Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement
Hi Ron, The ACMA are confident the new system will be in place July 1, although we are sceptical. Regards, Martin. From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Ron Pickard RPQ Sent: Tuesday, 13 March 2012 2:17 PM To: 'Martin Garwood'; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi Martin, Thank you for the detailed brief summary. Does anyone know if the ACMA expects this to be in place and functioning by their effectivity date or will it be delayed. Have you heard if there any expectation or rumblings from the ACMA that this will be delayed? Also, if Sergei German is still at Austest, tell him I said hi. I look forward to your reply. Best regards, Ron Pickard From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Martin Garwood Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 10:14 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi All, I have put together a summary of the new Australian Electrical Safety System (as of today) with details of compliance levels and documentation requirements on our blog. http://www.approvalsblog.com/?p=717 Regards, Martin. Martin Garwood Austest Laboratories Unit 2, 9 Packard Avenue, Castle Hill, NSW 2154, Australia Tel: +61 2 9680 9990 | Fax: +61 2 8850 3113 http://www.austest.com.au/ www.austest.com.au (Offices in Sydney, Central Coast NSW, Melbourne, Adelaide) http://www.harvestlabs.com/ www.harvestlabs.com (Auckland) http://www.approvalspecialists.com/ www.approvalspecialists.com (Global) Local and Global Approvals News http://www.approvalsblog.com/ www.approvalsblog.com Austest Laboratories is 100% Australian Owned - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald dhe...@gmail.com - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald dhe...@gmail.com - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: dhe...@gmail.com
Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement
Hi Martin, Thank you for the detailed brief summary. Does anyone know if the ACMA expects this to be in place and functioning by their effectivity date or will it be delayed. Have you heard if there any expectation or rumblings from the ACMA that this will be delayed? Also, if Sergei German is still at Austest, tell him I said hi. I look forward to your reply. Best regards, Ron Pickard From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Martin Garwood Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 10:14 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi All, I have put together a summary of the new Australian Electrical Safety System (as of today) with details of compliance levels and documentation requirements on our blog. http://www.approvalsblog.com/?p=717 Regards, Martin. Martin Garwood Austest Laboratories Unit 2, 9 Packard Avenue, Castle Hill, NSW 2154, Australia Tel: +61 2 9680 9990 | Fax: +61 2 8850 3113 http://www.austest.com.au/ www.austest.com.au (Offices in Sydney, Central Coast NSW, Melbourne, Adelaide) http://www.harvestlabs.com/ www.harvestlabs.com (Auckland) http://www.approvalspecialists.com/ www.approvalspecialists.com (Global) Local and Global Approvals News http://www.approvalsblog.com/ www.approvalsblog.com Austest Laboratories is 100% Australian Owned - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald dhe...@gmail.com - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: dhe...@gmail.com
Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement
Hi All, I have put together a summary of the new Australian Electrical Safety System (as of today) with details of compliance levels and documentation requirements on our blog. http://www.approvalsblog.com/?p=717 Regards, Martin. Martin Garwood Austest Laboratories Unit 2, 9 Packard Avenue, Castle Hill, NSW 2154, Australia Tel: +61 2 9680 9990 | Fax: +61 2 8850 3113 http://www.austest.com.au/ www.austest.com.au (Offices in Sydney, Central Coast NSW, Melbourne, Adelaide) http://www.harvestlabs.com/ www.harvestlabs.com (Auckland) http://www.approvalspecialists.com/ www.approvalspecialists.com (Global) Local and Global Approvals News http://www.approvalsblog.com/ www.approvalsblog.com Austest Laboratories is 100% Australian Owned - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: dhe...@gmail.com
Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement
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: Ron Pickard [mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com] Sent: Friday, 9 March 2012 9:23 AM To: Kevin Richardson Cc: EMC-PSTC (EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG) Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi Kevin, Thanks for your clarifying email, although I received an exact copy of your reply two days ago. But, I just wanted to get the word out about it to get people aware of it. Until things settle out, I think this will be a good time for consultants. J And from the announcement, it would appear that the commencement would be contingent on the EESS and the database becoming active. Although the ACMA will probably announce it, do you have an idea when that database will become active? Best regards, Ron From: Kevin Richardson [mailto:kevin.richard...@ieee.org] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 3:11 PM To: Ron Pickard; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi Ron, Just to clarify, as the announcement says, this is related to labelling and does not mean any changes to technical requirements. All importers of overseas product however, will now also have to “register” on a national database., even if they already have been issued with an ACMA Supplier Code Number. The timing of the commencement of these new arrangements are to coincide with the commencements of completely new electrical safety arrangements in Australia and New Zealand, the EESS arrangements. These will have very significant impact, again, not so much on the technical requirements but on the processes imposed on the suppliers of product into Australia or New Zealand. 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:kevin.richard...@stanimore.comorkevin.richard...@ieee.org 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: Ron Pickard [mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com] Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2012 6:20 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement To those that deal with Australian requirements, here’s an ACMA announcement that will be of interest. Please note that this will obviously affect all 3 labeling notices. Best regards, Ron -Original message- From: Technical Regulation Development Section single.m...