Electrical & Electronic products | Monthly bulletin | February 2020
The United Kingdom has left the European Union
On the 1st February 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union. At this moment there is a transition period until the end of 2020 while the UK and EU negotiate additional arrangements. The current standards and legislations for the UK and EU will continue to apply during the transition period. New legislations will take effect on the 1st January 2021.
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Recent publications on RoHS, waste electrical and electronic equipment and Ecodesign Directive
The below table summarises the most recent publications made by the Official Journal of the European Union relating to E&E:
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18-12-2019 |
COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending, for the purposes of adapting to scientific and technical progress, Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for hexavalent chromium as an anticorrosion agent of the carbon steel cooling system in absorption refrigerators |
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18-12-2019 |
COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending, for the purposes of adapting to scientific and technical progress, Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead in solders and termination finishes used in certain hand-held combustion engines |
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18-12-2019 |
COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending, for the purposes of adapting to scientific and technical progress, Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for the use of cadmium in certain radiation tolerant video camera tubes |
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18-12-2019 |
COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending, for the purposes of adapting to scientific and technical progress, Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead in platinized platinum electrodes used for certain conductivity measurements |
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18-12-2019 |
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2193 of 17 December 2019 laying down rules for the calculation, verification and reporting of data and establishing data formats for the purposes of Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (notified under document C(2019) 8995) |
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19-12-2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products and its Implementing Regulations |
Please find below a table summarising recent regulatory proposals made to the European Commission (Non-exhaustive):
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Greece |
Draft Ministerial Decision on the placing on the Greek market of plugs and socket outlets for domestic use |
Three approved Ecodesign requirements regulations
Recently, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the following three technical regulations on Ecodesign requirements:
- Resolution nº 150: The Technical Regulation on Ecodesign Requirements for Electricity Consumption by External Non-Load Power Sources and their Average Active Efficiency Ratio
It was developed on the basis of Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 of the 6th April 2009 implementing Directive 2005/32 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on ecodesign requirements for unused load and average active efficiency external power supplies. - Resolution nº 158: The Technical Regulation on ecodesign requirements for household refrigerating appliances
It was developed on the basis of Commission Regulation (EC) No 643/2009 of the 22nd July 2009 implementing Directive 2005/32 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on ecodesign requirements for household refrigerating appliances. - Resolution nº 738: The Technical Regulation on ecodesign requirements for household washing machines
It was developed on the basis of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1015/2010 of the 10th November 2010 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for household washing machines Text with EEA relevance.
Note: The Resolutions are only in Ukrainian language.
Standards updates
Please see the below table summarising the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):
(*) Date of availability: date when the definitive text in the official language versions of an approved CEN/CENELEC publication is distributed by the Central Secretariat.
(**) Date of withdrawal: latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.
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Date of Availability (*) |
Supersedes |
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Lightning Protection System Components (LPSC) - Part 1: Testing requirements for metal sheets’ joints used in LPS |
2019-12-06 |
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Digital addressable lighting interface - Part 332: Particular requirements - Input devices - Feedback |
2019-12-06 |
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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Controller-device interfaces (CDIs) - Part 3: DeviceNet |
2019-12-06 |
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CENELEC / CEN |
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Date of Withdrawal (**) |
Supersedes |
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Fasteners - Hexagon socket countersunk head screws with reduced loadability (ISO 10642:2019) |
2020-04-30 |
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Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes - Part 5: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for plugs, socket-outlets, ship connectors and ship inlets for low-voltage shore connection systems (LVSC) |
2022-12-20 |
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Specifications for particular types of winding wires - Part 27-3: Paper tape covered rectangular copper wire |
2022-12-18 |
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Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 28-100: Signal integrity tests up to 2 000 MHz - Tests 28a to 28g |
2022-12-19 |
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Optical fibres - Part 2: Product specifications - General |
2022-12-19 |
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Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-54: Tests - Corrosive atmosphere (mixed gas) |
2022-12-18 |
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Installation couplers intended for permanent connection in fixed installations |
2022-11-20 |
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Electrical insulation systems - Procedures for thermal evaluation - Part 32: Multifactor evaluation with increased factors during diagnostic testing |
2022-11-18 |
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Device embedding assembly technology - Part 1: Generic specification for device embedded substrates |
2022-11-18 |
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Surface cleaning appliances - Part 9: Floor treatment machines with or without traction drive, for commercial use - Methods for measuring the performance |
2022-11-18 |
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Environmentally conscious design (ECD) - Principles, requirements and guidance |
2022-11-26 |
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Wireless power transfer (WPT) - Glossary of terms |
2022-11-18 |
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Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services - Part 2-4: Interference Mitigation Filters operating in the 700 MHz and 800 MHz bands for DTT reception |
2022-11-25 |
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Safety of household and similar appliances - Part 2-107: Particular requirements for robotic battery powered electrical lawnmowers |
