Ron, I found a more up to date URL for what's happening to the LVD which seems to be open to all (it didn't ask me for a password). It can be found by following:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/electr_equipment/lv/direct/review.htm By looking at LVD.3 you will be able to see that not only are the lower voltage limits proposed to be eliminated but also: - the list of exempted equipment is different (folks making equipment for the police and military should look to see if their products could be covered in the future); - components are treated differently; - the approach to standards is different; - the information requirements are different - the essential requirements are now FAR more detailed. Of course, as I mentioned in an earlier Email, all these items are liable to change between now and when the revised LVD is finally published. In fact, there was a meeting earlier in June 2003 where the essential requirements were tweaked (but in the fine detail rather than substantively). Another meeting is planed for later this year where some of the other items listed above will be further revised. Have a wonderful weekend... Richard Hughes Safety Answers Limited
