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IEC 62368-1: A/V, information, & Communication Technology Equipment

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IEC 62368-1 Audio/Video, ITE & Communications Safety Testing

Compatible Electronics is NVLAP-accredited (Lab Code 200527-0) to test audio/video, information technology, and communication equipment to IEC 62368-1 Ed. 2 and Ed. 3 — the Hazard-Based Safety Engineering (HBSE) standard that has replaced both IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065.

NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0 IEC 62368-1 Ed. 2 & Ed. 3 EN IEC 62368-1:2020 AS/NZS 62368.1 Lake Forest

What is IEC 62368-1?

IEC 62368-1 is the international safety standard for audio/video, information and communications technology (ICT) equipment. It replaces the legacy IEC 60950-1 (IT equipment) and IEC 60065 (audio/video) under a single Hazard-Based Safety Engineering (HBSE) framework. Rather than prescribing specific constructional details, HBSE identifies energy sources, classifies them by severity (Class 1/2/3), and requires appropriate safeguards at each class boundary.

Mandatory for CE marking under the EU Low Voltage Directive and required by most global regulators, IEC 62368-1 is the standard of record for virtually every modern consumer electronics, IT, and AV product. For EMC requirements, see our EMC/EMI testing services — radiated emissions, conducted emissions, and harmonic current can all be handled in a combined visit.

💡 Transition complete: IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065 are withdrawn. All new product certifications must use IEC 62368-1.

Products Covered

  • Computers, laptops, tablets, servers
  • Monitors, displays, projectors
  • Printers, scanners, MFPs
  • Networking and telecom equipment
  • Power adapters, chargers, power supplies
  • Streaming devices, set-top boxes
  • Audio amplifiers and receivers
  • Video players and recorders
  • Professional AV and broadcast equipment
  • Gaming consoles and peripherals
  • Smart speakers and home automation
  • Battery-powered portable ICT devices

Key Safety Tests Performed

  • Electric shock hazard classification — ES1/ES2/ES3 boundary verification
  • Dielectric strength (hi-pot) — primary-to-secondary isolation
  • Touch current and protective conductor current
  • Insulation resistance
  • Temperature measurements — normal and fault/abnormal conditions
  • Component stress analysis — worst-case operating conditions

Accreditation Scope — Standard Versions & Locations

Standard / EditionDescriptionAccredited Location(s)
IEC 62368-1, Ed. 3.0 (2018)Current international edition.Lake Forest
IEC 62368-1 ed2.0 (2014)Second edition — accepted in many legacy programs.Lake Forest
EN IEC 62368-1:2020 / A11:2020EU harmonized edition for CE marking under LVD 2014/35/EU.Lake Forest
EN IEC 62368-1:2020 / AC:2020-05Corrigendum to EN IEC 62368-1:2020.Lake Forest
EN 62368-1 (2014) / EN 62368-1 (2014) + AC (2015)Earlier EN edition — accepted for legacy CE submissions.Lake Forest
BS EN 62368-1 (2014)British Standard — UKCA marking support.Lake Forest
AS/NZS 62368.1 (2018)Australia/NZ — based on IEC 62368-1 Ed. 2.Lake Forest
AS/NZS 62368.1:2022Australia/NZ — based on IEC 62368-1 Ed. 3.Lake Forest

Related Services & Standards

IEC 60950-1 (Legacy) Radiated Emissions Testing Conducted Emissions Testing Harmonic Current Testing Low Voltage Directive (LVD) CE Marking EMC Testing All Safety Testing Services

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