EU: Commission Publishes Harmonized Standard for ROHS

The European Commission today published the technical standard EN 50581. This standard can now be used to show presumption of conformity with the ROHS Directive 2011/65/EU, on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (known as RoHS2)


http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2012:363:0006:0007:EN:PDF

Directive 2011/65/EU became European Law on 21 July 2011 and will take effect in EU Member States from 2 January 2013. RoHS2 is a CE Marking Directive.

 

 

India and 433 Mhz Band

The 433 Mhz has been delicensed in India. Go Global Compliance can now provide you with Type approval service for 433 MHz devices in India.



Peter Merguerian
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
www.goglobalcompliance.com
Tel: (408) 416-3772
Cel: (408) 931-3303

Brazil: Anatel Discussion Regarding Resolutions 442 and 506

ANATEL discussions with OCDs (Certification Bodies) and  Brazilian accredited laboratories took place in late August to review proposals for revision of two of the main Resolutions:

1. Radiation Restricted laboratory equipment (Resolution No. 506);
2. Electromagnetic Compatibility - EMC (Resolution No. 442);

The meetings at Anatel were aimed to propose standardization of testing procedures and harmonization to international references. After a common understanding between the OCD´s/Testing Laboratories, Anatel will place the proposals  for public consultation prior to their official publication.


Best Regards, Peter



Peter Merguerian
President
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
Tel: (408) 931-3303
E-mail: peter@goglobalcompliance.com
www.goglobalcompliance.com

USA: SEC Conflict Minerals

Conflict Mineral Video from the SEC

Go Global Compliance: Special Summer Certification Deals in July and Aug...

Go Global Compliance: Special Summer Certification Deals in July and Aug...: We have some special certification deals going on in July and August for China (CCC and NAL); Mexico (NOM and Cofetel) and Russia (GOST and ...

Brazil Anatel Employees On Strike

Many of Anatel  employees have agreed to go on strike. Anatel now has less than 50% of its operating capacity which has a tremendous impact on lead times for telecom product homologations. Lead times at the test labs and certification bodies remain the same.



               

Comp;ying with the "Made in USA" Standard

http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus03-complying-made-usa-standard

Malaysia Controlled List Updated

The Malaysia SuruhanJaya Tenaga Controlled Item List has been updated. For a copy of the controlled list: Please contact: Peter Merguerian peter@goglobalcompliance.com Arpi Nakashian arpi@goglobalcompliance.com

Special Summer Certification Deals in July and August - China, Mexico and Russia

We have some special certification deals going on in July and August for China (CCC and NAL); Mexico (NOM and Cofetel) and Russia (GOST and Telecom DoC). For more information, please contact: PETER S. MERGUERIAN peter@goglobalcompliance.com Go Global Compliance Inc. Tel: (408) 416-3772 Cel: (408) 931-3303 www.goglobalcompliance.com ARPI NAKASHIAN arpi@goglobalcompliance.com Go Global Compliance Inc. Tel: (408) 416-3772 Cel: (925) 550-1127 www.goglobalcompliance.com

Welcome Back Readers

Dear Readers, From time to time, we temporarily de-activate the blog in order to clear up any unecessary material and ensure links are functional. We are happy to get back on line. Best Regards, The Go Global Compliance Team

USA - UL 2054 Proposed Changes

The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Household and Commercial Batteries, UL 2054, are being proposed for preliminary review and comment only:

1. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of compliance requirement for 4.1.5 (Construction), 19.3 (250N Steady Force), 20.3 (Mold Stress Relief), and 21.5 (Drop Impact).

2. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of the discharged current in 10.11.



PROPOSALS

1. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of compliance requirement for 4.1.5, 19.3, 20.3, and 21.5.



RATIONALE

(1) In 4.1.5, there is no clear definition for the wordings “minimized” and “debris”, and also no clear compliance requirement for openings, it caused much trouble in product design and safety certification.

(2) In order to meet UL 60950-1 Openings in Enclosures requirements outlined in Clause 4.6;

Proposal: Add a compliance requirement for 4.1.5, 19.3, 20.3, and 21.5.



PROPOSAL

4.1.6 To determine compliance with 4.1.5, use a straight metal rod that is 1 mm (0.04 inch) in diameter and 13-mm (0.5-in) long. The rod shall not contact bare conductive parts when applied to openings in the enclosure. The rod is applied without appreciable force, in every possible position.



Exception No. 1: A battery pack enclosure with openings that do not exceed 1 mm (0.04 inch) in width,

regardless of length, need not comply.



