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European Union: Council adopts position on a common charger for electronic devices

2022-03-26T22:09:00.002-07:00

More info on this subject may be found here

South Africa: SABS Acceptance of ILAC 17025 EMC Test Reports!

2022-03-26T22:03:00.008-07:00

As published in Public Gazette # 45717 dated January 3, 2022, South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS), will start accepting ILAC 17025 emc test reports in addition to current process of testing at SABS accredited labs under the implemented Authorised Laboratory Program ("A-Lab program"). Implementation date for acceptance of ILAC 17025 emc test reports is April 1, 2022. We are unable to apply for this until Fool's Day!

Israel SII Certs to SI60950-1 and SI60065 - No longer valid after December 20, 2020

2020-11-26T15:29:00.002-08:00

Standards Institution of Israel (SII) certs to SI60950-1 and SI60065 will not be accepted at Israel Customs after December 20, 2020. Certs will need to be updated to SI62368-1.

Israel Ministry of Economy (MoE) waiver certs on the other hand will remain valid until cert expiry (certs are valid for 1 year after issuance) after which you will be required to submit an IEC 62368-1 CB Test Report/Cert along with your emc test report of not older than 5 years. However, any product imported to Israel by the waiver must comply with the 62368-1 standard which must be declared by the importer. Importing products not in compliance with 62368-1 after December 20, 2020 is a violation of the importer.

SI60950-1 to SI62368-1 certification is relatively simple and could be updated by paperwork only and can take 3 weeks. SI60065 to SI62368-1 will require 2 samples for testing and the process could take 4-6 weeks. MoE 1 year validity waivers is also paperwork only and process is typically 1-2 weeks.

For all of your Israel certification needs, please contact us

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Costa Rica National Frequency Allocation Table

2019-08-31T23:15:00.003-07:00

Costa Rica National Frequency Allocation Table

https://www.imprentanacional.go.cr/pub/2017/05/24/ALCA110_24_05_2017.pdf

For all your Costa Rica Sutel licensed or unlicensed type approvals, please contact:

info@goglobalcompliance.com

Regards

Peter Merguerian
Tel: +1 (408) 931-3303

St. Maarten - 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz Allowed Frequencies and Power Levels

2019-08-15T01:27:00.001-07:00

Devices operating in the following frequency range and comply with part 15 of FCC rules and regulations or the EU RED Directive, are allowed for use in St. Maarten:

 2.4-2.4835GHz max. power 100mW
 5.15-5.25GHz max. power 50mW
 5.25-5.35GHz max. power 250mW
 5.47-5.725GHz max. power 250mW
 5.725-5.875GHz max. power 1W

Peter Merguerian
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
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peter@goglobalcompliance.com
(408) 931-3303

Indonesia : SDPPI Update DIRJEN SDPPI No. 138 Tahun 2019

2019-04-24T09:55:00.000-07:00

DIRJEN SDPPI No.138 Tahun 2019

Indonesia SDPPI announced yesterday that all equipment with RF / Telecom function (other than products mentioneDIRJEN SDPPI No. 138 Tahun 2019

d below) now require local in-country testing.

Documentation evaluation from SDPPI Recognized labs can still be accepted for Tablet Computers, Handheld Smartphones and Handheld Computers.

For more information regarding this update or a quote for Indonesia SDPPI Type Approvals, please contact us:

Go Global Compliance, Inc.

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Ghana - National Frequency Allocation Table

2019-04-13T13:05:00.000-07:00

Refer to below link for the Ghana National Frequency Allocation Table

https://www.nca.org.gh/assets/Uploads/National-Frequency-Allocation-Table-.pdf

For all your Gahana certification needs, please contact

Go Global Compliance, Inc.
info@goglobalcompliance.com

FCC Modular Certification

2019-03-29T23:45:00.000-07:00

Compliments of LSR

Get the hard facts to a successful transition to IEC/EN/UL 62368

2018-05-01T23:01:00.000-07:00

Great link to follow. Compliments of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

62368

World Plugs

2017-11-28T15:15:00.000-08:00

This is a great resource to determine type of plugs for various countries

World Plugs

Peter Merguerian
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
(408) 416-3772

Bahrain - National Frequency Allocation Table

2017-08-05T15:42:00.000-07:00

See below link to the National Frequency Allocation Table for Bahrain

https://www.bahrain.bh/wps/wcm/connect/13d3815f-6b65-4b2b-805a-b8c29d885c70/National_Frequancy_Plan.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Please contact Go Global Compliance for all of your Bahrain Radio Type Approval needs

Go Global Compliance, Inc.
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
(408) 416-3772

Israel - Ministry of Communications - Products with BT and/or GPS

2017-05-25T08:02:00.001-07:00

Products with BT only or GPS only or BT + GPS only do not require Ministry of Communications (MoC) Type Approval.

