We are pleased to announce that the Certification Body of J.S. Hamilton Poland has extended the scope of its PCA accreditation (No. AC 149) to include the PN-EN IEC 62368-1 standard, which defines safety requirements for audio/video (AV), information technology (IT), and telecommunication (ICT) equipment.
The PN-EN IEC 62368-1 standard merges the previous EN 60950-1 and EN 60065 standards, introducing a unified and modern approach to the safety assessment of electronic equipment. It is based on the concept of Hazard-Based Safety Engineering (HBSE), which focuses on identifying and controlling potential sources of risk to ensure user safety.
Why is PN-EN IEC 62368-1 important for manufacturers?
The new approach provides:
- Increased user safety through systematic hazard identification and risk assessment.
- A simplified certification process, as one standard replaces two, facilitating the design and market introduction of convergent devices such as smart TVs, routers, and multimedia systems.
- Greater design flexibility, since the standard defines safety objectives rather than prescriptive technical solutions.
- Compliance with European and global market requirements, as EN IEC 62368-1 is harmonized with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and widely recognized internationally.
What this means for our Clients
The extension of our accreditation confirms J.S. Hamilton’s competence in testing and certification of electronic products in accordance with the PN-EN IEC 62368-1 standard.
This enables us to provide even broader support to manufacturers in the areas of conformity assessment, safety testing, and product certification, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and facilitating market entry in both the European Union and global markets.
If you have any questions or concerns, J.S. Hamilton Experts are at your disposal.