IEC 62368-1 Safety Testing for Audio/Video & IT Equipment
Hazard-based safety engineering for modern AV & ICT products.
Why Manufacturers Choose Megalab:
- Fast throughput for IEC 62368 projects
- ISO/IEC 17025 accredited
- Expert guidance through hazard-based evaluation
- Full suite: EMC, product safety, environmental
- Trusted by Canadian manufacturers
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What is IEC 62368-1?
IEC 62368-1 is the modern safety standard for audio/video, information technology, and communication technology equipment. It uses a hazard-based safety engineering approach (HBSE) to evaluate electrical, thermal, mechanical, and fire hazards, ensuring products are safe for users and the environment. Manufacturers transitioning from IEC 60950-1 or IEC 60065 must now meet IEC 62368-1 requirements to access global markets.
Why IEC 62368-1 Matters:
IEC 62368-1 is now the required safety standard for most AV, IT, and communication technology products entering global markets. Regulatory bodies and major retailers expect compliance documentation before products can be sold or distributed. Meeting IEC 62368-1 helps manufacturers:
- Demonstrate that safeguards effectively protect against electrical, thermal, mechanical, and fire hazards
- Reduce the risk of recalls, product failures, or field issues
- Ensure alignment with global certifications such as UL 62368-1 and CSA 62368-1
- Transition smoothly from legacy standards like IEC/UL 60950-1 and IEC/UL 60065
- Accelerate market entry with recognized, accredited test reports
Typical Products We Support:
- Audio/video equipment
- Computers, servers & IT hardware
- Power supplies, adapters & chargers
- Telecom & networking equipment
- Home entertainment devices
- Industrial IT equipment
- Embedded control systems
- Consumer electronics
IEC 62368-1 Testing Scope
We evaluate all hazard-based safety requirements, including:
- Electrical shock and energy source classification
- Thermal energy hazards and temperature limits
- Fire enclosure & flame spread evaluation
- Mechanical & kinetic energy hazards
- Safeguard effectiveness verification
- PSU safety (AC/DC adapters, SMPS)
- Battery and power supply interface checks
- Marking, documentation & user instruction review
Standards Supported:
- IEC 62368-1
- UL 62368-1
- CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
- EN 62368-1
- IEC/UL 60950-1 migration support
- IEC/UL 60065 migration support
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