Any questions regarding Israel MoC (Ministry of Communications), SII (Standards Institution of Israel) or MoEc (Ministry of Economy) Approvals, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Go Global Compliance, Inc.
Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
(408) 416-3772

South Africa - EMC Memorandum of Understanding between SABS and ICASA

2017-05-12T21:38:00.000-07:00

https://www.sabs.co.za/docs/ICASA_SABSmediareleaseUpdated.pdf

For all of your South Africa needs:

ICASA Certs for Radiocom and Telecom
NRCS Letters of Authority (LOA)
SABS Certificate of Compliance (CoC)

Please contact us:

Go Global Compliance, Inc.
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
(408) 416-3772

Europe - Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU - FAQs

2017-04-30T12:15:00.001-07:00

The EU Commission has come up with FAQs regarding the RED Directive

http://ec.europa.eu/DocsRoom/documents/22888

Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
(408) 416-3772

Europe - Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU - Presentation

2017-04-30T10:07:00.002-07:00

A good presentation of the RED Directive requirements by RED-CA

http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/resource/j/equ/mra/pdf/27/07.pdf

Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
(408) 416-3772

Europe - Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU - Notified Bodies

2017-04-30T09:49:00.000-07:00

See below list of EU Notified Bodies under the European RED Directive

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/nando/index.cfm?fuseaction=directive.notifiedbody&dir_id=154428

You will need to approach one of the Notified Bodies to provide you with a Type Examination Certificate if you have not used one of the harmonized standards listed in the Official Journal (OJ) listed in the below link. This Type Examination Certificate Notified Body Name and Certificate # must appear on your RED Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/rtte_en

Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Go Global Compliance, Inc.

Brazil: Anatel Certs and Importance of Maintenance

2017-04-03T08:36:00.001-07:00

Brazil Anatel Certificates that are not maintained by the Brazilian certification body are automatically cancelled by Anatel after180 days from the date the maintenance is due. It is important that you discuss with your Brazilian importer, Agent or OCD involved in certification of your equipment to notify you when maintenance for your Brazilian certs are due.

Maintenance may involve limited testing of your equipment by the OCD.

Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
(408) 416-3772

Guidance and Comparison Between 60950-1 and 62368-1

2017-03-08T08:04:00.000-08:00

For those interested in transitioning from UL/CSA/EN60950-1 to UL/CSA/EN 62368-1, there is a guidance document from ECMA International. Refer to below link

http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/files/ECMA-TR/ECMA%20TR-106.pdf

Not too many countries have adopted the 62368-1 standard yet. For any queries, please contact

Go Global Compliance, Inc.
Peter Merguerian
(408) 416-3772 Ext. 1
peter@goglobalcompliance.com

International Efficiency Marking Protocol for External Power Supplies

2017-03-05T13:37:00.000-08:00

https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EERE-2008-BT-STD-0005-0218

Taiwan - BSMI and ROHS Requirements

2016-12-02T06:24:00.001-08:00

Are you compliant with Taiwan RoHS?

http://www.bsmi.gov.tw/wSite/public/Data/f1436161147146.pdf

For mode information please contact us and how this imapcts your BSMI DoCs or RPCs.

Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
(408) 416-3772

Qatar - National Frequency Allocation Table

2016-11-27T11:43:00.003-08:00

The below link is Qatar's National Frequency Allocation Table

http://www.cra.gov.qa/sites/default/files/documents/Qatar%20National%20Frequency%20Allocation%20Table%20%28QNFAT%29.pdf

For all of your Qatar Type Approval needs:

Please contact:

Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Go Global Compliance, Inc.

Singapore - IMDA New Labeling Guidelines

2016-10-29T10:07:00.000-07:00

Labeling requirements in Singapore have changed due to change of authority from IDA to IMDA , see link below with transitional arrangements specified in Section 6

https://www.imda.gov.sg/~/media/imda/files/regulation%20licensing%20and%20consultations/licensing/licenses/telecomequplabel_adv.pdf?la=en

· Under Section 91(1) of the Info-communications Media Development Authority Act 2016, which came into force on 1 October 2016, all dealer’s licences and equipment registrations previously issued by IDA before 1 October 2016, will remain in force and will be deemed to be issued by IMDA. All conditions in the respective dealer’s licence and equipment registration will remain the same.

· Equipment that has been registered or renewed before 1 October 2016 with existing stock that are already affixed with the IDA compliance label before 1 October 2016, need not be replaced with the new IMDA compliance label.

· Equipment that has been registered or renewed after 1 October 2016 with IMDA, shall be affixed with the IMDA compliance label by no later than 30 September 2017. This is to allow time for dealers to prepare and affix the new IMDA label.

For all of your Singapore Approval needs, please contact us:

Peter Merguerian

peter@goglobalcompliance.com

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South Africa - NRCS LOAs, No Relief!

2016-09-24T17:45:00.000-07:00

Ever wondered why your South Africa NRCS LOAs are exceeding the 120 working day limit? Read this article from Business Day BDLIVE

http://www.bdlive.co.za/national/2016/09/19/gridlock-feared-after-regulators-ceo-resigns

Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com

Argentina - Telecom/Radiocom Regulator Now ENACOM

2016-02-07T10:53:00.000-08:00

There is now a new regulator ENACOM (ENTE NACIONAL DE COMMUNICACIONES) created by the new government in Argentina.

ENACOM now regulates all telecom/radiocom equipment entering Argentina.

By a Argentina Government Decree No. 267/2015, ENACOM has 60 business days from December 29, 2015 to reorganize their internal processes. This is delaying all certs for telecom/radiocom equipment previously submitted to AFTIC and all new submittals to ENACOM.

Looks like every time there is a new government in Argentina, a new regulator is formed. As most of you know AFTIC was not too long ago established to replace CNC.

Australia & New Zealand: Holidays Approaching

2015-12-08T18:20:00.000-08:00

Dear All,

Please note that due to the Christmas, New Year and Summer Holidays, Australia and New Zealand services (EMC, Telecom, Safety, Energy Efficiency) will be delayed from the end of business Wednesday the 23rd December and will re-start on Monday the 11th January 2016.

Best Regards

Peter Merguerian
peter@goglobalcompliance.com
Go Global Compliance, Inc.
www.goglobalcompliance.com