A must-read for exporters! The most comprehensive review of the certification systems of countries around the world, a copy for everyone in foreign trade!

In international trade, obtaining internationally recognized product certifications is a crucial barrier to entry into target markets. These certifications not only demonstrate product quality, safety, and compliance, but also enhance customer trust. This article provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of product certifications worldwide, covering key information such as certification regions, core requirements, and covered products. Like and bookmark this article!

🇪🇺1 . EU Market

1.CE certification

Core requirements :

RED Directive : Radio equipment must comply with the EN 18031 cybersecurity standard (mandatory on August 1, 2025), disabling default passwords, enforcing TLS 1.3+ encryption, and resisting DDoS attacks.

LVD Directive : Electrical safety (AC 50-1000V/DC 75-1500V equipment).

EMC Directive : Electromagnetic Compatibility.

RoHS Directive : Restrictions on hazardous substances such as lead and mercury.

Covered Products :

Wireless devices (routers, smart appliances)

Children's products (watches, bracelets) require hardware-level parental controls

Luminaires (EN 60598), household appliances (EN 60335)

2.UKCA certification

It will replace CE after Brexit, and the technical requirements are basically aligned, but it needs to be certified by a designated agency in the UK.

3.GS certification

Germany's voluntary safety mark has higher requirements than CE and requires annual inspection.

🇺🇸2. North American Market

🌏3 . Asia-Pacific Market

1. Australia/New Zealand

RCM Certification :

Grading requirements :

Level 1 (low risk): only EMC report required (such as Bluetooth headsets)

Level 2 (Medium Risk): EMC + Safety Report (such as 240V home appliances)

Level 3 (high risk): SAA certificate + EESS registration is required (such as power adapter).

Label specification : RCM mark height ≥ 3mm, EESS code required.

2. Japan

PSE certification :

Diamond (mandatory): high-voltage equipment (such as charging piles)

Round (voluntary): Low voltage equipment (such as lithium batteries).

3. South Korea

KC certification : covers safety, EMC, and energy efficiency, and requires localized testing.

4. India

BIS certification : Full-chain traceability (products + raw materials must be certified) will be mandatory from October 2025, with a focus on controlling 151 types of products including stainless steel.

5. ASEAN

Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA): Thailand TISI and Indonesia SNI certification are preferred, and some certificates can be transferred and mutually recognized.

🌍4 . Emerging Markets and Other Regions

⚡V . Industry-specific certification

1. Medical devices (EU)

MDR certification : MDD certificate conversion must be completed before May 2027, and Class III devices require clinical evidence.

2. Aviation equipment (US, UK, Australia and other five countries)

Unified eVTOL airworthiness certification : complete multi-national mutual recognition before January 2027 and simplify the process.

3. Smart Home

Data privacy : The EU requires GDPR compliance, and California, USA requires CPRA.

💎Summary of global certification trends

• Strengthened cybersecurity and privacy : EU EN 18031 and UK PSTI Act require hardware-level protection.

• Full-chain traceability : India's BIS and Canada's CCPSA promote raw material traceability.

• Regional mutual recognition is accelerated : joint certification of eVTOL by five countries and ASEAN MRA reduce compliance costs.

• Green compliance expansion : EU new battery regulation (2027), Brazil energy efficiency label upgrade.