Standard Update:
DIN VDE 0620-1:2010-02: Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes

According to the national notice in Germany, the updated DIN VDE 0620-1:2010 was published on February 1, 2010. All certification not in compliance with the VDE 0620:2010 will be withdrawn on June 11, 2010 with a 3 month grace period after to complete the update. We advise to have the update completed as soon as possible to avoid any delay in your business. The affected products include plug, socket outlet, RCD plug or adaptor, fixed socket-outlet, cord extension set, cable reel, timer switch, luminaire with socket-outlet and adaptor etc. (the product name on certificate may vary). According to the Annex D of DIN VDE 0620-1:2010, new quality control requirements should be implemented in the manufacturing process at factory site.

Certifications that were granted according to the 2005 version must complete an update with the 2010 version before the withdraw date to remain valid. The main changes of the standards include evaluation and documentation of the crimp connections, shutter test and temperature rise test. You may further contact Intertek for detailed technical consultant.

Please contact your representatives at Bontek immediately to update your certification.