": "MDR (2017/745): Medical device regulation with strict clinical and documentation requirements", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-mdr/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Radio Equipment Directive (RED)", "governing_reference": "Directive 2014/53/EU", "id": "eu-radio-equipment-directive-red", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "the governing framework for any radio-transmitting device placed on the EU market", "source": "https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/", "source_quote": "Directive 2014/53/EU — the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) — which has applied since June 13, 2017", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-radio-equipment-directive-red/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system"]}
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- {"applies_to": "Radio equipment including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular", "designation": "RED", "governing_reference": "2014/53/EU", "id": "eu-red", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "Radio equipment including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular", "source": "https://ecocomply.ai/blog/what-does-ce-marking-cost-for-your-product", "source_quote": "RED (2014/53/EU): Radio equipment including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-red/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "A-deviation", "id": "europe-a-deviation", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "Information that the provisions of an EN are in conflict with national regulation shall be included in an Annex to the European Standard, called A-deviation", "source": "https://boss.cenelec.eu/homegrowndeliverables/en/pages/adev/", "source_quote": "Information that the provisions of an EN are in conflict with national regulation shall be included in an Annex to the European Standard, called A-deviation", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-a-deviation/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "CE marking", "governing_reference": "EU-Regulations or EU-Directives", "id": "europe-ce-marking", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "indicates that a product is declared by the manufacturer as being in conformity with European Union harmonization legislation", "source": "https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html", "source_quote": "The CE marking is the visible consequence of the above process and indicates that a product is declared by the manufacturer as being in conformity with European Union harmonization legislation", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-ce-marking/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "EN 60335-1", "equivalent": "IEC 60335-1", "id": "europe-en-60335-1", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "defines how appliances may comply with European directives, such as the low voltage directive", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "The European standard is EN 60335-1 and defines how appliances may comply with European directives, such as the low voltage directive.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-en-60335-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "EU Declaration of Conformity (EU-DoC)", "governing_reference": "ISO/IEC 17050-1 and -2", "id": "europe-eu-declaration-of-conformity-eu-doc", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "the EU legislation imposes an obligation on the manufacturer to draw up and sign a legally binding EU Declaration of Conformity (EU-DoC) before placing the product on the market", "source": "https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html", "source_quote": "the EU legislation imposes an obligation on the manufacturer to draw up and sign a legally binding EU Declaration of Conformity (EU-DoC) before placing the product on the market", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-eu-declaration-of-conformity-eu-doc/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"administered_by": "CENELEC", "designation": "European Standard (EN)", "id": "europe-european-standard-en", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "A-deviations do not release CENELEC members from their obligation to implement the relevant European Standard", "source": "https://boss.cenelec.eu/homegrowndeliverables/en/pages/adev/", "source_quote": "A-deviations do not release CENELEC members from their obligation to implement the relevant European Standard", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-european-standard-en/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Notified Body", "id": "europe-notified-body", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "For some categories of products, involvement of a third-party conformity assessment body is necessary", "source": "https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html", "source_quote": "For some categories of products, involvement of a third-party conformity assessment body", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-notified-body/"}
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- {"designation": "CE Mark", "id": "european-economic-area-ce-mark", "mandatory_status": "Simple CE marking is allowed under a self-certification process if the risk level of a product is considered minimal", "market_or_system": "European Economic Area", "meaning": "a manufacturer's declaration that the product meets these requirements", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "The \"Conformité Européenne\" or CE Mark The <https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/ce-marking_en> CE Mark was introduced nearly 30 years ago for certain products sold within the European Economic Area to show conformity with legal requirements in respect of relevant safety, health and environmental directives. The use of the CE logo is a manufacturer's declaration that the product meets these requirements but the logo may also include a four-digit code identifying the authorized third party (Notified Body) involved in assessing conformance. Simple CE marking is allowed under a self-certification process if the risk level of a product is considered minimal.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/european-economic-area-ce-mark/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "mandatory_status", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Ex d / da / db / dc", "governing_reference": "EN/IEC 60079-1", "id": "ex-d-da-db-dc", "meaning": "Flameproof", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Flameproof - Ex d / da / db / dc EN/IEC 60079-1", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ex-d-da-db-dc/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Ex e / eb / ec", "governing_reference": "EN/IEC 60079-7", "id": "ex-e-eb-ec", "meaning": "Increased Safety", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Increased Safety - Ex e / eb / ec EN/IEC 60079-7", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ex-e-eb-ec/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Ex i / ia / ib / ic", "governing_reference": "EN/IEC 60079-11", "id": "ex-i-ia-ib-ic", "meaning": "Intrinsic Safety", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Intrinsic Safety - Ex i / ia / ib / ic EN/IEC 60079-11", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ex-i-ia-ib-ic/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "DIN EN 60950-1", "equivalent": "IEC 60950-1", "id": "germany-din-en-60950-1", "market_or_system": "Germany", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "IEC 60950-1 consolidates the 2005 2nd edition of this standard with its first and second amendments (from 2009 and 2013 respectively). The standard is applicable to mains, or battery-powered information technology (IT) equipment and office machines with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. It is intended to prevent injury and damage to persons and property from such hazards as electric shock, fire, dangerous temperatures and mechanical instability. Note that in Germany this standard is also referenced as DIN EN 60950-1 and as VDE 0805.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/germany-din-en-60950-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "market_or_system"]}