Exception No. 2: Unrestricted access is permitted to limited power source circuit.



2. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of the discharged current in 10.11.



RATIONALE

The discharged current was not consistent in Abnormal Charging Test in 6.3 and 10.11.

(1) Requirements in same Standard shall be consistent.

(2) In order to avoid sample damage prior to testing, all sample preparation shall follow the manufacturer specified condition.

Revise the discharged current in 10.11, see the following proposal for detail.



PROPOSAL

10.11 The batteries are to be tested in an ambient temperature of 20 5°C (68 9°F). A thermocouple is to be attached to the cells of each test sample battery. Each battery shall be discharged at a constant current of 0.2C/1 hour, to a manufacturer specified discharge endpoint voltage to the manufacturer specified end point voltage using the manufacturer specified current.

USA - EPA; Chemical Data Reporting

http://www.epa.gov/oppt/iur

The purpose of this program is to collect quality screening-level, exposure-related information on chemical substances and to make that information available for use by EPA and, to the extent possible, due to data confidentiality claims, to the public.

Contact:

PETER MERGUERIAN
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
www.goglobalcompliance.com

All Countries - Renaming of UL University to UL Knowledge Services

As of today, UL renames UL University to UL Knowledge Services

www.ulknowledgeservices.com

Israel - Standby Power Regulations Effective January 1, 2012

Standy Power regulations "Energy Sources (Maximum Electric Power in Standby Mode for Home and Office Appliances), 5771 - 2011 Regulations

Product Scope includes:

Household appliances with electronic displays: washing machine, dryer, dishwashers, ovens, microwaves;
Information technology equipment: computers, computer monitors and printers;
Audio equipment: radios, amplifiers and wireless telephones;
Television receivers, digital decoders to receive cable and satellite broadcasts (excluding digital decoders operated by broadcast centers or coded broadcasting)

Standard Used to Evaluate Compliance:

Israeli Standard IS 62301 "Household electrical appliances: measurement of standby power"

Test Laboratories:

Standards Institution of Israel or an approved laboratory within the meaning of Section 12 of the Standards Law

Effective Date:

January 1, 2012


Maximum Electric Power of Appliances In Standby Mode:

Appliances in standby mode which are then fully operative using a remote control or similar means: Maximum 1 Watt

Appliances with electronic displays to display information pertaining to operation mode of the appliance including but not limited to clocks: Maximum 2 Watts

For additional information or obtaining the required approvals, contact:

GO GLOBAL COMPLIANCE, INC.
PETER MERGUERIAN
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
www.goglobalcompliance.com
(408) 416-3772

Job Offer: Wireless Regulatory Test Expert – San Diego

Seeking an expert in wireless regulatory testing. BSEE preferred although Associate's Degree is acceptable. Must have extensive experience in taking products through regulatory testing in a wireless environment. This person must have either experience in the cellular space or the WiFi space (candidates with both will be given first preference). Ideally has contacts at the FCC and experience in technical discussions with Lab personnel. Responsible for achieving FCC approval as well as CE approval for all new products (about 4 to 6 a year). Ideal candidate will have RF Bench Test skills.


Contact:
Jill Martinelli
Director of Technical Recruitment
TriStaff Technical Search
ph: 858-597-0845
mobile: 858-220-1282

Brazil - Inmetro Standard Update for Household Appliances

In accordance to "Portaria INMETRO n⁰ 371/2009", parag. 2.1.1, starting January 1st, 2012 test reports based on Standard ABNT NBR NM 60335-1:2010 or IEC 60335-1:2006 (4th Edition of the Standard), as well as other particular Standards must be considered together with any partcular Part 2 Standards as specified in the Portaria.


"2.1.1 A critério do fabricante/importador, até 31/12/2011, este RAC considera a possibilidade de utilizar como base normativa a norma ABNT NBR NM 60335-1/ 2006 (e NM 60335-1/2006) – Segurança de Aparelhos Eletrodomésticos e Similares, Parte-1: Requisitos Gerais. Após este prazo apenas a versão 4 da IEC 60335-1:2006 ou da ABNT NBR (ou NM) equivalente e suas particulares correspondentes serão aceitas. Considera-se que a utilização das normas de requisitos particulares seja feita apenas nas versões compatíveis com a parte geral (60335-1) até o momento em que somente a versão 4 seja aceita."


For all your Brazil needs whether Inmetro or Anatel certifications, please contact:

PETER S. MERGUERIAN
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
GO GLOBAL COMPLIANCE INC.
www.goglobalcompliance.com
Office:(408) 416-3772
Cel: (408) 931-3303