Last Updated: 2025-04-05

What is the key principle when defining the scope of activity for multisite process or system certifications?

The parent (master) certificate must cover the entire scope of activity for the organization across all certified sites—this is referred to as the Scope of Certification. Activities at each site, including the master site and any additional sites, must be clearly and consistently described to ensure alignment and traceability.

If you’ve forgotten your ‘My IECQ’ password, follow these steps to reset it:

1. Go to the IECQ website and select ‘Login’ from the ‘My IECQ – Login’ menu.

2. In the login dialog box, click on the ‘Forgot your password?’ link at the bottom.

3. A new dialog box will appear. Enter your email address and click ‘Send email’.

4. You will receive an email from the IEC Expert Management System (EMS) with a link to reset your password.

As a supply change management tool, IECQ covers the design, manufacture, assembly and distribution of electronic component parts and related materials and processes with specific emphasis on:

Yes, the IECQ Carbon Footprint of Product verification service is based on Standard ISO 14067, and the approved IECQ Certification Bodies can issue international IECQ Carbon Footprint of Product verification statements for any product or service. 

The need for establishing IECQ, the IEC Quality Assessment System, can be traced back to the recognition of the importance of testing, measurement, and quality assurance in various industries. Lord William Thomson Kelvin, a renowned physicist, emphasized the significance of measuring and expressing knowledge in numbers. The origins of IECQ can be linked to the defense industry's requirement for consistent and standardized electrical components.

IECQ certification brings several benefits to developing countries. Here are some key advantages:

The main market driver for an IECQ supplier qualification is the increasing demand for high-quality, reliable, and compliant electrotechnical components in various industries. As technology advances and products become more complex, there is a growing need for electrotechnical components that meet stringent quality and safety standards.