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  {"administered_by": "TUV Rheinland", "designation": "DIN Mark", "id": "germany-din-mark", "market_or_system": "Germany", "meaning": "certifying component compliance with DIN, EN, IEC and ISO product safety standards", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "GS Mark and DIN Mark - Germany/EU Germany’s TUV standards agency operates the GS Mark (Geprüfte Sicherheit = tested safety) to show conformity with German’s Equipment and Product Safety Act (GPSG = Geräte- und Produktisicherheitgesetz). The GS Mark assures commercial buyers and consumers the product has been tested by an authorized institution such as TUV Rheinland. The DIN Mark is another marking scheme operated by TUV Rheinland certifying component compliance with DIN, EN, IEC and ISO product safety standards.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/germany-din-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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  {"administered_by": "TUV Rheinland", "designation": "GS Mark", "governing_reference": "GPSG = Geräte- und Produktisicherheitgesetz", "id": "germany-gs-mark", "market_or_system": "Germany", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "Germany’s TUV standards agency operates the GS Mark (Geprüfte Sicherheit = tested safety) to show conformity with German’s Equipment and Product Safety Act (GPSG = Geräte- und Produktisicherheitgesetz). The GS Mark assures commercial buyers and consumers the product has been tested by an authorized institution such as TUV Rheinland.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/germany-gs-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system"]}
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- {"administered_by": "VDE Testing and Certification Institute", "designation": "VDE Mark", "id": "germany-vde-mark", "market_or_system": "Germany", "meaning": "indicates conformity with the VDE standards, European or internationally harmonized standards and confirms compliance with protective requirements of the applicable EC Directive(s)", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "VDE Mark - Germany The <https://www.vde.com/en> VDE Testing and Certification Institute is another German-based independent testing organization for electric and electronic products. The VDE Mark indicates conformity with the VDE standards, European or internationally harmonized standards and confirms compliance with protective requirements of the applicable EC Directive(s).", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/germany-vde-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Acetylene", "designation": "Group A", "equivalent": "IIC", "id": "group-a", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Acetylene Group A IIC", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-a/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "equivalent"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Hydrogen", "designation": "Group B", "equivalent": "IIC", "id": "group-b", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Hydrogen Group B IIC", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-b/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "equivalent"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Ethylene", "designation": "Group C", "equivalent": "IIB", "id": "group-c", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Ethylene Group C IIB", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-c/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "equivalent"]}
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  {"applies_to": "200°C", "designation": "T3", "id": "iec-atex-t3", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "T3 | 200°C", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t3/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
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  {"applies_to": "135°C", "designation": "T4", "id": "iec-atex-t4", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "T4 | 135°C", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t4/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
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  {"applies_to": "100°C", "designation": "T5", "id": "iec-atex-t5", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "T5 | 100°C", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t5/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
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- {"applies_to": "85°C", "designation": "T6", "id": "iec-atex-t6", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "IEC / ATEX System | Continuous hazard | Class I Division 1 | Zone 0 | Frequent hazard | Class I Division 1 | Zone 1 | Occasional hazard | Class I Division 2 | Zone 2 | Zone systems offer more precise classification of hazard frequency , while the Class/Division system is simpler and historically used in North America. Gas Group Equivalency NEC Group | IEC Group | A (Acetylene) | IIC | B (Hydrogen) | IIC | C (Ethylene) | IIB | D (Propane) | IIA | Temperature Classes Electrical equipment must also be rated according to maximum surface temperature to prevent ignition. Temperature Class | Max Surface Temp | T1 | 450°C | T2 | 300°C | T3 | 200°C | T4 | 135°C | T5 | 100°C | T6 | 85°C |", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t6/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "market_or_system"]}
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  {"designation": "Zone 0", "id": "iec-atex-zone-0", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "meaning": "Explosive atmosphere present continuously or for long periods", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "Zone 0 | Explosive atmosphere present continuously or for long periods", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-0/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Zone 1", "id": "iec-atex-zone-1", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "meaning": "Explosive atmosphere likely during normal operation", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "Zone 1 | Explosive atmosphere likely during normal operation", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Zone 2", "id": "iec-atex-zone-2", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "meaning": "Explosive atmosphere unlikely in normal operation, only short duration eg. accidental leakage", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "Zone 2 | Explosive atmosphere unlikely in normal operation, only short duration eg. accidental leakage", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-2/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Zone 21", "id": "iec-atex-zone-21", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "meaning": "Dust likely during normal operation", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "Zone 21 | Dust likely during normal operation", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-21/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Zone 22", "id": "iec-atex-zone-22", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "meaning": "Dust unlikely except briefly", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "Zone 22 | Dust unlikely except briefly", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-22/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "IEC 62368-1", "id": "iec-iec-62368-1", "market_or_system": "IEC", "meaning": "a unified replacement for the previous two standards", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "As the distinctions between AV and ICT equipment become increasingly blurred with new technologies and markets, IEC 62368-1 is a unified replacement for the previous two standards.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-iec-62368-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
 