2022-09-27 |
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Electrical equipment used for detection and concentration measurement of refrigerant gases - Performance requirements and test methods |
2022-11-04 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-5: Particular requirements for dishwashers |
2022-12-06 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-35: Particular requirements for instantaneous water heaters |
2022-12-20 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-47: Particular requirements for commercial electric boiling pans |
2022-10-08 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-48: Particular requirements for commercial electric grillers and toasters |
2022-10-08 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-49: Particular requirements for commercial electric appliances for keeping food and crockery warm |
2022-10-08 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-61: Particular requirements for thermal-storage room heaters |
2019-04-25 |
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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Controller-device interfaces (CDIs) - Part 2: Actuator sensor interface (AS-i) |
2022-12-13 |
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Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services |
2020-06-30 |
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IEC Standards |
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Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - ALL PARTS |
2020-01-06 |
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Primary batteries - ALL PARTS |
2020-01-06 |
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Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - ALL PARTS |
2020-01-06 |
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Medical electrical equipment - ALL PARTS |
2020-01-06 |
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Safety of laser products - ALL PARTS |
2020-01-06 |
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limit - ALL PARTS |
2020-01-06 |
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Protection against lightning - ALL PARTS |
2020-01-06 |
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Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for secondary lithium batteries for use in road vehicles not for the propulsion |
2020-01-10 |
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Amendment 2 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-25: Testing and measurement techniques - HEMP immunity test methods for equipment and systems |
2019-12-11 |
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High-temperature secondary batteries - Part 3: Sodium-based batteries - Performance requirements and tests |
2020-02-07 |
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-25: Testing and measurement techniques - HEMP immunity test methods for equipment and systems |
2019-12-11 |
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Regulatory proposals notified to WTO
Please see the below table summarising the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (non-exhaustive):
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Notification number / Link |
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US |
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Consumer Refrigeration Products
The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") proposes to amend the test procedures for consumer refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers, and miscellaneous refrigeration products (collectively "consumer refrigeration products"). The proposed test procedure amendments would, among other things, define the term "compartment", and revise the method for including the energy use of automatic icemakers and certain other energy-using functions. DOE is also proposing e standards for these products are adjusted to ensure that this change in test methodology does not require manufacturers to increase the efficiency of already compliant products or allow previously non-compliant products to meet the current energy conservation standards |
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Canada |
Consultation of RSS-192, Issue 4, Draft 1
It would apply to Flexible Use Broadband Equipment Operating in the Band 3450-3650 MHz, and sets out certification requirements for flexible use broadband equipment used in fixed and/or mobile services operating in the frequency band 3450-3650 MHz |
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Canada |
Consultation of RSS-125, Issue 3
It would apply to Land Mobile and Fixed Equipment Operating in the Frequency Range 1.705 MHz to 30 MHz, and sets out certification requirements for licensed radio apparatus operating in the land mobile and fixed services allocated within the 1.705 MHz to 30 MHz frequency band |
Please see below a table summarising some recent updates to legislation and proposals (non-exhaustive):
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November 2019 |
Canada |
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development published the Client Procedure Circular CPC-2-1-11, Issue 4, Licensing Procedures for Licensed Wireless Microphones, which replaces CPC-2-1-11, Issue 3, Licensed Low-Power Radio Apparatus |
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21-11-2019 |
Argentina |
Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) published the Resolution with number: RESOL-2019-5424-APN-ENACOM
The main point of this resolution is that changes will be introduced to the local representative requirements as part of the Type Approval process in Argentina. It will allow companies to authorise other importers or local manufacturers to use certificates on their behalf |
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28-11-2019 |
China |
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China (MIIT) published the Announcement of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China transmitting equipment micro-power equipment)
Technology of the People's Republic of China No. 52 of 2019 on micro-power short-range radio transmitting equipment micro-power equipment) |
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2-12-2019 |
New Zealand |
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment published the following updates:
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09-12-2019 |
Argentina |
Ministry of production and work secretary of internal trade published the Resolution 836/2019 that amends Requirements for Consumer Electrical Equipment |
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20-12-2019 |
Canada |
The Government of Canada published the RSS-210 — Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category I Equipment
This standard delineates the requirements for equipment certification for license-exempt radio apparatus in various frequency bands |
As a reminder, below is a summary of the standards and legislation that will come into effect within the next six months and will require application:
- Standards:
- On 14th March 2020, the standards EN 61960:2011 will be replaced by the new European standard EN 61960-3:2017 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 3: Prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells, and batteries made from them
- Legislation:
Manufacturers and importers should carefully consider these upcoming dates of application and confirm that their products will comply with the following restrictions:
- Europe: Regulation (EU) 2019/1782 - Ecodesign requirements for external power supplies
Brief description:
This Regulation establishes ecodesign requirements for placement on market or putting external power supplies into service.
It will apply from the 1st April 2020.
- Europe: Regulation (EU) 2019/1782 - Ecodesign requirements for external power supplies
