Overview

- Target Products: Air Conditioners, Refrigerators

- Scheme: Scheme 5

- Validity: 1 Year

Certification Process

1. Initial Certification

- Step 1: Leverage Manufacturer Test Data

- Step 2: PCN Auditor conducts Factory QMS Audit

- Step 3: Test Report Issuance by product:

  * Refrigerators: GCL HCM or Latam

  * Air Conditioners: Nemko Korea

- Step 4: PCN Panama issues the Certificate

2. Maintenance

- GCL Latam Testing & Report ➔ PCN Panama Certification

 Scheme 5 Cycle (3 Years)

- Year 0 (Initial): Full QMS Audit + Full Type Testing (EE/Safety)

- Year 1 (Surveillance 1): QMS Surveillance + Partial/Full Testing (or Identity Verification)

- Year 2 (Surveillance 2): Design & Component Review + Label Verification

- Year 3 (Recertification): Cycle Restarts (Full Audit + Full Testing)