@acma.gov.au Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 03:16:10 GMT+00:00 Subject: Upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements _ Australian Communications and Media Authority http://www.acma.gov.au/WEBWR/staticassets/images/acma_logo.gif Compliance and Labelling Arrangements updates http://165.191.2.21/WEBWR/staticassets/images/backgrounds/mr_images/CLA_updates.gif Announcement Notice of upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements (RCM) The ACMA is consolidating the three existing compliance marks (C-Tick, A-Tick and RCM) into a single compliance mark—the RCM. This will indicate a device's compliance with all applicable ACMA regulatory arrangements—that is, for telecommunications, radiocommunications, EMC and EME—and with applicable State and Territory electrical equipment safety requirements. The C-Tick and A-Tick compliance marks are to be phased out. A new database will be established for all supplier registration and the supplier identification requirements removed from the labelling notices. The changes are currently proposed to start on 1 July 2012 to align with the proposed commencement
Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement
Hi Nick, Full harmonization, not really. Currently for EMC and radio communication products, the Australian C-tick mark with the Australian Supplier Code is recognized in New Zealand. However for telecom products, New Zealand has the formal Telepermit approval program with unique marking requirements, which must be held by an in-country entity and is not recognized outside of New Zealand. New Zealand, however, has its own C-tick marking scheme with the New Zealand Supplier Code for radio communications products that is accepted in Australia. As you can see, there is some harmonization, but there will probably never be full harmonization as Australia and New Zealand are independent sovereign states. I hope this brief reply answered your question. Best regards, Ron Pickard From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Nick Williams Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:30 PM To: Ron Pickard Cc: oconne...@tamuracorp.com; Kevin Richardson; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Does it have to be an entity established in Australia, or will New Zealand do? I'm not clear if this is a full harmonisation of legislation between Australian and NZ, a la the EU, or if certain national requirements remain. Nick. On 8 Mar 2012, at 23:42, Ron Pickard wrote: Hi Brian, I believe you're correct given the statement in the announcement. Also, the ACMA will only assign a Supplier Code number to an in-country entity that's established in Australia. Currently, an in-country entity would have to apply to the ACMA for the number by using theapplication form http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib310117/c01-application_for_per mission_to_use_regulatory_marks.pdf available online. IHTH. Best regards, Ron -Original Message- From: Brian Oconnell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 3:46 PM To: 'Kevin Richardson'; Ron Pickard; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Many thanks to Ron and Kevin. Have interpreted the announcement that current products that have a representative and bear the 'c-tick' mark will not have to be registered and bear RCM until June 2015. Correct? Does the ACMA Supplier Code Number come from the representative, or does the mfr have to apply for this number? thanks, Brian -Original Message- From: mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org emc-p...@ieee.org mailto:[mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Kevin Richardson Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:11 PM To: 'Ron Pickard'; mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi Ron, Just to clarify, as the announcement says, this is related to labelling and does not mean any changes to technical requirements. All importers of overseas product however, will now also have to register on a national database., even if they already have been issued with an ACMA Supplier Code Number. The timing of the commencement of these new arrangements are to coincide with the commencements of completely new electrical safety arrangements in Australia and New Zealand, the EESS arrangements. These will have very significant impact, again, not so much on the technical requirements but on the processes imposed on the suppliers of product into Australia or New Zealand. 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: mailto:kevin.richard...@stanimore.com kevin.richard...@stanimore.comor mailto:kevin.richard...@ieee.org kevin.richard...@ieee.org URL: http://www.stanimore.com/ www.stanimore.com From: Ron Pickard mailto:[mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com] [mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com] Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2012 6:20 AM To: mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement To those that deal with Australian requirements, here's an ACMA announcement that will be of interest. Please note that this will obviously affect all 3 labeling notices. Best regards, Ron -Original message- From: Technical Regulation Development Section mailto:single.m...@acma.gov.au single.m...@acma.gov.au Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 03:16:10 GMT+00:00 Subject: Upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements Announcement Notice of upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements (RCM) The ACMA is consolidating the three existing compliance marks (C-Tick, A-Tick and RCM) into a single compliance mark-the RCM. This will indicate a device's
Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement
