Safety group: We have just been informed by our clearing agents in South Africa that from 1st of January 1998, there is new legislation in place regarding the importation of electrical and electronic goods. We have to lodge with customs "an acceptable test report from a recognized test house, that their electrical and electronic equipment on sale is safe"
One year ago, this topic was addressed in this group, and it appears that "there is no separate labeling or submittal requirements. The SABS felt that our compliance with EN 60950 more than satisfied this requirement." I now have information from SABS that full test reports, in English, from an accredited test house, must be submitted. After evaluation, a certification letter will be issued to the company for use at the port of entry. Testing must be to EN60950 or IEC (60) 950. What I'd like to know is if anyone has information on whether this is a legal requirement for all mains connected equipment, or only for some subgroups of IEC 950 equipment? Also, has anyone else been hit with, and complied with the requirement? Thanks James Goedderz [email protected]
