IECQ Approved Component Products, Related Materials and Assemblies Scheme
IECQ AC Scheme
If you manufacture electronic components, or produce materials and parts for electronic components (such as ceramic insulators for heating elements), acquiring IECQ AC certification is an effective way of demonstrating that your products and processes meet required industry safety standards.
IECQ Approved Component certification goes hand-in-hand with IECQ Approved Process (AP) certification. You can find out more about IECQ AP here >
IECQ Approved Component Certification – What it means for you
Carrying IECQ AC certification means that the components, related materials and assemblies you produce are manufactured using systems that have been independently tested by a qualified IECQ Certification Body, such as BSI.
Certification offers several advantages for electronic component manufacturers, including:
- Global customer confidence – IECQ AC certification provides independent assurance to industry customers, at home and in overseas markets, that a component manufacturer’s products, processes and facilities meet appropriate international safety and performance standards, in turn allowing their products to be easily accepted by retailers and vendors in different countries
- Improved productivity – Independent quality assessment eliminates the need for industry customers to commission individual test reports, accelerating project turnaround and product roll-out times
- Enhanced quality systems – To become an approved component manufacturer in the IECQ AC scheme, a manufacturer’s quality management system is also independently tested to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, strengthening the organization’s reputation for using best-practice
- Increased business credibility – A key part of IECQ AP certification is regular monitoring and sampling of a manufacturer’s products and processes, enhancing credibility and attracting more customers
IECQ AC - Who is it for?
- Manufacturers of electronic and electrical components, including but not limited to, producers of silicon wafer slabs, integrated and discrete electronic components, connectors and printed wiring boards
- Manufacturers of component accessories, products or materials that assist in the use of components, for example, ceramic insulators and heat sinks
Apply now for IECQ AC Certification
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