Does someone from inside Australia have to re-register under the new system or can someone from outside do it? What will the new label markings look like if C-tick and A-tick are going away? Is the Supplier Number still applied? Bob Heller 3M Company St. Paul, MN 55107-1208 Tel: 651-778-6336 Fax: 651-778-6252 = From: Ron Pickard RPQ rpick...@rpqconsulting.com To: 'Nick Williams' nick.willi...@conformance.co.uk Cc: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Date: 03/09/2012 07:59 AM Subject:RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Sent by:emc-p...@ieee.org Hi Nick, Full harmonization, not really. Currently for EMC and radio communication products, the Australian C-tick mark with the Australian Supplier Code is recognized in New Zealand. However for telecom products, New Zealand has the formal Telepermit approval program with unique marking requirements, which must be held by an in-country entity and is not recognized outside of New Zealand. New Zealand, however, has its own C-tick marking scheme with the New Zealand Supplier Code for radio communications products that is accepted in Australia. As you can see, there is some harmonization, but there will probably never be full harmonization as Australia and New Zealand are independent sovereign states. I hope this brief reply answered your question. Best regards, Ron Pickard From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Nick Williams Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:30 PM To: Ron Pickard Cc: oconne...@tamuracorp.com; Kevin Richardson; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Does it have to be an entity established in Australia, or will New Zealand do? I'm not clear if this is a full harmonisation of legislation between Australian and NZ, a la the EU, or if certain national requirements remain. Nick. On 8 Mar 2012, at 23:42, Ron Pickard wrote: Hi Brian, I believe you're correct given the statement in the announcement. Also, the ACMA will only assign a Supplier Code number to an in-country entity that's established in Australia. Currently, an in-country entity would have to apply to the ACMA for the number by using theapplication form available online. IHTH. Best regards, Ron -Original Message- From: Brian Oconnell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 3:46 PM To: 'Kevin Richardson'; Ron Pickard; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Many thanks to Ron and Kevin. Have interpreted the announcement that current products that have a representative and bear the 'c-tick' mark will not have to be registered and bear RCM until June 2015. Correct? Does the ACMA Supplier Code Number come from the representative, or does the mfr have to apply for this number? thanks, Brian -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Kevin Richardson Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:11 PM To: 'Ron Pickard'; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi Ron, Just to clarify, as the announcement says, this is related to labelling and does not mean any changes to technical requirements. All importers of overseas product however, will now also have to ?register? on a national database., even if they already have been issued with an ACMA Supplier Code Number. The timing of the commencement of these new arrangements are to coincide with the commencements of completely new electrical safety arrangements in Australia and New Zealand, the EESS arrangements. These will have very significant impact, again, not so much on the technical requirements but on the processes imposed on the suppliers of product into Australia or New Zealand. 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:kevin.richard...@stanimore.comor kevin.richard...@ieee.org URL: www.stanimore.com From: Ron Pickard [mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com] Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2012 6:20 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement To those that deal with Australian requirements, here?s an ACMA announcement that will be of interest. Please note that this will obviously affect all 3 labeling notices. Best regards, Ron -Original message- From: Technical Regulation Development Section single.m...@acma.gov.au Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 03:16:10 GMT+00:00 Subject: Upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements Announcement Notice of upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling
Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement
In message 03f801ccfdfc$1a734690$4f59d3b0$@rpqconsulting.com, dated Fri, 9 Mar 2012, Ron Pickard RPQ rpick...@rpqconsulting.com writes: As you can see, there is some harmonization, but there will probably never be full harmonization as Australia and New Zealand are independent sovereign states. Bring back the Empire, I say! Stamp out all this unnecessary diversity! Eliminate the need for compliance consultants! Please ignore that last one. (;-) -- OOO - Own Opinions Only. Try www.jmwa.demon.co.uk and www.isce.org.uk John Woodgate, J M Woodgate and Associates, Rayleigh, Essex UK If 'QWERTY' is an English keyboard, what language is 'WYSIWYG' for? - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: dhe...@gmail.com
Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement
Hi Bob, It is not clear at this point if suppliers that are already registered will have to re-register or if the ACMA will batch input them, but I suspect that the ACMA will have their current supplier data uploaded into the new database. As before, registration to this new supplier registration program will only be possible for in-country entities. The RCM mark is already an established mark for Australia and this announcement is expanding its scope. Go to http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410297 to read more about this mark and the new scheme. Details of the RCM mark itself are found at http://www.acma.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WEB/STANDARD/1001/pc=PC_1756. I would hope that the ACMA will offer artwork-ready graphics of the RCM mark soon like they have for the C-tick and A-tick marks. Best regards, Ron (Please note my new email address, rpick...@equinoxpayments.com) From: Robert Heller [mailto:rehel...@mmm.com] Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 7:24 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Does someone from inside Australia have to re-register under the new system or can someone from outside do it? What will the new label markings look like if C-tick and A-tick are going away? Is the Supplier Number still applied? Bob Heller 3M Company St. Paul, MN 55107-1208 Tel: 651-778-6336 Fax: 651-778-6252 = From:Ron Pickard RPQ rpick...@rpqconsulting.commailto:rpick...@rpqconsulting.com To:'Nick Williams' nick.willi...@conformance.co.ukmailto:nick.willi...@conformance.co.uk Cc:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGmailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Date:03/09/2012 07:59 AM Subject:RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Sent by:emc-p...@ieee.orgmailto:emc-p...