Requirements for specific countries and regions
Country/region | Accredited agency | Applicable note number |
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Australia | EANSW | 1 |
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Austria | OVE | 1 |
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Belgium | CEBC | 1 |
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Canada | CSA | 2 |
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Denmark | DEMKO | 1 |
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Finland | FIMKO | 1 |
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France | UTE | 1 |
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Germany | VDE | 1 |
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Italy | IMQ | 1 |
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Japan | METI | 3 |
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The Netherlands | KEMA | 1 |
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Norway | NEMKO | 1 |
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The People's Republic of China | COC | 5 |
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South Korea | EK | 4 |
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Sweden | SEMKO | 1 |
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Switzlerland | SEV | 1 |
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Taiwan | BSMI | 4 |
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The United Kingdom | BSI | 1 |
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The United States | UL | 2 |
1.The flexible cord must be Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0-mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used.
2.The flexible cord must be Type SPT-3 or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor. The wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V) configuration.
3.The appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug must bear a “T” mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law. The flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-conductor, 1.00-mm² conductor size. The wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (7 A, 125 V) configuration.
4.The flexible cord must be Type RVV, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used.
5.The flexible cord must be Type VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used.
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