Electrical & Electronic products | Monthly bulletin | September 2019
Regulatory news - Eurofins updates
New Draft Amendments for RoHS
On 8th August 2019, the European Commission has published the following amendments to Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) as below, regarding exemptions for bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and lead:
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COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… 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 bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in certain rubber components used in engine systems |
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COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… 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 lead in solders used in certain combustion engines |
On the other hand, recently, the European Commission published the following notifications to World Trade Organization about RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (non-exhaustive):
Notification number / Link |
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Europe |
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 hexavalent chromium as an anticorrosion agent of the carbon steel cooling system in absorption refrigerators |
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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 the use of cadmium in certain radiation tolerant video camera tubes |
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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 in platinized platinum electrodes used for certain conductivity measurements |
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Europe |
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 lead in solders and termination finishes used in certain hand-held combustion engines |
Below you will some documents recently published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
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06-08-2019 |
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1326 of 5 August 2019 on the harmonised standards for electromagnetic compatibility drafted in support of Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council |
Regulatory updates
Below a summary table with recent regulation proposals notified to European Commission by UK authorities (Non-exhaustive):
Notification number |
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Title |
UK |
IR 2102 – UK Interface Requirement 2102 Licence exempt static indoor and low gain mobile phone repeaters |
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IR 2103 – UK Interface Requirement 2103 Shared Access Low Power |
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IR 2104 – UK Interface Requirement 2104 Shared Access Medium Power |
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UK |
IR 2104 – UK Interface Requirement 2105 Shared Access Indoor 26 GHz |
New name for the Bureau of electronic and appliance repair, home furnishings, and thermal insulation
In July 2018, the licensing of household movers became part of the California Department of Consumer Affairs as it moved under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of electronic and appliance repair, home furnishings, and thermal insulation (BEARHFTI). For this reason, in January 2019, BEARHTFI changed its name to the Bureau of household goods and services (BHGS) to better reflect its overall purpose and mission.
BHGS is in charge of registration and regulation of electronics and appliance repair businesses and has jurisdiction over the sale and administration of service contracts on various consumer products. BHGS licenses and regulates the manufacture and sale (retail, wholesale and import) of upholstered furniture and bedding, supply dealers, custom upholsterers, bedding sanitizers, and the manufacture of thermal insulation products, tests for flammability and sanitation and household movers.
In May 2019, BHGS revised and published the Home Furnishing and Thermal Insulation Act and Rules and Regulations.
Regulatory proposals notified to WTO
Below a summary table with some recent notifications to World Trade Organization (non-exhaustive):
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Korea |
Draft partial amendment of the Technical Requirements for the Telecommunication Terminal Equipment |
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Korea |
A draft revision of safety criteria for primary batteries |
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Canada |
Consultation of SPR-003, Issue 1
Supplementary Procedure for Assessing Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance of Portable Devices Operating in the 60 GHz Frequency Band (57 GHz – 71 GHz), sets out the general test methods to be followed when carrying out an RF exposure compliance assessment of portable devices operating in the 60 GHz frequency band (57 GHz – 71 GHz) |
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Chile |
Safety analysis and/or test protocol for electrical products: Socket-outlet mounted nightlights |
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Chile |
Safety analysis and/or test protocol (PE No. 1/35:2019) for surface-cleaning appliances for household use employing steam |
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Chile |
Safety analysis and/or test protocol (PE No. 5/27:2019) for child-appealing portable luminaires |
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Chile |
Safety analysis and/or test protocol (PE No. 8/9:2019) for electronic audio/video, information technology and communication technology equipment. External power supplies for computers and tablet chargers (switch mode units) |
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Chile |
Draft safety analysis and/or test protocol for electrical products: Vertical steam irons (PE No.1/36: 2019) |
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Chile |
Technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for electric ovens |
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Japan |
Partial revision of Regulations for Enforcement of the Radio Act etc |
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Thailand |
Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Self-Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services by Rated Voltage >50 V: Safety Requirements (TIS 2780-25XX (20XX)) |
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Thailand |
Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Lampholders for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps and Starterholders (TIS 344-25XX (20XX)) |
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US |
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Dishwashers, Grant of Petition for Rulemaking |
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US |
Revision to Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment and Use Requirements |