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  {"designation": "IECEx", "id": "iecex", "meaning": "IECEx certificates are increasingly accepted as the basis for national approvals in both ATEX and non-ATEX countries", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "IECEx as bridge: IECEx certificates are increasingly accepted as the basis for national approvals in both ATEX and non-ATEX countries, reducing duplicate testing. Over 30 countries accept IECEx directly.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iecex/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)", "governing_reference": "ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004", "id": "international-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity-sdoc", "market_or_system": "International", "meaning": "a type of conformity assessment that allows a supplier to make a first-party attestation that an object of conformity fulfils specified requirements", "source": "https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html", "source_quote": "SDoC is a type of conformity assessment that allows a supplier to make a first-party attestation that an object of conformity fulfils specified requirements", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/international-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity-sdoc/", "verified_fields": ["meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Intrinsically Safe (IS)", "equivalent": "Ex i (Ex ia, Ex ib)", "governing_reference": "IEC 60079-11", "id": "intrinsically-safe-is", "meaning": "Limit energy below ignition threshold", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "Intrinsically Safe (IS) | Ex i (Ex ia, Ex ib) | IEC 60079-11 | Limit energy below ignition threshold", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/intrinsically-safe-is/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Metal dust", "designation": "E", "id": "nec-e", "market_or_system": "NEC", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "E | Metal dust", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/nec-e/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Carbon dust", "designation": "F", "id": "nec-f", "market_or_system": "NEC", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "F | Carbon dust", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/nec-f/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Grain / flour dust", "designation": "G", "id": "nec-g", "market_or_system": "NEC", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "G | Grain / flour dust", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/nec-g/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
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- {"designation": "Supplier's declaration of conformity", "governing_reference": "Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010", "id": "new-zealand-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity", "market_or_system": "New Zealand", "meaning": "required before placing on the market any low voltage or extra-low voltage fittings or appliances that have been declared as medium risk by the regulator", "source": "https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html", "source_quote": "Under the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010, a supplier&rsquo;s declaration of conformity is required before placing on the market any low voltage or extra-low voltage fittings or appliances that have been declared as medium risk by the regulator", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/new-zealand-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity/", "verified_fields": ["governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Non-incendive", "equivalent": "Ex nA / Ex ec", "governing_reference": "IEC 60079-15 / -7", "id": "non-incendive", "meaning": "Normal operation cannot cause ignition", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "Non-incendive | Ex nA / Ex ec | IEC 60079-15 / -7 | Normal operation cannot cause ignition", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/non-incendive/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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  {"administered_by": "Nemko", "designation": "Nemko Mark", "id": "norway-nemko-mark", "market_or_system": "Norway", "meaning": "signifies that Nemko has tested or certified the product according to national standards in Norway", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "Nemko Mark - Norway Nemko is an organization similar to TUV or UL that offers product safety testing and certification to worldwide standards. Its direct services cover IT/AV, household and telecoms products but extends to other sectors such as medical equipment, and the oil and gas industry. The mark itself signifies that Nemko has tested or certified the product according to national standards in Norway.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/norway-nemko-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Purged/Pressurized", "equivalent": "Ex p (Ex px, Ex py, Ex pz)", "governing_reference": "IEC 60079-2", "id": "purged-pressurized", "meaning": "Maintain positive pressure with inert gas", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "Purged/Pressurized | Ex p (Ex px, Ex py, Ex pz) | IEC 60079-2 | Maintain positive pressure with inert gas", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/purged-pressurized/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "ta / tb / tc", "governing_reference": "EN/IEC 60079-31", "id": "ta-tb-tc", "meaning": "Enclosure", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Enclosure - ta / tb / tc EN/IEC 60079-31", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ta-tb-tc/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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  {"administered_by": "Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection", "applies_to": "ITE and audio/ video products", "designation": "BSMI", "id": "taiwan-bsmi", "market_or_system": "Taiwan", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "The BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection) Certification is the approval scheme for ITE and audio/ video products in Taiwan.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/taiwan-bsmi/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "applies_to", "designation", "market_or_system"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Safety rules for household appliances", "designation": "BS EN IEC 60335", "equivalent": "IEC 60335", "id": "uk-bs-en-iec-60335", "market_or_system": "UK", "meaning": "Identical adoption ensures UK manufacturers meet both European and international safety expectations", "source": "https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/articles/just-how-identical-are-identical-standards", "source_quote": "Identical adoption ensures UK manufacturers meet both European and international safety expectations", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/uk-bs-en-iec-60335/", "verified_fields": ["market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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- {"applies_to": "Environmental management", "designation": "BS EN ISO 14001:2015", "equivalent": "ISO 14001", "id": "uk-bs-en-iso-14001-2015", "market_or_system": "UK", "meaning": "Identical adoption ensures UK businesses comply with international and European requirements", "source": "https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/articles/just-how-identical-are-identical-standards", "source_quote": "Identical adoption ensures UK businesses comply with international and European requirements", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/uk-bs-en-iso-14001-2015/", "verified_fields": ["market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "BS EN ISO 9001", "equivalent": "ISO 9001", "id": "uk-bs-en-iso-9001", "market_or_system": "UK", "meaning": "if you're compliant with BS EN ISO 9001 in the UK, it's equal to compliance with both ISO 9001 internationally and EN ISO 9001 in Europe", "source": "https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/articles/just-how-identical-are-identical-standards", "source_quote": "ISO 9001 on quality management systems is adopted in Europe as EN ISO 9001, and in the UK as BS EN ISO 9001.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/uk-bs-en-iso-9001/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "market_or_system"]}
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- {"administered_by": "British Standards Institution (BSI)", "designation": "BSI Kitemark", "id": "uk-bsi-kitemark", "mandatory_status": "voluntary certification mark", "market_or_system": "UK", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "BSI Kitemark - UK The <https://www.bsigroup.com/> British Standards Institution (BSI) was the world's first national standards body and continues to be a leading global standards maker. BSI is also the UK's National Standards Body, representing UK interests worldwide. The BSI Kitemark is a voluntary certification mark, globally recognized as a symbol of trust, that shows a product or service meets applicable and appropriate British, European, International and other standards for quality, safety, performance and trust.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/uk-bsi-kitemark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "mandatory_status", "market_or_system"]}
 
