🌏 IECEE CB Scheme

CB Certificate Recognition in Southeast Asia

The IECEE CB Scheme is the global safety testing passport. But how far does a CB certificate take you in Southeast Asia? Here is what you should know before relying on it.

What the CB Scheme Covers

The IECEE CB Scheme is a system of mutual acceptance of safety test results between participating national certification bodies. A CB certificate and report demonstrate that a product's safety has been tested against IEC standards by a recognized body.

Important: The CB Scheme primarily covers electrical safety testing (e.g. IEC 62368-1 for IT/AV equipment). It is not a wireless/radio approval, and it does not replace the radio certifications required by Southeast Asian regulators.

How CB Relates to Each Market

Market	Safety certification	CB role
Vietnam	STAMEQ (mains products)	Verify with the authority whether CB is accepted as a basis
Thailand	TISI (mains products)	Confirm current TISI acceptance of CB reports
Indonesia	SNI (mains products)	Confirm current SNI acceptance of CB reports
Singapore	CPS registration	CB is commonly cited as a supporting safety report; confirm scope
Malaysia	SIRIM ST	Confirm current acceptance policy
Philippines	ICC	Confirm current acceptance policy

Bottom line: acceptance varies and changes. A CB report is a strong supporting document for safety, but every market evaluates it on its own terms — and none of them accept CB as a substitute for their local wireless approval.

CB + Wireless Certification

For wireless products, a typical multi-country plan combines:

CB safety report — as the safety testing basis where accepted
CE-RED or FCC wireless reports — for radio, transferred to Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia where accepted
Country-specific radio approval — Vietnam MIC, Indonesia SDPPI, etc., always needed

FAQ

Does a CB certificate replace wireless certification in Southeast Asia?

No. CB covers electrical safety only. Wireless/radio approval (MIC, NBTC, SDPPI, IMDA, SIRIM, NTC) is separate and always required.

Can I use one CB report for all six markets?

Not automatically. Each market evaluates CB acceptance independently, and policies change. Confirm with the relevant authority or a consultant for your specific product.

Is CB worth getting?

For a multi-market product, a CB report is usually valuable as a safety foundation. But verify how much each target market actually credits it before relying on it.

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