CE, FCC, FDA, UL, REACH and other 50-international-certifications illustrated collection

With the growth of international trade, cross-border e-commerce and evolving overseas customs clearance requirements, compliance certification serves as the primary passport for products to pass overseas review. Especially in Europe, America, Japan, South Korea, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, different countries impose strict mandatory certification regimes for electrical goods, toys, food, medical devices and other product categories.

This article compiles 50 most-popular international export certifications of 2025, covering: EU mandatory certifications (CE, RoHS, REACH, EN71, etc.) US certification system (FCC, FDA, UL, NSF, DOE, MET, etc.) Certifications for Asia, the Middle East, Australia and Russia (PSE, SABER, EAC, TGA, etc.)

How to use this article

Match export markets and products: avoid wrong certification application to save time and customs-clearance costs Check validity period: reasonably plan certificate lifecycle and renewal schedule

List of International Certifications

FAQ on Popular Export Certifications

Q1: Must all export products obtain certifications?

Not all products. Nevertheless, most overseas markets impose mandatory certification requirements for electronics, toys, medical devices and food packaging. It is recommended to check applicable lists in advance.

Q2: Is CE certification valid worldwide? 

No. CE applies only to the EU market. Exports to the US require FCC, FDA, UL and so on; exports to Japan need PSE, TELEC; UK market requires UKCA.

Q3: How to confirm which certifications your product needs? 

Filter certification combinations by target country and product category.

· LED lights: CE + ErP + ENERGY STAR + DOE

· Medical devices: FDA + MDR + TGA + UKMDR

· Toys: EN71 + CPSIA + ASTM