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  {"administered_by": "Underwriters Laboratories", "designation": "UL Mark", "id": "ul-mark", "meaning": "tested and determined that a product meets UL specified product safety requirements", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "UL Mark indicates that either Underwriters Laboratories or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) has tested and determined that a product meets UL specified product safety requirements.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ul-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "UL 60335-1", "equivalent": "IEC 60335-1", "id": "united-states-ul-60335-1", "market_or_system": "United States", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "In North America, IEC 60335-1 has been used as the basis for a tri-national standard between the United States (UL 60335-1), Canada (CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-1), and Mexico (NMX-J-521/1-ANCE).", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/united-states-ul-60335-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "market_or_system"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Class I", "designation": "AEx d", "equivalent": "Zone 1", "governing_reference": "ISA 60079-1", "id": "us-aex-d", "market_or_system": "US", "meaning": "Flame Proof", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Flame Proof AEx d US Class I Zone 1 ISA 60079-1", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-aex-d/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
 
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  {"applies_to": "Class I", "designation": "Type Z", "equivalent": "Division 2", "governing_reference": "NFPA 496", "id": "ca-type-z", "market_or_system": "CA", "meaning": "Pressurized", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Pressurized Type Z CA Class I Division 2 NFPA 496", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-type-z/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Class I", "designation": "(XP)", "equivalent": "Division 1", "governing_reference": "C22.2 No. 30", "id": "ca-xp", "market_or_system": "CA", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "(XP) CA Class I Division 1 C22.2 No. 30", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-xp/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "market_or_system"]}
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  {"designation": "CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-1", "equivalent": "IEC 60335-1", "id": "canada-can-csa-c22-2-no-60335-1", "market_or_system": "Canada", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "In North America, IEC 60335-1 has been used as the basis for a tri-national standard between the United States (UL 60335-1), Canada (CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-1), and Mexico (NMX-J-521/1-ANCE).", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/canada-can-csa-c22-2-no-60335-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "market_or_system"]}
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+ {"administered_by": "Canadian Standards Association", "designation": "CSA Mark", "id": "canada-csa-mark", "market_or_system": "Canada", "meaning": "identify products acceptable in either Canada (C suffix letter) and/or the USA (US suffix)", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "CSA Mark - Canada The Canadian Standards Association operates the CSA marking scheme alongside UL certification to identify products acceptable in either Canada (C suffix letter) and/or the USA (US suffix).", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/canada-csa-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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+ {"designation": "CE Marking", "governing_reference": "Decision 768/2008", "id": "ce-marking", "meaning": "a manufacturer’s declaration that a product meets the applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements outlined in the appropriate European product legislation and has undergone the relevant conformity assessment procedure", "source": "https://www.nist.gov/standardsgov/compliance-faqs-ce-marking", "source_quote": "Decision 768/2008 – a common framework for the marketing of products, which lays down rules for CE marking. CE Marking on a product is a manufacturer’s declaration that a product meets the applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements outlined in the appropriate European product legislation and has undergone the relevant conformity assessment procedure.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ce-marking/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
 
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  {"designation": "Certification Body (CB) scheme", "id": "certification-body-cb-scheme", "meaning": "allows manufacturers who have been issued a CB test certificate by one National Certification Body (NCB) to obtain certification marks from other participating NCBs", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "To ease the issue of regional differences, the Certification Body (CB) scheme allows manufacturers who have been issued a CB test certificate by one National Certification Body (NCB) to obtain certification marks from other participating NCBs.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/certification-body-cb-scheme/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "CCC Mark", "id": "china-ccc-mark", "mandatory_status": "compulsory for any product used for commercial purposes in China", "market_or_system": "China", "meaning": "indicates compliance with Chinese laws and regulations", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "CCC Mark - China The CCC (China Compulsory Certificate) Mark indicates compliance with Chinese laws and regulations and, as its names implies, is compulsory for any product used for commercial purposes in China.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/china-ccc-mark/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "mandatory_status", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
43
  {"designation": "Class II", "equivalent": "Zone 20/21/22", "id": "class-ii", "meaning": "NEC separates dust into Class II (Groups E, F, G); IEC integrates dust into the same zone framework (Zone 20/21/22) with dust groups IIIA, IIIB, IIIC", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "Dust handling: NEC separates dust into Class II (Groups E, F, G); IEC integrates dust into the same zone framework (Zone 20/21/22) with dust groups IIIA, IIIB, IIIC.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/class-ii/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "meaning"]}
 
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  {"designation": "Division 2", "disagreements": [], "equivalent": "Zone 2", "id": "division-2", "meaning": "Explosive atmosphere not likely; only abnormal conditions (<10 hrs/yr)", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "Division 2 | Zone 2 | Explosive atmosphere not likely; only abnormal conditions (<10 hrs/yr)", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/division-2/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "meaning"]}
49
  {"designation": "Dust-ignition-proof", "equivalent": "Ex t (Dust protection by enclosure)", "governing_reference": "IEC 60079-31", "id": "dust-ignition-proof", "meaning": "Prevent dust ingress and limit surface temperature", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "Dust-ignition-proof | Ex t (Dust protection by enclosure) | IEC 60079-31 | Prevent dust ingress and limit surface temperature", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/dust-ignition-proof/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
50
