德國萊因TÜV認證 TÜV Rheinland Accreditation

Bahrain 巴林

德國萊因TÜV集團香港公司近日獲得官方批准，成為巴林測試和計量局(BTMD)授權的能效註冊認可機構。

TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd. has been designated by Bahrain Testing and Metrology Directorate (BTMD) as a Notified Body for Energy Efficiency Labelling and MEPS for air conditioners, thereby able to provide technical approval and registration services to manufacturers and importers.

The regulation is defined in Bahrain’s ministerial decree No.70/2015 and has been in force since 20 February 2016. Previously all registrations could only be submitted by the local vendor (importer) in Bahrain to the EWA (Electricity and Water Authority). Starting now the registration scheme is open to designated 3rd party Notified Bodies. Overseas Manufacturers can now directly apply to the Notified Body, providing a more efficient integrated process which can combine multiple approvals together with the Bahrain Energy Efficiency Registrations, such as G-mark, Oman Energy Label etc.

The scope of the regulation covers single-package (such as window type) and split-system non-ducted air conditioners using air- and water-cooled condensers and heat pumps employing air-cooled condensers and ducted air-conditioners using air-to-air heat pumps for the residential, commercial and industrial sector.
Cooling capacities up to 70,000 Btu/h (20 kW) are considered.

 

Chile 智利

SEC頒佈了新的空調能效議定書PE N°1/26/2，新版議定書從2021年11月30日起開始強制。

與舊版議定書相比，新版議定書主要變更了如下內容：

• 測試的標準版本
• 測試電壓
• 更新能效證書的流程
• 空調強制能效產品類別
• 證書單元劃分原則

德國萊因智利公司擁有新版議定書PE N°1/26/2的發證資格；德國萊因大中華區實驗室擁有PE N°1/26/2測試資格，可以為您提供智利空調能效測試和發證的一站式服務。

There is a new EE SEC Protocol for air conditioners PE N°1/26/2 applicable as from 30.11.2021.

The important differences in this new EE SEC protocol are:

• the edition of testing standard.
• testing voltage
• renewal procedure
• EE mandatory product list
• certification family requirements

TÜV Rheinland Chile office is already authorized as Product Certification Body; TÜV Rheinland Great China labs are already authorized for the old EE SEC Protocol PE N°1/26/2:2009 and also comply with the new requirements. We are glad to provide one-stop air conditioner EE testing and certification service to you.

 

資訊 / 電信 ITE / Telecom

Australia 澳洲

新南威爾士州於3月19日發佈最新版的《新南威爾士州公報》。公佈中新南威爾士州的要求與4417.2有所不同，在定義產品分類時必須特別小心。

4417.2中的某些被列為風險級別3的產品可能不是管控的申報產品 (declared article)，而某些申報產品 (declared article)則在公報中不被視為風險級別3產品。

On March 19 2021, New South Wales published latest Government Gazette. The requirement for NSW is further deviated from the 4417.2. Some of risk level 3 product in 4417.2 may not be a declared article  and some of declared article in Gazette is not considered as risk level 3.

Summary of changes:

There is one specific relaxation in type Range pushing back the current published date by one year from 28 June 2021 to 2022.

Addition of Submersible pumps to the list. Date of application is 2023.

Addition of the international standard as an option for Arc Welders with the addition of a minor Australian deviation in the specification to ensure low flammability.

Clarification of a term ‘separate’ used in the gazette.

Clarification in the definition of DC Isolator. “and includes the dedicated individual enclosure (if any),”

Outlet Device specification precludes devices that can be wired by the user.

removal of two year limit on hair straighteners

Hedge clipper addition “has one or more reciprocating blades;”

AS/NZS 60335.1 means AS/NZS 60335.1: 2011 +A1-4; or AS/NZS 60335.1: 2020

Various minor amendments removing dates of application already in effect etc.

 

Azerbaijan 亞塞拜然

亞塞拜然驗證中心 (Azerbaijan Accreditation Center, AZAK) 於2020年12月底以正式信函表明，目前該國EMC核可驗證單位僅有一家”PROBO LLC”。以往發證單位 AzeSERT(AZS) 核發的證書都包含EMC，自今年起若產品為Safety及EMC強制專案，需申請兩張證書，Safety證書由”AZS”核發，EMC 證書由”PROBO, LLC”核發。

At the end of December 2020, Azerbaijan Accreditation Center confirmed in an official letter, that Certification body “AzeSERT (AZS)” didn‘t have the accreditation to issue EMC approval anymore.

Previously, certification body “AZS” issued certificates that covered both safety and EMC. From this year, the only certification body that has accreditation to issue EMC certificate is “PROBO, LLC”.

If manufacturers have Safety approval from “AZS”, it is therefore necessary to get an additional approval from “PROBO LLC” that covers the EMC requirement for compliance in Azerbaijan.

 

Brazil 巴西

根據第4083號法案，巴西國家電信局 (ANATEL) 至少需要使用以下資訊來標識用於本地測試的樣品：

• 型號名稱
• 製造商名稱
• 原籍國
• 可追溯性 (可以是序號，IMEI編號或可用於識別測試樣品的任何其他代碼)

在到達實驗室之前，必須正確識別測試樣品，包括進行的工程單位，否則實驗室將無法啟動測試。

The National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) in Brazil following Act 4083 now requires to identify samples for local tests with at least the following information:

• Model name
• Name of the manufacturer
• Origin country
• Traceability

Here it is important to note the traceability, which could be a serial number, an IMEI number or any other code that can be used to identify the test samples. Test samples must be correctly identified before arriving at the laboratory, including the conducted engineering units, otherwise the laboratory will not be able to start the tests.

