CB体系的正式名称是“Scheme of the IECEE for Mutual Recognition of Test Certificates for Electrical Equipment” – “IECEE电工产品测试证书互认体系”。CB体系的缩写名称意思是“Certification Bodies' Scheme” – “认证机构体系”。 IECEE表示“The IEC System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrical Equipment” – “国际电工委员会电工产品合格测试与认证组织”。