ENEC certification

ENEC – European Norm Electrical Certification

ENEC is a Europe-wide recognised certification mark for electrical assemblies and products.
It confirms that a product has been tested by an independent body (an accredited testing laboratory) and meets the relevant European safety requirements.
The following product groups fall within the scope of ENEC:

LED boards & drivers
Household appliances
IT equipment
Connectors & connection technology
Switches and batteries
Measuring instruments & power tools

ENEC is not a general label and may not be used on the basis of a self-declaration. Its award is linked to clearly defined product categories and compliance with the specific standards applicable to them.

ENEC overview

Independent third-party testing:

Unlike the CE marking, the assessment is carried out by impartial institutes and laboratories accredited by CENELEC. In Germany, these are:

VDE
TÜV Rheinland
TÜV SÜD
Intertek Deutschland
UL International Germany

The ENEC label includes the ID of the certification body for the product in question.
A list of all accredited laboratories and certification bodies can be found directly on the ENEC website:

Continual monitoring
Regular factory inspections and product tests ensure ongoing compliance.

Higher safety standards
ENEC goes beyond the statutory CE requirements and provides an additional level of safety.

Acceptance in Europe
The mark is valued or required in many European countries as strong evidence of safety in procurement, tenders and projects.

The ENEC label includes the ID of the certification body for this product.
A list of all accredited laboratories and certification bodies can be found directly on the ENEC website:

ENEC

The ENEC certification process is structured as an ISO Type 5 certification:

involving an initial inspection of the product
assessment of the manufacturing facility
agreement with the ENEC certification body

This is followed by regular monitoring through factory inspections and product re-tests.

Changes to the product such as

replacement of assemblies
replacement of components within the assemblies
mechanical modifications
changes to the materials used

must be reported to the certification body.
ENEC supplements CE conformity but does not replace it.

Factory inspection by an accredited body

at least once a year

Periodic product testing by the manufacturer

Frequency depends on the product

Monitoring by the certification body

1 sample per year per product category

The path to ENEC certification

Clearly define the object of certification
Determine the appropriate set of standards for the component
Select the ENEC Certification Body and test laboratory
Align development with component requirements
Establish binding limits on use
Compile technical documentation for the component

9. Carry out prototype construction and preliminary testing
8. Submit an official ENEC application for the LED board
9. Carry out type testing of the LED board
10. Pass the initial factory inspection of the EMS site
11. Obtain the certificate and ENEC marking for the board
12. Maintain certification for mass production