Electrical & Electronic products | Monthly bulletin | May 2020
Regulatory news - Eurofins updates - Commercial news
Recent publications
The below table summarises the most recent publications by the Official Journal of the European Union relating to E&E:
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Reference |
Title |
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31/03/2020 |
Publication of an update to the list of national standardisation bodies pursuant to Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on European standardisation |
Please see below a table summarising some recent standards updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):
(*) Date of withdrawal: latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.
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Reference |
Title |
Date of Withdrawal (*) |
Supersedes |
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General method for the assessment of the durability of energy-related products |
2020-09-30 |
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Analogue audio disk records and reproducing equipment |
2023-02-14 |
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LED modules for general lighting - Safety specifications |
2022-12-18 |
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Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring performance |
2023-03-27 |
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Luminaires - Part 2-22: Particular requirements - Luminaires for emergency lighting |
2023-03-27 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for fans |
2023-02-27 |
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Low-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 5-2: Control circuit devices and switching elements - Proximity switches |
2023-03-27 |
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-11: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests for equipment with input current up to 16 A per phase |
2023-03-03 |
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Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-4: Tests - Fibre or cable retention |
2023-02-27 |
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Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 7-3: Basic communication structure - Common data classes |
2023-03-16 |
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Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 3: Safety aspects for DC power transfer through communication cables and ports |
2020-12-20 |
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Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Sealed nickel-metal hydride cells and batteries for use in industrial applications - Part 1: Performance |
2023-02-24 |
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Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Part 6: Detail specification for 2-way and 4-way (data/power), shielded, free and fixed connectors for power and data transmission with frequencies up to 600 MHz |
2023-02-24 |
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Primary batteries - Part 6: Guidance on environmental aspects |
2023-03-13 |
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Electroacoustics - Hearing aids - Part 13: Requirements and methods of measurement for electromagnetic immunity to mobile digital wireless devices |
2023-02-19 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-4: Particular requirements for washing machines and spin extractors |
2023-01-13 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for washer-dryers |
2023-01-13 |
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Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 7-2: Basic information and communication structure - Abstract communication service interface (ACSI) |
2023-03-16 |
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Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 7-4: Basic communication structure - Compatible logical node classes and data object classes |
2023-03-18 |
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Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 9-2: Specific communication service mapping (SCSM) - Sampled values over ISO/IEC 8802-3 |
2023-03-18 |
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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 (WTO) (non-exhaustive):
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Notification number / Link |
Country |
Title |
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Brazil |
Operational Procedure for Technical Change in Telecommunications Product Approved by Certificate of Conformity or Declaration of Conformity with Test Report
Public Consultation Proposal for approval of the Operational Procedure for Technical Change in Telecommunications Product Approved by Certificate of Conformity or by Declaration of Conformity with Test Report, aiming at complying with the provisions of the Regulations for Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, of 23 October 2019, in articles 22, 48, 49, 51 and 57, §§ 1 and 2 |
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Brazil |
Operational Procedure that Establishes the Means of Exercising Rights and Fulfilling Obligations by Agents Involved in Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Products
Public Consultation for approval of the Operational Procedure that Establishes the Means of Exercise of Rights and Fulfillment of Obligations by the Agents Involved in the Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Products, aiming at the fulfillment of the provisions of the Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products Regulation, approved by Resolution No. 715, of 23 October 2019 in Articles 19, 21 and 57, §§1º and 2º |
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Brazil |
Operational Procedure for Approval of the Certificate of Conformity for Telecommunications Products
Public Consultation Proposal for approval of the Operational Procedure for Homologation of the Telecommunications Products Conformity Certificate, aiming at complying with the provisions of the Conformity Assessment and Homologation Regulations for Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, of 23 October 2019, in Articles 25 and 55 to 63 |
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Brazil |
Operational Procedure for Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Products by Certification
Public Consultation for approval of the Operational Procedure for Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Products by Certification, aiming to comply with the provisions of the Regulations for Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, of 23 October 2019, in articles 36 to 47 |
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Brazil |
Proposal for an Act containing an update of the Technical Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Restricted Radiation Radiocommunication Equipment, approved by Act No. 14.448, of 4 December 2017, for the inclusion of the evaluation requirements of Femtocell and residential Femtocell
Public Consultation to update the Technical Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Radiation Radiocommunication Equipment to include the evaluation requirements for Femtocell and Residential Femtocell Cell due to the repeal of Resolution No. 624, of 30 October 2013, which approves the Regulation for the Use of Femtocells in Personal Mobile Service Networks, Specialized Mobile Service and Multimedia Communication Service |
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Brazil |
Operational Procedure for Marking Anatel Homologation Identification in Telecommunications Products
Public Consultation Proposal for approval of the Operational Procedure for Anatel Identification Label in Telecommunications Products, aiming to comply with the provisions of article 63 of the Conformity Assessment and Homologation Regulation for Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, 23 October 2019 |
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Brazil |
Telecommunication Products Reference List
