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A Partial Review of the CEE 7 Standard’s Plugs and Sockets
Posted on 11/21/25 10:54 AM
Note: Though the CEE 7 standard was superseded by the IEC 60083 standard, many of the plugs and sockets have changed little in design—but perhaps more in material—since the last CEE 7 update was published. Despite the very earliest CEE 7 plugs and sockets having been more or less obsoleted, you will still find a few of them hiding out indoors in a few countries—specifically CEE 7/1 and 7/2, which were not grounded (earthed) plugs and sockets. However, the 7/3 German Type F socket that came soon after the 7/1 and 7/2 was the first grounded socket in the CEE 7 series.
Topics: compliance standards, CEE
An Overview of Interpower Testing
Posted on 4/22/24 9:57 AM
Whether customized cord sets or electrical components for global industries, Interpower’s cords and cord sets are continually tested beyond UL and IEC standards.
Topics: testing, designing for export, safety, compliance standards, USA Made Products
Designing for Compliance
Posted on 7/20/20 1:34 PM
In the beginning stages of a new product’s design, engineers and product developers usually know how their products will be marketed. That decision determines which national or international standards need to be followed, and which safety agency they will work with in obtaining approvals for their products.
Topics: designing for export, compliance standards, adding marketability
Reading and Printing a Safety Approval Document
Posted on 8/12/19 3:58 PM
Certifying that a product is safe for use is important, as is understanding the content of the safety approval document that is issued for that product.
Topics: safety agency, safety approval, safety, compliance standards