The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) is a recognised sign of assurance of independent cable testing and approval. A non-profit making independent body of which the ECA was a founding member, BASEC has for nearly 40 years been a mark of reassurance to those specifying cable.
BASEC is considered the leader in product certification services for electrical cables, data and signal cables and ancillary products, BASEC has a reputation for quality, clarity and ensuring safety in cables.
The ECA continues to have involvement with BASEC by retaining a position on the Board and is involved with its Governance.
http://www.basec.org.uk/