Electrical & Electronic products | Monthly bulletin | October 2019
New Draft Amendments for RoHS
The European Commission published the following notifications to World Trade Organization about RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (non-exhaustive):
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Europe |
Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending, for the purposes of adapting to scientific and technical progress, Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead as a thermal stabiliser in polyvinyl chloride used in certain in-vitro diagnostic medical devices for the analysis of blood and other body fluids and body gases |
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Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending, for the purposes of adapting to scientific and technical progress, Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for the use of cadmium and lead in plastic profiles in electrical and electronic windows and doors containing recovered polyvinyl chloride |
Update of AfPS PAH Guide
Recently, the German Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) published the new Updated AfPS Guide (AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK) for testing and evaluation of PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic hydrocarbons) under GS Mark.
The main changes compared to the current still valid AfPS GS 2014:01PAK, are the following:
- The scope of categories 1, 2a and 3a has been extended to "use by children"
- The list of PAHs has been shortened from 18 to 15 PAHs. Acenaphthylene (CAS No. 208-96-8). Acenaphthene (CAS No. 83-32-9), and fluorene (CAS No. 86-73-7) have been removed from the substance list
- The term "Gefährdungsbeurteilung (risk / hazard assessment)" has been replaced by the term" Risikobeurteilung (risk assessment)"
When the GS mark is awarded, this new version must be applied from 1 July 2020 (including current procedures completed after 1 July 2020).
Existing GS mark certificates remain valid.
Regulatory proposals notified to WTO
Below a summary table with some recent notifications to World Trade Organization (non-exhaustive):
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Canada |
Consultation of RSS-310, Issue 5
Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category II Equipment, sets out standard requirements for licence-exempt radio apparatus used for radiocommunication (other than broadcasting) that are exempt from certification |
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Canada |
Notice No. SMSE-007-19 — Release of:
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France |
Draft law protecting French defence and national security interests in the context of the operation of mobile radio networks
It introduces a preliminary monitoring measure for any activity involving the operation of certain radio equipment in 5G networks |
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France |
Decree on the preliminary authorisation procedures for the operation of radio network equipment stipulated in Article L34-11 of the Postal and Electronic Communications Code
It introduces a preliminary monitoring measure for any activity involving the operation of certain radio equipment in 5G networks. The Decree lays down the authorisation procedures, the nature of the conditions that may be attached to authorisations and the list of documents in the request file |
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France |
Order laying down the list of devices stipulated in Article L34-11 of the Postal and Electronic Communications Code
It introduces a preliminary monitoring measure for any activity involving the operation of certain radio equipment in 5G networks. The Order issues the list of equipment whose operation will be subject to authorisation |
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Hong Kong |
Draft Revision of Code of Practice on Energy Labelling of Products
The aim is to update the energy efficiency grading standards for single package type room air conditioners, compact fluorescent lamps and dehumidifiers, revise the energy efficiency grading calculation examples of the three above-mentioned products, televisions and storage type electric water heaters, in its mandatory energy efficiency labelling scheme |
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Taiwan |
Proposal for Amendment to Legal Inspection Requirements for Self-ballasted LED Lamps |
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US |
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Cooking Products |
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Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Incandescent Lamps |
Standards Updates
Below a summary table with some recent standards updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):
(*) Date of availability: date when the definitive text in the official language versions of an approved CEN/CENELEC publication is distributed by the Central Secretariat.
(**) Date of withdrawal: latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.
