Benefits of LOVAG
The issue of a LOVAG Certificate means that is has been produced by a signatory to the agreement following the common applications and test methods contained in LOVAG Test Instructions and Test Decisions. The testing will have been carried out in a recognised test laboratory accepted by the LOVAG members.
- The Low Voltage Agreement Group (LOVAG) is an Mutual Agreement Group of Certification Bodies founded in 1991 which has achieved a high level of competence in testing and certification of low voltage equipment.
- The signatories to the Agreement are required to comply with EN ISO/IEC 17065 before they may sign the Agreement.
- The laboratories used for testing low voltage electrical equipment are required to comply with EN ISO/IEC 17025 before they may be accepted for testing for LOVAG certification.
- LOVAG‘s main purpose as an Agreement Group shall be for the mutual recognition of the test reports and/or certificates of conformity by its signatories.
- LOVAG provides a service of one-stop certification for its clients that is acceptable world wide.
- LOVAG provides protection of the integrity, reputation, and experience of the signatories and their laboratories.
- Through Peers‘ Assessment the certification bodies maintain and improve the operation and integrity of the members of the group.
- LOVAG is an open agreement which any certification body complying with the LOVAG rules may join.