Public Consultation upon the review of Telecommunications Products Reference List and establishment of modalities and models for assessment of conformity for telecommunications products, aiming to comply with the provisions of the Regulations for Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, of 23 October 2019, in articles 31, 32 and 33 |
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China |
National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and the Energy Efficiency Grades for Power Transformers
This standard specifies the minimum allowable values of energy efficiency, energy efficiency grade and test method of three-phase power transformer |
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China |
National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Flat Panel Televisions and Set-top Boxes
This standard specifies the energy efficiency grade, minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and test method of flat panel televisions and general purpose set-top boxes (also known as digital TV receiver) |
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China |
National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Fan
This standard specifies the energy efficiency grade, minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and test method of fans |
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China |
National Standard of the P.R.C., Infant Feeding Bottles and Teats
This standard specifies the terms, definitions, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, identification, transportation and storage of feeding bottles and teats |
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Israel |
SI 60095 part 1 - Lead-acid starter batteries: General requirements and methods of testing
The existing Mandatory Standard, SI 60095 part 1, dealing with lead-acid starter batteries, shall be declared voluntary. This declaration aims to remove unnecessary obstacles to trade and to lower trade barriers |
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Korea |
Proposal for Technical Regulations for Electrical and Telecommunication Products and Components (KC 62133-2)
KATS proposes establishing technical regulation (KC 62133-2 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolyte - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable application-Part 2: Lithium systems) and the abolition technical regulation (KC 62133 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolyte - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cell, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable application) to harmonise international standards, IEC 62133 and IEC 62133-2. Clarification of scope (added to enhance the safety of the battery installed in personal mobility below Max. speed 25km/h), test condition, etc |
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Korea |
A draft revision of safety verification criteria for electric personal mobility device
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US |
Unlicensed White Space Device Operations Television Bands
Proposed rule - In this document, the Commission proposes to revise rules to provide additional opportunities for unlicensed white space devices operating in the broadcast television bands (TV Bands) to deliver wireless broadband services in rural areas and applications associated with the Internet of Things (IOT). The Commission outlines several proposals to spur continued growth of the white space device ecosystem, especially in relation to the provision of affordable broadband service to rural and underserved communities that can help to close the digital divide |
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US |
Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
Proposed rule - In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment in relation to expanding the range of frequencies to which its radiofrequency (RF) exposure limits apply; applying localised exposure limits above 6 GHz in parallel with localised exposure limits already established below 6 GHz; specifying the conditions and methods for averaging the RF exposure, in both time and area, during evaluation for compliance with the RF exposure limits in the rules; addressing new RF exposure issues raised by wireless power transfer (WPT) devices; and in relation to the definition of a WPT device |
Please see below a table summarising some recent updates to legislation and proposals (non-exhaustive):
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Date |
Country |
Update |
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11/03/2020 |
Mexico |
Official Mexican STANDARD NOM-225-SCFI-2019, Safety of household items-Utensils with non-stick coating for cooking food-Specifications and test methods |
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19/03/2020 |
Canada |
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has prepared an industry factsheet which includes a summary of the ACCC's proposed requirements to improve button battery safety |
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19/03/2020 |
Chile |
SUBTEL has published new guidelines relating to Certification Protocol for Reduced Scope Equipment, Year 2020. This document provides a checklist to facilitate compliance with Resolution No. 1985 of 2017, especially in terms of requested information being sent with all the relevant technical, legal and administrative documents
The following points have been clarified:
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30/03/2020 |
Switzerland |
New Swiss standard series SN441011, which came into effect on 1.3.2019, in relation to the outdoor safety of household plugs and sockets, had not been guaranteed as a result of the lack of standardised components. With the new SN 441011 standard series, IP55 protection is achieved even when the device is switched on |
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01/04/2020 |
India |
Addition of product categories to the Schedule of the “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012” |
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02/04/2020 |
Argentina |
Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) – published Resolución 326/2020, introducing temporary measures to extend the validity of certain Approvals, in response to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 |
Eurofins E&E supports UK manufacturers with testing of COVID-19 technology
In response to the current COVID-19 global health emergency, Eurofins is supporting the international research and development efforts to combat the disease with many laboratories across the world involved in many different ways.
Eurofins E&E North America Offers 5G Antenna OTA Performance Testing
Santa Clara facility to provide OTA pre-test solutions for wireless and radio devices
Eurofins Electrical & Electronics (E&E) North America, part of the Eurofins global network of laboratories, is pleased to announce that it is now able to provide FR1 5G sub-6 and FR2 5G mmWave over-the-air (OTA) pre-testing at its Santa Clara lab facility.
A review of the key changes to EN 300 328 V2.2.2 | Eurofins E&E UK
On the 6th February 2020, the ETSI EN 2.4GHz Wideband transmission systems standard – EN 300 328 V2.2.2 - has been listed as a harmonised standard for radio equipment in support of Council Directive 2014/53/EU, also known as the Radio Equipment Directive (RED).
Eurofins E&E North America Earns CTIA Accreditation
Santa Clara Location Becomes CTIA Authorized Test Laboratory for OTA Performance
April 23, 2020 (Baltimore, MD) Eurofins Electrical & Electronics (E&E) North America, part of the Eurofins global network of laboratories, recently earned accreditation as a CTIA authorized testing laboratory for wireless device over-the-air (OTA) performance.
Eurofins E&E North America Delivers Expedited Medical Device Certification for High Priority Project
Eurofins E&E North America—the very first NRTL and a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services—was able to deliver expedited medical device certification for a high priority respiratory device instrumental in treating COVID-19 Coronavirus patients.
