Electrical products are one of the most heavily regulated in the market. Some inspection companies introduce their own marks that demonstrate regulatory compliance. One example is N-mark. What is the N-mark, and how to get the N-mark certification?
What is N-mark?
The N-mark is a certification mark issued by NEMKO, one of the biggest testing and certification organizations based in Norway. NEMKO offers:
- testing,
- inspection,
- certification services concerning products and systems.
It offers its services worldwide in more than 150 countries.
N-mark symbol
N-mark is a capital letter N in a circle. See the image below for reference.
N-mark products
N-mark is used for electrical products sold in Norway and the European Union. N-mark is used to show compliance with European safety and EMC standards. You may affix N-mark on products such as:
- Consumer Electronics
- Radios
- Televisions
- Computers and Laptops
- Audio and Video Equipment
- Tablets and Smartphones
- Household Appliances such as washing machines, refrigerators, and microwave ovens
- Home Entertainment Systems
- Industrial and Scientific Equipment
- Laboratory Instruments
- Industrial Control Equipment
- Medical Devices (excluding those implanted into the human body)
- Measurement and Test Equipment
- IT and Office Equipment
- Photocopiers
- Printers and Scanners
- Networking Equipment (routers, switches, modems)
- Monitors and Display Screens
- Lighting Equipment
- Fluorescent Lamps
- Lighting Control Systems
- Communication Equipment
- Wireless Devices (Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth devices)
- Telecommunication Devices
- Radio Equipment
- Automotive Components
- Battery Management Systems
- Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
- Infotainment Systems
- Navigation Systems
- Electrical Components and Systems
- Power Supplies and Chargers
- Electric Motors
- Transformers
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
- Miscellaneous
- Wearable Electronics
- Alarm Systems
- Electric Toys
- Electronic Musical Instruments
N-mark requirements and compliance
If a product has an N-mark affixed, It signifies that a product has undergone testing and meets specific safety, quality, and performance standards.
N-Mark Certification Process and testing
N-Mark Certification Process has the following steps:
- Product testing: submit your product to NEMKO or an accredited testing laboratory for evaluation.
- Documentation review, including product specifications, test reports, and quality management system documentation.
- Factory inspection (if required).
- N-mark certification issuance and affixing label to products.
How much does N-mark certification cost?
N-mark certification has many benefits, like:
- showing compliance with local regulations and standards
- facilitating market access
- assuring consumers that the product has been tested by a third party and is safe to use.
A specific N-mark cost breakdown is not available, as it is for individual pricing. The overall cost includes:
- testing fees
- certification fees
- follow-up services, like periodic factory inspections
- additional costs in case of test failures, variation notices, etc.
