Thursday, March 5, 2009

Bureau Veritas E&E China Bulletin 2009 No.5/New amendment A2:2008 of NFC15-100 concerning all electrical equipments used in bathroom

> Background Information:
The bathroom of today is totally different comparing with passed years. Considering the new architectures of bathrooms and the evolution of sanitary and electrical equipments, French low-voltage installation standard NFC 15-100 has been amended in November 2008. The purpose of this amendment is mainly related to part 7-701 (Electrical installations in locations including containing a fixed bath or shower). This amendment will become compulsory 6 months later after its publication.
Products concerned by this amendment are all electrical equipments used in bathroom like, for example: bathroom heaters, shower cabinets, luminaries for bathrooms, mirror with lightings... 

> How Bureau Veritas can assist?
Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a global leader in conformity assessment services in the area of testing, certification, inspection & consultancy. Bureau Veritas Electrical & Electronic Products takes the leadership in conformity assessment services in the area of electrical & electronic industry. We have worked successfully with leading electrical and electronic product manufacturers, importers, retailers and operators around the world. We have accredited CBTL (CB Testing Lab) in Shanghai, Hong Kong and France, with extensive expert teams in Greater China, Europe and USA. We have full test capability to assist your electrical products used in bathroom comply with the necessary regulations. Please contact us for more details.

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