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New Salt Mist / Corrosion standard IEC 60068-2-52

IEC 60068-2-52:2017 has superseded IEC 60038-2-52:1996 as of 17 November 2017, with the new standard harmonised with ISO 9227 “Corrosion…

Fri, 17 Nov 2017  |  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

Austest Laboratories antenna pattern measurements

Austest Laboratories, a leader in the provision of testing and certification for Defence and Aerospace products and components, is pleased…

Mon, 9 Oct 2017  |  Read more

IEC 62368-1 New Audio/video Electrical Safety Standard

Austest Labs has added the following electrical standard to our accreditation: IEC 62368-1 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment –…

Thu, 7 Sep 2017  |  Read more

IEC 61727 Photovoltaic (PV) systems Characteristics of the utility interface

Austest Labs has added the following electrical standard to our accreditation: IEC 61727 Photovoltaic (PV) systems – Characteristics of the…

Tue, 5 Sep 2017  |  Read more

Austest commissions new thermal shock chamber

Austest Laboratories has added a fully programmable 1m x 1m x 1m temperature and humidity chamber capable of ramp rates…

Mon, 4 Sep 2017  |  Read more

Austest Labs selected by Boeing Defence Australia for Project Currawong

Austest Laboratories has been selected to test the strength and durability of equipment designed for Project Currawong for Boeing Defence…

Mon, 4 Sep 2017  |  Read more

See us at Pacific 2017, 3-5 October in Sydney

PACIFIC 2017 runs from Tuesday 3 October until Thursday 5 October 2017 at the new International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney…

Tue, 22 Aug 2017  |  Read more

Revised ASA Website now live

Australian Safety Approval have updated their website to provide more information of Safety Approval requirements for Australia, including a comprehensive…

Tue, 15 Aug 2017  |  Read more

Austest Melbourne adds combined vibration and temperature capabilities

Austest Laboratories is pleased to announce the further expansion of its environmental test capabilities with the commissioning of a combined…

Fri, 11 Aug 2017  |  Read more

Ingress Protection (IP) Basics of Dust and Water standard AS 60529

It should be self-evident that enclosures and items designed to be used outside or in harsh environmental conditions, should be…

Tue, 4 Apr 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

See us at AUSPAC 2017, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park 7 – 10 March

AUSPAC 2017 is Australasia’s all encompassing exhibition for food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing and packaging industry event with more than…

Tue, 7 Feb 2017  |  Read more

Radio Equipment Directive for European CE Mark (RED)

Manufacturers placing new or currently RTTED-compliant products on the market from 13 Jun 2017 onwards must ensure that products comply…

Tue, 17 Jan 2017  |  Read more