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New Release: Practical Guide Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
New specialized book by Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Michael Loerzer
World Standards Day 2020 on October 14
This year's motto: Protecting the planet with standards.
Standards News
EU: New regulatory standards for wireless devices with USB-C charging interface
EU Commission writes the applicable standards directly into the Radio Equipment Directive
New ISO 13849-1 on the safety of machinery published
Publication under the Machinery Directive is still pending
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Changes to the HAS assessment for publication in the European Official Journal
New ETSI EN 301 489-3 (2023-01) EMC for Short Range Devices published
Listing to the Radio Equipment Directive with restrictions
EU/UK Post-Brexit: Comparison of designated standards and harmonized standards for radio equipment
Great agreement
New list of harmonized standards for the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED)
Still many restrictions
EU Commission overrules tolerances in EMC and radio standards
EU: The backlog in the publication of harmonized standards continues
Background and current status
International standardization initiatives and the national delegation principle
China vs. EU
Harmonized Radio Standards for the Radio Equipment Directive (RED 2014/53/EU) published
FM and DAB receivers no longer require a Notified Body
Development of cybersecurity standards
Committee draft on safety aspects related to functional safety published
New standardization strategy of the EU Commission presented
Focus on resilient, green and digital economy
Further standards for the low voltage directive listed in OJEU
Standards bottleneck is reduced
New version of the EMC standard for short range devices: ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.2
With significant changes
The Evergreen with the harmonized standards and the publication in the OJEU
Practical examples
15 standards from the IEC 60601 series for medical devices changed in 2020
Unclear when they will appear in the EU Official Journal
CANADA: New ICES-003 EMC for ITE and digital devices was published
Very short transition time until October 15, 2021!
World Standards Day 2020 on October 14
This year's motto: Protecting the planet with standards.
Legal opinion on the European system of harmonized standards
Published on behalf of the BMWi
Coronavirus: European standards for medical supplies made freely available to facilitate increase of production
Free provision of 11 standards
New Service in our standards management system: GLOBALnorm statistics
New implementing decision (EU) 2019/1202 on the atex directive
Changes to presumption of conformity
Harmonized standards for directive 2013/53/EU on recreational craft and personal watercraft
In accordance with Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/919
Background and Alterations Regarding Publications of Standards in the OJEU
Cumulated lists of harmonized standards canceled on EU websites
Compliance News
USA: Warning labels for products with button cell batteries become binding
CPSC publishes reference to mandatory ANSI/UL 4200A-2023 standard.
EU: No more shifting of LKSG obligations to suppliers
BAFA publishes handout on supply chain cooperation
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Additional markings for radio equipment with charging function (USB-C)
More labelling instead of uniformity
China: CCC product certification catalog updated
Applies to power supplies, power banks, lithium-ion batteries and battery packs since August 2023
EU: New regulatory standards for wireless devices with USB-C charging interface
EU Commission writes the applicable standards directly into the Radio Equipment Directive
USA: Warning labels for products with button cell batteries become binding (copy 1)
CPSC publishes reference to mandatory ANSI/UL 4200A-2023 standard.