The information above can be included in the following ways:

• On the Permanent label
• Temporary label
• Electronic identification (e-label/Software)
• Written in the product packaging

 

Brazil 巴西

2021年3月11日，ANATEL發佈Act 1630 – SAR的測試法規，取代之前的Act 955法規。

ANATEL publish the new Act nº 1630 (Test Procedures For Evaluating the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Telecommunications Products) and it replaced the previous Act 955 (Feb 8th, 2018).

Below we list the main changes. For complete details please check the Act 1630 annex.

1.Changing the applicable frequency range from 300 MHz to 6 GHz to 4 MHz to 6 GHz.

2.Separation Distance between Manikin and the Portable Terminal up to 15 mm from any part of the human body. Before it was accepted up to 20 cm.

3.For portable devices sold with two or more batteries that have differences related to (to): load capacity, physical dimensions or protection circuit, the tests must be carried out, in full, with the battery with the greatest capacity. The remaining batteries can only be used in tests to determine the highest SAR value in each radio frequency band. Before ANATEL required to do full SAR testing in all batteries.

4.Only accessories with metallic/conductive parts must be tested along with the portable device. Accessories with other non-conductive materials (such as silicone, plastic, etc.) does not need to be tested. The accessories must be tested in the configuration of technology and RF range that has the highest SAR value of the portable device measured without accessories. Before it was required to do SAR testing with all accessories, including non-conductive.

5.Inclusion of new procedure of SAR measures for Non-Simultaneous Signals.

6.Inclusion of new procedure of Average Time Interval for Time-Averaging SAR – TAS.

7.Inclusion of new procedure to determine the maximum SAR in the spatial average of a portable devices.

 

Brazil 巴西

2020年3月9日，巴西國家電信局 (ANATEL) 發佈第1477號法案，確立了使用3,300 – 3,700 MHz頻率範圍的技術要求。該法案已於2021年4月1日生效，此後在巴西n78頻段運行的5G NR設備也需要測試。

On March 9 2020, the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) in Brazil released the Act nº 1477, which establishes the technical requirements for the use of the frequency range 3,300 – 3,700 MHz.

This Act came in force on April 1, 2021 and thereafter 5G NR devices operating in the n78 band in Brazil also require test.

 

China中国

中國工信部公開徵求《汽車雷達無線電管理暫行規定（徵求意見稿）》的意見，規範76-79GHz汽車雷達技術要求 (型號核准)，並廢止24GHz車用雷達設備的許可。

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is seeking comments on new draft regulation “Interim Provisions on the Radio Management of Automotive Radars (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)”.

Main points of the draft: to reinstate type approval for radars in the range of 76-79 GHz and to stop approval of 24.25-26.65 GHz band vehicle radar equipment entirely from 1 January 2024.

Feedback can be given (in Chinese language only) until 6 MAY 2021 at the Radio Administration of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, with reference to “Interim Provision on Radio Management of Automotive Radars (Draft for Comment)”.

Source: https://www.miit.gov.cn/gzcy/yjzj/art/2021/art_02cee82d04eb4d118ac4796201dfd3c2.html

 

EAEU 歐亞經濟聯盟

2021年3月23日，歐亞經濟委員會通過了第33號決定，增加LED光源產品 (海關編碼8539 50 0000) 至強制產品清單中。該決定自2021年4月25日起生效。

On 23 March 2021, the Eurasian Economic Commission adopted Decision No. 33 to amend certain Decisions of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

The aim of this amendment is to add a new TN VED EAEU code (Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity) to the EAEU lists of products, in respect of which the submission of a customs declaration must be accompanied by the submission of a conformity assessment document.

The updated lists of products relate to the following technical regulations:

• TR CU 004/2011 on safety of low-voltage equipment;
• TR CU 020/2011 on electromagnetic compatibility;
• EAEU TR 037/2016 on restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

The changes provide for the addition of the code 8539 50 0000 for light-emitting diode lamps to the lists.

Decision No. 33 enters into force on 25 April 2021.

 

Israel 以色列

以色列通信部擴大豁免清單。這是該法規的重要更新，某些設備的商業進口將免於許可，以鼓勵無線產品市場，通信產品和智慧家居設備的競爭。

Israel MoC Expands Exemption List

The Minister of Communications, Binyamin (Benny) Ganz, signed the Wireless Telegraph Regulations (Exemption from Licensing), 5781 – 2021.

