Our Standards

At the Global Institute for Electronic Collar Safety Standards (IECSS), we are committed to advancing animal welfare through the establishment of rigorous, science-based safety standards for electronic collars. Our certification protocols are designed to ensure that every approved product meets the highest benchmarks for humane treatment, engineering integrity, and responsible usage.

Our Approach to Certification

Our standards are developed through the collaboration of international experts in veterinary science, behavioral psychology, electronics engineering, and ethics. We believe that technological training tools must be held to the same level of scrutiny and responsibility as any professional equipment that affects animal well-being.

We certify only those products that pass a multi-stage evaluation protocol, which includes both laboratory testing and behavioral analysis.

What We Test

Below is an overview of the comprehensive categories included in our official IECSS Certification Protocol:

1. Safety & Electrical Compliance

• Output levels must stay within scientifically supported safety thresholds.
• Devices must feature automatic shutoff and fail-safe protocols.
• All electronic emissions must meet international EMC standards.

2. Animal Welfare & Behavioral Safeguards

• Minimum stimulation levels must be effective yet non-harmful.
• Warning signals (e.g., vibration or tone) are mandatory before any static correction.
• Devices must include protections against prolonged or repeated incorrect use.
• All designs are tested for stress indicators in animals and evaluated for psychological safety.

3. Mechanical & Environmental Durability

• Collars must pass rigorous drop, waterproofing, and durability tests.
• Battery and electrical systems are tested for overheating, short-circuiting, and charging safety.
• Devices must perform consistently under various climate conditions.

4. Ethical Use & Responsible Design

• Products must promote responsible training behavior and include non-static alternatives.
• User interfaces must be intuitive and reduce the risk of accidental misuse.
• Features like positive reinforcement compatibility and anti-interference pairing are required for approval.

5. Documentation, Education & Regulatory Compliance

• Products must be accompanied by detailed, multilingual user manuals.
• Responsible training guides must be included with every unit.
• Devices must comply with regional and international certifications (e.g., CE, FCC, RoHS).

Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Technology evolves — and so must our standards. The IECSS is committed to regularly reviewing and updating its certification process to reflect the latest scientific research, technological advances, and feedback from the field.

We welcome the collaboration of veterinarians, trainers, engineers, manufacturers, and animal welfare organizations worldwide to help refine and strengthen our protocols.

Trust the Seal

Products that meet our standards earn the IECSS Certified Seal — a symbol of quality, responsibility, and ethical design. Only manufacturers who pass our full protocol and commit to our ethical framework may display this seal.