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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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New REACH information requirements in accordance with (EU) 2022/477 will apply beginning on Oct. 14, 2022. Representatives must provide non-EU manufacturer’s contact details in REACH-IT .Companies need to review their registration dossier and submit additional information in accordance with updated annexes (Annex VI-X) of the REACH regulation. Changes in REACH regulation requirements will apply beginning […]
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The Proposition 65 warning requirements for significant exposures to PFOA will take effect on February 25, 2023. When a chemical appears on the list, businesses have 12 months to comply with warning requirements. Proposition 65 also prohibits companies that do business within California from knowingly discharging listed chemicals into drinking water. Once a chemical is […]
Read More >> The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) decided to postpone the Technical Regulation for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, which was originally came into enforced on January 5, 2022. SASO has decided to postpone the implementation date for 6 months. There will be different effective date depends on product […]
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ECHA recommends for the European Commission to add seven substances to the Authorisation List- D4, D5, D6, Terphenyl, DCHP, Disodium octaborate and Benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid 1,2-anhydride. Once on the list, companies will need to apply for authorisation to continue using them. Under the REACH (SVHC) Regulation, once substances are listed in the Authorization List, applications for […]
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Recently, ECHA Enforcement Forum agreed that its major enforcement project planned for 2022 and will focus on integrated controls of consumer products. The Forum agreed that inspectors will be able to check whether products comply with many different restrictions for hazardous substances under REACH and POPs. Specific types of material such as rubber, plastic or […]
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In South Korea, the use of hazardous substances in electronic and electrical products is restricted by the so-called Korea RoHS document. It is the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles that was amended by the Enforcement Decree and approved on November 2020. The amendments concern regulatory scope and extend the […]
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Starting from January 2021, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking significantly restrict the use of the short-form warning as a safe harbor under Proposition 65. The short-form option is currently permitted for use without regard to the package size or available labelling space. However, there has […]
Read More >> In November 2020, Saudi Arabia announced a draft version of the RoHS Regulations (Regulations on Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment), which was notified by WTO / TBT report. After soliciting public comments on the draft, it is expected that the official version of the rules will be issued, and usually a […]
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South Korea Released a Draft Decree Including Additional Electronic Products and Hazardous Substances to their Local Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). The Ministry of Environment of Korea released the “Revision of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic and Vehicles.” This legislation increases the number of electrical and electronic […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Read More >>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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