The new regulations reduce the families of products that require approval from the Ministry of Communications for commercial import to Israel. These respites came after a period in which an exemption on personal imports was granted, in order to examine the risk of bringing the product families in question into the country without oversight. This is a significant update in the regulation, which will encourage competition in the wireless products market, communication products and “smart home” equipment, in that commercial imports of some of such equipment will be exempt from licensing.

the list of products that are exempt from SRD approval is as follows:

1.BT devices operate in the 2,400-2483.5 MHz upon IEEE 802.15.1 With integral antenna up to 100mW e.i.r.p

ANT/ANT+ devices operate in the 2,400-2483.5 MHz with integral antenna up to 100mW e.i.r.p

2.Devices intended only for the reception of satellite transmissions for position determination using a determination system Global location such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO or BEIDOU;

3.A parabolic antenna with a diameter not exceeding 244 cm, including side equipment used by it, intended for the reception of satellite broadcasts;

4.Operating in the field of infrared frequencies between 1,000 GHz and 3,000 GHz and which the power Their transmission does not exceed 200 mW;

5.Computer peripherals- Mouse, Keyboard;

6.Computer monitor;

7.Video Streamer (which complies with the provisions of the European Radio Equipment Directive) 2014/53 / EU, and bears the CE marking indicating this;

8.E-book reader (without cellular)

9.Tablet (without cellular)

10.Laptop (without cellular)

11.Desktop computer (without cellular)

12.Converter for receiving television broadcasts to the public) TV receiver set-top box (, which meets the provisions of the European Radio Equipment Directive) 2014/53 / EU, and bears the CE marking indicating this;

13.TV set;

14.A radio receiver for the reception of public broadcasts using FM / DAB / AM technologies;

15.Spare parts for mobile phone;

16.Wristwatch, other than cellular wristwatch;

17.Vacuum cleaner;

18.Portable battery-operated metal detector.

 

Kenya 肯亞

2021年3月23日，肯亞通信管理局發佈了移動蜂窩設備規範的修訂草案。該修訂版澄清了該規範是強制性的。

On 23 March 2021, the Communications Authority of Kenya issued a draft revision to the mobile cellular device specification. The revision clarifies that the specification is mandatory. The revision also updates the reference standards:

• IEC 62368-1:2020 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment – Part 1: Safety requirements, replaces the withdrawn IEC 60950-1.

This specification defines the minimum features and technical requirements that mobile cellular devices sold in Kenya must meet. The requirements for Type Approval of mobile devices are summarized at Annex 1: Mobile Devices Type Approval Requirements. The mobile cellular devices covered in this Specification include, but are not limited to, handheld (both smartphone and feature phones), portable, vehicle-mounted, RF interface cards and modems capable of connecting to the public mobile communications networks.

• A physical or electronic user manual shall accompany every mobile cellular device sold in Kenya.
• Vendors shall provide at least one (1) year warranty and ensure the availably of aftersales support for a further two (2) years period for each mobile cellular device they sell.
• The test reports submitted in the Type Approval process as evidence of conformance to this Specification shall be from a test laboratory accredited under the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011.
• The manufacturer’s brand/identification mark and model/type shall be printed on the mobile cellular device in indelible ink, readily visible and legible.
• Unless otherwise advised by the Authority, when seeking for Type approval, a Vendor shall submit a sample of the mobile cellular device. The Authority shall not be under obligation to return the sample to the Vendor.

Various labeling and conformity requirements are also set out which include:

• Manufacturer’s brand/identification mark and model/type must be visibly and legibly printed on the device.
• Devices must have a unique International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) assigned by GSMA.
• Devices must comply with IMEI security requirements of digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); mobile station (MS) conformance specification; Part 1: conformance specification (3GPP TS 51.010-1).

Other requirements mandated in the Guidelines consist of:

• External Features: Devices must be equipped with a wired or wireless earpiece facility with an alphanumeric keypad.
• Battery and Power Requirements: Batteries must offer at least 8 hours talk-time and 24 hours standby time and must be fitted with a suitable power supply cord and mains plug that meets the standards established by the regulatory body in charge of electricity in Kenya.
• Radiation Safety, SAR and Health: Devices must comply with certain specified radiation safety standards and any other standard adopted internationally on radiation safety.
• Technical requirements: Devices must comply with the specified requirements relating to operating frequencies and radio interfaces.

 

Mexico 墨西哥

2021年3月1日，墨西哥經濟秘書處發佈公告: DGN 418.01.2021.572，澄清NOM-208-SCFI-2016證書必須頒發給備案進口商的要求。 從2021年3月3日開始，驗證機構必須通過標準證書系統 (http://www.normas-aduanas.gob.mx/normas-Aduanas/) 共享證書資訊。 當前證書將一直有效直到它們過期，並且即使將其簽發給進口商以外的其他人也將被接受。

On 1 March 2021 the Mexican Secretariat of Economics published Bulletin DGN 418.01.2021.572 to clarify the requirement that NOM-208-SCFI-2016 certificates must be issued to the importer of record.

From 3 March 2021 the Certification Bodies must share the certificate information through the Standards Certificate System, http://www.normas-aduanas.gob.mx/normas-Aduanas/

Current certificates will be valid until they expire, and will be accepted even if they were issued to someone other than the importer.

 

Mexico 墨西哥

IFT發佈針對57~64 GHz頻段的公眾諮詢。

The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has opened a public consultation for the 57–64 GHz frequency band. Comments may be submitted to IFT until 20 April 2021 via mail to planeacion.espectro@ift.org.mx.

Subject to this public consultation is the amendment of the technical conditions for motion sensors as well as the management of efficient use of the radioelectric spectrum in the 57–64 GHz band.

Furthermore, IFT would like to increase the harmonization in the use of the radio electric spectrum for motion sensors in this band and encourage technological modernization in the country by granting access to the spectrum for testing and examination of new apparatus or technologies.

By this public consultation, IFT would like to encourage competition for the 57–64 GHz band for further development.

