When the European Union issued the 1973 / 2006 / EEC Low Voltage Directive (LVD) in 95, there was no New Approach yet and the products were not required to have a CE marking. This directive was updated in 1993. These updates did not meet different technical requirements for the products covered by the directive, but only made some arrangements in the processes. For products covered by this directive after 1995, on the product CE label has been imposed.

Low Voltage DirectiveIn order to ensure the electrical safety of people, animals and goods, the products covered are covered with other products that are related to the product. For this reason, manufacturers have to have appropriate professional skills and take necessary measures in terms of design, use and isolation. In addition, the manufacturer companies to organize a technical file related to the product, and this file into a neutral and independent testing and inspection body has to put a report edited by.

Producers are obliged to place the trademark or mark of the product on the product as well as the CE marking. If this is not possible, they must be put on the product packaging, in the user manual or in the warranty document.

The Low Voltage Directive covers products between 50 and 1.000 volts for alternating current and products between 75 and 1.500 volts for direct current. The general rule applies if the product has a plug for direct connection to the electricity supply.

However, some products are outside the scope of this directive. Here are a few of these products:

  • Electric vehicles designed for use in explosive environments
  • Electrical tools for radiology and medical purposes
  • Electric parts of goods and passenger lifts
  • Electrical measuring devices
  • Plugs and sockets used in homes
  • Electric Fence Control Tools
  • Radioelectric interferences (this is electromagnetic compatibility EMC)
  • Special electrical equipment used in ships, aircraft or railways in accordance with the security requirements established by international organizations participating in the European Union countries

The general approach is to use the Low Voltage Directive together with a large part of the Machinery Directive (2006 / 42 / AT) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC, 2004 / 108 / AT).

It is stated in the Machinery Directive that an electrical hazard will fall under the Low Voltage Directive. In this way, many household appliances fall outside the scope of the Machinery Directive and fall under the Low Voltage Directive. In addition, the directive 96 / 57 / EC for refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, dryers and electric ovens used in households must comply with the maximum energy consumption requirements.

Regulation on Electrical Equipment Designed for Use within Specific Voltage Limits issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (2006 / 95 / EEC).

The scope of TÜRCERT certification body includes technical services such as various inspection and testing activities. Therefore, in order to have detailed information about CE Certificate and to obtain this document, please contact experienced managers and employees of TÜRCERT certification body.