IMQ Certification Introduction
 

IMQ certification is the abbreviation of the Italian Institute of Quality Marking. Founded in 1951, it is an independent, not-for-profit organization responsible for the inspection and certification of electrical and gas appliances and their materials.

 

IMQ certification currently controls about 170 types of equipment, tests more than 3,000 new products every year, and has more than 16,000 certified products.

 

In Italy, the groups and organizations that support IMQ are the National Research Council (CNR), the Ministries of the Interior, Industry, Public Works, Labour, Post, Transport, Foreign Trade and Defence. Among the standing members of IMQ, in addition to the power boards of major cities, there are relevant committees, bureaus and associations interested in product certification. This status and seniority of IMQ members ensure the independence and impartiality of the testing work.

 

IMQ allows you to complete the scope of business including:
(1) low-voltage insulated cable and insulation tape;
(2) low-voltage equipment;
(3) Lamps and accessories;
(4) Household appliances;
(5) electric energy instrument;
(6) gas appliances;
(7) capacitors and filters;
(8) Electronic appliances;
(9) Medical equipment;
(10) Alarm system;
(11) Alarm system installer;
(12) Lifting element;
(13) Various non-electrical products;
(14) Information technology;
(15) Instrument calibration;
(16) Radio interference;
(17) Electronic components;
(18) Enterprise capability review and registration.  

 

IMQ website link: www.imq.it