Don asked:
>I would appreciate some feedback on the following:
>
>Let's say I have several existing designs which meet the requirements for CE
>Marking today (EMC & Safety). What is the requirement for these existing
>designs when a new standard comes out, let's say six months from now?
>
>I think the older designs must be re-designed to meet the new requirements
>or not be sold into the EU. Is this true? What ammunition is out there for
>me to prove this fact to the higher-ups?
Don,
In my experience, one cannot predict whether new standards will allow
existng products to be forever "grandfathered" under previous standards, or
required to meet the new standard immediately, or some "grace" period after
which compliance to the new standard is required. The "allowances" are made
known by the time the standard is placed in force.
This decision is often what slows the introduction of new standards as all
affected parties lobby for what best suits their products. Products with
relatively short market lifetimes are not usually impacted by new standards.
However, products with long market lifetimes may require a re-design to
meet the end of the grace period for new standards.
Fortunately, our products typically fall into the first category, with market
lifetimes of a year or so.
George Alspaugh
Lexmark International Inc.
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