Croatia - Radio Frequency Allocation Table

http://tinyurl.com/2do5u47


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USA - FCC Interim Procedures to Approve UNII Devices in the 5470-5725 Mhz Band with Radar Detection and DFS Capabilities

The current interim procedures to approve UNII devices operating in the 5470 - 5725 MHz band with radar detection and DFS capabilities are contained in the attachment to the link below

https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?id=41732&switch=P


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USA - CPSC - Interpertation of Children's Product

What is really a Children's Product. CPSC clarifies it in this document

http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/childprod.pdf


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Go Global Compliance Article - What Every Company Should Gather as Part of Their Global Regulatory Compliance Management Program

My Recent Global Regulatory Compliance Article in InCompliance Magazine

http://www.incompliancemag.com


http://www.incompliancemag.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=460:what-every-company-should-gather-as-part-of-their-global-regulatory-compliance-management-program&catid=24:current-issue&Itemid=126




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All Countries - Compliance and Risks Subscription

Understanding the ever-evolving industry and environmental compliance standards and requirements of many countries and market segments can be a considerable task.

One sure way of getting updates on the global regulatory updates is a subscription to Compliance & Risks http://www.complianceandrisks.com


For a demonstration of its' power, please contact Go Global Compliance Inc.



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Jordan - Radio LAN Specifications

Operation bands: Radio LAN systems in Jordan must operate in the
following spectrum bands:
a. 2 400 – 2 483.5 MHz.
b. 5 150 – 5 350 MHz.
c. 5 725 – 5 875 MHz.

Output Power: the Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) must not
exceed the following limitations:
a. 100mW (20dBm) in the 2 400 – 2 483.5 MHz band.
b. 200mW (23dBm) in the 5 150 – 5 350 MHz band.
c. 200mW (23dBm) in the 5 725 – 5 875 MHz band.

Antennas: For Radio LAN systems with confined-area of a building
applications, only antennas with an isotropic gain less than 6dBi are permitted
to be employed.


Go Global Compliance Inc. provides The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Type Approvals

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All Countries - IECEE CB Scheme - Acceptance of Test Reports from Manufacturer's Test Facilities

Under some IECEE CB Scheme programs, manufacturers are allowed to have tests done at their facilities and CB test reports are marked with the following designations:

SMT (Supervised Manufacturer's Testing)
TMP (Testing at Manufacturer’s Premises)
WMT (Witnessed Manufacturer’s Testing)
RMT (Recognised Manufacturer’s Testing)

Manufacturers involved in these programs should note that some countries that do accept CB Scheme reports to grant their national Marks will not accept test reports covered under some of these programs done at manufacturer's test dacilities (example: China will not accept a CB Scheme report marked SMT).

See below link from the IECEE that addresses countries and their acceptance of tests at manufacturer's test facilities under the various IECEE programs for SMT, TMP, WMT or RMT>

http://www.iecee.org/cbscheme/html/cbmtlacceptance.htm


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Gambia - New Service brought to you by Go Global Compliance

Go Global Compliance Inc. is happy to inform you that we have added Gambia to our portfolio of services for safety, emc, telecoms and radiocom equipment

Gambia is in the process of developing a regulatory framework which involves a wide consultative process with all the stakeholders in The Gambia.

Since this process will take some time to complete, Gambia for now issues type approval certificates based on accredited test laboratory test reports and certs.


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Mexico - New Resolution - Acceptance of US/Canadian Certs at the Border in Lieu of NOM Certs

On August 17, 2010, the Mexican Government published in the official Gazette a new resolution to make easier for the the importation of products into Mexico of electronic products. In essence, the Mexican government sees the NOM Mexican Regulations to be equivalent to the US and Canadian Standards.

With this resolution, the Mexican Importer can now show the Mexican Authorities in customs wither the mandatory NOM safety certificate OR the Certificate issued by the following certification bodies located in the USA or Canada only.


