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The ISED has published Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, ICES-001, issue 5, Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM), Equipment which sets out the minimum requirements applicable to industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment, including limits for and methods of measurement of radiated and conducted radio frequency emissions produced by ISM equipment, as well as administrative requirements applicable to […]
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The Commission of the European Union has taken steps to change the versions of certain harmonized standards used to evaluate the electromagnetic compatibility of certain devices and equipment. In an Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/455 issued in mid-March, the Commission moved to replace the 2010 edition of EN 55024, Electromagnetic compatibility – Product family standard for audio, […]
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The National Radio Research Agency of Korea (RRA) has recently announced the revision of the conformity assessment scheme for broadcasting and communication equipment. The key amendments regarding the following aspects: 1. The list of products requiring EMC approval was improved and specified .The phrase “other similar device” was totally removed from the list that made […]
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If the agreement between Moldova and the European Union on conformity assessment and acceptability of industrial products has not been ratified by the date of entry into force of the new TR (22.02.2021), the conformity mark for placing on the market of radio equipment under the new TR will be the CE or SM mark. […]
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The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA certification) amends the official list of regulated standards for technical equipment and electronic communications facilities regulations published in notice 896 under government Gazette No. 39182 of September 9, 2015. The amendment of ICASA certification inserted Annexure A which replaces the Multimedia Equipment EMC Standards SANS 222 (CISPR […]
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On Nov 7th ANATEL sent an official letter to OCDs with clarifications about EMC Test Procedures on Restricted Radiation Transceivers from Act 6.506/2018. Here is a brief explanation of the most important items from this letter: 1. Change into Renewal Procedure: According to Item 4 of this letter, ANATEL is exempting already approved products from […]
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ACMA, The Australian Communications and Media Authority, updated EMC standards. Consequently, new standards incorporate the listed standard(s) as mandatory standards under section 162 of the Radiocommunications Act. Therefore, Suppliers must select an appropriate standard in column 2 of Part 2 of the table in the below link as an applicable standard for a device. Most […]
Read More >>Standard Introduction: EN 55032 is a specific EMC product standard covering EMC compliance testing of Multimedia Equipment (MME) and replaces several other product standards Including EN 55022 for ITE. The EN 55032 has become effective as a harmonized emission standard in compliance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. What standards are being replaced with EN 55032? – EN […]
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Effective February 06, 2023, FCC new Equipment Authorization Procedures will be required for any TCB submission process. The new Equipment Authorization Procedures required US agent registration with the FCC. The US agent is responsible for representing the equipment manufacturer or importer in all interactions with the FCC regarding […]
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Radio – Mandatory TDRA Certification scheme: TDRA certification Process – Type approval Authorities submission – Yes Local representative – Required CBS tests required for Emergency & Telecom products Safety – ECAS Certification scheme: EMSA – ECAS Process – Type approval based on CB or Testing Authorities submission – Yes Local representative – […]
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IEC 62368-1 introduction IEC 62368-1 is a safety standard relating to electrical and electronic equipment. in the field of audio, video, information technology and communication. The standard classifies energy sources, establishes protections against them, provides guidelines regarding their application and requirements. This is intended to reduce the likelihood of injury, pain and damage to property […]
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comments and suggestions for improving the performance of radio frequency (RF) receivers. Following to a Notice of Inquiry issued, the Commission believes that its efforts to improve efficiencies in spectrum management need to expand to include all aspects of wireless systems, including both transmitters and receivers. Although current regulations applicable to […]
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India’s Department of Telecom (DoT) has cancelled its requirement for mandatory testing and certification of smartphones and certain other consumer electronic products. According to recent reports in the Hindustan Times and other media outlets, the DOT’s action is in connection with its Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunications Equipment (MTCTE) regime, which would require manufacturers […]
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CPSO (Consumer Product Safety Office) release new circular (CPSO-310522-05) dated 31, May 2022, updating the changes to the required safety standards for medium risk Controlled Goods, regulated under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations (CPSR). The new requirements will have the following effective dates: -From 1st June 2024 – for new registrations of Controlled Goods […]
Read More >>The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class License Variation 2022 (No. 1). This document amends the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class License 2015 (the LIPD Class License) and is based on the relevant public suggestions but some issues most probably will be reflected in the future […]
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Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) notifies about new technical regulation requirements on Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment are coming into force from July 2022. These requirements will be mandatory as below: Small household appliances from July 4, 2022 Large household appliances from October 2, 2022 Information and communication technology […]
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