SGS Worldwide Certification News- 22006
On May 12, 2022, Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) announced a clarification regarding coverage of Radio broadcast receivers and Tracking devices used in Automotive industry, pleaes find more details as follows.
Australia
Button/Coin Batteries Must Comply with Mandatory Safety Requirement and Information Standards in Australia
On December 21, 2020, The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) released below four Mandatory Safety and Information Standards for button/coin batteries and consumer good that contains button/cell batteries, 18 months of transition period has been applied from the date. Suppliers must undertake any necessary change or testing to their product in order to comply with the new requirements before June 2022.
- Consumer Goods (Products Containing Button/Coin Batteries) Safety Standard 2020
- Consumer Goods (Products Containing Button/Coin Batteries) Information Standard 2020
- Consumer Goods (Button/Coin Batteries) Safety Standard 2020
- Consumer Goods (Button/Coin Batteries) Information Standard 2020
Brazil
ANATEL Released the New Act 5159
On April 8, 2022, ANATEL released the new Act 5159 which applies to power supplies and chargers meant to be used with mobile phones. It includes all the testing requirements for EMC and safety. The act will come into force in 180 days (October 26, 2022), replacing the actual Act 3481. Main changes are as follows:
- USB interfaces that integrate the electrical/electronic design of equipment (Example: TV, computer, Multimedia central, etc.) do not require ANATEL approval
- For vehicular chargers, the ESD tests must be applied in accordance with Item 8.3 of ISO 10605/2008 (before it was referring to IEC 61000-4-2), electrostatic discharges must be applied at the following levels:
♦ 2 kV, 4 kV and 6 kV for contact discharges
♦ 4 kV, 6 kV and 8 kV for air discharges - For vehicular chargers, the surge and transient immunity test must be performed in accordance with ISO 7637-2/2004
- Removal of safety testing for vehicle built-in chargers
- The use of security seal (Mint label) will be optional for built-in vehicular chargers provided along with the vehicle. If the manufacturer chooses not to use the Mint Label, the device must have the ANATEL marking in its label, such as ANATEL ID: HHHHH-YY-FFFFF
- For USB type built-in vehicular chargers, ANATEL will accept the ESD (ISO 10605/2008), surge and transients (ISO 7637-2/2004) test report done in a 1st part or 2nd part laboratory (manufacturer lab, for example), but the laboratory must be accredited by ILAC or evaluated by OCD
INMETRO Released Ordinance Nº148/2022 for Household Electrical Appliances
On 28 March, 2022, the Brazil National Institute of Metrology, Standardisation and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) released Ordinance Nº148/2022 for the Conformity Assessment of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, which replaced Ordinance Nº371/2009. The main changes are as follows:
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Items |
Ordinance Nº371/2009 (Old) |
Ordinance Nº148/2022 (New) |
|---|---|---|
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Test Report |
ILAC reports with issued date within 2 years were accepted |
Foreign ILAC reports are not accepted, complete type test must be carried out |
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Standards |
IEC 60335-1 and IEC 60335-2 |
Until December 31, 2024, ABNT NBR NM 60335-1:2010 and IEC 60335-1:2006 (Ed. 4.2) are accepted. After then, only IEC 60335-1:2016 (Ed. 5.2) and its corresponding sub-standards, listed in part 3.1 of Annex 1 will be accepted |
|
Factory Inspection |
Required |
Required, Quality Management System will be evaluated based on ISO 9001:2015 certificate |
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Certificate Validity |
3 years |
6 years |
|
Label Size |
50 mm long, or at least 20 mm long (in case the dimensions of the appliance are too small) |
50 mm long, or at least 20 mm/ 11 mm long (in case the dimensions of the appliance are too small) |
The new Ordinance has came into force since 2 May, 2022. Certificates issued based on the old Ordinance must have their validity adjusted during the next maintenance.