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US |
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Clothes Dryers |
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Vietnam |
Draft QCVN …:2019/BKHCN National technical regulation on safety of secondary lithium batteries |
Below a summary table with some recent updates in legislations and proposals (non-exhaustive):
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Update |
03-06-2019 |
Brazil |
Act 3484 by the Brazilian Regulator, Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL)
New sample requirements and testing procedures for assessing the conformity of lithium batteries used in cell phones |
05-06-2019 |
Canada |
Government of Canada published a Notice No. SLPB-001-19 - Decision on Revisions to the 3500 MHz Band to Accommodate Flexible Use and Preliminary Decisions on Changes to the 3800 MHz Band |
10-06-2019 |
Mexico |
The Secretariat of Economy of Mexico notified Mexican customs authorities that NOM-208 certificates issued on behalf of someone other than the importer will be accepted
This update affects all devices submitted for radio and safety Type Approval in Mexico for NOM standards, and is effective as of June 3, 2019. Click here for more information |
12-06-2019 |
Peru |
Peru Regulator, Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC) published Supreme Decree SN˚ 019-2019-MTC on Approval of Telecommunications Equipment and Apparatus |
28-06-2019 |
Taiwan |
Amendments to the "Electrical and Electronic Product Marking Standards" was published with code No. 10802413360 |
09-07-2019 |
Vietnam |
Publication of Circular 05/2019/TT-BTTTT – New list of devices subjected to Type Approval and Declaration of Conformity (2019) |
12-07-2019 |
Liechtenstein |
Liechtenstein State published regulation Nº 181 concerning the repeal of the Regulation on Low Voltage Electrical Products |
19-07-2019 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia Telecommunication Authority (SDPPI) has published the Regulation No. 159/2019 on recognizing Foreign test report for Telecommunication devices other than mobile phone, handheld computer and tablet computer |
August 2019 |
Canada |
Publication of SRSP-101, Issue 2 Standards Released
Technical Requirements for Fixed Earth Stations Operating Above 1 GHz in Space Radiocommunication Services and Earth Stations On Board Vessels (ESVs) Operating in the Fixed-Satellite Service |
07-08-2019 |
Australia |
Australian Government published the update of Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Household RefrigeratinG Appliances) Determination 2019 |
08-08-2019 |
US |
Publication of proposal to maintain current radiofrequency exposure safety standards by FCC (Federal Communications Commission). The official publication here |
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.
IEC Standards |
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Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Part 2-3: Methods of measurement of disturbances and immunity - Radiated disturbance measurements |
2019-06-25 |
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Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - ALL PARTS |
2019-07-02 |
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Amendment 1 - Environmental testing – Part 2-64: Tests – Test Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance |
2019-07-19 |
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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - ALL PARTS |
2019-07-08 |
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Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 2-032: Particular requirements for hand-held and hand-manipulated current sensors for electrical test and measurement |
2019-06-21 |
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Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-033: Particular requirements for hand-held multimeters and other meters for domestic and professional use, capable of measuring mains voltage |
2019-06-21 |
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Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial connectors with screw coupling, typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks (type F) |
2019-07-19 |
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Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 1: General requirements |
2019-07-26 |
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Electromechanical elementary relays - Part 10: Additional functional aspects and safety requirements for high-capacity relays |
2019-07-11 |
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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Controller-device interfaces (CDIs) - Part 2: Actuator sensor interface (AS-i) |
2019-07-10 |
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Organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays - Part 5-3: Measuring methods of image sticking and lifetime |
2019-08-02 |
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Magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment with respect to human exposure - Measurement procedures |
2019-07-17 |
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Ultrasonics - Physiotherapy systems - Field specifications and methods of measurement in the frequency range 20 kHz to 500 kHz |
2019-07-11 |
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Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-77: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of robotically assisted surgical equipment |
2019-07-09 |
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Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-78: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of medical robots for rehabilitation, assessment, compensation or alleviation |
2019-07-09 |
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Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment – Emission requirements |
2019-09-20 |
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Electroacoustics - Hearing aids - Part 13: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) |
2019-09-27 |
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Note: See additional information (work in progress) of the main standard |
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ETSI Standards |
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Broadcast Sound Receivers; Part 1: Generic requirements and measuring methods |
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Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz band; Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum |
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Transport and Traffic Telematics (TTT); Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) transmission equipment (500 kbit/s / 250 kbit/s) operating in the 5 795 MHz to 5 815 MHz frequency band; Part 2: Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum; Sub-part 2: On-Board Units (OBU) |
