Tag Archives: A/V equipment
FAQs: IEC 62368-1 Replacing IEC 60950-1 & IEC 60065; What You Should Know
What you should know about IEC 62368-1 HBSE FAQ IEC 62368-1 HBSE replacing IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065: Frequently Asked Questions In recent times new electronic devices and applications have been developed at unprecedented rates; simultaneously, the lines between technologies have been, and continue to become, blurred. Product compliance standards, and standards committees, have been... Read More
Audio and Video Equipment Must Adhere to EN 60065:2014 for Conformity with Low Voltage Directive
Starting November 17, 2017, all audio, video, and similar electronic apparatus bound for Europe must meet the safety requirements of the 8th edition of EN 60065, published in 2014. EN 60065:2002+A1:2006 +A11:2008+A2:2010 +A12:2011 will cease to be valid as of the November 17, 2017 date of withdrawal (DOW). All existing certificates must be updated to... Read More
IEC 62368-1 Edition No. 2 Draft Is Released
The First Draft International Standard (FDIS) for Edition 2.0 of IEC 62368-1 was published last month. The FDIS is the final voting stage before a standard is released as an International Standard (IS). IEC 62368-1 is a hazard-based, performance-oriented standard for IT equipment and A/V equipment, intended to replace IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065. Read about... Read More
FAQs Regarding IEC 62368-1, the Replacement for IEC 60950-1 & IEC 60065
What is IEC 62368-1? It is the new safety standard for Information Technology Equipment and Audio/Video Equipment. It is intended to replace IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065. It is a hazard-based, performance-oriented standard. Is IEC 62368-1 a risk-based standard? No! Unlike IEC 60601-1, 3rd Edition, risk analysis is not required. Neither is it a simple... Read More
China CCC Product Safety Compliance for A/V & IT Equipment is Changing
Audio/video equipment and information technology equipment intended for sale in China must meet new China Compulsory Certification (CCC) product safety requirements starting in November and December, respectively. In February, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) Technical Committee for High Tech Industry finalized the certificate update instructions for both GB8898 (Audio, Video and Similar... Read More