@ieee.org Hi Nick, Full harmonization, not really. Currently for EMC and radio communication products, the Australian C-tick mark with the Australian Supplier Code is recognized in New Zealand. However for telecom products, New Zealand has the formal Telepermit approval program with unique marking requirements, which must be held by an in-country entity and is not recognized outside of New Zealand. New Zealand, however, has its own C-tick marking scheme with the New Zealand Supplier Code for radio communications products that is accepted in Australia. As you can see, there is some harmonization, but there will probably never be full harmonization as Australia and New Zealand are independent sovereign states. I hope this brief reply answered your question. Best regards, Ron Pickard From: emc-p...@ieee.orgmailto:emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Nick Williams Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:30 PM To: Ron Pickard Cc: oconne...@tamuracorp.commailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com; Kevin Richardson; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGmailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Does it have to be an entity established in Australia, or will New Zealand do? I'm not clear if this is a full harmonisation of legislation between Australian and NZ, a la the EU, or if certain national requirements remain. Nick. On 8 Mar 2012, at 23:42, Ron Pickard wrote: Hi Brian, I believe you're correct given the statement in the announcement. Also, the ACMA will only assign a Supplier Code number to an in-country entity that's established in Australia. Currently, an in-country entity would have to apply to the ACMA for the number by using theapplication formhttp://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib310117/c01-application_for_permission_to_use_regulatory_marks.pdf available online. IHTH. Best regards, Ron -Original Message- From: Brian Oconnell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com]mailto:[mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 3:46 PM To: 'Kevin Richardson'; Ron Pickard; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGmailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Many thanks to Ron and Kevin. Have interpreted the announcement that current products that have a representative and bear the 'c-tick' mark will not have to be registered and bear RCM until June 2015. Correct? Does the ACMA Supplier Code Number come from the representative, or does the mfr have to apply for this number? thanks, Brian -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.orgmailto:emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]mailto:[mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Kevin Richardson Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:11 PM To: 'Ron Pickard'; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGmailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi Ron, Just to clarify, as the announcement says, this is related to labelling and does not mean any changes to technical requirements. All importers of overseas product however
Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement
The true power of the galactic empire is back - all hail co-emperors Page and Brin. Perhaps the IEEE should lobby for special economic envoys to promulgate a standard set of standardization standards. All nation states should adopt scoped IEC standards and publish national differences for 'universal' TRFs. Evil will always triumph because good is dumb. -- Dark Helmet, Spaceballs Three standards for the IECEE CTL under the test hoods, Seven for the CISPR in their rooms of iron, Nine for mortal compliance engineers doomed to frustration, One for the barrister on his dark throne In the Land of Courts where the Shadows lie. One directive to rule them all, One directive to find them, One directive to bring them all and in the Legal Confusion bind them In the Land of Courts where the Shadows lie. -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of John Woodgate Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 6:45 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement In message 03f801ccfdfc$1a734690$4f59d3b0$@rpqconsulting.com, dated Fri, 9 Mar 2012, Ron Pickard RPQ rpick...@rpqconsulting.com writes: As you can see, there is some harmonization, but there will probably never be full harmonization as Australia and New Zealand are independent sovereign states. Bring back the Empire, I say! Stamp out all this unnecessary diversity! Eliminate the need for compliance consultants! Please ignore that last one. (;-) -- OOO - Own Opinions Only. Try www.jmwa.demon.co.uk and www.isce.org.uk John Woodgate, J M Woodgate and Associates, Rayleigh, Essex UK If 'QWERTY' is an English keyboard, what language is 'WYSIWYG' for? - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: dhe...@gmail.com
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Yup, you can tell it's Friday, alright. Great quote from Dark Helmet, in the age where raspberries are weapons and air is canned. Best regards, Ron -Original Message- From: Brian Oconnell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 12:21 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement The true power of the galactic empire is back - all hail co-emperors Page and Brin. Perhaps the IEEE should lobby for special economic envoys to promulgate a standard set of standardization standards. All nation states should adopt scoped IEC standards and publish national differences for 'universal' TRFs. Evil will always triumph because good is dumb. -- Dark Helmet, Spaceballs Three standards for the IECEE CTL under the test hoods, Seven for the CISPR in their rooms of iron, Nine for mortal compliance engineers doomed to frustration, One for the barrister on his dark throne In the Land of Courts where the Shadows lie. One directive to rule them all, One directive to find them, One directive to bring them all and in the Legal Confusion bind them In the Land of Courts where the Shadows lie. -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of John Woodgate Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 6:45 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement In message 03f801ccfdfc$1a734690$4f59d3b0$@rpqconsulting.com, dated Fri, 9 Mar 2012, Ron Pickard RPQ rpick...@rpqconsulting.com writes: As you can see, there is some harmonization, but there will probably never be full harmonization as Australia and New Zealand are independent sovereign states. Bring back the Empire, I say! Stamp out all this unnecessary diversity! Eliminate the need for compliance consultants! Please ignore that last one. (;-) -- OOO - Own Opinions Only. Try www.jmwa.demon.co.uk and www.isce.org.uk John Woodgate, J M Woodgate and Associates, Rayleigh, Essex UK If 'QWERTY' is an English keyboard, what language is 'WYSIWYG' for? - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: dhe...@gmail.com - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: dhe...@gmail.com
Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement
Hi Ron, Just to clarify, as the announcement says, this is related to labelling and does not mean any changes to technical requirements. All importers of overseas product however, will now also have to “register” on a national database., even if they already have been issued with an ACMA Supplier Code Number. The timing of the commencement of these new arrangements are to coincide with the commencements of completely new electrical safety arrangements in Australia and New Zealand, the EESS arrangements. These will have very significant impact, again, not so much on the technical requirements but on the processes imposed on the suppliers of product into Australia or New Zealand. 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:kevin.richard...@stanimore.comorkevin.richard...@ieee.org 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: Ron Pickard [mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com] Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2012 6:20 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement To those that deal with Australian requirements, here’s an ACMA announcement that will be of interest. Please note that this will obviously affect all 3 labeling notices. Best regards, Ron -Original message- From: Technical Regulation Development Section single.m...@acma.gov.au Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 03:16:10 GMT+00:00 Subject: Upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements _ Australian Communications and Media Authority http://www.acma.gov.au/WEBWR/staticassets/images/acma_logo.gif Compliance and Labelling Arrangements updates http://165.191.2.21/WEBWR/staticassets/images/backgrounds/mr_images/CLA_updates.gif Announcement Notice of upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements (RCM) The ACMA is consolidating the three existing compliance marks (C-Tick, A-Tick and RCM) into a single compliance mark—the RCM. This will indicate a device's compliance with all applicable ACMA regulatory arrangements—that is, for telecommunications, radiocommunications, EMC and EME—and with applicable State and Territory electrical equipment safety requirements. The C-Tick and A-Tick compliance marks are to be phased out. A new database will be established for all supplier registration and the supplier identification requirements removed from the labelling notices. The changes are currently proposed to start on 1 July 2012 to align with the proposed commencement date for the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS). The commencement of the new ACMA arrangements may be postponed if there is a delay in the commencement of the EESS. The current ACMA labelling arrangements apply until the commencement date. From 1 July 2012, the new arrangements will only apply to new suppliers—those not registered on the ACMA supplier database. From 1 July 2015, the arrangements will apply to all suppliers. Further information is available on the ACMA website www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410297 https://promo-manager.server-secure.com/ch/1115/rvdjm7/482738/58e36gb0k.html . This email was sent by Technical Regulation Development Section, We welcome your comments and questions. Email us at single.m...@acma.gov.au., - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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
Re: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement
Many thanks to Ron and Kevin. Have interpreted the announcement that current products that have a representative and bear the 'c-tick' mark will not have to be registered and bear RCM until June 2015. Correct? Does the ACMA Supplier Code Number come from the representative, or does the mfr have to apply for this number? thanks, Brian -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Kevin Richardson Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:11 PM To: 'Ron Pickard'; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi Ron, Just to clarify, as the announcement says, this is related to labelling and does not mean any changes to technical requirements. All importers of overseas product however, will now also have to “register” on a national database., even if they already have been issued with an ACMA Supplier Code Number. The timing of the commencement of these new arrangements are to coincide with the commencements of completely new electrical safety arrangements in Australia and New Zealand, the EESS arrangements. These will have very significant impact, again, not so much on the technical requirements but on the processes imposed on the suppliers of product into Australia or New Zealand. 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:kevin.richard...@stanimore.comorkevin.richard...@ieee.org URL: www.stanimore.com From: Ron Pickard [mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com] Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2012 6:20 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement To those that deal with Australian requirements, here’s an ACMA announcement that will be of interest. Please note that this will obviously affect all 3 labeling notices. Best regards, Ron -Original message- From: Technical Regulation Development Section single.m...@acma.gov.au Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 03:16:10 GMT+00:00 Subject: Upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements Announcement Notice of upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements (RCM) The ACMA is consolidating the three existing compliance marks (C-Tick, A-Tick and RCM) into a single compliance mark—the RCM. This will indicate a device's compliance with all applicable ACMA regulatory arrangements—that is, for telecommunications, radiocommunications, EMC and EME—and with applicable State and Territory electrical equipment safety requirements. The C-Tick and A-Tick compliance marks are to be phased out. A new database will be established for all supplier registration and the supplier identification requirements removed from the labelling notices. The changes are currently proposed to start on 1 July 2012 to align with the proposed commencement date for the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS). The commencement of the new ACMA arrangements may be postponed if there is a delay in the commencement of the EESS. The current ACMA labelling arrangements apply until the commencement date. From 1 July 2012, the new arrangements will only apply to new suppliers—those not registered on the ACMA supplier database. From 1 July 2015, the arrangements will apply to all suppliers. Further information is available on the ACMA website www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410297. - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: dhe...@gmail.com
