It is a common misconception that Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) compliance means that a product is certified for supply on the Australian market, and that once the RCM label is applied, any Australian importer intending to supply the product can do so without taking any further actions or considerations.
It is a common misconception that Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) compliance means that a product is certified for supply on the Australian market, and that once the RCM label is applied, any Australian importer intending to supply the product can do so without taking any further actions or considerations.
Is the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) only required to be placed on “in-scope” electrical equipment (i.e. level 1, 2 or 3)? Answer: The RCM is regulated under two legal frameworks: Electrical Equipment Safety Equipment (EESS) which focuses on electrical safety. Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), which governs telecoms, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), radio and Electromagnetic Emissions…
Do battery powered products or products powered from extra-low voltage supplies need to be safety tested before being sold on the Australian market? Although the products may not be in-scope of the Electrical Equipment Safety Scheme (EESS), State laws and Electrical Safety Acts throughout Australia require that such products have documentary evidence that they comply…
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RCM Compliance for End-products Using Compliant Integrated Cellular Modules A commonly asked question is: Are radiated spurious emissions results measured on a cellular module going to be the same when the module is integrated in an end-product host device? The response to this question is “No” the radiated spurious emissions (RSE) results are not likely…
The recent NATA Accreditation Matters Conference delved into the multifaceted discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). Experts from various fields convened to explore AI’s profound implications, examining whether it is a miracle of productivity or an existential threat. This session aimed to cut through the media hype, providing a nuanced understanding of AI’s real-world impact, regulatory landscape, organisational use, and the pivotal role of NATA accreditation in building trust.
As the 3G network phase-out looms in Australia, concerns regarding access to emergency services have come to the forefront. The switch-off of the 3G network poses a potential threat to millions of Australians ability to make successful emergency calls. While industry is working diligently to address this issue, ensuring the reliability of emergency calls remains critical. Thorough testing over live carrier networks is essential to identify and rectify potential hazards, as simulated testing may fail to capture critical flaws in equipment design.
As anticipation grows for the arrival of 6G cellular technology, Australia finds itself at the forefront of this digital revolution. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) undertakes a crucial role in arranging the rollout of 6G networks across the nation. ACMA oversees spectrum management, ensuring efficient allocation of radio frequencies crucial for 6G operations. Additionally, ACMA sets regulatory standards to ensure seamless integration into existing infrastructure, fostering innovation and competition while safeguarding consumer interests.
Let’s take a journey into the intricate landscape of electrical, radiocommunication, and telecommunication equipment where strict Regulatory Standards are mandatory in accessing the lucrative Australian and New Zealand markets.
Keeping up to speed with the ever-changing regulatory landscape of Australia can be challenging. Comtest Group shoulder this burden by constantly staying updated on regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
Navigating Regulatory Landscapes: The crucial role of product compliance folders in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
In the dynamic landscape of electrical, radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment, adherence to regulatory standards stands as a cornerstone for both manufacturers and importers. Central to this commitment is the establishment and upkeep of a robust product compliance folder.
Bringing your products to the Australian and New Zealand markets can be a daunting task, filled with legal complexities and compliance requirements. At Comtest Group, we understand the challenges you face and have been helping local and international clients successfully navigate these hurdles for over 25 years.
Bringing your products to the Australian and New Zealand markets can be a daunting task, filled with legal complexities and compliance requirements. At Comtest Group, we understand the challenges you face and have been helping local and international clients successfully navigate these hurdles for over 25 years.
Watch the testing of a child’s lithium-ion battery-powered electric toy. The test was a short circuit test, identified as the cause of the reported incident, due to band design and cheap low-quality lithium-ion batteries used.
Bringing your products to the Australian and New Zealand markets can be a daunting task, filled with legal complexities and compliance requirements. At Comtest Group, we understand the challenges you face and have been helping local and international clients successfully navigate these hurdles for over 25 years.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing in Australia, as in most countries, is primarily concerned with controlling electromagnetic interference (EMI) to ensure that electronic devices and systems can operate without causing harmful interference to other devices or being adversely affected by external electromagnetic fields.
In the world of electrical product testing and compliance, one company stands out, Comtest Laboratories trading as Comtest Group with its head office in Melbourne, Australia.
In this article we explain how and when the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) is used. The use of this mark can be confusing as it is used by two different types of Regulators: The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and Electrical Regulators in each State under the Electrical Equipment Safey System (EESS).
In this video, we talk about the importance of regularly maintaining and updating information in product compliance and technical compliance folders as required by the ACMA and Electrical Regulators.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recently revealed alarming statistics indicating that one in three products containing button batteries, sold in Australia, fails to meet mandatory safety standards.
This video presents a conversation between Laura and Mary regarding Comtest Group and their Virtual Compliance Manager service.
The conversation explains how the Virtual Compliance Manager service came about and how it is helping product suppliers ensure their products are currently and continually compliant for the Australian and New Zealand markets.
电动滑板车和悬浮滑板可能没有它们应有的安全！ 近年来，我们Comtest的工程师测试了数以千计不符合澳大利亚合规要求的电 池供电产品。 这些有问题的产品中，大多都是电动滑板车、悬浮滑板、笔记本电脑、手动工 具，基本上是任何电池供电的产品。许多这些产品和设备质量低劣，现在正在 大量生产和销售。
钮扣电池和钱币型电池 澳大利亚政府推出了四项强制性标准，以降低与使用纽扣电池和钱币型电池相 关的伤亡风险。该标准适用于纽扣电池和钱币型电池，以及包含它们的产品。 纽扣/钱币型电池是扁平的圆形单芯电池，直径通常最大为32毫米，高度范围为 1-11毫米。
您在网上购买的电动牙刷、电话或家用电器，都带有CE标志和欧洲插头，然后 ，您把它插入旅行转换器。这就意味着它是安全的，对吗？ 是错误的。 普通消费者一般不会注意到或理解带有CE标志的产品，仅在欧盟地区是安全的 。
什么是RCM？为什么不能在澳大利亚或新西兰市场使用CE标志？ 大多数制造商都知道使用CE标志表示产品符合所有适用的欧洲指令。 澳大利亚和新西兰不属于欧盟，因此无法通过立法使用这些指令。
我已经测试了另一个国际市场。我还需要做什么？今天我们回答了客户一个常见的问题：您还需要做什么才能符合澳大利亚的要 求？您必须重新测试您的产品吗？您要如何才能节省成本和时间，并跳过不必 要的测试呢？
我还需要认证机构声明吗？认证正在发生怎样的变化？答案和你想的不一样。在某些情况下，您可能不需要单独的认证声明。在澳大 利亚分销电信产品时必须遵守两个标准：AS/CA S042.1（高风险）和 AS/CA S042.4。我们将解释需要做什么来显示对高风险标准设备的合规性，有两种方 法可以做到这一点：
COVID-19会影响您的测试吗？新型冠状病毒 (COVID-19) 已经扰乱了全球的供应链和制造业，那么如何限制 澳大利亚产品销售的延误呢？截至今天，Comtest实验室按照对大型集会空间的限制正常运作。
新西兰与澳大利亚合规性：何时可以重复使用RCM？澳大利亚和新西兰有一些相似之处（不要告诉澳大利亚人），但在大多数情况 下，您需要为澳大利亚再次测试。
您可以使用CE标志来证明您在澳大利亚的合规性吗？在南墨尔本的采访中，CEO Peter Dwyer和Robert Norris讨论了您可以和不可 以使用外国测试报告的情况，了解何时可以重复使用海外测试，能节省您的时 间和日常开支。
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