Hong Kong
OFCA Opened Wi-Fi 6/6E
On April 29, 2022, the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong released HKCA 1081 Issue 1 to open Wi-Fi 6/6E. The allowed frequency bands and maximum power are as follows:
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Opened Frequency Bands |
Maximum Power (EIRP) |
|---|---|
|
5,925-6,425 GHz |
24 dBm (for indoor use) |
|
14 dBm (for outdoor use) |
6 GHz Access Point Subjects to OFCA Compulsory Certification Scheme
In April 2022, the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong released OFCA I 401(22) Issue 29 to add the regulation of access point of 6 GHz wireless LAN equipment. The main points are as follows:
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Equipment Type |
Relevant Specification |
Classification |
|---|---|---|
|
Access point of 6 GHz wireless LAN equipment |
HKCA 1081 |
Compulsory Certification Scheme (CCS) and Compulsory Labelling |
OFCA Released Label Amendment
On April 29, 2022, the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong released HKCA 3211 Issue 5 for updating the label requirement. OFTA has been updated to COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY in the new label, but this change is not mandatory for the equipment that already affixed with the old label.
For new marking requirement, please refer to above label sample.
India
TEC Clarified the Coverage of Radio Broadcast Receivers And Tracking Devices Used In Automotive Industry
On May 12, 2022, Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) announced a clarification regarding coverage of Radio broadcast receivers and Tracking devices used in Automotive industry, the main points are as follows:
- The above-mentioned products which are integral part of Completely Build Units (CBUs), whether comes fitted with imported vehicles or imported/sourced locally for fitment in locally manufactured vehicles, shall not be covered under MTCTE
- Genuine service parts sourced locally or imported as replacement for fitment in CBUs are also not covered under MTCTE
- If sold as a separate and standalone unit, i.e., neither as an integral part of vehicle nor as a genuine service part for replacements in CBUs, will be covered under MTCTE
MeitY Announced New Market Surveillance Process
On April 28, 2022, MeitY announced new Market Surveillance process, BIS will take over the responsibility of surveillance process from STPI. Please refer to below key points of the new announcement.
- BIS is being responsible for the Market Surveillance
- BIS is planning to implement a Market Surveillance scheme on all products supervised under CRS
- The cost of Market Surveillance shall be borne and prepaid by the licensees
- BIS is developing a new system, where all licensees will be requested to submit details (distributer info etc..) within 10 days and make payment by Demand Draft within 15 days by the time it is ready
- Each Registration Number will be subjected to market surveillance twice a year
- The licensee shall pay the fee within 21 days after the surveillance process is completed
Jordan
TRC Opened Wi-Fi 6E
On April 13, 2022, TRC updated the RLAN Instructions, include allowing the usage of Wi-Fi 6E.
The main changes are as follows:
|
Frequency band (MHz) |
Old instructions |
New instructions from April 13, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
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5,150-5,350 |
Only 5,150-5,250 MHz was allowed for indoor and outdoor use with 23 dBm Max EIRP |
5,150-5,350 MHz is now allowed for indoor and outdoor use with 23 dBm Max EIRP |
|
5,470-5,725 |
Not allowed |
Allowed for indoor use only with 30 dBm Max EIRP |
|
5,925-6,425 (Wi-Fi 6E) |
Not allowed |
Allowed indoor and outdoor use for portable devices with 14 dBm Max EIRP. Other devices are only allowed for indoor use only with 23 dBm Max EIRP. |
|
57-71 GHz |
Not allowed |
Allowed to be used with 40 dBm Max EIRP, provided that TX power shall not exceed 27 dBm. |
Qatar
CRA Opened Wi-Fi 6E
On April 26, 2022, CRA released the Class License for the use of Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) devices which allows the usage of Wi-Fi 6E, devices must follow the technical requirements as below:
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Opened Frequency Bands |
Maximum Power (EIRP) |
|---|---|
|
5,925-6,425 GHz |
24 dBm (for indoor use) |
|
14 dBm (for indoor & outdoor use) |
This kind of RLAN device(s), prior to importation and selling in the market, shall be type approved by CRA in accordance with the “Type Approval Policy for Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment” and the “Type Approval Guidelines for Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment” published on CRA official website.
Regarding to the usage of 6,425-7,125 MHz, CRA will issue its final decision after evaluating the WRC-23 results.
South Korea
MOTIE Removed Computer & Monitor From e-standby Program and Transfer to KMEPS Program
On February 15, 2022, MOTIE announced No. 2022-33 and No. 2022-34 announcement, which removed computer and monitor from the e-standby program. These two products have been included under KMEPS program based on announcement No. 2022-64 issued on April 27, 2022.
Monitor will be required to comply with KMEPS after May 1, 2023, while the effective date is still unclear for computer. Before the enforcement date, both products are still required to comply with e-standby program.
Please contact your sales representative or us.
Giovanna Huang
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