Source: http://www.ift.org.mx/industria/consultas-publicas/acuerdo-mediante-el-cual-el-pleno-del-ift-actualiza-el-acuerdo-mediante-el-cual-el-pleno-del

 

Pakistan 巴基斯坦

[法規草案] PTA公佈2021版型式驗證新規草案。

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has enacted new Type Approval regulations 2021 which include below key changes:

1. Changes to the exempt devices list

The new list contains only the below exempt categories:

1- Networking equipment (switches, firewalls, servers, storage devices)

2- Laptops/desktops (non-sim based only)

3- GPS only devices

As a comparison, below two categories previously exempt have now been removed from the exempt list:

1- Tablet PC with Wifi only Functionality (Non-Sim based devices)

2- Smart watches with Bluetooth/Wifi functionality only (Without Sim or tracking features)

It is critical to highlight that given these changes, all Wifi, Bluetooth and RFID equipment will now require Pakistan Type Approval.

Please note that SRDs are already subject to Pakistan Type Approval.

1. Ultra Wide Band Devices

Ultra Wide Band devices have now been formally added as a device category requiring Type Approval in Pakistan.

2. Inclusion of 62368 Safety standards

62368 Safety standards are now included in the list of acceptable testing standards.

 

South Africa 南非

自2021年4月1日起，NRCS接受SANS/IEC 62368-1的報告發證。該決定的官方法規VC 8055仍在審核中，審核結束後將立即發佈。

While the process of amending VC 8055 to refer to the newly adopted standard is still underway, the NRCS – CEO has approved the recognition of SANS/IEC 62368-1 as an equivalent standard to SANS/IEC 60065 and SANS/IEC 60950. This therefore means, effective 1st April 2021, the Electrotechnical Business Unit of the NRCS, accepts Test Reports that refer to SANS/IEC 62368-1 without issuance of a declaration of equivalence by applicants.

 

Thailand 泰國

泰國國家廣播電視委員 (NBTC) 於2021年3月11日發佈適用於無人飛行器 (UAV) 的新技術標準NBTC TS 1038-2564。新標準於2021年3月12日生效。

On March 11, 2021 the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand released the New Technical Standard NBTC TS 1038-2564 applicable to Unmanned Arial Vehicle (UAV).

It was already allowed the use of some frequencies (433.05 – 434.79MHz, 2400 – 2500MHz, 5725 – 5850MHz) for UAVs, through SdoC application.

However, this new standard introduces the use of freq. 24.05 – 24.25GHz range for this type of products and under NBTC Class A type approval. With a permitted maximum output power of 100 mW EIRP.

Summarizing:

The new standard became effective on March 12, 2021.

 

Turkey 土耳其

3月25日，土耳其工業技術部在官方公報上發佈了共14篇有關生態設計和能源標章的公報，以期進一步將歐盟立法轉化為國家法律。 公報中有9項基於《土耳其能源相關產品生態設計法規》，而5項基於《能效標章框架法規》。這些公報於2021年3月25日生效。

On 25 March, the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology published a total of 14 Communiqués on ecodesign and energy labelling in the Official Gazette in an effort to further transpose EU legislation into national law.

9 of the Communiqués are based on the Turkish Regulation on Ecodesign of Energy Related Products whilst 5 are based on the Regulation on Framework for Energy Efficiency Labelling.

The 14 Communiqués consist of the following:

Based on Regulation on Ecodesign of Energy Related Products:

• Ecodesign Requirements of Household Dishwashers (2019/2022/EU) (SGM: 2021/1)
• Ecodesign Requirements for Household Washing Machines and Washer-Dryers (2019/2023/EU) (SGM: 2021/3)
• Ecodesign Requirements for Electronic Displays (2019/2021/EU) (SGM: 2021/5)
• Ecodesign Requirements for Refrigerating Appliances (2019/2019/EU) (SGM: 2021/7)
• Ecodesign Requirements for Refrigerating Appliances with a Direct Sales Function (2019/2024/EU) (SGM: 2021/9)
• Ecodesign Requirements for Standby, Off and Networked Standy Mode Electric Power Consumption of Electrical and Electronic Household and Office

Equipment(2008/1275/EC) (SGM: 2021/13)

• Ecodesign Requirements for Computers and Computer Servers (2013/617/EU) (SGM:2021/14)
• Ecodesign Requirements for Servers and Data Storage Products (2019/424/EU) (SGM: 2021/15)
• Ecodesign Requirements for Welding Equipment (2019/1784/EU) (SGM: 2021/17)

Based on Regulation on Framework for Energy Efficiency Labelling:

• Energy Labelling of Household Dishwashers (2019/2017/EU) (SGM: 2021/2)
• Energy Labelling of Household Washing Machines and Household Washer-Dryers (2019/2014/EU) (SGM: 2021/4)
• Energy Labelling of Electronic Displays (2019/2013/EU) (SGM: 2021/6)
• Energy Labelling of Refrigerating Appliances (2019/2016/EU) (SGM: 2021/8)
• Energy Labelling of Refrigerating Appliances with a Direct Sales Function (2019/2018/EU) (SGM:2021/10)

All these Communiqués entered into force on 25 March 2021.

 

Ukraine 烏克蘭

烏克蘭部長內閣於2021年3月10日通過2021年第195號決議，該決議涉及國家合格標章誌的描述和適用規則。合格標章誌可以是平面的，並用兩種對比色製成，也可以壓花並用一種顏色製成。 由於其應用的技術特點，合格標章誌也可能偏離規定的比例，最高可達20%。第195號決議於2021年3月13日生效。

On 10 March 2021, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers adopted Resolution No. 195 to amend Resolution No. 1184 regarding the description and application rules of the national mark of conformity.