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ACMA supplier code comes from ACMA. In-country rep applies for a supplier code, there is no fee for the application. Christopher From: Brian Oconnell oconne...@tamuracorp.com To: 'Kevin Richardson' kevin.richard...@ieee.org; 'Ron Pickard' rpick...@equinoxpayments.com; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 2:46 PM Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Many thanks to Ron and Kevin. Have interpreted the announcement that current products that have a representative and bear the 'c-tick' mark will not have to be registered and bear RCM until June 2015. Correct? Does the ACMA Supplier Code Number come from the representative, or does the mfr have to apply for this number? thanks, Brian -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Kevin Richardson Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:11 PM To: 'Ron Pickard'; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi Ron, Just to clarify, as the announcement says, this is related to labelling and does not mean any changes to technical requirements. All importers of overseas product however, will now also have to “register” on a national database., even if they already have been issued with an ACMA Supplier Code Number. The timing of the commencement of these new arrangements are to coincide with the commencements of completely new electrical safety arrangements in Australia and New Zealand, the EESS arrangements. These will have very significant impact, again, not so much on the technical requirements but on the processes imposed on the suppliers of product into Australia or New Zealand. 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: kevin.richard...@stanimore.com or kevin.richard...@ieee.org URL: www.stanimore.com From: Ron Pickard [mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com] Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2012 6:20 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement To those that deal with Australian requirements, here’s an ACMA announcement that will be of interest. Please note that this will obviously affect all 3 labeling notices. Best regards, Ron -Original message- From: Technical Regulation Development Section single.m...@acma.gov.au Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 03:16:10 GMT+00:00 Subject: Upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements Announcement Notice of upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements (RCM) The ACMA is consolidating the three existing compliance marks (C-Tick, A-Tick and RCM) into a single compliance mark—the RCM. This will indicate a device's compliance with all applicable ACMA regulatory arrangements—that is, for telecommunications, radiocommunications, EMC and EME—and with applicable State and Territory electrical equipment safety requirements. The C-Tick and A-Tick compliance marks are to be phased out. A new database will be established for all supplier registration and the supplier identification requirements removed from the labelling notices. The changes are currently proposed to start on 1 July 2012 to align with the proposed commencement date for the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS). The commencement of the new ACMA arrangements may be postponed if there is a delay in the commencement of the EESS. The current ACMA labelling arrangements apply until the commencement date. From 1 July 2012, the new arrangements will only apply to new suppliers—those not registered on the ACMA supplier database. From 1 July 2015, the arrangements will apply to all suppliers. Further information is available on the ACMA website www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410297. - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: dhe
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Hi Kevin, Thanks for your clarifying email, although I received an exact copy of your reply two days ago. But, I just wanted to get the word out about it to get people aware of it. Until things settle out, I think this will be a good time for consultants. ☺ And from the announcement, it would appear that the commencement would be contingent on the EESS and the database becoming active. Although the ACMA will probably announce it, do you have an idea when that database will become active? Best regards, Ron From: Kevin Richardson [mailto:kevin.richard...@ieee.org] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 3:11 PM To: Ron Pickard; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi Ron, Just to clarify, as the announcement says, this is related to labelling and does not mean any changes to technical requirements. All importers of overseas product however, will now also have to “register” on a national database., even if they already have been issued with an ACMA Supplier Code Number. The timing of the commencement of these new arrangements are to coincide with the commencements of completely new electrical safety arrangements in Australia and New Zealand, the EESS arrangements. These will have very significant impact, again, not so much on the technical requirements but on the processes imposed on the suppliers of product into Australia or New Zealand. 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:kevin.richard...@stanimore.commailto:kevin.richard...@stanimore.com orkevin.richard...@ieee.orgmailto:kevin.richard...@ieee.org URL: www.stanimore.comhttp://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: Ron Pickard [mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com]mailto:[mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com] Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2012 6:20 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGmailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement To those that deal with Australian requirements, here’s an ACMA announcement that will be of interest. Please note that this will obviously affect all 3 labeling notices. Best regards, Ron -Original message- From: Technical Regulation Development Section single.m...