USA: Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Intertek Testing Services, and TUV Rheinland of North America

Canada: Canadian Standards Association CSA, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and Intertek Testing Services

The equivalence of the safety NOM regulations with the US and Canadian Standards are as follows:


Audio/Video Products:
Mexico: NOM 001 for audio and video products
US: ANSI/UL 60065 seventh edition audio, video and similar electronic 60065 safety requirements 2003 and the UL 6500 standard for audio/video and musical instrument apparatus for household, commercial and similar general use 1999 approved by ANSI, American National Standards Institute
Canada: CAN / CSA-C22 No. 60065-2003 +Amendment 1: 2006 audio/video and similar electronic apparatus-safety requirements approved by Standards Council of Canada from the Canadian electric code.


Office Use Products

Mexico: NOM 016 for all the office use products
US: ANSI/UL 60335-1 standard for safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 1 General Requirements approved by ANSI, American National Standards Institute
Canada: CAN / CSA E60335-1/4E-03 (R2007) household and similar electrical appliances –safety Part 1 General Requirements approved by Standards Council of Canada from the Canadian electric code


Information Technology Equipment:Mexico: NOM 019
US: ANSI/UL 60950-1 second edition Information technology equipment-safety-part 1: General requirements (Ed 2 Mar 27 2007) ANSI, American National Standards Institute
Canada: CAN / CSA-22.2 No. 60950-1-07 second edition Information technology equipment-safety-part 1: General requirements (Bi National Standard with UL 60950-1, approved by Standards Council of Canada from the Canadian Electric Code


NOTE: AC adapters, battery chargers, power supplies, alarm systems, answering machines, microwave products, RF amplifiers, Infrared and UV products, UPS, voltage regulators, lamps, illumination (lighting) products, electric toys and dolls, among others must continue being certified in Mexico with safety NOM-001 certificate by testing a sample in Mexico as usual in order to be imported to Mexico.


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Africa, Middle East, Asia - Holidays

Many countries in the Middle East, Africa and Asia will be obeserving Ramaddan starting August 11th - September 14th. Some of the regulators work less hours while others will be working normal hours. If you have projects to be submitted, please do so immediately so we can try and expedite your approvals.






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EU - Revision to Spectrum Harmonization for SRDs

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:166:0033:0041:EN:PDF

All Countries - Language Solutions Worldwide

http://www.globalization-group.com

UGANDA - PRE-EXPORT VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY TO STANDARDS (PVOC)

http://www.unbs.go.ug/resources/Press%20Release%20Public%20Notice%20PVoC%20general%20goods.pdf

Canada - Energy Efficiency Regulations

http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/regulations/guide.cfm?attr=0

Event - IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

When: Tuesday June 22, 2010
Subject: Safety of Electric Vehicle Charhing Equipment

http://ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/pses/events.html

All Countries - Automotive EMC Standards

From the Clemson University Vehicular Electronic Laboratory

http://www.cvel.clemson.edu/auto/auto_emc_standards.html



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Australia - ACMA Proposals for Ultra Wideband (UWB)

From ACMA

http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_312114

Proposal 1:
The ACMA proposes to introduce arrangements supporting the use of very low power UWB devices operating in the bands 3.6 - 4.8 GHz and 6.0 - 8.5 GHz. These bands provide support for most existing indoor UWB devices and minimise the risk to operating margins of existing radiocommunications services.

Proposal 2:
The ACMA proposes to include a requirement for UWB devices supplied to the Australian market to employ additional mitigation techniques, such as DAA, in the 3.6-4.8 GHz band.

Proposal 3:
The ACMA will align with overseas arrangements and adopt in-band spectral power density limits for UWB devices of -41.3 dBm/MHz EIRP and a peak power limit of 0 dBm/50 MHz EIRP.

Proposal 4:
The ACMA proposes to adopt an out-of-band spectral density limit of -70 dBm/MHz in the segments 2.7-3.6 GHz and 4.8-6.0 GHz similar to other Region 3 countries.

Proposal 5:
The ACMA proposes to adopt the out-of-band spectral density mask set by European arrangements for indoor UWB devices below 2.7 GHz and above 8.5 GHz.

Proposal 6:
The ACMA intends to authorise the operation of UWB devices under a class licence. The class licence will adopt requirements and conditions for equipment to meet appropriate standards as specified under the radiocommunications standards and labelling arrangement.