Marks of conformity may now be flat and made in two contrasting colours or they may be embossed and made in one colour. Marks of conformity may also deviate from the prescribed proportions up to 20% due to the technological features of its application.

Resolution No. 195 entered into force on 13 March 2021.

 

Uzbekistan 烏茲別克

2021年1月30日，烏茲別克內閣發佈了必須在烏茲別克共和國驗證的合格評定物件清單: https://lex.uz/ru/docs/-5249376#-5250580

該決議於2021年5月1日生效。

On 30 January 2021 the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan issued the list of objects of conformity assessment which must be certified in the Republic of Uzbekistan: https://lex.uz/ru/docs/-5249376#-5250580

Appendix 1: List of products and wastes subject to obligatory ecological certification.

Appendix 2: List of products under the control of the State Veterinary Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Appendix 3: List of products that meet the sanitary-epidemiological conclusion.

Appendix 4: List of products for which compliance with the requirements of regulatory documents in the field of technical regulation is mandatory.

The Resolution becomes effective on 1 May 2021.

 

Uzbekistan 烏茲別克

2020年11月20日，烏茲別克內閣批准第737號決議，其中規定了某些類型產品的強制性數字碼辨識標記要求(https://www.lex.uz/pdfs/5118476)。該決議於2021年11月21日生效。

On 20 November 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan approved Resolution No. 737 introducing mandatory digital identification marking requirements for certain types of products.

Annex I to this Resolution contains the list of product types, identified by their customs tariff codes, for which mandatory digital marking will be required starting from 2021-2022.

Mandatory digital identification marking will be required for certain appliances identified under the following custom tariff codes: 8403 ; 8404 ; 8405, 8414, 8415, 8416, 8418, 8419, 8422, 8423, 8424, 8450, 8508, 8509, 8510, 8513, 8516, 8518, 8519, 8521, 8522, 8525, 8527, 8528.

The date from which the digital identification mark shall be affixed to the above types of appliances is to be determined by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Annex 2 contains a roadmap of regulatory changes that will have to be implemented by responsible government bodies to enforce the requirements of this Resolution.

This Resolution came into force on 21 November 2021.

https://www.lex.uz/pdfs/5118476

 

Vietman 越南

越南資訊通信部 (MIC) 正式發佈一些新標準，這些新標準將於2021年7月1日生效。

此外，還有一些新標準仍在草擬中，並將在不久的將來生效。

The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) Vietnam has officially issued several new standards which will take effect from July 01, 2021.

Below are the new standards and equivalences for reference:

– QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT (local RF standard for Wifi 2.4GHz) – equivalent to ETSI EN 300 328 v2.2.2

– QCVN 63:2020/BTTTT (local standard for DVB-T2 function)

– QCVN 74:2020/BTTTT (local RF standard for SRD 1-40GHz) – equivalent to ETSI EN 300 440 V2.2.1

– QCVN 101:2020/BTTTT (local safety standard for lithium battery) – equivalent to IEC 62133:2017

– QCVN 117:2020/BTTTT (local RF standard for 2G, 3G, 4G functions)

– QCVN 122:2020/BTTTT (local RF standard for LPWAN 920-923MHz) – equivalent to ETSI EN 300 220-1 V3.1.1

These new standards will take effect from July 01, 2021. From that date, the local importer has to use the local test report, type approval certificate under the new standards for the importation process. 

Besides, there are also some new standards which are still in draft and will take effect in the near future:

1) National technical regulation on radio access equipment (Wi-Fi) in the 5 GHz band: QCVN 65:2021/BTTTT will take effect on July 01, 2022

2) National technical regulation on radar equipment operating in the band 76 GHz to 77 GHz for ground transport: QCVN 124:2021/BTTTT, the effective date is not fixed yet.

3) National technical regulation on short range radio equipment in the frequency band 40 GHz to 246 GHz: QCVN 123:2021/BTTTT, the effective date is not fixed yet.

4) National technical regulation on 5G mobile communication base station equipment – Radio access section.: QCVN 128:2021/BTTTT will take effect on July 15, 2021

5) National technical regulation on the quality of Internet access services on 5G terrestrial mobile networks.: QCVN 126:2021/BTTTT will take effect on August 15, 2021

6) National technical regulation on 5G mobile communication terminal equipment – Radio access section.: QCVN 127:2021/BTTTT will take effect on August 15, 2021

Now, MIC is getting the public comments for these draft standards. 

 

家用電器 Household Appliances

Brazil 巴西

2021年3月25日，巴西國家計量，標準化和工業品質研究所 (INMETRO / CONMETRO) 發佈第144號條例，批准技術品質法規，並確立製造與進口離心式乾衣機必須滿足的合格性評估和技術要求。該條例於2021年4月1日生效。

On 25 March 2021, Brazil National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO/CONMETRO) published Portaria No. 144 to approve the Technical Quality Regulation establishing the conformity assessment and technical requirements to be met by centrifugal clothes dryers that are manufactured, imported, sold or distributed for the Brazilian market.

Article 5 underlines the obligations and responsibilities of entities in the production chain for centrifugal dryers and determines that the national manufacturer and the importer must manufacture and make appliances available in accordance with this Regulation, with other entities in the production and supply chain, physical or virtual, obliged to maintain the integrity of the product and mandatory markings.

The products must bear the ENCE, the National Energy Conservation Label, visible to the consumer, without its visualisation being obstructed by any other information attached by the suppliers.

