VDE， the Association for Electrical， Electronic & Information Technologies is one of the largest technical and scientific associations in Europe with more than 36，000 members. We are headquartered in Frankfurt am Main， and are represented in Berlin and Brussels as well as with 29 branch offices throughout Germany. The VDE Testing and Certification Institute is accredited on a national and international level for the area of testing and certification of electrotechnical equipment， components and systems. Testing of electrotechnical products is conducted for safety， electromagnetic compatibility and other characteristics. The VDE Testing Institute was founded in the year 1920 in Berlin as an activity of the VDE Association. Since 1968 located in Offenbach am Main， the VDE Institute gained worldwide importance. The results of testing are evaluated scientifically and contribute to the development of electrotechnical standards. Our testing areas - Lighting， Electronics， Information Technology， Industrial and Medical Technology - Appliances and Systems for House and Commercial Use - Installation Materials， Electrical and Electronic Components - Cables and Cords， Special Testing - EMC Testing