As technology becomes more complex, users and consumers are becoming more aware of their dependence on products whose design and construction they may not understand. Given this, everyone needs to be reassured that the product is reliable and will meet expectations in terms of performance, safety, durability and other criteria.

How can the industrial user and the final consumer be sure that the product they buy conforms to the criteria of an IEC standard?

The IEC's conformity assessment and product certification systems exist to provide just this reassurance.