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 ---------- 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]