  {"also_reported": [{"as_of": "2026-08-11", "field": "meaning", "source": "https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/", "source_quote": "CE marking is not a third-party approval. It is a manufacturer's self-declaration of conformity with applicable EU law", "value": "CE marking is not a third-party approval. It is a manufacturer's self-declaration of conformity with applicable EU law"}], "designation": "CE marking", "disagreements": [], "id": "eu-ce-marking", "mandatory_status": "compulsory for most products covered by the New Approach Directives", "market_or_system": "EU", "source": "https://www.nist.gov/standardsgov/compliance-faqs-ce-marking", "source_quote": "Do all products sold in EU require CE marking? No. CE marking is compulsory for most products covered by the New Approach Directives. Products not covered under a New Approach Directive do not require CE marking. It is illegal to place a CE mark on a product that is not covered by a directive.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-ce-marking/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "mandatory_status", "market_or_system"]}
51
+ {"applies_to": "Wired-only industrial sensors with no radio transmitter", "designation": "EMC Directive", "governing_reference": "2014/30/EU", "id": "eu-emc-directive", "market_or_system": "EU", "source": "https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/", "source_quote": "Wired-only industrial sensors with no radio transmitter fall under the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) instead of RED", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-emc-directive/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system"]}
52
  {"applies_to": "2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices", "designation": "EN 300 328", "id": "eu-en-300-328", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "the primary standard for Article 3.2 radio spectrum compliance for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices", "source": "https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/", "source_quote": "EN 300 328 — the primary standard for Article 3.2 radio spectrum compliance for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-en-300-328/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "meaning"]}
53
  {"designation": "EN 62368-1", "equivalent": "EN 60950-1", "id": "eu-en-62368-1", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "covers Article 3.1(a) audio/video and IT equipment safety", "source": "https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/", "source_quote": "EN 62368-1 (replacing the older EN 60950-1) — covers Article 3.1(a) audio/video and IT equipment safety", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-en-62368-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "meaning"]}
54
  {"applies_to": "mains-powered above 50V AC or 75V DC", "designation": "Low Voltage Directive", "governing_reference": "2014/35/EU", "id": "eu-low-voltage-directive", "market_or_system": "EU", "source": "https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/", "source_quote": "If your device is mains-powered above 50V AC or 75V DC, the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) also applies", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-low-voltage-directive/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system"]}
55
+ {"applies_to": "electrical equipment operating with an input or output voltage of between 50 and 1000 V for alternating current 75 and 1500 V for direct current", "designation": "LVD", "governing_reference": "2014/35/EU", "id": "eu-lvd", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "ensures that electrical equipment within certain voltage limits provides a high level of protection for European citizens, and benefits fully from the single market", "source": "https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-industries-eei/low-voltage-directive-lvd_en", "source_quote": "The low voltage directive (LVD) (2014/35/EU) ensures that electrical equipment within certain voltage limits provides a high level of protection for European citizens, and benefits fully from the single market. It has been applicable since 20 April 2016. About the low voltage directive (LVD) The low voltage directive (LVD) covers health and safety risks on electrical equipment operating with an input or output voltage of between 50 and 1000 V for alternating current 75 and 1500 V for direct current", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-lvd/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
56
+ {"applies_to": "machinery", "designation": "Machinery Directive", "governing_reference": "2006/42/EC", "id": "eu-machinery-directive", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "One of the main legislations governing the harmonisation of essential health and safety requirements for machinery at EU level", "source": "https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/mechanical-engineering/machinery_en", "source_quote": "EU machinery legislation One of the main legislations governing the harmonisation of essential health and safety requirements for machinery at EU level is the current Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-machinery-directive/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
57
+ {"applies_to": "medical devices", "designation": "MDR", "governing_reference": "Regulation (EU) 2017/745", "id": "eu-mdr", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices", "source": "https://health.ec.europa.eu/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en", "source_quote": "This page provides a range of documents to assist stakeholders in applying: Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) on in vitro diagnostic medical devices", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-mdr/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
58
  {"designation": "Radio Equipment Directive (RED)", "governing_reference": "Directive 2014/53/EU", "id": "eu-radio-equipment-directive-red", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "the governing framework for any radio-transmitting device placed on the EU market", "source": "https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/", "source_quote": "Directive 2014/53/EU — the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) — which has applied since June 13, 2017", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-radio-equipment-directive-red/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system"]}
59
+ {"applies_to": "radio equipment", "designation": "RED", "governing_reference": "2014/53/EU", "id": "eu-red", "market_or_system": "EU", "meaning": "establishes a regulatory framework for placing radio equipment on the market", "source": "https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-industries-eei/radio-equipment-directive-red_en", "source_quote": "The radio equipment directive 2014/53/EU (RED) establishes a regulatory framework for placing radio equipment on the market.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-red/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
60
  {"designation": "A-deviation", "id": "europe-a-deviation", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "Information that the provisions of an EN are in conflict with national regulation shall be included in an Annex to the European Standard, called A-deviation", "source": "https://boss.cenelec.eu/homegrowndeliverables/en/pages/adev/", "source_quote": "Information that the provisions of an EN are in conflict with national regulation shall be included in an Annex to the European Standard, called A-deviation", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-a-deviation/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
61
  {"designation": "CE marking", "governing_reference": "EU-Regulations or EU-Directives", "id": "europe-ce-marking", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "indicates that a product is declared by the manufacturer as being in conformity with European Union harmonization legislation", "source": "https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html", "source_quote": "The CE marking is the visible consequence of the above process and indicates that a product is declared by the manufacturer as being in conformity with European Union harmonization legislation", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-ce-marking/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
62
  {"designation": "EN 60335-1", "equivalent": "IEC 60335-1", "id": "europe-en-60335-1", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "defines how appliances may comply with European directives, such as the low voltage directive", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "The European standard is EN 60335-1 and defines how appliances may comply with European directives, such as the low voltage directive.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-en-60335-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
 
