European Union: Council adopts position on a common charger for electronic devices

 More info on this subject may be found here

South Africa: SABS Acceptance of ILAC 17025 EMC Test Reports!

 As published in Public Gazette # 45717 dated January 3, 2022, South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS), will start accepting ILAC 17025 emc test reports in addition to current process of testing at SABS accredited labs under the implemented Authorised Laboratory Program ("A-Lab program"). Implementation date for acceptance of ILAC 17025 emc test reports is April 1, 2022. We are unable to apply for this until Fool's Day!

World Plugs

This is a great resource to determine type of plugs for various countries


World Plugs



Peter Merguerian
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
(408) 416-3772

Guidance and Comparison Between 60950-1 and 62368-1

For those interested in transitioning from UL/CSA/EN60950-1 to UL/CSA/EN 62368-1, there is a guidance document from ECMA International. Refer to below link



http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/files/ECMA-TR/ECMA%20TR-106.pdf


Not too many countries have adopted the 62368-1 standard yet. For any queries, please contact

Go Global Compliance, Inc.
Peter Merguerian
(408) 416-3772 Ext. 1
peter@goglobalcompliance.com