@acma.gov.aumailto:single.m...@acma.gov.au Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 03:16:10 GMT+00:00 Subject: Upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements [Australian Communications and Media Authority] [Compliance and Labelling Arrangements updates] Announcement Notice of upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements (RCM) The ACMA is consolidating the three existing compliance marks (C-Tick, A-Tick and RCM) into a single compliance mark—the RCM. This will indicate a device's compliance with all applicable ACMA regulatory arrangements—that is, for telecommunications, radiocommunications, EMC and EME—and with applicable State and Territory electrical equipment safety requirements. The C-Tick and A-Tick compliance marks are to be phased out. A new database will be established for all supplier registration and the supplier identification requirements removed from the labelling notices. The changes are currently proposed to start on 1 July 2012 to align with the proposed commencement date for the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS). The commencement of the new ACMA arrangements may be postponed if there is a delay in the commencement of the EESS. The current ACMA labelling arrangements apply until the commencement date. From 1 July 2012, the new arrangements will only apply to new suppliers—those not registered on the ACMA supplier database. From 1 July 2015, the arrangements will apply to all suppliers. Further information is available on the ACMA website www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410297https://promo-manager.server-secure.com/ch/1115/rvdjm7/482738/58e36gb0k.html. This email was sent by Technical Regulation Development Section, We
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Hi Brian, I believe you're correct given the statement in the announcement. Also, the ACMA will only assign a Supplier Code number to an in-country entity that's established in Australia. Currently, an in-country entity would have to apply to the ACMA for the number by using the application formhttp://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib310117/c01-application_for_permission_to_use_regulatory_marks.pdf available online. IHTH. Best regards, Ron -Original Message- From: Brian Oconnell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 3:46 PM To: 'Kevin Richardson'; Ron Pickard; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Many thanks to Ron and Kevin. Have interpreted the announcement that current products that have a representative and bear the 'c-tick' mark will not have to be registered and bear RCM until June 2015. Correct? Does the ACMA Supplier Code Number come from the representative, or does the mfr have to apply for this number? thanks, Brian -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.orgmailto:emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]mailto:[mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Kevin Richardson Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:11 PM To: 'Ron Pickard'; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGmailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi Ron, Just to clarify, as the announcement says, this is related to labelling and does not mean any changes to technical requirements. All importers of overseas product however, will now also have to “register” on a national database., even if they already have been issued with an ACMA Supplier Code Number. The timing of the commencement of these new arrangements are to coincide with the commencements of completely new electrical safety arrangements in Australia and New Zealand, the EESS arrangements. These will have very significant impact, again, not so much on the technical requirements but on the processes imposed on the suppliers of product into Australia or New Zealand. 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:kevin.richard...@stanimore.commailto:kevin.richard...@stanimore.com orkevin.richard...@ieee.orgmailto:kevin.richard...@ieee.org URL: www.stanimore.comhttp://www.stanimore.com From: Ron Pickard [mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com]mailto:[mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com] Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2012 6:20 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGmailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement To those that deal with Australian requirements, here’s an ACMA announcement that will be of interest. Please note that this will obviously affect all 3 labeling notices. Best regards, Ron -Original message- From: Technical Regulation Development Section single.m...@acma.gov.aumailto:single.m...@acma.gov.au Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 03:16:10 GMT+00:00 Subject: Upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements Announcement Notice of upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements (RCM) The ACMA is consolidating the three existing compliance marks (C-Tick, A-Tick and RCM) into a single compliance mark—the RCM. This will indicate a device's compliance with all applicable ACMA regulatory arrangements—that is, for telecommunications, radiocommunications, EMC and EME—and with applicable State and Territory electrical equipment safety requirements. The C-Tick and A-Tick compliance marks are to be phased out. A new database will be established for all supplier registration and the supplier identification requirements removed from the labelling notices. The changes are currently proposed to start on 1 July 2012 to align with the proposed commencement date for the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS). The commencement of the new ACMA arrangements may be postponed if there is a delay in the commencement of the EESS. The current ACMA labelling arrangements apply until the commencement date. From 1 July 2012, the new arrangements will only apply to new suppliers—those not registered on the ACMA supplier database. From 1 July 2015, the arrangements will apply to all suppliers. Further information is available on the ACMA website www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410297http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410297. - 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 emc-p
