While the new standards GB8898-2011 and GB4943.1-2011 came into effect on November 1, and December 1, 2012 respectively, manufacturers should note the timelines for the certificate updates for their relevant... read more →
The Customs Union Technical Regulations (CU TR 004/2011) N° 768 "safety of low-voltage equipment" (LV CU TR) and CU TR 020/2011 N° 879 "EMC of technical devices" (EMC CU TR)... read more →
Effective from January 2, 2013, reduced testing on a sample must take place in Argentina prior to the issuance of the certificate of extension to the Argentine importer. This requirement... read more →
On September 7, 2012, the Indian Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DEIT) issued the Electronics & Information Technology Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012. Fifteen electronic products will... read more →
This fall, two more countries have joined the IECEE (The IEC System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment and Components) and may in due course have operators within... read more →
India is set to bring in some regulatory requirement for IT products !! Government of India Gazette "Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsary Registration) Order 2012" of date... read more →
As of July 25, 2012, secondary cells and battery packs fall under Self-regulatory Safety Confirmation of KC Certification per the Electrical Appliances Safety Control Act. Lithium secondary cells and battery... read more →
South Korea has updated its regulations to separate the issuance of safety and EMC certifications and update the controlled product list for the KC Mark. Beginning July 1 , 2012,... read more →
China CCC Catalogue Update The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China (AQSIQ) and Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) jointly announced on CNCA Circular No.... read more →
As of January 2, 2013, reduced testing of a sample must take place in Argentina prior to issuance of the certificate of extension to the Argentine importer. This requirement applies to all local certifications based on pre-existing test reports... read more →