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New Requirements for CNS 13438 Taiwan

August 12 2010

Proposal for adding the measurement of radiated disturbance above 1GHz and conducted disturbance at telecommunication ports of CNS 13438 to implement commodity inspection

By the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs

Background:
Information Technology Equipment (ITE), multimedia equipment (which is tested as ITE) and similar products (HS: Chapter 84& 85) are subject to mandatory inspection and shall comply with CNS 13438. The test items regarding the radiated disturbance above 1 GHz and conducted disturbance at telecommunication ports are not performed currently. In order to ensure protection of consumer, the BSMI intends to implement these two additional test items of CNS 13438 beginning from October 1, 2010. (CNS 13438: Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance Characteristics – limits and methods of measurement, as amended on June 1, 2006, is harmonized with CISPR 22: 2005.04).

Proposed date of implementation:
October 1, 2010

Products (HS/CCCN codes) covered and their applicable inspection standards:
Information technology equipment, multimedia equipment and similar products (HS: Chapter 84& 85) that are already announced to be subject to mandatory inspection

Related requirements:
1. Starting from October 1, 2010, the above-mentioned regulated products that are also required to comply with the requirements concerning radiated disturbance above 1GHz and conducted disturbance at telecommunication ports of CNS 13438 (hereinafter as the legal inspection items).

2. The above-mentioned testing items are applicable to products that have the internal emission sources utilizing highest frequency more than (including) 108MHz and / or telecommunication ports such as Information Technology Equipment (ITE), multimedia equipment and similar equipment that are tested to comply with CNS 13438.

3. Starting from the implementation date, products covered in this notice shall comply with the requirements of radiated disturbance above 1GHz, and conducted disturbance at telecommunication ports in CNS 13438 when the application for the Registration of Product Certification (RPC) or Type Approval (TA) certificate is submitted to the BSMI. The BSMI will accept such applications complying with the above-mentioned testing items starting from the date of adoption of the notice. When the BSMI completes the review procedure and approves the application, a certificate will be issued and the applicable inspection standard column will be additionally stated “complete 2006 version.”

4. For those products that have been certified before the date of implementation, the certificates that are issued without implementation of the above-mentioned testing items will remain valid until the date of expiration, provided that the products, including the main model, are not modified. For products that the additional testing above 1GHz and/or conducted disturbance at telecommunication ports are required to be performed, the certificates may be used until the
expiry date and the certificate holders may not apply for extension of validity of that certificate. For products to which the additional testing above 1GHz and conducted disturbance at telecommunication ports are not applicable, the certificate holders may apply for extension of validity of the certificate.

5. For product certificates that are issued without implementation of the above-mentioned testing items, application for adding series models are acceptable before the date of implementation. Such certificates may be used until the expiry date and the certificate holders may not apply for extension of validity of that certificate. If the main model and series models of a certificate are tested and comply with the above-mentioned testing items, the certificate holder may apply for a new certificate. The term of validity of the new certificate will be 3 years and the applicable 2 inspection standard column will be additionally stated “complete 2006 version.”

6. When applying for adding series models that intend to comply with the above-mentioned testing items, all the existing main model and series models of the certificate shall be tested and comply with the same requirements. A new certificate will be issued at the same time for such applications.

7. Starting from the date of implementation, for products to which the above-mentioned testing items are applicable and the applicable inspection scheme is Declaration of Conformity, the obligatory inspection applicant shall have their products tested to comply with the complete test requirements, and re-declare the conformity (re-issue the declaration of conformity) according to the relevant regulations before putting the product onto the market.

Northwest EMC Announces Expansion Of Accreditation Services To Worldwide Market

August 10 2010

Hillsboro, OR, August 9th ,2010 – Northwest EMC, Inc., a premier EMC/EMI testing, support, and certification services company, announces expanded accreditation services for worldwide certification through their testing capabilities, including all data, communication, and documentation support.

Since 1992, Northwest EMC, with their state-of-the-art testing facilities, personnel, and accreditations, has quickly become reputed as dependable, consistent, and highly accurate in the services they provide. These services go beyond your basic focus on testing by providing personal consultation, handling all technical support, and providing all necessary data throughout their clients approval process. Northwest EMC now has extended access by providing manufacturers, designers, and importers a single source to handle all the differing regulatory needs throughout the world.