As for virtual commerce, the site administrator must provide the ENCE and/or the information contained therein in text format on all the pages where the product is offered or displayed, in an ostensible, clear and unequivocal manner together with the image or identification of the product model.

According to Annex I Item 5 all centrifugal clothes dryers available on the domestic market must be permanently marked, both on the product and on the packaging, with the minimum information in Portuguese, including:

• Name, company name and tax identification (CNPJ or CPF) of the national manufacturer or importer;
• Name, company name and fiscal identification (CNPJ or CPF) of the supplier that holds the registration;
• Conformity Identification Seal with the Registration number;
• Trade name of the product;
• Manufacturing date (day, month and year, in this order);
• Identification of the batch or other identification that allows the traceability of the product;
• Country of origin;
• Commercial bar code, for identification of the brand, model and versions of the product.

Per item 6.1, instructions for use must be provided with the appliance so that it can be used safely, including information regarding the mass of dry material for which the appliance is designed and alerts to potential dangers present when the extractors operate by compression.

Suppliers are also required to declare the performance of the device in terms of its centrifugation capacity, cycle time, electricity consumption, centrifugation efficiency and energy efficiency.

Centrifugal dryers manufactured, imported, distributed and marketed shall be compulsorily submitted to conformity assessment through certification, and shall also be registered with Inmetro, which will allow the use of the Conformity Identification Mark on certified products and their availability on the domestic market. The criteria for conformity assessment are detailed in Annex II.

This Portaria will enter into force 01 April 2021.

 

India 印度

《縫紉機 (品質控制) 令,2020》 將於2021年9月1日強制。

DPIIT released “Sewing Machines (Quality Control) Order, 2021”, which shall come into force with effect from the 1st of September 2021 with IS 15449 : Part 1 : 2004.

 

Panama 巴拿馬

2021年3月8日，巴拿馬發佈2021年第28號決議，批准巴拿馬製冷系統標準DGNTI-COPANIT ISO 5149-1：2014。 該標準規定了與安全和環境保護有關的要求，並為製冷系統的運行，維護和修理以及製冷劑的回收建立程序。 該決議自2021年3月8日發佈起生效。

On 08 March 2021, Panama published Resolution No. 28, 2021, that approves the Panamanian Standard DGNTI-COPANIT ISO 5149-1:2014 on refrigerating systems.

The Standard specifies the requirements related to safety and environmental protection and establishes procedures for the operation, maintenance, and repair of refrigerating systems and the recovery of refrigerants.

This Resolution is effective from publication, on 8 March 2021.

 

Taiwan 台灣

[法規草案] 微波爐容許耗用能源基準、標示及檢查方式 (草案)

本公告適用之微波爐，符合60705標準規定，且列入經濟部標準檢驗局應施檢驗品目者。但符合下列條件者不適用本公告:

(一) 負載直徑≤200mm，或負載高度≤120mm的微波爐。

(二) 額定消耗功率＞3300W。

The Taiwan Bureau of Energy intends to draft the ”Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard, Energy Efficiency Indication, and Inspection for Microwave Ovens” to strengthen the energy efficiency supervision and the inspection.

The microwave ovens refer to those meeting the definition

of microwave ovens in CNS 60705 and promulgated by the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) as products requiring inspections.

However, this does not apply to the microwave ovens of the following conditions:

(1) Microwave ovens with diameter of load ≤200mm, or height of  load ≤120mm

(2) Rated power input 3300W

 

燈具 / LED Luminaires / LED

South Korea 韓國

[法規草案] 2021年3月24日，韓國貿易，工業和能源部 (MOTIE) 發佈《高能效設備的促進和供應條例》的修訂草案提案，正在聽取意見中， 該草案主要有意擴大智慧LED照明產品管控範圍，包括單一照明設備 (例如燈和燈具)。

On 24 March 2021, the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) issued a draft amendment to the Regulation on Promotion and Supply of High Energy Efficient Equipment.

The draft primarily expands the scope of products subject to certification of smart LED lighting to include single lighting equipment, such as lamps and luminaires.

These include LED lamps with built-in converter for general lighting that are capable of dimming control for energy saving through wired/wireless communication at AC 220 V, 60 Hz, and apply an integrated LED light source and the base specified in KSC 7651.

Luminaires with integrated or built-in LED light source that are capable of dimming control for energy saving by wired/wireless communication at AC 220 V, 60 Hz are also in scope.

The draft also establishes provisions that allow non-face-to-face factory inspections in cases where site visits are difficult due to infectious diseases, etc., and alignes the reference standards and terminology of luminaires and LED lamps with the revised KS standards.

 

South Africa 南非

[法規草案] 2021年4月8日，WTO發佈了關於強制性規範草案的G / TBT / N / ZAF / 244號通知，該規範涵蓋了各種形狀和飾面的普通定向照明和非定向照明的能效和性能； 使用白熾燈，鹵素燈，螢光燈，發光二極體 (LED) 和其他光源技術 (不包括高強度放電燈) 。WTO通報截止日期為2021年6月7日，即通報發出後的60天。

On 8 April 2021, the WTO published Notification G/TBT/N/ZAF/244  regarding a draft compulsory specification which covers the energy efficiency and functional performance for general lighting directional and non -directional lamps of all shapes and finishes; using incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, light emitting diode (LED), and other light source technologies (not including high- intensity discharge lamps).

