New single compliance Mark–RCM The ACMA Authority has confirmed that the commencement date for the new labelling arrangements is March 1, 2013. The three existing compliance marks (C-Tick, A-Tick and... read more →
EN 61010-1 3rd Edition was published in July 2011, and although it does not take effect until October 1, 2013, every Lab/Measurement Equipment manufacturer should be aware of it by... read more →
In Argentina; the interpretation of the rules concerning definition of product family has become more stringent. Now all parts of a product type designation must have a distinct meaning, such... read more →
The Mexican Ministry of Economy has in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2012 published new regulations. These include a requirement that importers of telecommunication products to Mexico must at... read more →
The emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China, as often referred to as the BRIC countries, are all presently in a mode of change concerning their national market... read more →
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 →