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1. What is PSE certification?
PSE stands for "Electrical and Electrical Applications". The Japanese law, which regulates the manufacture and sale of electrical products and ensures their safety, is the Electrical and Material Safety Act, and if it meets legal standards, PSE certification (PSE mark) can be displayed. In principle, the PSE mark is not obtained or licensed from ** or a specific inspection body. This in itself proves that the company has fulfilled its obligations under the Electrical and Material Safety Act. Its purpose is to prevent accidents such as fire, electric shock, or injury caused by electrical products, and even for overseas electrical products, if they are imported into Japan, and they are to be used and sold, they must show PSE certification.
Japan PSE certification refers to a system that conducts safety testing and certification of electrical and electronic products in accordance with the provisions of Japan's Electrical Appliances Safety Law. This certification is a mandatory certification implemented in Japan**, which is suitable for all kinds of electrical and electronic products, such as household appliances, IT equipment, medical equipment, etc. After obtaining PSE certification, the product can be sold and used in the Japanese market.
2. Scope of PSE certification:
1.The certification scope of non-specific electrical appliances (circular) includes 341 kinds of 12 categories: wires and cables, fuses, wiring appliances, transformer ballasts, conduits, small AC motors, electric heating appliances, electric power application appliances, electronic application mechanical appliances, light source application mechanical appliances, other AC electrical machinery and electrical appliances, etc.
2.The scope of certification for specific electrical appliances (diamond-shaped) includes 116 types in 10 categories: wires and cables, fuses, wiring appliances (electrical accessories, lighting appliances, etc.), current limiters, transformers, ballasts, electric heating appliances, electrical appliances for electric power applications (household appliances), electronic application machinery and appliances (high-frequency epilators), other AC electrical machinery and appliances (electric shock insecticides, DC power supply devices), portable engines, etc.
3. PSE certification data requirements
1) PSE certification application.
2) Factory Inspection Questionnaire (when applying for specific electrical supplies).
3) A copy of the business license of the applicant, manufacturer and manufacturer.
4) Product manual.
5) Description of the differences between various models of products in the same application unit.
6) List of key components or main raw materials.
7) Product size drawing, ** drawing and the size drawing of each part.
8) Proof of authorization issued by the manufacturer (if applicable).
9) Other required documents.
Fourth, the circular and diamond PSE certification process
1.Fill in the application form: The enterprise fills in the application form and provides the product manual, which involves the certification of multiple series or models, and needs to provide a description of the difference.
2.Evaluation and Proposal: Evaluate the application form, product brochure and other materials submitted by the applicant to determine the scope of testing and evaluation required for certification.
3.Preparation of documents and samples: The company confirms the contract and prepares the relevant certification documents and samples, and sends the samples to the laboratory of the certification body for testing.
4.Testing and evaluation: Conduct testing and evaluation to confirm that the product meets the requirements of the relevant Japanese safety standards. The tests include mechanical, electrical, radiation, EMC and other tests of the sample.
5.Review and approval: After reviewing and approving the test results, and confirming that they meet the requirements, a PSE certificate will be issued to the enterprise, and the corresponding PSE logo will be marked on the product.
6.Factory inspection (for diamond PSE certification): For Class A diamond products, it is necessary to conduct a factory audit on the enterprise to confirm that the production environment, production equipment, and production process of the enterprise meet the relevant requirements.
5. Do I need to provide samples during the PSE certification process?
Samples are required for testing during the PSE certification process to ensure that the product complies with relevant safety standards and regulations.
6. What should I do if I fail the PSE certification test?
If the test result is unqualified, the product needs to be rectified and tested again until it meets the requirements. Some certification bodies may provide advice and guidance to help you resolve your issue.
7. What should I do if the application materials for PSE certification are incomplete?
If the application materials are incomplete, you need to complete the application materials in time. Some certification bodies may provide advice and guidance to help companies prepare their application materials.
8. How long is the PSE certification cycle?
3-5 weeks (complete information, samples do not need to be rectified);
9. How long is the PSE certificate valid for?
Class A rhombus 3 years, 5 years, 7 years (see specific products).
Class B round 1 year, 2 years, 3 years (see product for details).
10. The cost of PSE certification
The cost of PSE certification mainly includes application fee, testing fee, audit fee and certificate fee. The exact cost varies depending on the type and specifications of the product, but in general, the cost of PSE certification ranges from thousands to tens of thousands of yen. Applicants need to budget the cost according to the characteristics of their own products and pay the corresponding fees at the time of application.