The WTO Notification Deadline is 7 June 2021, 60 days from notification.

 

電池 Battery

China 中國

[法規草案] 2021年3月31日，國家市場監管局 (SAMR) 通知WTO，GB 31241-2014正在修訂中。該標準草案僅考慮鋰離子電池和電池組的基本安全要求，例如漏液，著火，爆炸和過熱，以提供安全保護，而不會涉及性能和功能特性。

On 31 March 2021, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) notified the WTO that GB 31241-2014 was undergoing revision. The draft standard would only consider the basic safety requirements of lithium-ion batteries and battery packs such as leaking liquid, fire, explosion and overheating to provide safety protection, without involving performance and functional characteristics.

In furtherance of the production of safe products, when determining which design scheme to use for a battery or battery pack, the following priorities must be observed:

—materials with high safety, and avoiding the use of materials that are prone to thermal runaway;

—if the above principles cannot be implemented, then protection devices need to be designed to reduce or eliminate the possibility of danger;

—if none of the above schemes and other measures can completely avoid the occurrence of dangers, measures to identify and explain the remaining dangers should be taken.

The draft applies to lithium-ion batteries and battery packs used in portable electronic products. Examples of portable electronic products that fall within scope are as follows:

a) Portable office products: notebook computers, tablet computers, etc.;

b) Mobile communication products: mobile phones, cordless phones, walkie-talkies, etc.;

c) Portable audio/video products: portable TVs, portable audio/video players, cameras, camcorders, voice recorders, Bluetooth headsets, portable speakers, etc.;

d) Other portable products: electronic navigators, digital photo frames, game consoles, e-books, mobile power supplies, portable energy storage power supplies, portable projectors, wearable devices, etc.

Note however that the list above is indicative and not exhaustive, such that products not listed are not necessarily outside the scope of the draft standard.

General safety requirements can be read in Section 5, with various testing procedures outlined in further sections.

The WTO is accepting comments on the proposal until 30 May 2021.

 

Vietnam 越南

越南將於2021年7月1日使用電池新標準: QCVN 101:2020/BTTTT。

越南市場上銷售的用於筆記型電腦、平板、智慧手機這三類終端產品裡的鋰電池必須按照新的技術法規QCVN 101：2020 / BTTTT更新測試報告，以確保認證有效性。對於之前已經簽發的報告，如果客戶在法規更新後仍出售這類產品的電池，是需要重新送樣到越南測試取得新標準的報告才能繼續銷售。

From July 1st, 2021, new standard for lithium battery (QCVN 101:2020/BTTTT) will replace the existing standard (QCVN 101:2016/BTTTT).

After this update, all batteries used for mobile phone, tablet & notebook, will need to get test report according to new standard to import to Vietnam.

 

能源效率要求 Energy Efficiency Requirements

Argentina 阿根廷

由於缺乏公認的具有測試能力的驗證機構和實驗室，阿根廷於2021年3月5日發佈第208/2021號決議，中止關於電動水泵能效標籤技術要求的第800/2019號決議的有效性。該決議將從2021年3月7日開始，並持續365個行政工作日。

On 05 March 2021, the Argentine Ministry of Productive Development published Resolution No. 208/2021 in order to suspend the validity of Resolution No. 800/2019 on technical requirements for energy efficiency labelling of electric water pumps.

The suspension, which is due to due to a lack of recognised certification bodies and laboratories with testing capacity, will be for 365 administrative business days, starting from 7 March 2021.

This Resolution entered into force on 5 March 2021.

 

China 中國

[法規草案] 2021年4月8日，WTO發佈G / TBT / N / CHN / 1586號標準草案通知，規定能效等級，能效的最小允許值以及台式微型電腦，具有顯示功能的集成台式微型電腦 (例如一體機) 和可擕式電腦 (以上統稱為微型電腦) 的測試方法。 該文件一旦獲得批准，將取代GB 28380-2012《微型電腦的極限值和能效等級》。 WTO通報截止日期為2021年6月7日，即通報後的60天。

On 8 April 2021, the WTO published Notification G/TBT/N/CHN/1586 regarding a draft standard specifies the energy efficiency grades, minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and test methods of desktop microcomputers, integrated desktop microcomputers with display function (referred to as all-in-one computers) and portable computers (all above collectively referred to as microcomputers).

This document will replace GB 28380-2012 “Limited Values ​​and Energy Efficiency Grades of Microcomputers” once approved.

The WTO Notification Deadline is 7 June 2021, 60 days from notification

 

China 中國

[法規草案] 2021年4月7日，中國標準化管理總局 (SAC) 和中國國家市場監督管理總局 (SAMR) 向世界貿易組織通報了伺服器的能效和能效等級的最低允許值。 該標準規定了能效等級，能效的最小允許值，伺服器的測試和計算方法。WTO通知截止日期為2021年6月6日，距通知發出60天。

On 7 April 2021, the China Standardization Administration (SAC) and the China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) notified the WTO on Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for servers.

The Standard specifies the energy efficiency grade, minimum allowable values of energy efficiency, testing and calculation methods for servers.

This Standard is applicable to 1-way and 2-way general-purpose tower and rack servers. Elastic servers, computer servers with integrated auxiliary processing accelerator, full fault-tolerant servers, storage equipment (including blade storage) and network equipment are excluded from scope.

By way of transition, products shipped or imported before implementation may continue to be sold for a period of 12 months.

The WTO Notification deadline is 6 June 2021.

