EMC compliance of electrical and electronic equipment
Published: 10.11.2009
All electrical and electronic equipment (including household appliances) has the potential to cause interference to radiocommunications.
To prevent this effect, equipment must conform to technical electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards, and comply with other requirements before being supplied or offered for sale. For many products this includes being marked with either one of two recognised regulatory compliance marks – the C-tick or the RCM.
Feedback sought
New Zealand EMC requirements are aligned with Australia to facilitate the free flow of goods. The Australian regulatory agency Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has released a public discussion paper seeking, among other things, comment on:
- Transitioning to a single RCM mark for EMC compliance.
- Providing for electronic labelling of equipment.
To make a submission email international.standards@acma.gov.au by Tuesday 15 December 2009.
Background
The RCM is also a voluntary compliance label for electrical safety in both Australia and New Zealand. Electrical safety regulators have recently reviewed the safety framework and are likely to formally adopt the RCM as a mandatory mark within the next three years. In principle, one symbol to represent compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks should reduce business compliance costs.
Further details, including next steps for New Zealand, will be advised in due course.
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