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New Version of AS/NZS 60950.1 finally arrives

6 years after the publication of the IEC version of the Information Technology Equipment standard 60950, Standards Australia has published…

Sun, 27 Feb 2011  |  Read more

Guide to Australian and New Zealand Product Standards Published, Free

SAI Global have published a free “Guide to Standards – Household Electrical Equipment”, containing valuable information for importers and distributors of electrical…

Fri, 25 Feb 2011  |  Read more

Australian and New Zealand distributors of electrical items take cavalier approach to safety

Maybe it’s the power of the C-Tick RCM logo, maybe the ACMA have been incredibly good at market awareness for…

Tue, 1 Feb 2011  |  Read more

ACMA Amend Telecommunications Labelling Notice, new Standard AS/CA S003:2010

An amendment has been made to the Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Notice 2001.  These changes will have…

Wed, 20 Oct 2010  |  Read more

All Energy 2010 Exhibition and Conference 6/7 October

All-Energy Australia (at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre) is the sister show to All-Energy UK, Europe’s largest all-renewables event which has…

Fri, 24 Sep 2010  |  Read more

Grid Connect Inverter Testing to AS 4777.2 & AS 4777.3

Austest Laboratories Sydney is proud to announce accreditation for testing to AS 4777 standards relating to inverters to assist with the…

Fri, 17 Sep 2010  |  Read more

Accredited Testing to AS/NZS 60335.2.X Series Expanded

Austest Laboratories Sydney is pleased to announce an increase to our scope of accreditation for testing of electrical items under…

Thu, 16 Sep 2010  |  Read more

DECT Requirements in Australia, A Summary

DECT technology has been in operation for some time and is often used in conjunction with a base unit to…

Tue, 14 Sep 2010  |  Read more

EMC ( C-Tick) Requirements for Mining Equipment, Australia and New Zealand

Major markets around the world have some form of ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations in place to:  Safeguard critical communications of…

Tue, 14 Sep 2010  |  Read more

New Australian UHF Citizen Band radio equipment standard

The ACMA seeks public comment on a draft UHF Citizen Band (CB) equipment performance standard Radiocommunications (UHF CB Radio Equipment) Standard…

Mon, 13 Sep 2010  |  Read more

See Austest @ Security 2010 Exhibition and Conference, TODAY 1 Sept to 3 Sept 2010

Austest & Approval specialists will be at Stand J23 (outside the free seminar theatre), this Wednesday thru Friday, so please…

Sun, 29 Aug 2010  |  Read more

Expanded Environmental Capabilities

Austest Sydney and Melbourne have expanded their environmental test capabilities with new Salt Spray and Temperature/Humidity chambers.  This testing is…

Mon, 12 Jul 2010  |  Read more

Travel Adaptor banned from sale

Australian and New Zealand importers should be careful when considering purchase and importation of travel adaptors for sale or distribution  Austest…

Mon, 5 Jul 2010  |  Read more

Electrical Safety, Lighting and Energy Efficiency Accredited Testing Scope Extended

Austest Sydney is proud to announce the following additions to our accredited test scope covering safety testing of domestic and…

Mon, 28 Jun 2010  |  Read more

High Frequency and Power Test Capabilities Expanded at Austest Sydney

Austest Sydneys’ Electrical safety Lab has taken delivery of a 6KVA 1-300V AC (420 VDC), 1-999.9Hz AC Power Source to assist…

Wed, 2 Jun 2010  |  Read more