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The members of the Nordic Certification Service (NCS) are SGS Fimko, SEMKO in Sweden, NEMKO in Norway and DEMKO in Denmark. SGS Fimko, provides either all four Nordic certification marks as a package or only those you choose. A test specimen is only needed by SGS Fimko. This co-Nordic certification scheme is the oldest reciprocal agreement in the world.
Which countries recognize NCS certificates?
The NCS certificate issued by SGS Fimko is recognized in the Nordic countries, as well as in all the countries of the European Union, where it is considered a reliable basis for CE marking.
Which products are granted NCS certificates?
The NCS applies to products for which there is a mutual standard agreed upon by the Nordic countries. Generally, a European EN standard, a worldwide IEC standard or a co-Nordic publication is used as basis for the testing. If such standards do not exist, the certification bodies can agree upon some other mutually acceptable requirements.
To whom is the NCS certificate granted?
All manufacturers of electrical equipment can use the NCS scheme, irrespective of producing country. The certificate can be granted to both the manufacturer and the importer.
Conditions for Granting NCS Certificates:
- Written application: Application forms can be obtained from SGS Fimko.
- Type testing at SGS Fimko, or in a testing laboratory recognized by the NCS. Nordic Certification Service certificate can also be the basis for a CCA or CB certificate. The testing can also be carried out at the manufacturer’s premises.
- Regular factory inspections in accordance with the Nordic requirements.
- The applicant pays for the services of each certification organization that has granted a certification mark.
Conditions for Validity of NCS Certification
- Factory inspections are carried out annually.
- The products manufactured are identical with the type-tested one.
- There is an annual fee for the maintenance of the FI mark for each product type. With the income, SGS Fimko supervises the use of the FI mark, maintains the FI register and the FI register service and drafts client letters.
- The supervision of the use of the FI mark is also performed through quality control and random testing of products taken from the market.
Use of the Certification Mark
Each certification body gives instructions on the use of their certification mark.
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