Russia Again Postpones Implementation of New Regulations
02/29/2012 - 15:25
Russian authorities have decided a further postponement of the implementation of the new "Technical regulation on safety of low-voltage equipment".
Nemko at MEDTEC Europe, 13-15 March 2012 in Stuttgart, Germany
02/10/2012 - 09:45
The second year in a row Nemko presents its services at the leading event for the medical device manufacturing industry – the MEDTEC Europe in Stuttgart.
Nemko at CeBIT 2012, 06 to 10 March in Hannover, Germany
02/09/2012 - 16:34
Nemko is happy to announce the participation at the world’s largest digital industry's exhibition CeBIT in Hannover, Germany.
Successful SASO/Nemko joint workshop in Riyadh
02/02/2012 - 10:48
On 14 December, a joint workshop was arranged in Riyadh between Nemko and SASO (Saudi Standards,
2012 Norwegian Nemko training courses scheduled
01/19/2012 - 16:32
Norwegian Nemko training courses in 2012 are scheduled.
EMC compliance for high speed
01/17/2012 - 16:08
Nemko Finland recently tested the electrical racing car shown here at its EMC laboratory in Espoo.
PRESS RELEASE: DNV Nemko Presafe acquires DGM
01/11/2012 - 11:54
Oslo 2012-01-11: The newly formed DNV Nemko Presafe has agreed with DS Certificering A/S to acquire their DGM (Danish Medical Devices Certification) unit to form a new and focused entity wi
Certification of products for Canadian energy efficiency
01/09/2012 - 16:55
On 12 October, Amendment 11 to the Canadian energy efficiency regulations was published in the Canada Gazette Part II.
Saudi restrictions on operating voltage
01/06/2012 - 09:44
The Saudi Arabian authorities have announced the following important decision which will be effective from 22 May next year:
US battery testing lab become partner CBTL for Nemko
01/03/2012 - 15:11
In September, Mobile Power Solutions (MPS) in Oregon, USA was accepted as a CB Testing Laboratory in the category BATT (batteries) under the responsibility of Nemko Norway as the National Certifica
DNV Business Assurance and Nemko join forces in Presafe
12/21/2011 - 10:32
PRESS RELEASE: Oslo, 2011-12-21 The two global certification bodies DNV Business Assurance and Nemko announce that they will merge certification and testing operations for the medical and E
New safety standard for medical equipment
12/20/2011 - 13:30
The new international standard for electrical medical equipment is IEC 60601-1 3rd ed. The European version is EN 60601-1:2006.
Successful participation for Nemko at MEDICA 2011
11/25/2011 - 12:00
From November 16th to 19th at MEDICA and COMPAMED 2011 more than 4,500 exhibitors presented new products, services and processes for increasing efficiency and quality for in a
Nemko established in Hungary
11/25/2011 - 11:24
With an office recently established in Budapest, Hungary, Nemko is now well represented in the eastern part of central Europe.
Ukraine introduces Declaration of Conformity for electrical safety
11/25/2011 - 11:05
On 1 January this year, Ukraine introduced supplier’s Declaration of Conformity for documenting compliance with the national EMC requirements.
Meet us at the MEDICA tradefair in Duesseldorf from November 16th to 19th
11/02/2011 - 14:54
Nemko actively participates at the MEDICA 2011 in Duesseldorf from November 16th to 19th.
Canada energy efficiency regulations update - Amendment 11 to the Canada Energy Efficiency regulations has just been published
10/18/2011 - 09:40
On October 12, 2011, amendment 11 to the energy efficiency regulations was published in the Canada Gazette Part II.
Saudi Ministry and Customs recognising Nemko
10/04/2011 - 11:22
The Saudi Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI) has officially stated that Certificates of Conformity (CoCs) issued by Nemko are on given conditions recognized for products imported to Saudi A
VTT Expert Services Oy and Nemko AS to co-operate in CB scheme within the medical device sector
10/03/2011 - 10:15
VTT Expert Services Oy (Finland) and Nemko AS (Norway) announce co-operation within the international IECEE/CB-scheme regarding testing of medical devices, taking effect within six months from toda
Mandatory energy labeling regulation in effect from September 10, 2011 in Mexico
09/13/2011 - 07:36
A new mandatory Mexican labeling regulation came into effect on September 10, 2011.