Proposal 7:
The ACMA will consider the development of regulatory arrangements that support the operation of UWB technology in frequency bands designated for spectrum licensing where the UWB device emission levels are not greater than the out-of-band emission requirements specified in the technical frameworks associated with spectrum licences.

All Countries - Wacky Warning Labels Are No Joke

From AOL News: "Opinion: Wacky Warning Labels Are No Joke"


http://www.aolnews.com/opinion/article/opinion-wacky-warning-labels-are-no-laughing-matter/19506423

Russia - Refusal Letters

A refusal letter is an official document issued by a certification
authority which states that no mandatory certification is required
for the product or that the product belongs to a group of products
for which compliance can be confirmed with a compliance
declaration. A refusal letter must be written on the letterhead
of the authority that issues it and must bear the coat of arms seal
of said authority. Refusal letters can be issued to customs or
to Russian Federation business partners.


For all your Russia Federation certification needs, contact:

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All Countries - Safety Guide - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Application of the Concepts of Exclusion, Exemption and Clearance


http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1202_web.pdf



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Singapore - Controlled Goods

The list of Singapore controlled goods may be found in the following link and covers 45 categories of household electrical, electronic and gas appliances and accessories.

http://www.spring.gov.sg/QualityStandards/CPS/Documents/List_of_controlled_goods.pdf

Effective April 1, 2010, controlled Goods must comply with the stated minimum edition of IEC Standards.

More information on the regsiration procedures and labeling procedures for controlled goods may be found in this link

http://www.spring.gov.sg/QualityStandards/CPS/Pages/consumer-protection-registration-scheme.aspx


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EU - Rapex Guidelines

RAPEX is the rapid alert system for all dangerous consumer products, with the exception of food, pharmaceutical and medical devices


http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety/rapex/guidelines_states_en.htm

All Countries - Color Meanings by Culture

http://www.globalization-group.com/edge/resources/color-meanings-by-culture

Going Global? Let us help you gain the certifications you need to meet the mandatory regulations in the country of destination

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Australia and New Zealand - Instructions Associated with C-Tick Mark

Recommended Innstructions to meet Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Mark regulation

Safety and Regulatory Information

Notice for Australia and New Zealand


This product complies with Section 182 of the Australian Radiocommunications Act 1992and Section 134(1) (g) of the New Zealand Radiocommunications Act 1989


Your manual must have useful information to the user:


Useful Information

Any information with a device to prevent end users from operating the device in such a way that the device would not comply with the requirements in the applicable standard to which the device was tested. This is necessary because it may be possible for a device to be compliant with an applicable standard when used or installed as designed, but then operated or installed in a manner that would make it no longer compliant. In this case documentation should be supplied with a device to detail how to use or install the device and keep it compliant. This is an important issue for devices where compliance is highly dependent upon installation practices.

Example:

A split system air-conditioner featuring a variable speed drive and tested with a cable of 1.2 m from the control unit to the drive, may be non-compliant if installed with a longer installation cable. The purpose of this section is to require the supplier to provide documentation stating that the device will only be compliant if installed with a 1.2 m cable from control unit to the drive. However, if the drive was tested with a sufficiently wide range of cables that it would be very unlikely for the device to be used in a way that would not comply with the standard, documentation under this section would not be necessary.

You will need to check with your emc reports and your emc experts to see if there is something special which needs to be added to ensure continued compliance, not only in Australia and New Zealand, but other countries regulating emc as well.


Exporting to Australia or New Zealand? Go Global Compliance can help gain your C-Tick, A-Tick or Electrical Safety Approvals and provide Local Agent Services in both countries to hold your technical file.


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China - Acceptance of Components for the CCC Mark

Acceptance of Components while Recognizing CB Report of End Products

1. Component with CB Test Certificate
— If there is no technical difference between IEC and GB standards, component will be accepted without further evaluation.
— If there is evident technical difference between IEC and GB standards and not covered by the CB report, component will be accepted after additional satisfactory evaluation to address the national differences.
— If the IEC standard on which the CB report is based has no corresponding GB standard, component will be accepted without further evaluation.

