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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 more

EESS 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 more

Requirements 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 more

RCBO 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 more

Telecommunications 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 more

Australian 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 more

ASA 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 more

Temperature 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 more

EMC 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 more

1 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 more

Electrical 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 more

NSW 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 more

Visit 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 more

ASA 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