Manufacturers Laboratories, - Possibilities in CB Scheme, NRTL, GS Marking etc.

The classic approach of testing and certification in independent third party laboratories and certification bodies is still an important means to document compliance with requirements from standards, laws or directives. The majority of small and medium size companies will continue to choose this route as they only have the choice either to build up and maintain own laboratory capacity and competence or to use the third party organizations at least as an extended workbench to ensure compliance of their products with national or international requirements. The majority of manufacturers of products to be handled in the CB Scheme still do not have the capability and facilities to apply for TMP, WMT, SMT or RMT programs. The majority will remain with a 100% Third Party Service performed by an NCB and a CBTL officially accepted in the CB Scheme.