2. Component provided with a national certificate
The certificate shall indicate detailed information such as component specifications and applicable standards, and that the component has been tested and found in compliance with relevant IEC standards or harmonized standards. Content of the certificate will be checked and verified.
— If there is no technical difference between the certification standard and corresponding GB standard, component will be accepted without further evaluation.
— If there is evident technical difference between the certification standard and corresponding GB standard, component will be accepted after additional satisfactory evaluation to address the national differences.

3. Component without individual certification
— If there is no existing applicable IEC or GB component standard, and the component is tested to component requirements in end product standard and recorded in the CB test report, it will be accepted without further evaluation.
— If there is existing applicable IEC and GB component standard, but the component is only tested to component requirements in the end product, component test report should be attached to end product report or test data provided in end product test report. When necessary, verification tests according to applicable component standard may be conducted before component can be accepted.



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Father of Cellphone and IIT Alumnus

Illinois Institute of Technology's own Marty Cooper, inventor of the cell phone, is featured in the Sunday, May 23 60 Minutes (7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS). In 1973, Cooper (EE '50, M.S. '57) led his team at Motorola to create the first cell phone.


Click here for a preview of the interview.

http://us.mg203.mail.yahoo.com/dc/launch?.partner=sbc&.gx=1&.rand=3vmnfdagp9nio


Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago is where I graduated (EE '80)and hope to connect with other alumni worldwide.


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Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia - Customs Union

Can on anyone comment or have information on the impact of technical regulations as a result of the Customs Union between Belarus Kazkhtan and Russia?



http://en.rian.ru/russia/20100520/159095058.html

Moldova - Radio Frequency Allocation Table

http://en.anrceti.md/files/filefield/TNABF_en.pdf


Exporting to Moldova? Need Moldova Approvals?

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EU - Understanding the Scope of the EU Ecodesign Standby Regulation

DO NOT MISS THIS IMPORTANT WEBINAR! REGISTER NOW

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PDT

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/722686416



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Russia - Mandatory Product List

Exporting to the Russian Federation?

Companies exporting to the Russian Federation can now obtain the mandatory product list (available in Russian only) with Harmonized Tariff Codes. Obtain your free copy by contacting Peter Merguerian at Go Global Compliance Inc.



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Mexico - NOM-019 Safety Family Grouping

For ITE (NOM-019) Mexico NOM (safety) mandatory certification, product models are considered the same family when they comply with the following conditions:

• Identical brand.
• Same voltage, frequency and power supply components.
• Products may have the same power consumption with 10% tolerance between highest and lowest consumption models provided they continue to comply with the heating, electrical shock, stability and mechanical strength tests.
• Black and white or color monitors that have identical size kinescope, and if the quality and type of insulating materials used in the electrical and/or electronic components does not change.
• Printers of identical performance type (laser, dot matrix, ink jet, etc.) with same operating system and capacity, similar in input signal type and same type of accessories.
• Plotters with the same operating system and capacity, similar in input signal type and same type of accessories.
• External disc units with same format.
• External tape units with same format.
• Optical readers of identical capacity, with same electrical and/or electronic components.
• Plastic parts may be changed for metal parts that may have contact with the user provided the degrees of protection against electrical shock and heating are fulfilled.
• Insulating, thermal and electrical materials shall be of identical type and operation capacity.
• Mechanical securing systems shall be of identical type and strength.


Please note that up to fourteen (14 models) may be covered in one certificate with same family grouping

Please note also that your products may be exempt from NOM safety certification
depending on the Harmonized Tariff (HS) Code.


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Mexico - Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization

http://www.economia.gob.mx/?P=993



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EU - Free Webinar - Understanding the Scope of the EU Ecodesign Standby Regulation (1275/2008)

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Vietnam - Accredited Labs (RF and EMC)

http://www.ictqc.gov.vn/images_upload/qlcl/bndung/194%20QĐ-QLCL.doc



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All Countries - IT Export Readiness

Information Technology and Business Equipment - Most Regulated Countries for IT (especially wireless devices) and Covered by Go Global Compliance Inc.

Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla Antigua, Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Australia,
Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil,
British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, Caymen Islands, Chad, Chile,China, Columbia, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote D’Ivoire, Croatia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Europe (CE Mark), French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait,
Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi,
Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal,
Netherland Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & Grenadines, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore,South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, Ukraine U.A.E. U.S.A. Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands. UK, Yemen, Zambia

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Russia - Sanitary Epidemiological (Hygienic) Conclusion

Sanitary-Epidemiological Conclusion (SEC) shows compliance of products or services to hygienic standards established by Russian Law. SEC is required for submission to Russian customs, as well as to obtain GOST R certificates for some types of
products.

A SEC can be issued to a manufacturer (when the manufacturer and the holder of SEC
certificate are the same company) and to a contract (when the
manufacturer and the holder of SEC certificate are different companies). The principal document regulating the issuance of SECs is the Order of the Federal Service for Consumer Rights and Human Welfare Protection No. 776 dated 21.11.2005. Some products require certificates of state registration.

A hygienic report is issued for a period of 5 years.


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All Countries - Testing for Wireless Performance

http://www.wi-performax.com

Wi-PerforMax of Mountain View, California, now testing for wireless performance of the "golden" units




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All Countries - Export Readiness

Is your company ready for exports?


http://hq-intranet04.ita.doc.gov/bid/export_questionnaire.asp

Go Global Compliance Inc. can help with item 7 on the list

7. Does your company have adequate knowledge in modifying product packaging and ingredients to meet foreign import regulations and cultural preferences?

For more information and/or quotation contact:

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Job Opportunity, SF Bay Area

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Manager (High Tech ITE Manufacturer in the SF Bay Area)

The Mechanical Engineering Manager will provide technical leadership and hands-on mechanical design, thermal characterization, qualification (mechanical and environmental) and agency compliances for all of Infoblox products. He/she will be the primary contact to work with sheet metal design and manufacturing houses, product qualification and agency compliance labs. In addition to the design and development work, he/she will work very closely with Manufacturing engineering and Supply Chain teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to transfer the designs, manage product transition and support sustaining activities through product life cycle involving mechanical, thermal and agency compliance related activities.
S
Key Responsibilities:

• As the lead Mechanical product development person, the individual will work on the mechanical design of the chassis level products covering all the sub-assemblies (Motherboard, Power supplies, Hard disk drives, Fan assemblies and other add-on cards).
• The individual will drive and be involved in playing a critical role in the introduction of new products from concept to component selection through integration using internal and external system integrators and contract manufacturers during the product transition.
• Responsible to build considerable design margins on the thermal requirements of the products by appropriately simulating the thermal models of all the components and sub-assemblies and be the subject matter expert on the thermal characterization of the end products.
• Develop mechanical design and requirement specification and work with the sheet metal houses to deliver the high quality design within the projected time and cost objectives.
• Will be the primary contact for internal and external vendors on mechanical, thermal and Mechanical DVT related matters including making thermal improvements to the released products.
• Will be involved in project management covering budget planning, schedule to meet time critical product availability and release objectives to meet company’s goals.
• Generate DVT plans on mechanical including vibration and drop tests, environmental and EMI requirements for enterprise grade appliances.
• Work with power supply, hard disk drive and fan vendors on technical and quality requirements to better optimize the overall mechanical design of the enclosures.
• Will interact with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Materials organizations within Infoblox and at the manufacturing partners’ on all the technical matters including field failures and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Familiar with compliance requirements for Infoblox products and work with Agency compliance labs on Safety and Emission requirements covering multiple countries.

Skills and Experience:

• Must have extensive experience with server based products and have had direct experience in bringing products from concept stage to final volume production release including supporting the products through the sustaining phase of product life cycle.
• Experience with x86 server based appliances covering 1U through 4U products.
• Strong project management skill and team building, and ability to manage multi-cultural and remote teams including virtual teams belonging to suppliers and prior experience in bringing out cost effective designs to volume production.
• Must be able to read and understand component specifications.
• Solid verbal, written communication and vendor management skills.
• Hands on experience in the use of Mechanical design software (Pro-E, AutoCAD, Solid Works or equivalent) and Thermal modeling, simulation and characterization CFD software (FloTherm, Macromedia, IcePak or equivalent).
• Thorough understanding of mechanical design methodology and product development and lifecycle management, plastic & sheet metal tooling processes for high volume products.
• Able to effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Requirements:

Ideal Candidate will have a MS in ME, Material Science with 10 to 15 years of experience in server based hardware products covering mechanical design, thermal, MDVT and Agency compliances. The candidate must have experience bringing up contract manufacturers on new products (NPI), developing and sustaining volume production and taking ownership of all phases of product introduction. Basic knowledge of networking hardware is required.


