IEC Standards Chart

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IEC Standards Chart
IEC Standards Chart

The International Electrotechnical Commission (or) IEC is international which deals with the preparation and issuing of standards on all electrical and electronics technologies. 

They aim at promoting safety, reliability and compatibility of electrical products and systems in different regions of the world. 

IEC standards are publications containing voluntary documents of technical specifications such as guidelines, specifications or criteria that are used to assure that electrical and electronics products and systems are safe, reliable and fit for their intended uses. 

These standards embrace such technologies as power generation, transmission and distribution technology, and consumer electronics technologies among others. 

IEC Standards are very essential in international trades and safety. 

They act as a guide on how products to be manufactured by different countries form the international market should be compatible and hence the standardization of trade. 

They also contribute towards the lowering of technical blockades to trade, increase in product quality and consumer confidence. 

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): The proper functioning of devices with no regard as to how they would affect or be affected by other devices. 

Electrical Safety: Measures that guard the user from electrical risks including danger of electric shock, fires as well as radiation. 

Performance: Prescribed procedures and rules which have to be adhered to when using the products for the required conditions. 

Environmental Considerations: Policies that focus on mechanisms that are involved in the aspect of environmental concern such as energy content and material content. 

The process of standardisation in an IEC standards is a team effort and it is usually done by international experts in industry, government and academia. 

The process includes the following stages: 

Proposal: It is initiated by member countries or technical committees who desire to establish a new standard of a product. 

Drafting: The standard is written by specialists with the help of the analysis of the newest technologies and the requirements of the market. 

Review: Due to the given that the draft standard has been developed through consultation between the TC and other stakeholders. 

Approval: It is then subjected to approval by IEC member countries through a final draft. 

Publication: Standard gets approved and made available for use all over the world once the standard has been developed. 

This table summarises difference between IEC & Indian Standards for major electrical and electronic equipment categories.

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International electrical commission standards are very crucial in ascertaining the safety, integrity and compatibility of electrical and electronics products in the world. 

Thus, following these standards, the manufacturers can guarantee that their products conform to the quality and safety standards to enhance exportation and consumers’ confidence.