The full name of VDE is Prufstelle Testing and Certification Institute, which means the Association of German Electrical Engineers. Founded in 1920, it is one of the testing certification and inspection bodies with the most testing experience in Europe. It is a CE notification body authorized by the European Union and a member of the international CB organization. In Europe and internationally, it has been recognized by the CENELEC European certification system for electrical products, the European coordination system for quality assessment of CECC electronic components, and the worldwide IEC electrical product and electronic component certification system. The products evaluated include household and commercial electrical appliances, IT equipment, industrial and medical technology equipment, assembly materials and electronic components, wires and cables, etc. VDE is the German natio.
