EMC testing

  CE Marking – European compliance requirements

Specialising in CE Marking compliance for the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Directive, RED (Radio Equipment Directive), and LVD (Low Voltage Directive)

Region: Europe and EFTA Countries

Regulator: European Commission

Description: Electrical and electronic products sold in the European market must be CE marked. The application of the CE mark requires compliance with various European directives depending on the type of product. Commonly applied EU Directives include EMC, Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Radio Equipment Directive (RED), Machine Directive (MD) and Medical Devices.

Legal Requirements:

• The product must be tested to relevant harmonised standards. Most products require comprehensive emissions and immunity testing.
• Relevant test reports shall be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance to the harmonised standards/directives
• Suppliers must complete and sign a Declaration of Conformity Statement which lists all the applicable directives and harmonised standards which the product complies with
• The CE mark must be affixed to the product.
• For certain equipment/standards a notified body must sign-off on the test reports
• NATA test reports are highly recommended to ensure report acceptance, otherwise products may have to be re-tested locally by an accredited laboratory

EMC Technologies Melbourne Branch – 10m iOATS Radiated emissions test site. Ideal for testing large products!

  RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) – Australian and New Zealand compliance requirements

Specialising in C-tick, A-tick, RCM compliance

Region: Australia and New Zealand

Regulator: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

Description: Electrical and electronic products sold into the Australian and New Zealand market must be RCM compliant and must undergo RCM testing. This involves EMC testing (Electromagnetic Compatibility, ie C-tick testing), EMR testing (Electromagnetic Radiation), Radiofrequency communications testing, Telecommunications testing (ie A-tick testing), safety testing and associated certification. The RCM label can only be used when the product complies with all applicable mandatory standards.

Legal Requirements:

• • RCM testing must be completed on each product to applicable ACMA RCM standards. For EMC compliance, only emissions testing is required. Immunity testing is not mandatory however highly recommended by ACMA to increase product reliability. Harmonics and Flicker testing (IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-3) is also not required.

• • Depending on the classification (low, medium or high risk) different levels of proof of compliance are required. Some products are exempt from RCM testing. If in doubt, we will be happy to guide you.

• • Relevant RCM test reports must be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance to the relevant RCM standards.

• • Suppliers must register on the ACMA/ERAC National Database and if mandatory RCM safety standards apply, they must also register the product on the database

• • Suppliers must complete and sign a Declaration of Conformity Statement which lists all the applicable RCM standards which the product complies with. (EMC, EMR, Wireless, Telecoms, Safety)

• • The RCM (or soon to be phased out C-tick, A-tick) mark must be affixed to the product after compliance has been established.

• • NATA test reports are highly recommended to ensure report acceptance. ACMA advises that in case of a dispute, a NATA endorsed reports is always accepted as proof of ACMA compliance.

• Certain products (such as Power Adapters or Chargers) known as “prescribed or declared articles” must also be:

• • Tested for electrical safety by an accredited laboratory (click here for safety testing services)
  • A Certificate of Conformity obtained from an accredited Certification Body
  • Registered on the ERAC national database as an RCM Responsible Supplier
  • A Responsible Supplier can delegate the ERAC registration to their ERAC Authorised Representative.

• Note that products employing wireless and telecoms will generally require test reports for Telecoms, Wireless, EMC, Safety and EMR/SAR.

EMC Technologies can provide all the above services including arrangements for ACMA certification, ACMA registration and RCM Registration.

For more information on the RCM scheme please click here

  FCC (Federal Communications Commission) – United States of America (USA) compliance requirements

Specialising in USA FCC compliance testing and certification

Region: North America (USA)

Regulator: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Description: Electrical and electronic products sold in the US market must comply with relevant sections of the FCC rules, based on the type of product.

Legal Requirements:

• The product must be tested to relevant section of the FCC rules on a registered or accredited test site
• Emissions testing only is required
• Relevant test reports shall be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance
• Local Representative is required for DoC products
• The FCC logo and statement must be affixed to the product
• Certain products require FCC accredited (DoC) reports. An FCC accredited (not listed) site must be used. EMC Technologies is both FCC accredited for DoC testing and FCC listed for Verification testing
• Certain products require endorsed (ie NATA accredited) test reports
• Intentional radiators require certification. The test report and associated technical documentation must be submitted to the FCC or a designated TCB (Telecommunications Certification Body/Technical Conformity Body). A grant is then issued for the product and FCC ID number
• EMC Technologies can make all TCB arrangements on your behalf.

  ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development) – Canada compliance requirements

Specialising in Canadian ISED compliance testing and certification

Region: Canada

Regulator: ISED

Description: Electrical and electronic products sold in the Canadian market must comply with the Canadian EMC,  Wireless and Human Exposure Standards. ISED generally accepts FCC test reports for some transmitters however the FCC reports must contain specific reference to the relevant ISED requirements and standards.

Legal Requirements:

• The product must be tested to the relevant standards on a registered test site
• Emissions testing only is required
• Relevant test reports shall be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance
• The ISED logo and statement must be affixed to the product
• Intentional radiators require certification. The test report and associated technical documentation must be submitted to Industry Canada or a designated TCB (Telecommunications Certification Body /Technical Conformity Body). A grant is then issued for the product and ISED number
• A local representative is required for most transmitters
• EMC Technologies can make all TCB arrangements on your behalf.

 – VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment) – Japanese compliance requirements

Specialising in Japanese VCCI and JRL (Japanese Radio Law)  MIC compliance testing and certification

Region: Japan

Regulator: Ministry of Information and Commerce (MIC) for Wireless devices. Self regulating (voluntary) for Information Technology Equipment (ITE).

Description: Electrical and electronic products sold in the Japanese market must comply with relevant MIC regulations and VCCI Rules.

Legal Requirements:

• The product must be tested to the relevant standards by an authorised and registered test house
• EMC Technologies is the only VCCI registered Test house in Australia/NZ
• Emissions testing only is required for ITE
• Relevant test reports shall be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance
• The VCCI logo and statement must be affixed to the product
• Intentional radiators require testing and MIC certification by Registered Certification Body (RCB)
• EMC Technologies can make all certification arrangements on your behalf.

 CCC – Chinese compliance requirements

Region: China

Regulator: CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration).

Description: Electrical and electronic products imported, sold or used in the Chinese market must comply with relevant CCC regulations.

Legal Requirements:

• Submission of an application and supporting materials
• Type Testing by a CNCA-designated test laboratory
• Factory Inspection by CQC representatives
• Evaluation of results
• Approval of CCC Certificate
• Annual Follow-up Factory Inspections by Chinese officials

EMC Technologies New Zealand can test your product if it was manufactured in New Zealand. Please click here for our IANZ CCC accreditation certificate