GS scheme reports not acceptable for component or product approval
There are a number of product and component approval schemes operated throughout the world. For companies seeking Australian approval, GS…
Sun, 24 Feb 2019 | Read moreEESS FEE INCREASE
Since the EESS (Electrical Equipment Safety System) commenced in Queensland in 2013, responsible suppliers have not been required to pay renewal fees…
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 | Read moreRequirements for DC isolators
AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 is the standard that State based product safety regulators and JAS-ANZ accredited certifiers use for definitions and determinations…
Thu, 12 Jul 2018 | Read moreRCBO Prohibition Notice now in force
ESV’s (Energy Safe Victoria) Prohibition Notice for RCBOs came into force 1 July. ESV took steps in early 2017 to…
Wed, 11 Jul 2018 | Read moreTelecommunications Certification Body Statements, just the facts
The Background: Arising from the Telecommunications Act 1997, the ACMA administered a Certification Body Scheme. Our company, Approval Specialists Pty.…
Thu, 3 May 2018 | Read moreAustralian requirements for Power Assisted Bicycles
Bicycles with small electric motors are becoming more popular. Here is a summary of the regulatory requirements applicable to importers…
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 | Read moreASA Opens China Office
Australian Safety Approval has opened an office in China (PRC) to assist local manufacturers in obtaining product safety approval certificates…
Thu, 16 Nov 2017 | Read moreTemperature rise limits for ovens, NSW Fair Trading
Australian standard AS/NZS 60335.2.6:2014 supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.6:2008 on 28 November 2017. Under the NSW Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2004 (the…
Mon, 6 Nov 2017 | Read moreEMC CISPR22 and CISPR13 to be replaced with CISPR32
Years ago, manufacturers made AV equipment, while others made Information technology equipment, with crossovers between the two categories rare. Fast…
Wed, 22 Feb 2017 | Read more1 March 2016 Labelling Changes for Australian and New Zealand electrical products
From 1 March 2016, the labelling requirements change in Australia and New Zealand. Australia The time is up for C-Tick…
Wed, 20 Jan 2016 | Read moreElectrical Product Safety Seminar, Austest Sydney
Update: Due to conflicts with dates, this seminar will be postponed until 25 February 2015. We apologise for any inconvenience.…
Wed, 15 Oct 2014 | Read moreNSW Electrical Safety Regulator bans hot water bottles
NSW Fair Trading have expressed concern over alternatives to electric hot water bottles, whereby water is heated via electrical heating…
Wed, 23 Apr 2014 | Read moreVisit rcm-mark.com.au, the site for all information regarding the new Electrical Equipment Safety System
ASA (Australian Safety Approval) has created an information website for importers, manufacturers and suppliers seeking information about electrical safety and…
Mon, 3 Jun 2013 | Read moreASA recognised by NSW Fair Trading for issuing Declared Articles
ASA (Australian Safety Approval) has become a recognised external approval scheme by the New South Wales Government Office of Fair…
Sat, 1 Jun 2013 | Read more