Seminars at the Mississauga Eptech Show, Canada, October 20th, 2011.
09/09/2011 - 13:29
Nemko Canada Seminar 1: Fast-tracking Safety Approval
Grand opening of Nemko´s expanded EMC lab in Korea
09/07/2011 - 09:38
In the rapidly changing economic environment and the era of ever advancing technology, Nemko Korea has provided fast and reliable testing, certification and global market access services for the la
Nemko’s annual client seminar in September
08/24/2011 - 16:28
Nemko’s annual seminar in Oslo will take place 19-21 September.
New RoHS Directive requiring CE marking
07/22/2011 - 12:30
The European Parliament has on 8 June this year approved the new European RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equip
Korean KC mark mandatory for electrical safety
07/12/2011 - 09:40
As previously, the KCC mark for certification of electronic products by the Korean Communications Commission was from 24 January 2011 changed to the common (unified) Korea Certification (K
Grand opening celebration of Nemko´s new expanded facilities in Carlsbad
06/01/2011 - 12:20
After 27 years in our Sorrento Valley San Diego location, Nemko USA is proud to announce that we have now moved to a new expanded facility in Carlsbad.
Announcement of winner in the Nemko web competition!
06/01/2011 - 10:36
Earlier this month we invited customers to participate in a web competition where a few questions about our services were to be answered.
CB Scheme statistics for 2010
05/27/2011 - 13:31
The recently released statistics for 2010 show that a total of 71892 CB Test Certificates (CBTCs) were issued, which represents a 20 % increase from 2009.
Nemko Representation in the Middle East and North Africa
05/16/2011 - 10:25
Nemko has entered into an agreement with Burien Inspection Company regarding representation of Nemko in the Arabic parts of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA regions).
Nemko ErP seminar in late May - Register now!
05/05/2011 - 11:46
The new ErP Directive covering electrical and electronic products came into force in Norway on March 1st, 2011.
Application documents for Chinese certification
05/03/2011 - 15:53
Nemko China has prepared a new set of application documents to facilitate the new CCC implementation rules for household-, IT- and audio/video products, which among others concern the requirements
Major extension for Nemko Korea
05/01/2011 - 21:58
Nemko’s laboratory at Young-in outside Seoul in Korea has been extended with a new building to house a new 10 m anechoic chamber and two new 3 m anechoic chambers.
Nemko partner lab in Wenzhou China accepted as CBTL
04/26/2011 - 15:03
In January, the Wenzhou Institute of Technology Testing & Calibration was accepted as a CB Testing Laboratory for the categories HOUS (household appliances), CABL (cables and cords) and EMC (el
Nemko Italy qualified for testing of household appliances to the North American market
03/08/2011 - 11:34
In order to have easier market access for electrical household appliances to North America, the laboratories of Nemko Italy has been especially qualified by MET in USA to test such products
One more Nemko partner lab in South China accepted as CBTL
02/11/2011 - 09:30
In December, Timeway Laboratory in Shenzhen was accepted as a CB Testing Laboratory for the categories OFF (office and data equipment) and TRON (audio and video equipment) under the responsibility
Changes in the Korean product certification system
02/03/2011 - 13:45
The current KCC mark for certification of electronic products by the Korean Communications Commission will from 24 January 2011 be changed to the common (unified) Korea Certification (KC) mark.
Simplified CB - Full Certification System being launched
01/25/2011 - 13:43
As can be further seen from current announcements on the websites of the IEC (www.iec.ch/newslog/2010/nr1610.htm), and the IECEE (http://www.iecee.com/cb_fcs/cb-fcs-mla.pdf), a new version of the C
Russia postpones implementation of new Regulation
01/20/2011 - 14:30
The Duma (Parliament) in Russia decided on December 22nd, 2010 to postpone implementation of the new "Technical regulation on safety of low-voltage equipment", which was earlier announced to be mad
Nemko Canada receives EPA recognition as certification body for ENERGY STAR®
01/04/2011 - 10:30
Nemko Canada has received EPA recognition as a certification body (CB) for the ENERGY STAR program. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.
Another Nemko partner lab in South China accepted as CBTL
12/21/2010 - 14:33
In September, BACL in Shenzhen (a subsidiary of Bay Area Compliance Lab. Corp.
