Richard,
My 1996 information is that the safety standard is ARP 031, which
is
based on IEC 950. I do not have the ARP standard and, therefore,
do
not know what additional deviations apply. However, I have a
statement from SABS that a CB test report to IEC 950, WITH
Australian
deviations, will not require any additional testing. A standard CB
test report will require "reduced" testing.
SABS also states that for EMC, CISPR 22 is the relevant standard.
I understand that they may or may not accept a test report from
another test house;-- they will charge money to evaluate the test
report.
I do not know whether any mandatory markings are required. My gut
feel is that for safety and EMC, none should be required, since
they
will (or can) accept reports from other laboratories.
The only address I have is:
SABS: South Africa Bureau of Standards
1 Dr Lategan Road
Groenkloof, Pretoria
TEL: 012 428 7911
FAX: 012 344 1568
Attention: Lizette de Vries-Venter, Support Engineer
Electronics and Appliance Division
Tania Grant, Lucent Technologies, Octel Messaging Division
[email protected]
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Subject: RE: Safety Requirements in South Africa
Author: "Mel Pedersen" [SMTP:[email protected]] at CORP
List-Post: [email protected]
Date: 3/25/98 10:24 AM
Hello Richard: I have always had poor luck when trying to contact
overseas
agencies (aside from BABT or BSI). I would suggest contacting UL's
International Compliance Services. I spoke with a Kristin Dubinski at
the
Northbrook Office (847) 272-8800 x 42590. She has been very helpful a
few
times. I am sure CSA or BSI would be good help also.
Mel Pedersen Midcom, Inc.
Homologations Engineer Phone: (605) 882-8535
[email protected] Fax: (605) 886-6752
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From: WOODS, RICHARD[SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 7:51 AM
To: 'emc-pstc'
Subject: Safety Requirements in South Africa
My correspondence to the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is not
being answered. So far, the only item of information that I have some
faith in is that safety compliance is required for ITE and the standard
is IEC950 + national deviations). Does anyone have any up-to-date
information on the following questions?
* What is the legal basis (document) upon which SABS claims that
compliance is mandatory? How can I obtain a copy of that document?
(trust but verify).
* How can I obtain a copy of the national deviations?
* Is it mandatory that a safety test report be submitted to SABS
as a precondition for import? If so, do they accept TUV test reports to
EN 60950, or is a CB type report mandatory?
* If submittal is required, does SABS issue a license? If so, is
factory surveillance a requirement?
* Are there any mandatory compliance marks?
* Must some type of documentation be presented at customs to
demonstrate safety compliance? If so, what?
* On all of these activities, what roll, if any, must be
undertaken by a local representative?
What is the best contact at SABS concerning these and similar questions?
Richard Woods
Sensormatic Electronics
[email protected]