 

Malaysia 馬來西亞

Malaysia Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) 公告自2021年3月01日起對冰櫃實施能效MEPS要求。自2021年3月1日起尚有過渡期一年，容積不超過320 L的臥式實心門冰櫃如要進口販賣至馬來西亞，於2022年3月1日後必需符合能源效率要求。

Malaysia Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) announced the enforcement of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) to Freezer on 1st March 2021. This requirement was enforce by 1st of March 2021 with a grace period of 1 year. By 1st March 2022 all freezers that are exported to Malaysia will need to comply with this requirement.

 

其他 / 多主題產品 Others / Products with Multiple Subjects

China 中國

2021年3月18日，中國國家認證認可監督管理委員會 (CNCA) 批准了關於整合強制性產品驗證單位和程式的通知。 該通知發送給指定的強制性產品驗證機構，旨在簡化程式並減少申請驗證的時間和成本。

On 18 March 2021, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) approved a notice on integrating compulsory product certification units and procedures.

This notice, addressed to designated certification bodies for compulsory product certification, aims to simplify procedures and reduce the time and cost of applying for certification.

Certificate holders can choose to combine CCC certificates. The procedures for making changes to certificates shall be simplified, and the declaration of changes which do not affect product safety is not required.

 

Colombia 哥倫比亞

2021年3月26日，哥倫比亞礦業和能源部批准第40099號決議，關於終端電氣和燃氣設備標籤技術法規 (RETIQ)，涉及空調等產品。該修正案於2021年3月26日生效。

On 26 March 2021, Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy approved Resolution No 40099 to amend Resolution No 41012/2015 on Technical Regulation for Labelling of End-Use Electrical and Fuel Gas Equipment (RETIQ).

In order to improve the implementation of the RETIQ, this amendment includes examples of labels for precision-type air conditioners and for multiple outlet system condensers and, also, updates a number of label examples included in the Resolution 40247 of 2020 to show how the final label would look.

This amends the fifth paragraph of article 22 on the transitional nature of the entry into force of equipment included for the first time in the regulation regulatory scope. It states that where new equipment is added, a transitional period of one year will be provided in order for the equipment to comply unless otherwise stated in the text.

The application of Standard ISO 16358-1: 2013 as a mandatory standard for testing the sound pressure level in air conditioners is suspended until the Ministry carries out a study on possible alternatives and until it is guarantees that technical tools are available for the correct implementation of this standard. This amendment suspends the entry into force of the requirements in Article 8 for Air Conditioner with Cooling Capacity > 10,540 and up to 17,580 watts.

The Ministry must also prepare a regulatory impact analysis to establish whether motor pumping equipment should be included in the scope.

This amendment entered into force on 26 March 2021.

 

Philippines 菲律賓

[法規草案] 針對4項產品 (空調、冰箱、電視、燈具) 的菲律賓能源標籤計畫 (PELP) 指南。

Pursuant to Sections 15 and 16 of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) Act, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued the Department Circular No. (DC) DC2020-06-0015 or the Philippine Energy Labelling Program (PELP) Guidelines, which mandates that all importers, manufacturers, distributors and dealers of electrical appliances shall provide information, particularly on Energy-Consuming Products (ECPs) such as air conditioners, refrigerating appliances, television sets, and lighting products (Compact Fluorescent Lamps, Linear Fluorescent Lamps, Single-Capped Fluorescent Lamps, Lamp Ballasts, Light Emitting Diodes), to promote the use of energy efficient products and help guide consumers in making informed choices at the point of sale.

The Energy Utilization Management Bureau of the DOE has drafted the implementing guidelines (IG) for PELP, which includes the Particular Product Requirement (PPR), Code of Practice (COPE) and other technical requirements for the four (4) ECPs covered by PELP, as well as the guidelines for PELP registration, Enforcement, Monitoring and Verification (EMV), and compliance mechanism. After the presentation of the refined IG during the recently concluded 2nd virtual public consultation held last 26 February 2021, the DOE is again open for additional inputs and recommendations from the stakeholders on the following proposed Implementing Guidelines:

• Draft PELP IG for Air Conditioners
• Draft PELP IG for Refrigerating Appliances
• Draft PELP IG for Television Sets
• Draft PELP IG for Lighting Products
• Draft PELP IG for Registration, Enforcement, Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mechanism

 

Vietnam 越南

越南科學和工業部於2020年12月30日發佈第10/2020 / TT-BKHCN號通知函，關於使用代碼和二維碼的實施措施，該通知函定於2021年4月1日生效。

This Circular, issued by the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Industry on 30 December 2020, provides details on measures to implement the provisions of the Product and Goods Quality Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP relating to the use of codes and barcodes by products, services and organisations.
This Circular describes the obligations of individuals and organisations that use codes and barcodes and the procedure for issuing Code and Barcode Use Right Certificates.

The attribution of codes and barcodes is subject to compliance with the provisions of Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP relating to the control of product and goods quality.

Certificates may only be granted to applicants who register and submit the requested information to the one-stop-shop department of the General Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality or the online database of the National Public Service Portal of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Code and barcodes shall be printed on the product and its packaging to ensure compliance with International standards ISO/TEC 15426-1 and ISO/IEC 15426-2.

The Circular further provides that organisations or individuals whose certificates were issued before 1 July 2018 have until 1 April 2024 to register for a new certificate in accordance with the provisions of this Circular.

This Circular is scheduled to enter into force on 1 April 2021.