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Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 12: Specific conditions for Very Small Aperture Terminal, Satellite Interactive Earth Stations operated in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) Harmonised Standard for electromagnetic compatibility |
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ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 19: Specific conditions for Receive Only Mobile Earth Stations (ROMES) operating in the 1,5 GHz band providing data communications and GNSS receivers operating in the RNSS band (ROGNSS) providing positioning, navigation, and timing data; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU |
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ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 2: Specific conditions for radio paging equipment; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU |
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ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 20: Specific conditions for Mobile Earth Stations (MES) used in the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS); Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU |
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ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for Short-Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 246 GHz; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU |
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ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 33: Specific conditions for Ultra-WideBand (UWB) devices; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU |
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ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 34: Specific conditions for External Power Supply (EPS) for mobile phones; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 6 of Directive 2014/30/EU |
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ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 4: Specific conditions for fixed radio links and ancillary equipment; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU |
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ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 5: Specific conditions for Private land Mobile Radio (PMR) and ancillary equipment (speech and non-speech) and Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA); Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU |
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ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 6: Specific conditions for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) equipment; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU |
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ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 9: Specific conditions for wireless microphones, similar Radio Frequency (RF) audio link equipment, cordless audio and in-ear monitoring devices; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU |
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Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS); Part 6: Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum for deployed surface movement radar sensors; Sub-part 1: X-band sensors using pulsed signals and transmitting power up to 100 kW |
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Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR); Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum; Part 3: Air Traffic Control (ATC) PSR sensors operating in the frequency band 8 500 MHz to 10 000 MHz (X band) |
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Short Range Devices (SRD); Ultra Low Power (ULP) wireless medical capsule endoscopy devices operating in the band 430 MHz to 440 MHz; Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum |
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Analysis of Spectrum, License Schemes an Network Scenarios in the W-band |
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Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Using the EN 301 489 series of EMC standards |
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Urban Rail ITS and Road ITS applications in the 5,9 GHz band; Investigations for the shared use of spectrum |
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Access, Terminals, Transmission and Multiplexing (ATTM); Sustainable Digital Multiservice Communities; Key Performance Indicators for Sustainable Digital Multiservice Areas; Part 2: Global KPIs for Sustainable Digital MultiService Areas |
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Core Network and Interoperability Testing (INT); Diameter Conformance testing for Sh/Dh interfaces; (3GPP™ Release 13); Part 3: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) pro forma specification |
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Access, Terminals, Transmission and Multiplexing (ATTM); Sustainable Digital Multiservice Cities; Broadband Deployment and Energy Management; Part 2: Multiservice Networking Infrastructure and Associated |
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Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) LTE; Active Antenna System (AAS) Base Station (BS) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) (3GPP TS 37.114 version 15.5.0 Release 15) |
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5G; NR; Base Station (BS) conformance testing Part 1: Conducted conformance testing (3GPP TS 38.141-1 version 15.2.0 Release 15) |
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5G; NR; Base Station (BS) conformance testing Part 2: Radiated conformance testing (3GPP TS 38.141-2 version 15.2.0 Release 15) |
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Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Mobile Station (MS) conformance specification; Part 1: Conformance specification (3GPP TS 51.010-1 version 13.8.0 Release 13) |
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CENELEC / CEN |
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Date of Availability (*) |
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High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 307: Guidance for the extension of validity of type tests of AC metal and solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV |
05-07-2019 |
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Principles and guidance for licensing Standard Essential Patents in 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), including the Industrial Internet |
12-06-2019 |
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Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 1: General requirements |
2019-06-21 |
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CENELEC / CEN |
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Date of Withdrawal (**) |
Supersedes |
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Light and lighting - Measurement and presentation of photometric data of lamps and luminaires - Part 4: LED lamps, modules and luminaires |
