Effective November 1st, 2019, China RoHS will have two new ways to comply to their China RoHS standard. China RoHS, much like European RoHS, is used in China to confirm products being imported into China do not contain hazardous materials. Prior to this announcement, China RoHS was voluntary. Now, China... read more →
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India TEC has announced the following updates to MTCTE (Mandatory Testing Certification of Telecommunication Equipment). Phase One of this regulation will begin October 1st, 2019, and will cover the following products: Executive telephone systems NSD/ISD payphones Electronic telephone instruments Key telephone systems 2-line feature phones Coin box telephones Terminals... read more →
Jun
05
Beginning June 3rd, 2019, the Mexican government requires one’s HS Code (Harmonized Tariff Code) be included on your NOM Safety Certificate. This affects the following NOM Certificate categories: NOM-001 (Household Electric Appliances) NOM-003 (Electrical Appliances) NOM-019 (Data-Processing Equipment) If your Mexico NOM Safety certificate falls under the above categories, and... read more →
Jun
05
Have questions on India E-Waste Management Rule? Below is a short breakdown of this rule, and the different scenarios they encompass. The India E-Waste Management Rule enforcement began in October 2017, and advises the following: every importer and manufacturer that imports or manufactures electrical and electronic products per India’s Schedule... read more →
Jun
05
Summary of IS 16046(Part 1):2018/IEC 62133-1:2017 to IS 16046(Part 2):2018/IEC 62133-2:2017 – “Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-Acid Electrolytes” HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT IS 16046:2015/IEC 62133: 2012 has been revised and published in the following two parts: IS 16046 (Part 1): 2018/ IEC 62133-1: 2017 IS 16046... read more →
Mar
22
Per our previous blog post, India TEC advised there was a delay in India TEC implementation. It has been announced by the Government of India Ministry of Communications that all telecom equipment that require India TEC Certification will be mandatory effective August 1st, 2019. For additional information, please contact... read more →
Mar
08
China SRRC recently announced a new regulation for wireless products. As of March 1st, 2019, SRRC certified products (including SRRC approved modules, excluding short-range micro power devices) must follow a sales reporting process. A local Chinese company will be required to register with MIIT via a web portal. G&M can... read more →
Feb
22
The Bureau of Indian Standards has announced beginning January 30, 2019, there will be an India BIS Mark update. All products that fall under IS 302, which includes adapters for household and similar electrical appliances, will need to revise their India BIS Mark to reflect the following: New India BIS... read more →
Feb
06
As of January 9, 2019, the Thailand Ministry of Industry finalized and published new Thailand Standard: TIS 2879-2560. This standard advises of safety requirements for portable power banks. The standard includes safety requirements, testing, marking, and required warnings and instructions for portable power banks and any portable energy-storage devices that... read more →
Jan
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MeitY (Indian government body in charge of BIS surveillance requirements) recently announced that there will be a change in the market surveillance procedure for products registered under the Compulsory Registration Scheme. MeitY has entrusted STPI (Software Technology Parks of India) with the administration of the new surveillance procedure. This includes... read more →