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Electrical & Electronic products | Monthly bulletin | May 2020

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Europe

 

Recent publications

 

The below table summarises the most recent publications by the Official Journal of the European Union relating to E&E:

 

Date

Reference

Title

31/03/2020

2020/C 104/03

Publication of an update to the list of national standardisation bodies pursuant to Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on European standardisation

 

Standard updates

 

Please see below a table summarising 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(*) Date of withdrawal: latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.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

EN 45552:2020

General method for the assessment of the durability of energy-related products

2020-09-30

 

EN IEC 60098:2020

Analogue audio disk records and reproducing equipment

2023-02-14

HD 337 S3:1989

EN IEC 62031:2020

LED modules for general lighting - Safety specifications

2022-12-18

EN 62031:2008

EN 62031:2008/A1:2013

EN 62031:2008/A2:2015

EN 60436:2020

Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring performance

2023-03-27

EN 50242:2016

EN 60598-2-22:2014/A1:2020

Luminaires - Part 2-22: Particular requirements - Luminaires for emergency lighting

2023-03-27

 

EN IEC 60704-2-7:2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for fans

2023-02-27

EN 60704-2-7:1998

EN IEC 60947-5-2:2020

Low-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 5-2: Control circuit devices and switching elements - Proximity switches

2023-03-27

EN 60947-5-2:2007

EN 60947-5-2:2007/A1:2012

EN IEC 61000-4-11:2020

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

2023-03-03

EN 61000-4-11:2004

EN 61000-4-11:2004/A1:2017

EN IEC 61300-2-4:2019/A1:2020

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-4: Tests - Fibre or cable retention

2023-02-27

 

EN 61850-7-3:2011/A1:2020

Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 7-3: Basic communication structure - Common data classes

2023-03-16

 

EN IEC 62368-3:2020

Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 3: Safety aspects for DC power transfer through communication cables and ports

2020-12-20

EN 60950-21:2003

EN IEC 63115-1:2020

Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Sealed nickel-metal hydride cells and batteries for use in industrial applications - Part 1: Performance

2023-02-24

 

EN IEC 63171-6:2020

Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Part 6: Detail specification for 2-way and 4-way (data/power), shielded, free and fixed connectors for power and data transmission with frequencies up to 600 MHz

2023-02-24

 

EN IEC 60086-6:2020

Primary batteries - Part 6: Guidance on environmental aspects

2023-03-13

 

EN IEC 60118-13:2020

Electroacoustics - Hearing aids - Part 13: Requirements and methods of measurement for electromagnetic immunity to mobile digital wireless devices

2023-02-19

EN 60118-13:2011

EN 60704-2-4:2012/A11:2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-4: Particular requirements for washing machines and spin extractors

2023-01-13

 

EN IEC 60704-2-16:2019/A11:2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for washer-dryers

2023-01-13

 

EN 61850-7-2:2010/A1:2020

Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 7-2: Basic information and communication structure - Abstract communication service interface (ACSI)

2023-03-16

 

EN 61850-7-4:2010/A1:2020

Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 7-4: Basic communication structure - Compatible logical node classes and data object classes

2023-03-18

 

EN 61850-9-2:2011/A1:2020

Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 9-2: Specific communication service mapping (SCSM) - Sampled values over ISO/IEC 8802-3

2023-03-18

 

 

International

 

Regulatory proposals notified to WTO

 

Please see the below table summarising the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (WTO) (non-exhaustive):

 

Notification number / Link

Country

Title

G/TBT/N/BRA/979

Brazil

Operational Procedure for Technical Change in Telecommunications Product Approved by Certificate of Conformity or Declaration of Conformity with Test Report

 

Public Consultation Proposal for approval of the Operational Procedure for Technical Change in Telecommunications Product Approved by Certificate of Conformity or by Declaration of Conformity with Test Report, aiming at complying with the provisions of the Regulations for Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, of 23 October 2019, in articles 22, 48, 49, 51 and 57, §§ 1 and 2

G/TBT/N/BRA/980

Brazil

Operational Procedure that Establishes the Means of Exercising Rights and Fulfilling Obligations by Agents Involved in Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Products

 

Public Consultation for approval of the Operational Procedure that Establishes the Means of Exercise of Rights and Fulfillment of Obligations by the Agents Involved in the Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Products, aiming at the fulfillment of the provisions of the Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products Regulation, approved by Resolution No. 715, of 23 October 2019 in Articles 19, 21 and 57, §§1º and 2º

G/TBT/N/BRA/981

Brazil

Operational Procedure for Approval of the Certificate of Conformity for Telecommunications Products

 

Public Consultation Proposal for approval of the Operational Procedure for Homologation of the Telecommunications Products Conformity Certificate, aiming at complying with the provisions of the Conformity Assessment and Homologation Regulations for Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, of 23 October 2019, in Articles 25 and 55 to 63

G/TBT/N/BRA/982

Brazil

Operational Procedure for Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Products by Certification

 

Public Consultation for approval of the Operational Procedure for Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Products by Certification, aiming to comply with the provisions of the Regulations for Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, of 23 October 2019, in articles 36 to 47

G/TBT/N/BRA/983

Brazil

Proposal for an Act containing an update of the Technical Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Restricted Radiation Radiocommunication Equipment, approved by Act No. 14.448, of 4 December 2017, for the inclusion of the evaluation requirements of Femtocell and residential Femtocell

 

Public Consultation to update the Technical Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Radiation Radiocommunication Equipment to include the evaluation requirements for Femtocell and Residential Femtocell Cell due to the repeal of Resolution No. 624, of 30 October 2013, which approves the Regulation for the Use of Femtocells in Personal Mobile Service Networks, Specialized Mobile Service and Multimedia Communication Service