For more information and/or quotation contact:

Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
Tel:(408) 416-3772
Fax: (408) 416-3224
Cel:(925) 487-4640
Skype: petermerguerian
twitter: marketaccess

Brazil - Anatel and Inmetro Seamless Solutions

Go Global Compliance Inc. of California offering global approvals for a wide range of product categories is now offering seamless solutions for Brazilian approvals


Anatel Testing, Certification and Homologation
Inmetro Certification
EAN Registration
Importer of Record
Test Program and Methods






For more information and/or quotation contact:

Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
Tel:(408) 416-3772
Fax: (408) 416-3224
Cel:(925) 487-4640
Skype: petermerguerian
twitter: marketaccess

Job Opportunities

Various positions for a wi-fi systems company in Silicon Valley

1) Antenna Guru - full time, regular employee.
2) Sr Electronics Engineer (digital, analog, power supply) - full time, regular employee.
3) Sr Mechanical Engineer CONTRACT postion (enclosures: plastic, aluminum cast, sheet metal)
4) SuperTech -- everything in an R&D lab at a wireless company - full time, regular employee.

For a pre-ipo company developing WiFi systems in the SF Bay Aea.


For more information and/or quotation contact:

Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
Tel:(408) 416-3772
Fax: (408) 416-3224
Cel:(925) 487-4640
Skype: petermerguerian
twitter: marketaccess

Canada - Industry Canada Representation

Go Global Compliance Inc. provides Industry Canada Representation Services for manufacturers outside of Canada in accordance with RSP-100, Section 3.4, and DC-01, Section 7.2.

RSP-100, Section 3.4
"The applicant must provide, in writing, the identity of a representative in Canada who is capable of responding to enquiries and who can provide post-certification audit samples at no charge to Industry Canada."

DC-01, Section 7.2
"The Declaring Party shall provide, in the Registration Request, the identity of a representative in Canada who is capable of responding to enquiries and who can provide audit samples at no charge to the Department."

Our Canada representative ensures that enquiries and/or audit sample requests made by Industry Canada are responded to in accordance with the Industry Canada requirements in a timely and professional manner.


For further details, please contact:

Peter Merguerian
Tel: (925) 487-4640
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Linked In Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/myprofile?trk=hb_tab_pro

USA - Laser Products - Conformance with IEC 60825-1 and IEC 60601-2-22; (Laser Notice No. 50)

From FDA

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/ucm094361.htm

Bluetooth and Aircraft Safety

Intel Whitepaper

http://www.bluetooth.com/Research%20and%20White%20Papers/Aircraft_Safety_Report_for_Bluetooth.pdf

Russia - New Regulations Effective February 15th, 2010

RF Government Resolution dated December 1, 2009 N 982 came into force on 15th February 2010. The Resolution specifies a new list of products subject to mandatory certification and products subject to conformity assurance by making a declaration of conformity.

To determine whether your products fall under the DoC scheme or requires a GOST-R cert, please contact:

Peter Merguerian
Go Global Compliance Inc.
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
(925) 487-4640
Skype: petermerguerian

USA - CPSC - Final Rule on Guidelines for Mandatory Recall Notices

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10106.html

USA - National Export Initiative

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-5837.pdf

Israel - Ministry of Communications (MoC) ADSL Requirements

The following test reports are needed to satisfy the Israel MoC requirements


1) ANSI T1.413i2
2) ITU G.992.1 Annex a (G. dmt)

Also

At least one of the following:

3) RFC 2684 (1483 bridge)
4) RFC 2364 PPPoA
5) RFC 2516 PPPoE

Also

For Equipment that supports ADSL2: ITU G.992.3
For Equipment that support ADSL2+: ITU G.992.5