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  {"designation": "EU Declaration of Conformity (EU-DoC)", "governing_reference": "ISO/IEC 17050-1 and -2", "id": "europe-eu-declaration-of-conformity-eu-doc", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "the EU legislation imposes an obligation on the manufacturer to draw up and sign a legally binding EU Declaration of Conformity (EU-DoC) before placing the product on the market", "source": "https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html", "source_quote": "the EU legislation imposes an obligation on the manufacturer to draw up and sign a legally binding EU Declaration of Conformity (EU-DoC) before placing the product on the market", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-eu-declaration-of-conformity-eu-doc/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"administered_by": "CENELEC", "designation": "European Standard (EN)", "id": "europe-european-standard-en", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "A-deviations do not release CENELEC members from their obligation to implement the relevant European Standard", "source": "https://boss.cenelec.eu/homegrowndeliverables/en/pages/adev/", "source_quote": "A-deviations do not release CENELEC members from their obligation to implement the relevant European Standard", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-european-standard-en/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "meaning"]}
66
  {"designation": "Notified Body", "id": "europe-notified-body", "market_or_system": "Europe", "meaning": "For some categories of products, involvement of a third-party conformity assessment body is necessary", "source": "https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html", "source_quote": "For some categories of products, involvement of a third-party conformity assessment body", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-notified-body/"}
67
+ {"designation": "CE Mark", "id": "european-economic-area-ce-mark", "mandatory_status": "Simple CE marking is allowed under a self-certification process if the risk level of a product is considered minimal", "market_or_system": "European Economic Area", "meaning": "a manufacturer's declaration that the product meets these requirements", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "The \"Conformité Européenne\" or CE Mark The CE Mark was introduced nearly 30 years ago for certain products sold within the European Economic Area to show conformity with legal requirements in respect of relevant safety, health and environmental directives. The use of the CE logo is a manufacturer's declaration that the product meets these requirements but the logo may also include a four-digit code identifying the authorized third party (Notified Body) involved in assessing conformance. Simple CE marking is allowed under a self-certification process if the risk level of a product is considered minimal.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/european-economic-area-ce-mark/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "mandatory_status", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
68
  {"designation": "Ex d / da / db / dc", "governing_reference": "EN/IEC 60079-1", "id": "ex-d-da-db-dc", "meaning": "Flameproof", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Flameproof - Ex d / da / db / dc EN/IEC 60079-1", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ex-d-da-db-dc/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
69
  {"designation": "Ex e / eb / ec", "governing_reference": "EN/IEC 60079-7", "id": "ex-e-eb-ec", "meaning": "Increased Safety", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Increased Safety - Ex e / eb / ec EN/IEC 60079-7", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ex-e-eb-ec/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Ex i / ia / ib / ic", "governing_reference": "EN/IEC 60079-11", "id": "ex-i-ia-ib-ic", "meaning": "Intrinsic Safety", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Intrinsic Safety - Ex i / ia / ib / ic EN/IEC 60079-11", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ex-i-ia-ib-ic/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
 
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  {"designation": "DIN EN 60950-1", "equivalent": "IEC 60950-1", "id": "germany-din-en-60950-1", "market_or_system": "Germany", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "IEC 60950-1 consolidates the 2005 2nd edition of this standard with its first and second amendments (from 2009 and 2013 respectively). The standard is applicable to mains, or battery-powered information technology (IT) equipment and office machines with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. It is intended to prevent injury and damage to persons and property from such hazards as electric shock, fire, dangerous temperatures and mechanical instability. Note that in Germany this standard is also referenced as DIN EN 60950-1 and as VDE 0805.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/germany-din-en-60950-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "market_or_system"]}
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  {"administered_by": "TUV Rheinland", "designation": "DIN Mark", "id": "germany-din-mark", "market_or_system": "Germany", "meaning": "certifying component compliance with DIN, EN, IEC and ISO product safety standards", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "GS Mark and DIN Mark - Germany/EU Germany’s TUV standards agency operates the GS Mark (Geprüfte Sicherheit = tested safety) to show conformity with German’s Equipment and Product Safety Act (GPSG = Geräte- und Produktisicherheitgesetz). The GS Mark assures commercial buyers and consumers the product has been tested by an authorized institution such as TUV Rheinland. The DIN Mark is another marking scheme operated by TUV Rheinland certifying component compliance with DIN, EN, IEC and ISO product safety standards.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/germany-din-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
80
  {"administered_by": "TUV Rheinland", "designation": "GS Mark", "governing_reference": "GPSG = Geräte- und Produktisicherheitgesetz", "id": "germany-gs-mark", "market_or_system": "Germany", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "Germany’s TUV standards agency operates the GS Mark (Geprüfte Sicherheit = tested safety) to show conformity with German’s Equipment and Product Safety Act (GPSG = Geräte- und Produktisicherheitgesetz). The GS Mark assures commercial buyers and consumers the product has been tested by an authorized institution such as TUV Rheinland.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/germany-gs-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "governing_reference", "market_or_system"]}
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+ {"administered_by": "VDE Testing and Certification Institute", "designation": "VDE Mark", "id": "germany-vde-mark", "market_or_system": "Germany", "meaning": "indicates conformity with the VDE standards, European or internationally harmonized standards and confirms compliance with protective requirements of the applicable EC Directive(s)", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "VDE Mark - Germany The VDE Testing and Certification Institute is another German-based independent testing organization for electric and electronic products. The VDE Mark indicates conformity with the VDE standards, European or internationally harmonized standards and confirms compliance with protective requirements of the applicable EC Directive(s).", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/germany-vde-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
82
  {"applies_to": "Acetylene", "designation": "Group A", "equivalent": "IIC", "id": "group-a", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Acetylene Group A IIC", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-a/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "equivalent"]}
83
