India's Department of Electronics & Technology (DeitY) has removed the option for manufacturer's to use the Standard Mark or the standard wording ("Self declaration--Conforming to IS..... "). Beginning on July 1st, 2016 registered users under Bureau of Indian Standards Compulsory Registration Scheme must apply the 'Standard Mark' to products destined for... read more →
Apr
04
Mar
04
Wireless products marketed in Europe must comply with the RED or R&TTE Directive. These directives not only mandate testing of the electromagnetic properties of a device, but also the safety requirements covered under the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). Article 3(1a) of the RED states: Radio equipment shall be constructed so... read more →
Feb
22
The European Commission announced an important new interpretation about the transition period from the R&TTED to the RED. During the transition period to the new RED (June 13, 2016 to June 13, 2017), manufacturers can introduce new products using either the R&TTE Directive or the new RED Directive. The Radio... read more →
Feb
22
Amendment No. 2 (March 2015) to IS 13252: 2010/IEC 60950-1: 2005 Information Technology Equipment - General Safety Requirements has been issued. This amendment has been notified via Gazette Notification dated May 20, 2015 with date of establishment on May 14, 2016. As per DEITY notification (Gazette), all products under BIS... read more →
Jan
14
For Household and similar equipment: Lighting Equipment/Plug & Socket (Household and similar equipment) which are already within the CCC mandatory certification scope. Products that have power supply option under ITE (Information Technology Equipment) or AV (Audio/Video) with charging connector (for example USB charging connector) are now considered as multi-function products... read more →
Aug
18
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a body consisting of six Arabs countries - the State of United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait and the Sultanate of Oman. The G-Mark for Low-Voltage Electrical products is regulated... read more →
Aug
18
On August 1st, 2015, the new GB 31241-2014 standard for safety of lithium batteries was implemented in China. The GB31241 standard covers both lithium cell and battery pack. Currently, lithium battery manufacturers can apply for voluntary CQC or CESI mark. Lithium batteries are currently not under the mandatory CCC certification... read more →
Aug
13
After Sep 1st, 2015, child seats cannot be sold in China market without CCC certificate. CCC test items for child safety seats include the following items: Static test Includes mechanical physical strength and salt spray tests. The test standard is "GB27887 Restraining Devices for Child Occupants of Power-driven Vehicles". Mechanical... read more →
Aug
03
Vehicles aimed to sale on China market must be listed on the website of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, or MIIT (www.miit.gov.cn). This listing is mandatory for all vehicles as well as components, and is in addition to CCC certification. In addition, the listing requirement applies to other... read more →
Apr
17
On March 31st (2015), a formal signing ceremony was held between CQC, CCAP, CQM, ISCCC and Beijing Zhong Quiang Ren Product Marking Technology Service Center. A formal cooperation agreement was put in place to allow the above certification bodies (CQC, CCAP, CQM and ISCCC) to issue CCC Certificates along with... read more →