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Fixed electric double-layer capacitors for use in electric and electronic equipment - Part 1: Generic specification |
2019-08-16 |
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Supersedes |
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Electric cables - Additional test methods |
2022-07-01 |
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Heating boilers - Part 6: Heating boilers with forced draught burners - Specific requirements for the domestic hot water operation and energy performance of water heaters and combination boilers with atomizing oil burners of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW |
2020-02-29 |
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Heat exchanger - Forced convection air cooled refrigerant condensers and dry coolers - Sound measurement |
2020-02-29 |
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Monitoring and Alarm Receiving Centre |
2022-02-06 |
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Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 3: Gauges |
2022-08-12 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements |
2021-07-30 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements |
2021-07-30 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements |
2021-07-30 |
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Household electric thermal storage room heaters - Methods for measuring performance |
2022-06-17 |
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Household electric direct-acting room heaters - Methods for measuring performance |
2022-06-17 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for dishwashers |
2022-07-19 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for dishwashers |
2022-06-18 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 3: Procedure for determining and verifying declared noise emission values |
2022-07-02 |
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Tumble dryers for household use - Methods for measuring the performance |
2021-08-23 |
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Discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) - Safety specifications |
2022-08-16 |
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Audio reproduction method for normalized loudness level |
2022-08-14 |
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Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for hand-held drills and impact drills |
2023-05-13 |
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Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-58: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of lens removal devices and vitrectomy devices for ophthalmic surgery |
2022-08-23 |
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Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment |
2022-08-30 |
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Environmental testing - Part 2-85: Tests - Test Fj: Vibration - Long time history replication |
2022-07-25 |
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Tests for electric cables under fire conditions - Circuit integrity - Part 1: Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830°C for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,6/1,0 kV and with an overall diameter exceeding 20 mm |
2022-07-19 |
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Semiconductor devices - Part 16-6: Microwave integrated circuits - Frequency multipliers |
2022-07-31 |
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Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables - Part 3: Measurement of low level of halogen content by ion chromatography |
2022-07-19 |
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High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 214: Internal arc classification for metal-enclosed pole-mounted switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV |
2022-07-25 |
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Surface cleaning appliances - Part 6: Wet hard floor cleaning appliances for household or similar use - Methods for measuring the performance |
2020-07-26 |
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ETSI Standards |
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Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT); Test specification; Part 2: Audio and speech |
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Technical characteristics and methods of measurement for equipment for generation, transmission and reception of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) in the maritime MF, MF/HF and/or VHF mobile service; Part 1: Common requirements |
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IMT cellular networks; Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum; Part 1: Introduction and common requirement |
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IMT cellular networks; Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum; Part 13: Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) User Equipment (UE) |
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System Reference document (SRdoc); Technical characteristics of Multiple Gigabit Wireless Systems (MGWS) in radio spectrum between 57 GHz and 71 GHz |
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IEC Standards |
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Electrostatics - Part 5-4: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena, - Compliance verification |
16/08/2019 |
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Explosive atmospheres - ALL PARTS |
23/09/2019 |
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Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 28-100: Signal integrity tests up to 2 000 MHz - Tests 28a to 28g |
06/09/2019 |
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Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment practices - Part 1: Generic standard |
13/09/2019 |
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-11: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests for equipment with input current up to 16 A per phase ( see work in progress tab) |
23/08/2019 |
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Corrigendum 1 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-18: Testing and measurement techniques - Damped oscillatory wave immunity test |
29/08/2019 |
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Radio-frequency connectors - Part 1-2: Electrical test methods - Insertion loss |
12/09/2019 |
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Corrigendum 1 - Electric toys - Safety |
27/08/2019 |
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Corrigendum 1 - Lightning protection system components (LPSC) - Part 2: Requirements for conductors and earth electrodes |
29/08/2019 |
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Installations for electroheating and electromagnetic processing - Test methods for induction through-heating installations |
23/08/2019 |
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Multi-channel radio frequency connectors - Part 1: Generic specification - General requirements and test methods |
12/09/2019 |
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ISO and IEC recommended practices for standardization by national bodies |
19/08/2019 |
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Standards Updates
Below a summary table with some recent ASTM standards updates:
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Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Baby Monitors |
Updated Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards 2019
On 9th September 2019, the Australian Government published the following documents according to the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act.
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Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Registration Fees) Instrument (No. 2) 2019 |
This instrument specifies the fees payable in relation to applications under section 41 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012. This instrument also revokes the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Registration Fees) Instrument 2019 |
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Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Refrigerated Cabinets) Determination 2019 |
This determination covers the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) requirements for commercial refrigerated cabinets. It also revokes the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Refrigerated Display Cabinets) Determination 2012 |
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Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Household Refrigerating Appliances) Determination 2019 |
This determination covers the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) requirements for household refrigerating appliances such as fridges and freezers. It also revokes the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Household Refrigerating Appliances) Determination 2012 |
Improvement proposal in the registration of products under INMETRO
On 2nd September 2019, the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology – INMETRO notified to World Trade Organization (WTO) their proposal Ordinance 404, 28 August 2019.
It proposes improvements in the criteria and procedures for the registration of products, inputs and services under INMETRO's regulatory scope and which compliance is compulsorily assessed. It would revoke INMETRO Ordinance 512, 11 November 2016.
Click here for getting the notification through the European Commission website with reference G/TBT/N/BRA/907.
Amendment to requirements for indoor lighting energy efficiency
On 23rd August 2019, the Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs published the amendment Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling Methods for Energy-Efficient Labels for Indoor Lighting.
The main changes for determination of the efficiency benchmarks are testing methods and the following standards:
- CNS 16027 G5/G13 on Double-capped LED lamps – Performance requirements
- CNS 15630 on Self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting services with supply voltages > 50 V – Performance requirements
- CIE TN 006:2016 on Visual Aspects of Time – Modulated Lighting Systems (led flicker testing)
- CNS 62931 GX16t-5 on Capped Tubular LED lamp – Safety specifications
- CNS 15592 on Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems
- CNS 15983 G5/G13 on Double-capped integrated LED lamps – Safety specifications
It will take effect on 1st September 2020.
Click here for getting the official publication from Taiwanese Government website.