  {"applies_to": "Hydrogen", "designation": "Group B", "equivalent": "IIC", "id": "group-b", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Hydrogen Group B IIC", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-b/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "equivalent"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Ethylene", "designation": "Group C", "equivalent": "IIB", "id": "group-c", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Ethylene Group C IIB", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-c/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "equivalent"]}
 
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  {"applies_to": "200°C", "designation": "T3", "id": "iec-atex-t3", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "T3 | 200°C", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t3/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
100
  {"applies_to": "135°C", "designation": "T4", "id": "iec-atex-t4", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "T4 | 135°C", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t4/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
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  {"applies_to": "100°C", "designation": "T5", "id": "iec-atex-t5", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "T5 | 100°C", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t5/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
102
+ {"applies_to": "85°C", "designation": "T6", "id": "iec-atex-t6", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "IEC / ATEX System | Continuous hazard | Class I Division 1 | Zone 0 | Frequent hazard | Class I Division 1 | Zone 1 | Occasional hazard | Class I Division 2 | Zone 2 | Zone systems offer more precise classification of hazard frequency, while the Class/Division system is simpler and historically used in North America. Gas Group Equivalency NEC Group | IEC Group | A (Acetylene) | IIC | B (Hydrogen) | IIC | C (Ethylene) | IIB | D (Propane) | IIA | Temperature Classes Electrical equipment must also be rated according to maximum surface temperature to prevent ignition. Temperature Class | Max Surface Temp | T1 | 450°C | T2 | 300°C | T3 | 200°C | T4 | 135°C | T5 | 100°C | T6 | 85°C |", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t6/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "market_or_system"]}
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  {"designation": "Zone 0", "id": "iec-atex-zone-0", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "meaning": "Explosive atmosphere present continuously or for long periods", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "Zone 0 | Explosive atmosphere present continuously or for long periods", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-0/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Zone 1", "id": "iec-atex-zone-1", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "meaning": "Explosive atmosphere likely during normal operation", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "Zone 1 | Explosive atmosphere likely during normal operation", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Zone 2", "id": "iec-atex-zone-2", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "meaning": "Explosive atmosphere unlikely in normal operation, only short duration eg. accidental leakage", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "Zone 2 | Explosive atmosphere unlikely in normal operation, only short duration eg. accidental leakage", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-2/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
 
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  {"designation": "Zone 21", "id": "iec-atex-zone-21", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "meaning": "Dust likely during normal operation", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "Zone 21 | Dust likely during normal operation", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-21/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Zone 22", "id": "iec-atex-zone-22", "market_or_system": "IEC / ATEX", "meaning": "Dust unlikely except briefly", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "Zone 22 | Dust unlikely except briefly", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-22/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "IEC 62368-1", "id": "iec-iec-62368-1", "market_or_system": "IEC", "meaning": "a unified replacement for the previous two standards", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "As the distinctions between AV and ICT equipment become increasingly blurred with new technologies and markets, IEC 62368-1 is a unified replacement for the previous two standards.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-iec-62368-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
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+ {"administered_by": "IECEE", "applies_to": "electrical and electronic equipment, devices, and components", "designation": "IECEE CB scheme", "id": "iecee-cb-scheme", "meaning": "the world’s first international system for the mutual acceptance of product safety test reports and certificates", "source": "https://www.tuvsud.com/en-us/services/product-certification/iecee-cb-scheme", "source_quote": "The IEC System for Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components Certification Body scheme (IECEE CB scheme) is the world’s first international system for the mutual acceptance of product safety test reports and certificates. It covers electrical and electronic equipment, devices, and components.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iecee-cb-scheme/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "applies_to", "designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "IECEx", "id": "iecex", "meaning": "IECEx certificates are increasingly accepted as the basis for national approvals in both ATEX and non-ATEX countries", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "IECEx as bridge: IECEx certificates are increasingly accepted as the basis for national approvals in both ATEX and non-ATEX countries, reducing duplicate testing. Over 30 countries accept IECEx directly.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iecex/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "meaning"]}
112
  {"designation": "Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)", "governing_reference": "ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004", "id": "international-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity-sdoc", "market_or_system": "International", "meaning": "a type of conformity assessment that allows a supplier to make a first-party attestation that an object of conformity fulfils specified requirements", "source": "https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html", "source_quote": "SDoC is a type of conformity assessment that allows a supplier to make a first-party attestation that an object of conformity fulfils specified requirements", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/international-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity-sdoc/", "verified_fields": ["meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "Intrinsically Safe (IS)", "equivalent": "Ex i (Ex ia, Ex ib)", "governing_reference": "IEC 60079-11", "id": "intrinsically-safe-is", "meaning": "Limit energy below ignition threshold", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "Intrinsically Safe (IS) | Ex i (Ex ia, Ex ib) | IEC 60079-11 | Limit energy below ignition threshold", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/intrinsically-safe-is/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
 
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  {"applies_to": "Metal dust", "designation": "E", "id": "nec-e", "market_or_system": "NEC", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "E | Metal dust", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/nec-e/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Carbon dust", "designation": "F", "id": "nec-f", "market_or_system": "NEC", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "F | Carbon dust", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/nec-f/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
135
  {"applies_to": "Grain / flour dust", "designation": "G", "id": "nec-g", "market_or_system": "NEC", "source": "https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/", "source_quote": "G | Grain / flour dust", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/nec-g/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation"]}
136
