Compliance with global safety standards

This page introduces our compliance with global safety standards. Our UNIFIVE AC adapters and switching power supply Products are developed and designed based on IEC technical standards, and we are expanding our Products lineup accordingly. We also explain our efforts to obtain certifications for safety standards in countries around the world (PSE, CCC, KC Mark, BSMI, SIRIM, BIS, UL, NOM, IRAM, EAC, GS, RCM, etc.).

Regarding Compliance with Global Safety Standards

Unifive develops and designs products based on IEC*1 technical standards and conducts global deployment of products.

In response to customer needs, we offer a wide selection of products that can be deployed overseas to countries other than Japan. When considering overseas expansion, Unifive can also introduce models that comply with the technical standards of the destination country*2. In cases where the destination country is not yet supported, Unifive also handles confirmation of compliance and the application/acquisition processes for safety standards in each country according to customer requirements.

*1 IEC stands for the International Electrotechnical Commission. It is an international standards organization that focuses on electrical, electronic, and related technologies. Some of its standardization work is jointly developed with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), such as standard systems (Directives), compliance standards (ISO/IEC 17000 series), and IT technologies (ISO/IEC JTC1).
*2 Some regions may not be supported depending on the destination country. Please contact your nearest Unifive sales office for details.

Workflow for Acquiring Safety Certifications in Each Country

For reference, below is the step-by-step process we follow for the application and acquisition of safety certifications for destination countries according to customer needs.

STEP1

Customer	Receive developed model and finalized evaluation of AC adapter/open frame products from Unifive Request Unifive to acquire safety certifications for respective countries
Unifive	Upon customer request, submit cost estimate application to third-party certification bodies for safety standard acquisition in each country
Third-Party Certification Body	Receive estimate request for safety certification cost from Unifive

STEP2

Unifive	Receive the cost estimate from a third-party certification body Issue and submit the safety certification cost estimate to the customer
Customer	Receive the safety certification cost estimate from Unifive Submit application form to Unifive to initiate safety certification acquisition process

STEP3

Unifive	Start and submit the safety certification application process to a third-party body based on customer's request Prepare and compile the necessary application documentation
Third-Party Certification Body	Receive application documents from Unifive and begin testing After testing is completed, issue compliance certificate and test report to Unifive

STEP4

Unifive	Receive and send compliance certificate and test report from the third-party certification body Exchange specifications with the customer Start mass production and deliver products to the customer
Customer	Receive and confirm compliance certificate and test report from Unifive Finalize specification agreement with Unifive Issue purchase order for mass production units to Unifive After receiving the products from Unifive, ship them to respective destination countries

*Certification acquisition is primarily handled using the CB report based on IEC technical standards.

Examples of Safety Certification Acquisition and Compliance with Technical Standards

Applicable Safety Standards by Country

Here are some examples of countries where Unifive has acquired safety standards.

Asia	Japan: PSE/S Mark China: CCC South Korea: KC Mark Taiwan: BSMI Singapore: SAFETY MARK Malaysia: SIRIM India: BIS Cambodia
North, Central, and South America	Canada/USA: UL Standards Mexico: NOM Argentina: IRAM
Europe	Russia: EAC Mark Various European Countries: GS Mark Ukraine UK: UKCA Mark
Other Regions	Australia New Zealand: RCM South Africa

In recent years, the usage of AC adapters has significantly expanded. In the past, it was sufficient to meet the standards for "information and telecommunications" and "AV equipment", but now they are also used in areas such as "medical devices", "lighting equipment", "general home electronics", and "charging applications". We work together with our customers to create products tailored to their requirements and acquire the necessary conformity certifications, aiming to provide safe and reliable products.

If you are considering obtaining safety certification for other regions or destination countries, please feel free to consult with Unifive.

Did You Know?

Did you know that factory approval is required to apply for safety certifications in each country?

Unifive’s own factory has passed rigorous audits by third-party certification bodies and is recognized as a compliant facility for acquiring safety certifications for AC adapters and switching power supplies globally.

Photo of certification at China factory