Any inquiries regarding these or other requirements contact:

Peter Merguerian
Go Global Compliance Inc.
peter@goglobalcompliance.com

Russia and CIS - Go Global Compliance Inc. and Sercons Moscow Sign Partnership Agreement

Go Global Compliance Inc. of California offering global approvals for a wide range of product categories and Sercons of Moscow, one of the largest certification authorities in Russia sign a partnership agreement. Go Global Compliance Inc. represents Sercons in the USA, Canada and Israel and offers the following services:


GOST R Certificate of conformity
GOST R Explosion-Proof Certificate
Fire Safety certificate
GOST R Pattern Approval Certificate of measuring
instruments (Metrology)
Sanitary-Epidemiological Conclusion (Hygiene)
Letter of Refusal
Industrial Safety Expert appraisal
Permit of Use (Rostekhnadzor)
Technical terms
Test Program and Methods
ISO 9001 Certificate
UKRSEPRO Certificate (Ukraine)
GOST K Certificate (Kazakhstan)
BELST Certificate (Belarus)

For more information

Contact:

Peter Merguerian
Go Global Compliance Inc.
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Skype: petermerguerian
USA: (925) 487-4640

All Countries - International Trade and Compliance Seminar March 18, San Francisco

Seminar Hosted by FedEx Trade Networks


8 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

9 a.m. Welcome

9:15 a.m. Global Order Logistics (GOL)
Purchase order management best practices presented by Priti Desai,
FedEx Trade Networks

10:15 a.m. Developing an Export Compliance Program
Presented by Julie Salcido, U.S. Department of Commerce,
Special Agent in Charge

11:15 a.m. Break

11:30 a.m. Avoiding Regulatory Risk Through Import and Export Compliance
Presented by Deep SenGupta, FedEx Trade Networks

12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions
Topics include:
• Overview of C-TPAT and other global cargo security regimes
• Interactive session and online demo of GOL
• Interactive discussion regarding DC bypass benefits
• Interactive overview of Importer Self Filing (ISF)/10+2


For details and reservations contact Go Global Compliance Inc.

peter@goglobalcompliance.com

Thailand - Labeling for Products Classified under SDoC

For products classified under the Supplier Declaration of Conformity (SDoC), there is no labeling requirement but the following compliance wording shall be shown on package, user manual, or leaflet distributed together with the equipment.

“This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement”

For questions or clarrification on Thailand, contact:


peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Go Global Compliance Inc.

EU - Eco Label Guidance

http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/consumers/product_labelling_and_packaging/l28020_en.htm

USA - Toxics in Packaging Requirements

http://www.toxicsinpackaging.org/index.html

EU - Ecolabel

Voluntary label, effective February 19, 2010


http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:027:0001:0019:EN:PDF

EU - Ecodesign Directive for Household Refrigerating Appliances

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2010:016:0019:0023:EN:PDF

Go Global Compliance Inc.

Go Global Compliance Inc. offers:

• Global country mandatory type approvals (wireless devices)
• Global country mandatory certifications (ITE, Household Appliances, Machinery, Medical Equipment, Hazardous Location Equipment, Telecommunication Equipment)
• Technical guidance on market entry requirements (mandatory vs. voluntary)
• Technical guidance on additional country testing which may be required
• Project management with constant customer updates on project status. We understand your time-to-market and are available 24/7
• Advice on markings/labeling, packaging requirements and required translations
• Training, research
• Harmonized Tariff Classification
• (soon) Compliance Database with laws and regulations updates affecting your products

Contact:

Go Global Compliance Inc.
Peter Merguerian - President and Chief Consultant (electrical engineer with 27 years global regulatory experience with multinational laboratories)

Tel (US): (925) 487-4640

e-mail: Peter@goglobalcompliance.com

Skype: petermerguerian

Linked In Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=2049011&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro

Mexico - NOM Safety

What is the price you pay to obtain Mexico NOM safety certification?

Renovation

Dear Readers

Welcome Back and hope the temporary disruption did not inconvenience you. Thanks for the hundreds of e-mails I received stating how much you have enjoyed the blog. This blog can be even more effective by your participation and your comments to each of the posts.

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