USNC / IEC Conformity Assessment Overview

Conformity assessment is the activity of verifying that a standard or technical specification was applied in the design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance or repair of a device or system. This activity must be carried out according to a set of well-defined rules to ensure consistent and replicable results. In other words, conformity assessment itself needs to use a standardized approach. The USNC Conformity Assessment Policy Coordination Committee (CAPCC) coordinates USNC positions on electrotechnical conformity assessment (CA) matters and represents the interests of the U.S. in the IEC.