China: CCC product certification catalog updated (copy 1)
Applies to power supplies, power banks, lithium-ion batteries and battery packs since August 2023
EU: New Product Safety Regulation brings extended obligations for economic operators
Valid from December 13th 2024
UK: Extended producer responsibility for the amount of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
New guidance published
EU: New substances in the focus of the REACH regulation
Lead in PVC, formaldehyde and others
EU: Update on transition period for cybersecurity for radio equipment
New application date: August 1st 2025
USA: FCC update on radio/EMC – local representative is required
Valid without transition period
Changes to the HAS assessment for publication in the European Official Journal
New ETSI EN 301 489-3 (2023-01) EMC for Short Range Devices published
Listing to the Radio Equipment Directive with restrictions
EU/UK Post-Brexit: Comparison of designated standards and harmonized standards for radio equipment
Great agreement
EU: Ten legal developments that manufacturers of electrical products should keep an eye on
Regarding product compliance
UK: Additional information on the extension of the deadline for UKCA marking
CE marking allowed until end of 2024
ElektroG: Start of testing obligation for online marketplace operators postponed
Start from 01.07.2023
EU: Cybersecurity – NIS 2 directive for essential and key facilities
Text approved by Parliament
New list of harmonized standards for the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED)
Still many restrictions
EU Commission overrules tolerances in EMC and radio standards
Testing of radio equipment in connection with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
What to consider
EU: The planned EU Machinery Regulation is coming
EU Battery Regulation: Council position adopted unanimously
Draft of the new Ecodesign Regulation published
With extensions in scope and information requirements
SOUTH AFRICA: New rules for product approval published by ICASA
For radio and telecommunications
Harmonized Radio Standards for the Radio Equipment Directive (RED 2014/53/EU) published
FM and DAB receivers no longer require a Notified Body
New frequencies and application areas for Short Range Devices (SRD)
For nuclear magnetic resonance applications
ECHA proposes inclusion of lead in REACH authorization list
Comments possible until 02.05.22
RoHS exemptions: Oeko-Institut report on Pack 22 published
Extension of exemption for copper-lead alloys recommended
Update 2022 on product-related IT/ AI regulation and product liability law
Key legislative projects
EAEU: Revision of the TR on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment planned
TR EAEU 037/2016
USA: TSCA – Further postponement of compliance deadline for PIP (3:1) in sight
Until Oct. 31, 2024
WEEE/Batteries/Packaging - Online Platforms Request Registration Numbers
Concerns Amazon in Germany and France
SCIP database viewable – ECHA dissemination portal published
Over 4 million entries available
Law on the adaptation of the Product Safety Act and the reorganization of the law on installations requiring inspection in force
Since July 16, 2021
USA: "Interim Final Rule" to finalize TSCA deadline for PIP (3:1) ban
Deadline expires on 04.09.2021
EAEU: New technical regulation "On the safety of high-voltage installations"
From 2024 in force
The new market surveillance law of june 9, 2021
Changed product responsibility for economic operators
CHINA: Long-term standardization strategy to become the world leader in technology
"China Standards 2035"
EAWU: Revision of the technical regulation on the safety of machinery and equipment planned
TR ZU 010/2011
Further standards for the low voltage directive listed in OJEU
Standards bottleneck is reduced
USA: State of Maine to ban perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) starting 2023
Pioneer worldwide
CANADA: New developments in radio certification
Requirements for new radio technologies and device type designation
Artificial intelligence and product safety in mechanical engineering
Inclusion of AI in Machinery Directive possible
Update on Medical Device Regulation 2017/745: Applying date approaching
From 26.05.2021 the MDR is to be applied
New guidelines on Art. 4 of the EU Market Surveillance Regulation 2019/1020
Economic operator in the EU from 16.07.2021 mandatory
New version of the EMC standard for short range devices: ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.2
With significant changes
The Evergreen with the harmonized standards and the publication in the OJEU
Practical examples
New Release: Practical Guide Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
New specialized book by Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Michael Loerzer
SCIP database in accordance with Directive 2018/851/EU coming soon
Still lots of unanswered questions
RUSSIA: Status quo of export requirements for radio equipment
Technical rules and other necessary documents
CANADA: New ICES-003 EMC for ITE and digital devices was published
Very short transition time until October 15, 2021!
Legal opinion on the European system of harmonized standards
Published on behalf of the BMWi
Guidelines concerning personal protective equipment and medical devices
Commission Recommendation (EU) 2020/403 within the context of the COVID-19 threat
Eurasian Economic Union: RoHS requirements mandatory as of 01 March 2020
Confirmation of conformity required
Amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1863 concerning the withdrawal of references of harmonised standards for machinery
Extension of deadlines for standards users
NEW REGULATION PUBLISHED THAT LAYS DOWN ECODESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES
Regulation (EU) 2019/1782 shall apply from 01.04.2020
Canada: Updated standard for interference-causing equipment for lighingt equipment
Issue 5 to be applied from 01.06.2019
New regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products
Valid from 01.01.2021 or 16.07.2021
New RAPEX Guidelines Published as Implementing Decision 2019/417
Even commercial products can now be reported
WEEE: "Passive" devices as of 01.05.2019 regulated by ElektroG
stiftung ear adjusts regulations to those of many other European countries
Survey on the revision of the low voltage directive
Possibility to participate until April 04, 2019
