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FIRST AUSTRALIAN EMC TEST HOUSE
DESIGNATED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION
AS A Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)

(European Union Designation No: 0819)

In 95% of cases CE marking is achieved by means of Declaration of Conformity (DoC) whereby the manufacturer tests against the Harmonised Standards published in the Official Journal of the EU (View on this website). Where testing is too difficult or where harmonised standards do not exist, the manufacturer may use the Technical Construction File (TCF) route (Article 10.2) to comply with the European EMC Directive for CE Marking purposes.

It is now no longer necessary to submit products or TCFs for assessment to European based Competent Bodies.

This new accreditation, in conjunction with EMC Technologies’ NATA accreditations for testing to all the major harmonised standards (emissions and immunity) allows exporters to the EU the choice of either the Harmonised standards or the TCF route to CE compliance.

Unlike unaccredited test houses and “consultant” CABs that are not accredited for testing, EMC Technologies' Melbourne and Sydney facilities are currently the only EMC Test House in Australia to provide both accredited testing and CAB services for most products. (Testing for medical products is also recognised.)

To legally market a product in any EU country, CE Marking must be applied. The manufacturer/supplier must:

1. Demonstrate compliance with the EMC Directive 89 / 336 / EEC by:
   1. Testing to harmonised standards listed in the Official Journal (OJ) of the EU or
   2. Obtaining a report from a designated Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)
2. Demonstrate compliance with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and other Directives that may apply.
3. Test to the applicable harmonised standards or prepare a Technical Construction File (TCF) containing documentary evidence of
EMC and LVD compliance.
4. Sign a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) against the relevant EEC directives.
5. Apply the CE marking to the product.

The CAB operates as an on-shore multi-layered service whereby EMC Technologies manages the entire process from specialist design consultation, the generation of the test plan, carrying out of NATA accredited testing, assessment of the TCF and the certification of the product.

Testing to Low Voltage Directive Safety Standards is also provided. A wide scope of LVD and Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE) standards testing is provided by partner test house Comtest Laboratories Pty Ltd which is designated as a CAB for LVD and TTE. EMC Technologies can provide a comprehensive consultation service in all aspects of product certification including CE Marking and the development of the most appropriate and cost effective testing and certification program for the efficient and timely marketing of your product.

For more details please contact:
Melbourne Chris Zombolas Phone: +61 3 9365 1000 Fax: +61 3 9338 9260	Sydney Les Dickenson Phone: +61 2 9624 2777 Fax: +61 2 9838 4050	Auckland (NZ) Andrew Cutler Phone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861
5252 10862	Only a NATA test is risk free and accepted world wide. Check with NATA on the specific accreditation status of labs claiming NATA registration.

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