Update on Asian National Certifications
12/16/2010 - 14:37
1. PSE Approval for Japan - Update Japan standards for PSE approval (issued by Patty Chu)
Agreement with QUATEST, Vietnam
12/09/2010 - 12:06Mid-September was really a busy time for Nemko with several important visits taking place in conjunction with the annual IT&C customer seminar.
Nemko Oy and VTT Expert Services Ltd have agreed on co-operation
12/01/2010 - 14:39
Nemko Oy and VTT Expert Services Ltd have agreed on starting co-operation on the market access services for medical devices.
Agreement with SASO Saudi Arabia
11/29/2010 - 14:42
On the 15th of September, a “Recognition Program” (RP) agreement was signed between Nemko and SASO (the Saudi Arabian authority for standards, metrology and quality), which also controls the tech
Change in KCC certification system
11/19/2010 - 09:01KCC certification will use KC logo from January 1st 2011. Products certified before January 1st can use either the KCC logo or the KC logo.
CNCA and AQSIQ delegation visits Nemko
11/17/2010 - 14:56A delegation from the Chinese authorities CNCA and AQSIQ visited Nemko in Oslo mid-September. The delegation was headed by CNCA’s Deputy Chief Administrator, Mr.Xie Jun.
Successful Annual Customer Seminar
11/17/2010 - 13:38About 40 participants from 20 countries took part in Nemko’s annual customer seminar this year.
Eurasian Economic Community becoming effective?
11/08/2010 - 13:40The former Soviet republics Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan agreed at the end of last year to establish a common customs union, which is referred to as the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC).
Updated European standard for IT equipment
11/05/2010 - 09:24The standard for IT-equipment, EN 60950-1:2006, was amended with /A11 in 2008, with DOP (Date of Publication) 1 December 2009.
Argentine regulation unchanged!
11/01/2010 - 18:07It was recently announced that Argentina was in the process of changing their safety regulations of Resolution 92/1988, in such a way that a license holder for the mandatory S-mark certificate for
US retailers accept Nemko’s North American safety marks
11/01/2010 - 14:51
Major US retailers have confirmed that Nemko’s Canadian mark and Nemko-CCL’s NRTL-mark are accepted for products sold in their stores in North America.
Successful energy efficiency seminars in South China
10/25/2010 - 14:57On 7th and 8th July, seminars were arranged by Nemko in Hong Kong and Shenzhen regarding energy efficiency requirements for electrical products in different parts of the world, especially Europe an
Ixonos and Nemko team up to serve wireless device manufacturers
10/11/2010 - 08:47The collaboration provides customers with a novel service package combining, on the one hand, the deep technological competence and extensive testing capabilities Ixonos holds regarding wireless de
Another Nemko partner lab in USA accepted as Associated CB Testing Laboratory
09/08/2010 - 15:17
In May, Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc (ACS) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA was accepted as an Associated CB Testing Laboratory (ACTL) in the categories OFF (office & data equipment) and TRON (au
UAE and Oman become members of the IEC
09/08/2010 - 15:14
IEC membership is growing as countries continue to recognize the benefits of standardization.
Hygienic Certification for Russia on hold
08/09/2010 - 14:49
The so called hygienic certification requirements for Russia are now on hold, including the certification of personal computers for screen radiation, noise, etc.
Nemko Customer Seminars this fall – Make note!
08/09/2010 - 14:45
Nemko’s annual seminar in Oslo will take place 13-15 September. Invitations including program and registration forms are currently being distributed.
First DELL PC with Nemko NRTL certification mark
07/29/2010 - 14:26
The leading PC manufacturer DELL has obtained the Nemko NRTL/C mark for one of their new PC (Notebook) models.
New IEC Members
06/29/2010 - 14:35
The Republic of Georgia and Jordan have become Associate Members of the IEC (
Nemko’s annual seminar for international clients in the ITE and communication product areas is scheduled for 13-15 September in Oslo.
Planning for Nemko’s Annual Client Seminar 2010
06/25/2010 - 15:48
Nemko partner lab in USA accepted as Associated CB Testing Laboratory
06/14/2010 - 08:45
In March, Professional Testing Inc.
Value of CE-marking disputed
06/14/2010 - 08:41
The new head of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Enterprise & Industry, Mr.
CB Statistics for 2009
05/20/2010 - 14:59
The recently released statistics for 2009 show that a total of 59654 CB Test Certificates (CBTCs) were issued, which represents an 11 % increase from 2008.
