Global Regulatory Compliance
Saturday, August 25, 2012
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 ...
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
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.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
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
Sunday, February 19, 2012
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.
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.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
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
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
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
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
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
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