Hi Mike,
The ‘approval number’ (e.g. V100063) is a regulatory approval number so the electrical safety regulations specify where and how that must be placed on the device not eth standard called up by the regulations. Although AS/NZS 3112 is called up by the regulations it is a voluntary standard so cannot include regulatory requirements. If the device was already approved (i.e. a “Certificate of Approval” granted and an approval number issued by any Australian or NZ Electrical Regulatory Authority or appointed certifier) prior to 01 Mar 13 then yes, that approval number must be marked on the plug. Completely new electrical safety regulations/arrangements were introduced in some Australian States (at least in some States) on 01 Mar 13. As these changes do not apply in all Australian States they are rather complicated at the moment so if you need more information please contact me directly. I was planning to provide a brief update to the EMC-PSTC shortly but do not have the time right now to elaborate in this email. Hope this helps. Best regards, Kevin Richardson Stanimore Pty Limited Compliance Advice & Solutions for Technology (Legislation/Regulations/Standards/Australian Agent Services) Ph: 02-4329-4070 (Int'l: +61-2-4329-4070) Fax: 02-4328-5639 (Int'l: +61-2-4328-5639) Mobile: 04-1224-1620 (Int'l: +61-4-1224-1620) Email: [email protected] or [email protected] URL: www.stanimore.com Confidentiality This material (this email including all attachments) may contain confidential and/or privileged information intended to be read or used by the addressees only. If you are not one of the intended recipients or you have received this material in error, any copying, disclosure, distribution, use of or reliance upon this material is prohibited. Please immediately notify Stanimore Pty Limited and delete/destroy all copies (electronic and hardcopy) of this email and all attachments. While the sender tries to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this material, Stanimore take no responsibility for any actions taken as a result of receiving this material or for any consequence of its use. From: Mike Sherman ----- Original Message ----- [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 16 July 2013 8:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [PSES] Australian Power Plugs: Require Molded Approval Number? Power plugs for Australian/New Zealand cord-connected equipment must comply with AS/NZS 3112. QUESTION: does the approval number (e.g., "V100063") need to be molded onto or otherwise marked on the plug? This is not required by clause 2.12.1 in my old, 2000 copy of AZ/NZS 3112, but it looks like the standard has been updated since 2000. Thanks! Mike Sherman Product Safety and Compliance Engineer [email protected] - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher <[email protected]> David Heald <[email protected]> - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: <[email protected]> David Heald: <[email protected]>
