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KEMA Labs offers third-party Product Certification services in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065, supporting manufacturers and utilities in demonstrating that their products meet defined international standards and customer-specific requirements. This certification is a critical step in the conformity assessment chain, ensuring that products are not only tested but also verified through structured evaluation and surveillance.

What Is Product Certification?

Product Certification is a formal process that provides independent assurance that a product complies with specific standards or specifications. It involves:

  • Laboratory Testing (ISO/IEC 17025)
  • Inspection Activities (ISO/IEC 17020)
  • Certification Decision (ISO/IEC 17065)

Unlike type testing alone, product certification may include ongoing surveillance of the production process, ensuring that conformity is maintained over time.

Certification Lifecycle

The certification process follows a structured path:

  • Selection – Identifying the product and applicable standards
  • Determination – Conducting tests and inspections
  • Review – Evaluating results against certification criteria
  • Decision – Issuing the certificate
  • Surveillance – Periodic audits to ensure continued compliance

This approach transforms a one-time test into a long-term guarantee of product quality and reliability.

Why ISO/IEC 17065 Matters

ISO/IEC 17065 is the international standard for certifying bodies. It ensures that certification decisions are:

  • Impartial
  • Competent
  • Consistent

It is recognised under the WTO Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement, which promotes the use of international standards to reduce trade friction. Certification under ISO/IEC 17065 helps manufacturers access global markets and meet the expectations of regulators, utilities, and end users.

Customer Segments & Value

KEMA Labs tailors its certification services to meet the needs of different market players:

Global Corporates

  • Require independent certification to support global product launches
  • Value third-party validation for internal quality assurance and external credibility

OEMs Willing to Export

  • Use certification to gain access to new markets
  • Benefit from the KEMA brand and recognition by utilities and EPCs worldwide

Utility-Driven OEMs

  • Must meet strict end-user specifications
  • Certification ensures alignment with utility procurement requirements

Medium & Small Manufacturers

  • Seek affordable, scalable certification solutions
  • Use certification to strengthen domestic positioning or respond to one-shot customer requests

Strategic Benefits

  • Market Access: Certification is often a prerequisite for entering regulated or utility-driven markets
  • Risk Reduction: Independent verification reduces liability and warranty risks
  • Customer Trust: Certification signals quality and reliability to buyers
  • Lifecycle Assurance: Surveillance ensures ongoing compliance, not just a one-time result

Other Services

Beyond the accredited activities, Kemal Labs provides other inspection services and second party activities related to Quality assurance and Quality control of electrical components:

  • Design review
  • Organisation evaluation
  • In process quality assurance
  • In factory test witnessing
  • Sub-contractor qualification
  • Sub-contractor monitoring

Regulations and Certification Schemes: