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CE Compliance Testing Delays Launch of Raspberry Pi Mini PC
The recent delay in the high-profile new product launch of the Raspberry Pi has reminded electronics manufacturers of a simple truth: Compliance sometimes means exceeding regulatory requirements due to buyer demands. The iPhone-size Pi is a $25 mini PC that is intended to teach students about programming. Its maker, the UK-based Raspberry Pi Foundation, had... Read More
KCC & MKE Change EMC, SAR & Product Safety Regulations in South Korea
Following are recent and near future changes to electrical product regulatory requirements in South Korea. Effective January 1, 2012, the Korean Communications Commission (KCC) requires radiated emission measurements at the limit, above 1GHz, by the highest internal source of the device and also conducted disturbance testing for devices with telecommunication ports. The limit is the same... Read More
RCM Labeling of Electrical Products in Australia & New Zealand to Coincide with New EESS Safety Requirement
As detailed in Compliance Today before, the Australia C-Tick and A-Tick regulatory compliance markings will be phased out, replaced by the existing Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). RCM Labeling The RCM mark will be the only mark to indicate compliance with the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) regulatory arrangements for telecommunications, radio, EMC and electromagnetic energy... Read More
2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) Updates Standard for the Safe Installation of Electrical Equipment
The National Electrical Code (NEC) – or NFPA 70 – was updated in 2011, as part of its 3-year change cycle. The NEC is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and is commonly adopted by U.S. state or local political subdivision, and enforced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Many NEC requirements refer... Read More
E3 Energy Program and IEC 62368-1 Discussed by IECEE U.S. Committee
MET Labs participated in a meeting this week of the United States National Committee of the IECEE to discuss a number of issues. E3 Program There was much discussion about the E3 Program (Energy Efficiency, Energy Performance & Energy Consumption), covered in Compliance Today previously. The U.S. initially opposed the E3 Program because there is a... Read More
Product Safety Conference Concludes with CPSC Chairman Keynote
Yesterday was the last full day of the 2012 ICPHSO Annual Meeting and Training Symposium. The day featured a keynote by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Inez Moore Tenenbaum (pictured delivering the keynote). Some of her key points: CPSC is being proactive at ports. In 2010 & 2011, 6.5M units of over 2,000... Read More
2012 ICPHSO Meeting and Symposium Addresses Global Regulatory Issues
The 2012 International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) Annual Meeting and Training Symposium in Orlando moved into Workshop Day yesterday. Some of the topics that were addressed: Global regulatory outlook Comparing Canadian and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Law EU Directives related to toys Effective recalls Risk management Global product safety strategies Hazardous substance regulations... Read More
ICPHSO Kicks Off Annual Meeting with Manufacturers Day
Yesterday was the first day of ICPHSO’s 2012 Annual Meeting and Training Symposium in Orlando, Florida. As a product safety certification body, MET Labs is participating. The first day was “Manufacturers Day.” For electronics manufacturers, the most relevant presentations focused on new supply chain disclosure requirements, and factors in standards development. Here are the key points... Read More
Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance Engineers Use These EMC Resources
In follow up to our post on product safety web links, here are the Internet resources we use to keep current with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations and industry happenings. What are we missing? Leave a comment with a link to it. STANDARDS & REGULATORY North America FCC OET Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology... Read More
UL 1604 to Be Replaced by ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2000 for Hazardous Locations Certification
Key insight and knowledge into the transition of UL 1604 to ANSI C12.12.01 to help you navigate complex hazardous location testing requirements On July 31, 2012, UL 1604 – Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2, and Class III Hazardous (Classified) Locations – will be withdrawn. It will be replaced with... Read More
