IECEE OD-CB 2024-2001 PDF

Full title and description

IECEE OD‑CB2024 Ed.1.0 — "Guideline for Testing Laboratories (CBTL) to prepare the list of testing and measuring equipment". This operational document (OD‑2024 / OD‑CB2024) provides a standardised template and explanatory guidance that CBTLs and assessors should use when compiling the list of testing and measuring equipment required for a new application or for scope extension under the IECEE CB Scheme.

Abstract

This short operational guideline explains how to build a compliant list of test and measuring equipment for CB Testing Laboratories (CBTL). It defines the table-columns to be completed (clause/subclause reference, measurement/test description, equipment required or subcontracted, equipment characteristics including brand/type/serial number, calibration data and expiry, uncertainty, and applicable range) and gives practical notes for assessors reviewing CBTL applications. The document is intended to harmonise CBTL submissions and simplify assessor review.

General information

• Status: Published / active operational document.
• Publication date: 12 November 2001 (OD‑2024 Ed.1.0).
• Publisher: IECEE Secretariat — IEC System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE).
• ICS / categories: Conformity assessment / testing laboratories; related to laboratory competence and test equipment requirements (commonly used alongside ISO/IEC 17025 and CB Scheme operational documents).
• Edition / version: OD‑CB2024 Ed.1.0 (also shown as OD‑2024 Ed.1.0).
• Number of pages: Short guidance (document text presented as a concise leaflet / 3 pages in the published Ed.1.0 format).

Scope

The document applies to CBTLs (CB Testing Laboratories) and assessors working under the IECEE CB Scheme. It specifies the required content and layout of the "list of testing and measuring equipment" that must be supplied with a new CBTL application or with requests for scope extensions, and provides instructions on how to indicate when tests are subcontracted and which calibration and uncertainty details are required for owned equipment. The scope is narrowly focused on administrative and technical completeness of the equipment list rather than on method or test procedures themselves.

Key topics and requirements

• Template and column definitions for the equipment list (clause/reference, test description, equipment required or "subcontracted", equipment identification and calibration details).
• Guidance on the level of equipment detail required (brand/type, serial number, calibration date and expiry, stated uncertainty and applicable range).
• Instructions for marking items that are subcontracted versus owned by the applicant CBTL.
• Notes for assessors on how to evaluate the completeness and suitability of the submitted equipment list during CBTL assessments and scope extensions.
• Alignment with other CB Scheme operational documents and assessor practices to ensure consistent review decisions.

Typical use and users

Primary users are CB Testing Laboratories (CBTLs) preparing initial applications or extensions of scope under the IECEE CB Scheme, and the assessors from Certification Bodies (CBs) who review those submissions. Secondary users include CB Scheme administrators, accreditation bodies, and manufacturers who need to understand laboratory capabilities accepted by the CB Scheme.

Related standards

Commonly used alongside: ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories), IEC Technical Standards referenced by the CB Scheme for specific product categories, and other IECEE/CB Scheme operational documents (other OD‑CB documents such as those covering witnessed testing, assessor procedures and CBTL assessment).

Keywords

IECEE, CB Scheme, OD‑CB2024, OD‑2024, CBTL, testing laboratories, equipment list, calibration, scope extension, assessor guidance, ISO/IEC 17025

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is an IECEE operational document (OD‑CB2024 Ed.1.0) titled "Guideline for Testing Laboratories (CBTL) to prepare the list of testing and measuring equipment" — a short guidance document used within the IECEE CB Scheme to standardise equipment lists submitted by CBTLs.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the required structure and content of the list of testing and measuring equipment for CBTL applications and scope extensions, including how to document equipment identification, calibration data, uncertainty and ranges, and how to indicate subcontracted tests.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: CB Testing Laboratories (CBTLs) preparing applications or extensions, CB assessors reviewing CBTL competence and scope, and CB Scheme administrators. Manufacturers and accreditation personnel may also reference it to confirm laboratory capability requirements.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document shown is OD‑CB2024 Ed.1.0 published 12 November 2001. Users should check the IECEE/CB Scheme document list or contact the IECEE Secretariat for any later revisions or replacement operational documents before relying on it for current application requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one of several IECEE CB Scheme Operational & Ruling Documents (OD‑CB series) addressing CBTL assessment, assessor rules, witnessed testing and other CB Scheme processes; it is intended to be used together with related OD‑CB documents and the CB Scheme rules.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: CBTL, testing equipment list, calibration, uncertainty, CB Scheme, IECEE, operational document, assessor guidance, scope extension.