31-12-2019 |
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Refrigerated display scooping cabinets and pozzetto for gelato - Classification, requirements, performance and energy consumption testing |
31-01-2020 |
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Specifications for particular types of winding wires - Part 35: Solderable polyurethane enamelled round copper wire, class 155, with a bonding layer |
17-07-2022 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements |
30-07-2021 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements |
30-07-2021 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for warming plates and similar appliances |
26-07-2022 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for warming plates and similar appliances |
02-08-2022 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-13: Particular requirements for deep fat fryers, frying pans and similar appliances |
02-08-2022 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters |
16-04-2022 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-84: Particular requirements for toilets |
05-07-2022 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-87: Particular requirements for electrical animal-stunning equipment |
05-07-2022 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers |
16-04-2022 |
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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 |
02-07-2022 |
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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 5-4: Control circuit devices and switching elements - Method of assessing the performance of low-energy contacts - Special tests |
26-06-2022 |
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits - Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current <= 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection |
02-08-2022 |
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Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - Measuring apparatus |
26-06-2022 |
EN 55016-1-1:2010 |
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Environmental testing - Part 2-82: Tests - Test Xw1: Whisker test methods for components and parts used in electronic assemblies |
18-06-2022 |
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Power transformers - Part 22-2: Power transformer and reactor fittings - Removable radiators |
28-06-2022 |
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Primary batteries - Part 4: Safety of lithium batteries |
30-05-2022 |
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Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 11-1: Climatic tests - Test 11a - Climatic sequence |
20-06-2022 |
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High-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission - Vocabulary |
30-05-2022 |
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for washer-dryers |
24-06-2022 |
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Comfort fans and regulators for household and similar purposes - Methods for measuring performance |
26-06-2022 |
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-18: Testing and measurement techniques - Damped oscillatory wave immunity test |
20-06-2022 |
EN 61000-4-18:2007 |
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Programmable controllers - Part 10: PLC open XML exchange format |
29-05-2022 |
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Fibre-optic communication subsystem test procedures - Part 4-1: Installed cabling plant - Multimode attenuation measurement |
26-06-2022 |
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Wind energy generation systems - Part 21-1: Measurement and assessment of electrical characteristics - Wind turbines |
24-06-2022 |
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Wind energy generation systems - Part 26-1: Availability for wind energy generation systems |
03-07-2022 |
CLC/TS 61400-26-1:2017 |
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Electric vehicle conductive charging system - Part 1: General requirements |
05-07-2022 |
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Instrument transformers - Part 14: Additional requirements for current transformers for DC applications |
05-07-2022 |
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Instrument transformers - Part 15: Additional requirements for voltage transformers for DC applications |
05-07-2022 |
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Instrument transformers - Part 9: Digital interface for instrument transformers |
05-07-2022 |
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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Controller-device interfaces (CDIs) - Part 1: General rules |
13-06-2022 |
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Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) - Part 1: Safety requirements |
19-07-2022 |
EN 62040-1:2008 |
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High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 107: Alternating current fused circuit-switchers for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV |
02-07-2022 |
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Digital addressable lighting interface - Part 104: General requirements - Wireless and alternative wired system components |
24-06-2022 |
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Heat-shrinkable low and medium voltage moulded shapes - Part 3: Specification for individual materials - Sheet 103: Heat-shrinkable, polyolefin, conductive moulded shapes for medium voltage applications |
18-06-2022 |
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Low resistance measurements - Methods and guidance |
06-06-2022 |
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Measurement techniques of piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic oscillators - Part 4: Short-term frequency stability test methods |
10-06-2022 |
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Lighting control interface for dimming - Analogue voltage dimming interface for electronic current sourcing controlgear |
24-06-2022 |
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LED packages for general lighting - Specification sheet |
06-06-2022 |
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Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 8-2: Prosumer's low-voltage electrical installations |
02-08-2022 |
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Opening of new Laboratory facilities in Rossens, Switzerland
Two new EMC chambers
Opening Event on 20th September 2019 to show the new 3m and 5m chamber to our customers.
New company name by 1st September 2019
Eurofins Electrosuisse Product Testing AG becomes Eurofins Electric & Electronic Product Testing AG
Eurofins Electric & Electronic Product Testing AG splits off from Electrosuisse completely.