Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 2: Particular requirements for socket-outlets for appliances (GB2099.2-2012) has been released and will take in effect on Dec. 1st, 2013.... read more →
China Quality Certification Center has developed and introduced Certification Rules for Electric Bicycle Metal-hydride Ni-ion Batteries and Chargers. The details are as follows. Electric Bicycle Metal-hydride Ni-ion Batteries and Chargers... read more →
General Information for US Manufacturers Under the present Australian regulatory regime the regulations that apply, the test reports which are required and the way in which homologation is achieved depends... read more →
Effective January 24, 2013, the European Union will require products placed on the market to comply with EN 60950-1:2006/ A11:2009/ A12:2011 and effective March 1, 2013, A1:2010 will also be... read more →
On August 5, 2013, the U.S. FDA announced the extension of the transition date for IEC 60601-1 3rd edition from June 30, 2013 to December 31, 2013. This means FDA... read more →
Taiwan BSMI published a new draft Standard on 26th of July 2013. The publish draft number is 10230015100. The draft is a new regulation for secondary lithium cells /cells pack、secondary... read more →
There were three major changes to South Korea’s Medical Devices Act and the Enforcement of the Medical Devices Act as of May 8th, 2013. 1. Introduction of IEC 60601-1 (third... read more →
China GB13837-2012 Standard for “Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment –Radio disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement” and GB17625.1-2012 “Electromagnetic compatibility – Limits - Limits for... read more →
In August of 2011, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) confirmed the publication of a Decree by the Mexican Ministry of Economy that included Resolutions establishing the equality of certifications issued by identified... read more →
CENELEC/IEC 61010-1 is moving to Third Edition. 61010-1 is the internationally harmonized safety standard for laboratory, process control, and test & measurement equipment. Products sold into the EU must comply... read more →