First Nemko certifications for USA
05/20/2010 - 14:26
Nemko has now started issuing its own certificates for market access in the US, through its newly acquired NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Lab) in Salt Lake City, Utah; now known as Nemko CCL,
Testing and type approval according to the Automotive EMC Directive
04/29/2010 - 08:34
The European Automotive EMC Directive (2004/104/EC) requires approval of vehicles as well as certain embedded electronic equipment, and the application of a special marking (E or e) for this purpos
Testing and type approval according to the Automotive EMC Directive
04/29/2010 - 08:34
The European Automotive EMC Directive (2004/104/EC) requires approval of vehicles as well as certain embedded electronic equipment, and the application of a special marking (E or e) for this purpos
Libya joins the IECEE
04/29/2010 - 08:30
The Libyan National Center for Standardization and Metrology (LNCSM), www.lncsm.org.ly, is the national body responsib
Libya joins the IECEE
04/29/2010 - 08:30
The Libyan National Center for Standardization and Metrology (LNCSM), www.lncsm.org.ly, is the national body responsib
Nemko Guangzhou Customer Seminar
04/18/2010 - 12:05
Around 50 people were in attendance at Nemko Guangzhou’s customer seminar, which was held on April 8.Those invited to this seminar were from the LITE industry.
Nemko partner lab in China accepted as CB Testing Laboratory
03/30/2010 - 13:48
In January, STU (Standard Technology Union Co Ltd) in Guangzhou, P.R.
Russian import restrictions for devices with encryption features
03/30/2010 - 13:44
From 1 January this year, the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) has implemented new requirements for electronic equipment with ‘cryptographic facilities’.
Update on the REACH Directive
03/12/2010 - 17:58
Under the European REACH Directive, 14 chemical substances were just added to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).
Successful IEC/IECEE conference in the Arabic Gulf Region
02/19/2010 - 16:51
On 7-8 December 2009, the GICSE conference took place in Manama, Bahrain.
Customer seminar in Milan
02/19/2010 - 16:45
On 2 December, Nemko Italy held a customer seminar, which focused on market access for household products to different countries/regions.
Nemko partner lab in the US accepted as CB Testing Laboratory
02/08/2010 - 11:06
In December, North West EMC (NW-EMC) in Hillsboro(near Portland), Oregon, USA was accepted as a CB Test Laboratory (CBTL) in the category EMC with Nemko Norway as the responsible NCB.
Korean customs check of KCC certification from 1 January 2010
01/26/2010 - 10:14
According to an official announcement by Korean authorities on 10 December, Korean customs will from 1 January 2010 check if imported IT and communication products falling under the KCC (formerly M
PRESS RELEASE - Nemko opens doors to North America through CCL acquisition
01/05/2010 - 15:59
Nemko AS, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, is expanding its market access service to North America by acquiring a US approval body.
The IEC keeps growing
12/29/2009 - 16:23
The PSI (Palestine Standards Institution) has joined the IEC Affiliate Country Programme, which i
Another Successful Customer Seminar
12/17/2009 - 10:41
About 45 participants from 25 countries took part in Nemko’s annual customer seminar this year.
Nemko Shanghai accepted as a CB Testing Laboratory
12/17/2009 - 10:35
After assessment by an IECEE appointed assessment team in September this year and subsequent clearance of some outstanding minor issues, Nemko’s laboratory in Shanghai (Pudong area) has now been ac
Renewed agreement with KETI Korea
12/10/2009 - 14:35
For more than 10 years Nemko has cooperated with KETI (Korea Electrical Testing Institute), primarily to help clients with mandatory certification for products exported to South Korea.
Renewed agreement with GOSSTANDART Belarus
12/10/2009 - 14:31
A new agreement was signed between GOSSTANDART of Belarus and Nemko after 10 years of successful cooperation regarding safety certification of products.
China CCC Certification News
11/19/2009 - 15:35
According to the CNCA Notification No.42/09 (based on AQSIQ notification No.117 of 1 Sept. 2009), new CCC certificates must hereafter state the validity period, normally 5 years.
China CCC Certification News
11/19/2009 - 15:33
According to the CNCA Notification No.42/09 (based on AQSIQ notification No.117 of 1 Sept. 2009), new CCC certificates must hereafter state the validity period, normally 5 years.
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