G/TBT/N/BRA/985

Brazil

Operational Procedure for Marking Anatel Homologation Identification in Telecommunications Products

 

Public Consultation Proposal for approval of the Operational Procedure for Anatel Identification Label in Telecommunications Products, aiming to comply with the provisions of article 63 of the Conformity Assessment and Homologation Regulation for Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, 23 October 2019

G/TBT/N/BRA/998

Brazil

Telecommunication Products Reference List

 

Public Consultation upon the review of Telecommunications Products Reference List and establishment of modalities and models for assessment of conformity for telecommunications products, aiming to comply with the provisions of the Regulations for Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, of 23 October 2019, in articles 31, 32 and 33

G/TBT/N/CHN/1404

China

National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and the Energy Efficiency Grades for Power Transformers

 

This standard specifies the minimum allowable values of energy efficiency, energy efficiency grade and test method of three-phase power transformer

G/TBT/N/CHN/1407

China

National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Flat Panel Televisions and Set-top Boxes

 

This standard specifies the energy efficiency grade, minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and test method of flat panel televisions and general purpose set-top boxes (also known as digital TV receiver)

G/TBT/N/CHN/1409

China

National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Fan

 

This standard specifies the energy efficiency grade, minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and test method of fans

G/TBT/N/CHN/1413

China

National Standard of the P.R.C., Infant Feeding Bottles and Teats

 

This standard specifies the terms, definitions, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, identification, transportation and storage of feeding bottles and teats

G/TBT/N/ISR/1118

Israel 

SI 60095 part 1 - Lead-acid starter batteries: General requirements and methods of testing

 

The existing Mandatory Standard, SI 60095 part 1, dealing with lead-acid starter batteries, shall be declared voluntary. This declaration aims to remove unnecessary obstacles to trade and to lower trade barriers

G/TBT/N/KOR/886

Korea

Proposal for Technical Regulations for Electrical and Telecommunication Products and Components (KC 62133-2)

 

KATS proposes establishing technical regulation (KC 62133-2 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolyte - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable application-Part 2: Lithium systems) and the abolition technical regulation (KC 62133 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolyte - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cell, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable application) to harmonise international standards, IEC 62133 and IEC 62133-2. Clarification of scope (added to enhance the safety of the battery installed in personal mobility below Max. speed 25km/h), test condition, etc

G/TBT/N/KOR/887

Korea

A draft revision of safety verification criteria for electric personal mobility device

 

  • Adding marking requirements regarding precautions when replacing battery
  • Removing safety requirements of battery from the current technical regulation and managing it according to "KC 62133-2 technical regulation" (Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolyte-Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable application-Part2: Lithium systems)

G/TBT/N/USA/1597

US

Unlicensed White Space Device Operations Television Bands

 

Proposed rule - In this document, the Commission proposes to revise rules to provide additional opportunities for unlicensed white space devices operating in the broadcast television bands (TV Bands) to deliver wireless broadband services in rural areas and applications associated with the Internet of Things (IOT). The Commission outlines several proposals to spur continued growth of the white space device ecosystem, especially in relation to the provision of affordable broadband service to rural and underserved communities that can help to close the digital divide

G/TBT/N/USA/1598

US

Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields

 

Proposed rule - In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment in relation to expanding the range of frequencies to which its radiofrequency (RF) exposure limits apply; applying localised exposure limits above 6 GHz in parallel with localised exposure limits already established below 6 GHz; specifying the conditions and methods for averaging the RF exposure, in both time and area, during evaluation for compliance with the RF exposure limits in the rules; addressing new RF exposure issues raised by wireless power transfer (WPT) devices; and in relation to the definition of a WPT device

 

Regulatory updates

 

Please see below a table summarising some recent updates to legislation and proposals (non-exhaustive):

 

Date

Country

Update

11/03/2020

Mexico

Official Mexican STANDARD NOM-225-SCFI-2019, Safety of household items-Utensils with non-stick coating for cooking food-Specifications and test methods

19/03/2020

Canada

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has prepared an industry factsheet which includes a summary of the ACCC's proposed requirements to improve button battery safety

19/03/2020

Chile

SUBTEL has published new guidelines relating to Certification Protocol for Reduced Scope Equipment, Year 2020. This document provides a checklist to facilitate compliance with Resolution No. 1985 of 2017, especially in terms of requested information being sent with all the relevant technical, legal and administrative documents

 

The following points have been clarified:

 

  • Test reports must show the model number to be Approved
  • SUBTEL will no longer accept modular test reports for host-level approval

30/03/2020

Switzerland

New Swiss standard series SN441011, which came into effect on 1.3.2019, in relation to the outdoor safety of household plugs and sockets, had not been guaranteed as a result of the lack of standardised components. With the new SN 441011 standard series, IP55 protection is achieved even when the device is switched on

01/04/2020

India

Addition of product categories to the Schedule of the “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012

02/04/2020

Argentina

Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) – published Resolución 326/2020, introducing temporary measures to extend the validity of certain Approvals, in response to the ongoing impact of COVID-19

 

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A review of the key changes to EN 300 328 V2.2.2 | Eurofins E&E UK

 

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Eurofins E&E North America Earns CTIA Accreditation

 

Santa Clara Location Becomes CTIA Authorized Test Laboratory for OTA Performance

 

April 23, 2020 (Baltimore, MD) Eurofins Electrical & Electronics (E&E) North America, part of the Eurofins global network of laboratories, recently earned accreditation as a CTIA authorized testing laboratory for wireless device over-the-air (OTA) performance.

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