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Does it have to be an entity established in Australia, or will New Zealand do? I'm not clear if this is a full harmonisation of legislation between Australian and NZ, a la the EU, or if certain national requirements remain. Nick. On 8 Mar 2012, at 23:42, Ron Pickard wrote: Hi Brian, I believe you're correct given the statement in the announcement. Also, the ACMA will only assign a Supplier Code number to an in-country entity that's established in Australia. Currently, an in-country entity would have to apply to the ACMA for the number by using theapplication form available online. IHTH. Best regards, Ron -Original Message- From: Brian Oconnell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 3:46 PM To: 'Kevin Richardson'; Ron Pickard; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Many thanks to Ron and Kevin. Have interpreted the announcement that current products that have a representative and bear the 'c-tick' mark will not have to be registered and bear RCM until June 2015. Correct? Does the ACMA Supplier Code Number come from the representative, or does the mfr have to apply for this number? thanks, Brian -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Kevin Richardson Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:11 PM To: 'Ron Pickard'; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement Hi Ron, Just to clarify, as the announcement says, this is related to labelling and does not mean any changes to technical requirements. All importers of overseas product however, will now also have to “register” on a national database., even if they already have been issued with an ACMA Supplier Code Number. The timing of the commencement of these new arrangements are to coincide with the commencements of completely new electrical safety arrangements in Australia and New Zealand, the EESS arrangements. These will have very significant impact, again, not so much on the technical requirements but on the processes imposed on the suppliers of product into Australia or New Zealand. 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:kevin.richard...@stanimore.comorkevin.richard...@ieee.org URL: www.stanimore.com From: Ron Pickard [mailto:rpick...@equinoxpayments.com] Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2012 6:20 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement To those that deal with Australian requirements, here’s an ACMA announcement that will be of interest. Please note that this will obviously affect all 3 labeling notices. Best regards, Ron -Original message- From: Technical Regulation Development Section single.m...@acma.gov.au Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 03:16:10 GMT+00:00 Subject: Upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements Announcement Notice of upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements (RCM) The ACMA is consolidating the three existing compliance marks (C-Tick, A-Tick and RCM) into a single compliance mark—the RCM. This will indicate a device's compliance with all applicable ACMA regulatory arrangements—that is, for telecommunications, radiocommunications, EMC and EME—and with applicable State and Territory electrical equipment safety requirements. The C-Tick and A-Tick compliance marks are to be phased out. A new database will be established for all supplier registration and the supplier identification requirements removed from the labelling notices. The changes are currently proposed to start on 1 July 2012 to align with the proposed commencement date for the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS). The commencement of the new ACMA arrangements may be postponed if there is a delay in the commencement of the EESS. The current ACMA labelling arrangements apply until the commencement date. From 1 July 2012, the new arrangements will only apply to new suppliers—those not registered on the ACMA supplier database. From 1 July 2015, the arrangements will apply to all suppliers. Further information is available on the ACMA website www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410297. - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc
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Thank you Ron! Great to see Australia making this easier for manufacturers. Best Regards, Scott Scott Griggs +55 (11) 9459 9339 griggs_sc...@yahoo.com From: Ron Pickard rpick...@equinoxpayments.com To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 4:19 PM Subject: [PSES] ACMA labelling arrangement change announcement To those that deal with Australian requirements, here’s an ACMA announcement that will be of interest. Please note that this will obviously affect all 3 labeling notices. Best regards, Ron -Original message- From: Technical Regulation Development Section single.m...@acma.gov.au Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 03:16:10 GMT+00:00 Subject: Upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements Announcement Notice of upcoming changes to the ACMA labelling arrangements (RCM) The ACMA is consolidating the three existing compliance marks (C-Tick, A-Tick and RCM) into a single compliance mark—the RCM. This will indicate a device's compliance with all applicable ACMA regulatory arrangements—that is, for telecommunications, radiocommunications, EMC and EME—and with applicable State and Territory electrical equipment safety requirements. The C-Tick and A-Tick compliance marks are to be phased out. A new database will be established for all supplier registration and the supplier identification requirements removed from the labelling notices. The changes are currently proposed to start on 1 July 2012 to align with the proposed commencement date for the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS). The commencement of the new ACMA arrangements may be postponed if there is a delay in the commencement of the EESS. The current ACMA labelling arrangements apply until the commencement date. From 1 July 2012, the new arrangements will only apply to new suppliers—those not registered on the ACMA supplier database. From 1 July 2015, the arrangements will apply to all suppliers. Further information is available on the ACMA website www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410297. This email was sent by Technical Regulation Development Section, We welcome your comments and questions. Email us at single.m...@acma.gov.au., - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald dhe...@gmail.com - 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 emc-p...@ieee.org 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 emcp...@radiusnorth.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: dhe...@gmail.com