+ {"designation": "Supplier's declaration of conformity", "governing_reference": "Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010", "id": "new-zealand-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity", "market_or_system": "New Zealand", "meaning": "required before placing on the market any low voltage or extra-low voltage fittings or appliances that have been declared as medium risk by the regulator", "source": "https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html", "source_quote": "Under the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010, a supplier’s declaration of conformity is required before placing on the market any low voltage or extra-low voltage fittings or appliances that have been declared as medium risk by the regulator", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/new-zealand-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity/", "verified_fields": ["governing_reference", "meaning"]}
137
  {"designation": "Non-incendive", "equivalent": "Ex nA / Ex ec", "governing_reference": "IEC 60079-15 / -7", "id": "non-incendive", "meaning": "Normal operation cannot cause ignition", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "Non-incendive | Ex nA / Ex ec | IEC 60079-15 / -7 | Normal operation cannot cause ignition", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/non-incendive/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
138
  {"administered_by": "Nemko", "designation": "Nemko Mark", "id": "norway-nemko-mark", "market_or_system": "Norway", "meaning": "signifies that Nemko has tested or certified the product according to national standards in Norway", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "Nemko Mark - Norway Nemko is an organization similar to TUV or UL that offers product safety testing and certification to worldwide standards. Its direct services cover IT/AV, household and telecoms products but extends to other sectors such as medical equipment, and the oil and gas industry. The mark itself signifies that Nemko has tested or certified the product according to national standards in Norway.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/norway-nemko-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}
139
  {"designation": "Purged/Pressurized", "equivalent": "Ex p (Ex px, Ex py, Ex pz)", "governing_reference": "IEC 60079-2", "id": "purged-pressurized", "meaning": "Maintain positive pressure with inert gas", "source": "https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html", "source_quote": "Purged/Pressurized | Ex p (Ex px, Ex py, Ex pz) | IEC 60079-2 | Maintain positive pressure with inert gas", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/purged-pressurized/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
 
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  {"designation": "ta / tb / tc", "governing_reference": "EN/IEC 60079-31", "id": "ta-tb-tc", "meaning": "Enclosure", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Enclosure - ta / tb / tc EN/IEC 60079-31", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ta-tb-tc/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "governing_reference", "meaning"]}
157
  {"administered_by": "Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection", "applies_to": "ITE and audio/ video products", "designation": "BSMI", "id": "taiwan-bsmi", "market_or_system": "Taiwan", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "The BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection) Certification is the approval scheme for ITE and audio/ video products in Taiwan.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/taiwan-bsmi/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "applies_to", "designation", "market_or_system"]}
158
  {"applies_to": "Safety rules for household appliances", "designation": "BS EN IEC 60335", "equivalent": "IEC 60335", "id": "uk-bs-en-iec-60335", "market_or_system": "UK", "meaning": "Identical adoption ensures UK manufacturers meet both European and international safety expectations", "source": "https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/articles/just-how-identical-are-identical-standards", "source_quote": "Identical adoption ensures UK manufacturers meet both European and international safety expectations", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/uk-bs-en-iec-60335/", "verified_fields": ["market_or_system", "meaning"]}
 
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  {"designation": "BS EN ISO 9001", "equivalent": "ISO 9001", "id": "uk-bs-en-iso-9001", "market_or_system": "UK", "meaning": "if you're compliant with BS EN ISO 9001 in the UK, it's equal to compliance with both ISO 9001 internationally and EN ISO 9001 in Europe", "source": "https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/articles/just-how-identical-are-identical-standards", "source_quote": "ISO 9001 on quality management systems is adopted in Europe as EN ISO 9001, and in the UK as BS EN ISO 9001.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/uk-bs-en-iso-9001/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "market_or_system"]}
160
+ {"applies_to": "Environmental management", "designation": "BS EN ISO 14001:2015", "equivalent": "ISO 14001", "id": "uk-bs-en-iso-14001-2015", "market_or_system": "UK", "meaning": "Identical adoption ensures UK businesses comply with international and European requirements", "source": "https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/articles/just-how-identical-are-identical-standards", "source_quote": "Identical adoption ensures UK businesses comply with international and European requirements", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/uk-bs-en-iso-14001-2015/", "verified_fields": ["market_or_system", "meaning"]}
161
+ {"administered_by": "British Standards Institution (BSI)", "designation": "BSI Kitemark", "id": "uk-bsi-kitemark", "mandatory_status": "voluntary certification mark", "market_or_system": "UK", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "BSI Kitemark - UK The British Standards Institution (BSI) was the world's first national standards body and continues to be a leading global standards maker. BSI is also the UK's National Standards Body, representing UK interests worldwide. The BSI Kitemark is a voluntary certification mark, globally recognized as a symbol of trust, that shows a product or service meets applicable and appropriate British, European, International and other standards for quality, safety, performance and trust.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/uk-bsi-kitemark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "mandatory_status", "market_or_system"]}
162
  {"administered_by": "Underwriters Laboratories", "designation": "UL Mark", "id": "ul-mark", "meaning": "tested and determined that a product meets UL specified product safety requirements", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "UL Mark indicates that either Underwriters Laboratories or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) has tested and determined that a product meets UL specified product safety requirements.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ul-mark/", "verified_fields": ["administered_by", "designation", "meaning"]}
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  {"designation": "UL 60335-1", "equivalent": "IEC 60335-1", "id": "united-states-ul-60335-1", "market_or_system": "United States", "source": "https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks", "source_quote": "In North America, IEC 60335-1 has been used as the basis for a tri-national standard between the United States (UL 60335-1), Canada (CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-1), and Mexico (NMX-J-521/1-ANCE).", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/united-states-ul-60335-1/", "verified_fields": ["designation", "equivalent", "market_or_system"]}
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  {"applies_to": "Class I", "designation": "AEx d", "equivalent": "Zone 1", "governing_reference": "ISA 60079-1", "id": "us-aex-d", "market_or_system": "US", "meaning": "Flame Proof", "source": "https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf", "source_quote": "Flame Proof AEx d US Class I Zone 1 ISA 60079-1", "url": "https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-aex-d/", "verified_fields": ["applies_to", "designation", "equivalent", "governing_reference", "market_or_system", "meaning"]}