Australia & New Zealand: Holidays Approaching

Dear All,


Please note that due to the Christmas, New Year and Summer Holidays, Australia and New Zealand services (EMC, Telecom, Safety, Energy Efficiency) will be delayed from the end of business Wednesday the 23rd December and will re-start on  Monday the 11th January 2016. 

Best Regards

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

Australia - Product Safety Recalls

The following Australian Competition and Consumer Commission web link provides information on the product safety recalls in Australia.

https://www.recalls.gov.au

Australia - AS/ACIF or AS/CA Industry Telecom standards Available for Download

http://www.commsalliance.com.au/Documents/CE-Standards


For all your Australia New Zealand Approvals, please do not hesitate to contact us:


Go Global Compliance, Inc.
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Tel: (408) 416-3772 Ext. 1
www.goglobalcompliance.com

Australia - Telecoms Standards List

http://www.acma.gov.au/Industry/Suppliers/Supplier-resources/Technical-standards/telecommunications-standards-list

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.

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.


Contact:

PETER S. MERGUERIAN
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
GO GLOBAL COMPLIANCE, INC.
Tel: (408) 416-3772
Fax: (408) 416-3224
Cell: (925) 487-4640
Skype: petermerguerian
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Australia - EMC Standards

http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_310707

Australia - Radio Frequency Allocation Table

http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2713

Australia - Energy Efficiency Regulations

http://www.energyrating.gov.au

Australia - RCM Mark

Australia - AS/ACIF Standards for A-Tick Mark

Telecommunication Standards to determine coimpliance with Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) or Customer Cabling can be downloaded in this link


http://www.commsalliance.com.au/documents/standards



PETER S. MERGUERIAN
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
GO GLOBAL COMPLIANCE, INC.
Tel: (408) 416-3772
Fax: (408) 416-3224
Cell: (925) 487-4640
Skype: petermerguerian
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Australia - Safety for Non-Perscribed Equipment

A person who sells non-prescribed electrical equipment must comply with section 120 of the Safety Regulation. Generally speaking all non-prescribed electrical equipment must comply with the safety criteria of AS/NZS3820 (Essential safety requirements for low voltage electrical equipment). This would include, but not be limited to:

· a test report showing compliance to the relevant Australian product standard;
· if no relevant Australian product standard exists, a test report showing compliance to another relevant standard such as AS/NZS3350.1, AS/NZS60335.1 or AS/NZS 3100;
· a certificate of approval issued as per relevant Australian/NZ legislation;
· another method consistent with clause 5 of AS/NZS 3820

Equipment listed in schedule 3 of the Regulation which does not meet the regulatory definitions of AS/NZS 4417.2 Appendix E is non-prescribed. For example:
· appliance connectors or cord extension sockets that fall within the scope of AS/NZS3123;
· plugs or socket-outlets within the scope of AS/NZS 31311;
· cord extension sockets and outlet devices with a rating greater than 20A;
· television receivers without a single cathode tube, such as plasma screen and LCD devices; and
· water heaters with a capacity less than 4.5l or greater than 680l, or instantaneous types that do not have live parts in contact with the water.

Electrical installations
Some equipment through a process of onboard electrical work and manufacture, conducted by appropriately qualified persons who ensure the final assembly is electrically safe, become an electrical installation. Examples include, but are not limited to:
· a refrigeration system that is build onboard with a separate compressor connected to one or more condenser units in one or more cooled cavities (freezer, ice maker or fresh food refrigerated compartments); or
· a power supply system/battery charger manufactured onboard using a transformer, separate rectification assembly and separate voltage regulation parts.

Individual pieces of electrical equipment that make up the installation may be either prescribed or non-prescribed and each should be managed accordingly.

Further Sources of Information
Electrical Safety Office
Email: equipmentsafety@deir.qld.gov.au



PETER S. MERGUERIAN
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
GO GLOBAL COMPLIANCE, INC.
Tel: (408) 416-3772
Fax: (408) 416-3224
Cell: (925) 487-4640
Skype: petermerguerian
twitter: marketaccess

Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC)

The ARC administers the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration regulations under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greeenhouse Gas Management Act (1989). ARC is responsible for granting Refrigerant Handling Licences and Refrigerant Trading Authorisations approved under the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning regulations.

http://www.arctick.org/index.php



PETER S. MERGUERIAN
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
GO GLOBAL COMPLIANCE, INC.
Tel: (408) 416-3772
Fax: (408) 416-3224
Cell: (925) 487-4640
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Australia - A Tick for Telecom Equipment

http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aca_home/publications/reports/industry/telecommbook.pdf


PETER S. MERGUERIAN
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
GO GLOBAL COMPLIANCE, INC.
Tel: (408) 416-3772
Fax: (408) 416-3224
Cell: (925) 487-4640
Skype: petermerguerian
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Australia: C-Tick and A-Tick Compliance Markings

In this link you can find photo-ready artwork for the C-Tick and A-Tick Compliance Marks


http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2796


PETER S. MERGUERIAN
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
GO GLOBAL COMPLIANCE, INC.
Tel: (408) 416-3772
Fax: (408) 416-3224
Cell: (925) 487-4640
Skype: petermerguerian
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Australia - Carrier Telecommunication Equipment

For carrier type telecommunication equipment (not customer Premises Equipment, CPE) a carrier licence is required. Usually, the licensed carrier themselves dictate the test & inspection requirements based upon the deployment guides as per the licensed carriers "conditions of supply contract".

Deployment guides can be found at http://www.commsalliance.com.au/documents/codes


PETER S. MERGUERIAN
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
GO GLOBAL COMPLIANCE, INC.
Tel: (408) 416-3772
Fax: (408) 416-3224
Cell: (925) 487-4640
Skype: petermerguerian
twitter: marketaccess

Australia and Medical Devices

All medical devices placed on the market in Australia must have a sponsor for the goods, resident in Australia, who takes responsibility for the products, compliance with regulatory obligations and any postmarket action, such as regulatory reporting to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Authority), distribution, product recall, etc.

Here are a number of links to the TGA website:

Medical Devices home page - http://www.tga.gov.au/devices/devices.htm

Roles and responsibilities of medical device sponsors and manufacturers -

http://www.tga.gov.au/docs/html/devguid20.htm

Prior to you supplying medical devices in Australia, the device(s) must be entered on to the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). This is done using an e-business account which a device sponsor establishes with the TGA, using the Devices Electronic Application Lodgement (DEAL) system established by the TGA.

Guidance on establishment of an e-business account and lodgement of applications can be found at - http://www.tga.gov.au/devices/dealfaq.htm#q7

The above document also has links to a number of other guidance documents, available from the website, which will provide you with further information on key elements of the regulatory framework and application process.

Fees are payable for most applications, and an annual fee is payable for each entry held by a sponsor on the ARTG.

Summary of fees and charges - http://www.tga.gov.au/fees/fees06.htm

Search the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods

- https://www.tgasime.health.gov.au/SIME/ARTG/ARTGPublicWeb.nsf/DEVpublic?OpenView


PETER S. MERGUERIAN
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
GO GLOBAL COMPLIANCE, INC.
Tel: (408) 416-3772
Fax: (408) 416-3224
Cell: (925) 487-4640
Skype: petermerguerian
twitter: marketaccess