Eurofins | May 2019 regulatory Newsflash compilation | Electrical & Electronics
US/Canada/ Mexico
Collaboration to develop consensus recommendations to improve voluntary safety standards for chargers
Technical staff of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Health Canada, and Mexico’s Consumer Protection Federal Agency (PROFECO) have collaborated together to develop recommendations to improve the safety of chargers.
Specifically, they request that standards development organizations include, in applicable standards, their recommendations about test methods that they consider important to prevent hazards caused by USB chargers and alternating current (AC) chargers.
For more information click here.
Safety standards update for Self-balancing scooters
On 9th April 2019, the Australian Government registered the “Consumer Goods (Self-balancing Scooters) Amendment Safety Standard 2019”.
Click here for getting the official publication from Federal Register of Legislation website.
Regulatory proposals
Below a summary table with some recent notifications to World Trade Organization (non-exhaustive):
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Consultation of RSP-100, Issue 12 RSP-100, Issue 12, Certification of Radio Apparatus and Broadcasting Equipment, sets out the certification procedure for radio apparatus and broadcasting equipment. |
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Canada |
Consultation of RSS-181, Issue 2 RSS-181, Issue 2, Coast and Ship Station Equipment Operating in the Maritime Service in the Frequency Range 1605-28000 kHz, sets out the certification requirements for equipment operating in the maritime service in the frequency range 1605-28000 kHz. |
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Canada |
Consultation of RSS-123, Issue 4 RSS-123, Issue 4, Licensed Wireless Microphones, sets out the certification requirements for select low-power radio apparatus. |
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Canada |
RSS-GEN, Issue 5, Amendment 1 RSS-246, Issue 1 RSS-HAC, Issue 1
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Korea |
Partial amendment to the Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management Equipment. Description: New designated products within scope, energy efficiency standards and test methods: clothes dryers - Expansion of scope: Air cleaners. |
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New Zealand |
Air-conditioners. Proposed changes to the current regulatory requirements for air conditioners. A full list of policy documents developed to consult on these proposed changes can be found under "Key Documents" at http://www.energyrating.gov.au/products/space-heating-and-cooling/air-conditioners. |
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Thailand |
Draft Thai Industrial Standard for air–conditioner: Safety Requirement (TIS 1529 – 25XX(20XX)). The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed a new mandatory standard for air–conditioner: Safety Requirement (TIS 1529 – 25XX (20XX)). This draft standard covers the safety requirement of air-conditioners incorporating motor- compressors. |
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US |
Energy Labeling Rule. The Commission proposes amending the Energy Labeling Rule ("Rule") to make the Rule easier to use by reorganizing several sections, amending language to increase clarity, and eliminating several obsolete provisions. The proposed amendments have no substantive impact on the Rule's requirements. |
Below a summary table with some recent updates in legislations and proposals (non-exhaustive):
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31st January 2019 |
Publication of the amendment about Energy Efficiency Standards and Energy Labels for Electric Cooker. |
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18th February 2019 |
Publication of requirements for Electric Cookers as standard CNS, limit of the content of the restricted substances. |
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21st March 2019 |
Publication of the amendment for minimum Energy Performance Standard and Luminous efficiency benchmark for Self-Ballasted LED Lamps. |
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15th March 2019 |
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Paraguay published Decree No. 1468 incorporating Mercosur Resolution No. 04/09 on Cables and Electric Conductors of Low Voltage into national legislation. |
Standards Updates
Below a summary table with some recent standards updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):
(*) Date of withdrawal: latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.
| Reference | Title | Date of Withdrawal (*) | Supersedes |
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Coaxial cables - Part 1: Generic specification. |
2022-02-28 |
EN 50117-1:2002 |
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Coaxial cables - Part 9-1: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Indoor drop cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 1 000 MHz. |
2022-03-29 |
EN 50117-2-1:2005 |
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Coaxial cables - Part 9-2: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Indoor drop cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 3 000 MHz. |
2022-03-29 |
EN 50117-2-4:2004 |
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Coaxial cables - Part 9-3: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Indoor drop cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 6 000 MHz. |
2022-03-29 |
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Coaxial cables - Part 10-1: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Outdoor drop cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 1 000 MHz. |
2022-03-29 |
EN 50117-2-2:2004 |
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Coaxial cables - Part 10-2: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Outdoor drop cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 3 000 MHz. |
2022-03-29 |
EN 50117-2-5:2004 |
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Coaxial cables - Part 11-1: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Distribution and trunk cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 1 000 MHz. |
2022-03-29 |
EN 50117-2-3:2004 |
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Coaxial cables - Part 11-2: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Distribution and trunk cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 2 000 MHz. |
2022-03-29 |
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Simplex and duplex cables for use in terminated cable assemblies - Part 1: Blank Detail Specification and minimum requirements. |
2022-02-18 |
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Plug-in type bushings for 72,5 kV with 630 A and 1 250 A for electrical equipment. |
2021-12-27 |
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Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Part 1-4: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - Antennas and test sites for radiated disturbance measurements. |
2022-02-12 |
EN 55016-1-4:2010 |
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Rotating electrical machines - Part 23: Repair, overhaul and reclamation. |
2022-02-28 |
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Power transformers - Part 22-1: Power transformer and reactor fittings – Protective devices. |
2022-03-05 |
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Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 21: Sectional specification - Fixed surface mount multilayer capacitors of ceramic dielectric, Class 1. |
2022-03-05 |
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Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 22: Sectional specification - Fixed surface mount multilayer capacitors of ceramic dielectric, Class 2. |
2022-03-05 |
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Connectors for electronic equipment - Part 7: Detail specification for 8-way, unshielded, free and fixed connectors. |
2022-02-15 |
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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 4-1: Contactors and motor-starters - Electromechanical contactors and motor-starters. |
2022-03-22 |
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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 7-4: Ancillary equipment - PCB terminal blocks for copper conductors. |
2022-02-22 |
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Electromechanical switches for use in electrical and electronic equipment - Part 1: Generic specification. |
2022-02-20 |
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Connectors for electronic equipment - Product requirements - Part 1: Generic specification. |
2022-02-15 |
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Terminology for voltage-sourced converters (VSC) for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems. |
2022-02-28 |
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