In the global EMC/EMI testing arena, clients will see the biggest return on their investment when working with the newly expanded services of Northwest EMC. As a company that takes ownership of the entire process, they can now leverage all existing test data and parlay it into any country their client decides they want their product, handle all communication, technical questions, and all the paper work for their testing partners. Knowing that an experienced, globally certified company can manage the entire approvals process saves valuable time, energy, and stress. Northwest EMC can also handle multiple country approvals at once to expedite the way to the end result.

About Northwest EMC
Northwest EMC, Inc. offers customers comprehensive, state-of-the-art testing services. We serve our customers from initial contact through completion of the approval process and on to market. We stand fully behind every customer, every test, every time. A one stop shopping source for meeting all regulatory requirements, Northwest EMC goes further and offers a broad spectrum of expanded services as well: personal consultation, initial assessment, design support, professional technical support, full documentation services, and education services. We can help you with Product-Specific EMC standards, military EMC, FDA Reviewers Guide, and we can conduct site surveys.

New Korea Requirement – KCC

July 15 2010

As of April 1, 2010 Korean officials have tightened importation requirements. Now, a manufacturer must provide a KCC certificate and two photos of the product (front and label) in order to get customs clearance. Every shipment to Korea must contain these documents.

Northwest EMC can help you obtain a KCC certificate. Our U.S. laboratories are accredited to the Korean KN standards and our in-country agents make obtaining approvals fast and easy. Typically, KCC certificates are received within 5 business days after submission to Korea.

Northwest EMC, Inc. becomes a CB Testing Laboratory

May 26 2010

Northwest EMC, Inc. has been assessed and determined to fully comply with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025: 2005-05, The Basic Rules, IECEE 01: 2008-11 and Rules of Procedure IECEE 02: 2008-10, and the relevant IECEE CB-Scheme Operational Documents. Northwest EMC, Inc. is therefore entitled to operate as a CB Testing Laboratory.

Details about the scope etc. for this lab are shown at http://members.iecee.org/

Minnesota’s 1 Year Anniversary Press Release

May 13 2010

EMC And EMI Testing Company, Northwest EMC, Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary Of Minnesota Facility

Brooklyn Park, MN, May13th, 2010 – Northwest EMC’s newest facility in Minnesota, as of May, has a full year under its belt as a full-service EMC/EMI testing facility, adding Midwest accessibility to the worldwide accredited company’s now national prominence and availability.

Since incorporation in 1992, Northwest EMC has quickly grown into a dominant player in the competitive EMC/EMI testing market. In those 18 years, they have gained momentum through the success of the original Hillsboro, Oregon facility, the second location in Irvine, California, and their reputation as the most complete EMC and EMI testing facility. This reputation, in addition to their standing as a highly consistent and accurate tester, explains their rapid growth into a dependable nationwide service, completed by the opening of the Midwest location in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

In addition to being a one-stop shop for meeting all regulatory requirements for business partners, Northwest EMC’s capabilities cover a broad spectrum of expanded services at all of their locations, including personal consultation, initial assessment, design and technical support, full documentation and educational services. All of which are characteristics that have attracted an impressive list of serviced clients and contributed to their evolution that has lead them to the Midwest.

The Minnesota facility specifically features a 10 meter chamber for zero ambient noise testing conditions and includes multiple labs accommodating immunity testing, radiated emissions, and conducted emissions testing for electromagnetic compatibility and interference.

Look for further developments from this growing company in the future.

Northwest EMC To Host Seminar

February 19 2010

Northwest EMC is hosting a complimentary seminar celebrating the 1-year anniversary of our Brooklyn Park, Minnesota facility. The seminar is scheduled for Friday, May 7th.

Please join us for a day of technical presentations featuring Bill Kimmel of Kimmel & Gerke Associates, Dan Hoolihan of Hoolihan Consulting, and Greg Kiemel of Northwest EMC. Refer to the program listed below for presentation details.

A Certificate of Training will be provided to those who attend all presentations.

