Emphasizing the importance of adhering to global safety standards, E-Mark certification plays an important role for providers of wheeled vehicles and components in today’s competitive industrial landscape.
In this blog, we explain the significance and definition of E-Mark certifications, its array of benefits for businesses, and provide an overview of E-Mark certified solutions from Premio.
What is E-mark certification?
E-Mark certification acts as a quality stamp, confirming that our products meet the high standards set by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations, a branch of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). This ensures our vehicles are not only super safe but also eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and theft-resistant. Additionally, it eases international trading of vehicles and their components, providing our customers with top-notch quality and compliance for their business needs.
What does the number on the E-mark logo mean?
Under UNECE regulations, E-Mark certified products receive a distinctive mark featuring a number enclosed within a circle. This number denotes the country that granted the item approval. Moreover, surrounding letters and digits indicate the precise version of the met regulation and the unique approval number, ensuring comprehensive compliance and authenticity.
Which countries follow the E-Mark certification regulations?
Originally limited to EU members since its inception in 1958, E-Mark certification has now embraced non-European members since 1995. Presently, countries within the European Union, alongside non-EU UNECE members such as Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Serbia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Tunisia, as well as territories like South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia adhere to E-Mark certification guidelines.
What is the difference between capital E-mark and small e-mark?
Distinguishing between "E-Mark" and "e-mark," the E-mark is applicable globally beyond EU borders and adheres to UNECE regulations, while the e-mark follows specific EU directives meant for EU members. Each EU member state has its own number of e-mark certificates, and the e-mark logo is in a rectangular frame rather than a circular one.
What kind of products can be E-mark certified?
E-mark certification caters to a wide range of products, including vehicles that can be driven on general roads, vehicle components, vehicle computers, vehicle electronics, and various accessories like helmets, child safety chairs, anti-theft devices, car audio systems, hands-free headsets, mobile phone chargers, and an array of car accessories. Embracing E-mark certification ensures compliance with the highest vehicle safety standards across diverse products.
What are the benefits of obtaining an E-mark certification?
For manufacturers and providers, E-Mark certification is a game-changer. It empowers businesses to navigate the global market confidently, offering premium quality products that meet international standards and customer expectations. The advantages of E-Mark certification are numerous, including ensuring compliance for target markets, accessing European and global markets, enhancing trust and credibility, assuring product safety and quality, gaining a competitive advantage, and facilitating seamless cross-border business transactions. With E-Mark certified solutions, solution providers can stay ahead in an ever-evolving and competitive industry.
Which industries benefit from E-mark certification?
The E-Mark certification is a required safety standard in multiple industries. Some include:
- Automotive Industry for vehicles and their components, ensuring they meet safety and regulatory standards for roadworthiness.
- Industrial Equipment Industry for industrial machinery, particularly those used in transportation and logistics, like forklifts, cranes, and other non-road mobile machinery.
- Technology Industry for companies providing technologies used in vehicles, like vehicle tracking systems or GPS devices, can also benefit from E-Mark certification.
It ensures products meet safety and regulatory standards for road use, opening access to global markets and building customer trust. Basically, any industry that manufactures moving vehicles or their parts.
What Does E-Mark test for? E-Mark Certification and EMC testing for Automotive Parts
The aim of the certification process is to guarantee the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians when road vehicles are in operation. The testing structure is detailed in the UNECE Regulation 10 testing. The testing includes electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), road noise, fuel economy, energy efficiency and emissions.
Depending on the use and type of product that is submitted for testing, the testing process can vary. The testing can take place within an accredited laboratory, where they will gather the test data and create a test report, which will be provided to the client. Subsequently, the customer submits this report to a designated authority for the final assessment and approval. This authority then issues a Statement of Compliance, stating that the manufacturer's product aligns with all the essential UN 10 requirements. As part of the process, the manufacturer is obligated to print the E-Mark logo onto the product unit.
E-13 & E-24 of E-Mark Certification
Our products adhere to E-13 (Luxembourg) and E-24 (Ireland) E-Mark certifications. The difference between E-13 and E-24 lies in the approving authority, while both certifications follow the same UNECE regulatory framework and testing requirements. These certifications underline our dedication to providing high-quality and compliant industrial computer solutions. Our solutions are tested for the following:
- Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) Radiated Emission Test
- ESA Radiated Emission Test
- ESA Voltage Transient Emissions Test
- ESA Transients Immunity Test
E-Mark Certified Industrial Computers
In conclusion, E-Mark certification is a vital investment for solution providers seeking to expand their global presence and foster trust among customers. At Premio, our ACO-6000-CML Series, along with the upcoming ACO-6000-RPL Series, are E-Mark certified x86 industrial computers with EN50155 compliance and EMC performance, designed for demanding in-vehicle and railway applications.
In addition, Premio’s NVIDIA® Jetson™ Orin Edge AI Computers, the JCO Series—including JCO-6000-ORN Series and JCO-3000-ORN Series—delivers powerful AI and edge computing capabilities for mobile and vehicular environments. The JCO-1000-ORN-B Series, scheduled to launch by the end of Q1 this year, will further expand our E-Mark–ready Jetson Orin portfolio.