Program:

Please contact Alee Langford, Customer Service/Sales Manager for more information. 503-943-3122 or email at alangford@nwemc.com.

VCCI pushes back their implementation date for Radiated Emissions above 1GHz

January 11 2010

December 14, 2009

VCCI Council will start enforcement of radiated emissions above 1GHz beginning October 1, 2010. However, for one year until September 2011 it will be optional to conform with the above 1GHz requirements. Nevertheless, the VCCI encourages members to ship products conforming to the 1GHz+ requirement beginning October 1, 2010 as if there were no 1-year grace period.

Reasons for 1-year grace period:
VCCI gave the following reasons for the 1-year grace period:

• EU Official Journal issued on August 21, 2009 says that the valid period of EN55022:1998, European equivalence of CISPR22 Edition 3, is extended to September 30, 2011. With this extension manufactures can select either CISPR22 Edition 3 or Edition 5 for product conformity until September 30, 2011.
• Similarly US FCC has announced that conformity assessment test can be based either on ANSI C63.4-2009 or ANSI C63.4-2003
• Under such circumstances it is necessary for VCCI Council to establish the 1-year grace period for avoidance of creating potential technical barrier to trade against overseas product to be distributed in Japan and, at the same time, for affording Japanese manufacturers flexibility in choice of marketable products in the grace period.

VCCI notice

September 4 2009

VCCI recently set their members the following notice:

Dear VCCI members –
This is to remind you that the following previous notice given in V-3/2009.04 Technical Requirements will actually be enforced as stated.

“Enforcement of limits of conducted disturbance at the telecommunication ports is from 1st April 2010, and enforcement of EMI measurement above 1GHz is from 1st October 2010.”

Let us elaborate on this statement as follows to avoid any misunderstanding on your part. Note that “telecommunication ports” and “above 1GHz” are referred to as “category” in the explanation.

What is meant by this statement is that you are required to measure your ITE against the given limit for conformity verification report to be filed to VCCI on and after, not before, the given date per category. Also the limit will be inapplicable to products already filed to VCCI and distributed in the market before the enforcement date per category.

European Union Official Journal – EN 55022:1998 + cessation postponed until 1 October 2011

August 24 2009

EU Official Journal 21-08-2009

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)

(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under this directive) (2009/C 197/03)

The date of cessation of presumption of conformity for ‘EN 55022:1998 Information technology equipment — Radio disturbance characteristics — Limits and methods of measurement (CISPR 22:1997 (Modified))’ and its amendments ‘A1:2000 to EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22:1997/A1:2000)’ and ‘A2:2003 to EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22:1997/A2:2002)’ which was set out in the Commission communication published in the Official Journal of the European Union C 126 of 5 June 2009, is postponed until 1 October 2011.

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (Text with EEA relevance)

(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under this Directive) (2009/C 197/04)

The date of cessation of presumption of conformity for ‘EN 55022:1998 Information technology equipment — Radio disturbance characteristics — Limits and methods of measurement (CISPR 22:1997 (Modified))’ and its amendments ‘A1:2000 to EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22:1997/A1:2000)’ and ‘A2:2003 to EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22:1997/A2:2002)’ which was set out in the Commission communication published in the Official Journal of the European Union C 280 of 4 November 2008, is postponed until 1 October 2011.

Official Journal of the European Union

Official Journal of European Union PDF Page

Northwest EMC Minnesota Facility is Open for Business!

June 1 2009

Northwest EMC, Inc. is pleased to announce that our newest facility in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota will be open for business on Monday, June 8, 2009. This facility boasts the only 10 meter chamber in the area along with a 3 meter emissions chamber, radiated immunity chamber and supporting labs to perform all commercial immunity and emissions tests.

To schedule testing, please click on the following link http://www.nwemc.com/testing-and-quotes/ to request a quote. If you would prefer, contact Kim Valleen or Alee Langford at 888-364-2387 to discuss your testing requirements.

We look forward to providing the Twin Cities and surrounding area with accurate, complete testing, reports and certifications. We believe you will appreciate our state-of-the art facility and equipment along with unsurpassed customer service and technical expertise.