Global Regulatory
Changes
Prepared for TCBC Meeting – 09-Apr-14
Scope of Presentation
Introduction to PCS
Global Regulatory Changes – Overview
Country Specific Focus
Eurasian Customs Union
Indonesia
India BIS
Ukraine
Summary on other Regulatory Changes
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Introduction to PCS
 Dynamic UK based Company established in
2004
 Specialists in managing certification of radio,
telecommunications and ITE products
 12,000 Approvals obtained in 160 countries
 Multi-lingual team with 9 key languages spoken
 We specialize in international projects and
frequently manage projects for 50+ countries
simultaneously
 International blue chip customer base
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Global Regulatory
Changes - Overview
Significant Regulatory Changes in
the following countries
Argentina
Bolivia
Malaysia
Pakistan
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Regulatory Changes Argentina
Sep 2013 - New standard affecting
2.4GHz and 5GHz WLAN released
Came into effect on 4th November 2013
All 2.4GHz and 5GHz devices tested under
previous standard must be retested at the time of
renewal
5600 - 5650MHz portion of the 5GHz Band 3 no
longer permitted
Bluetooth 2.1 exempt from retesting requirement
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Regulatory Changes Bolivia
 Type Approval requirements enforced – June
2013
Previously FCC Approval was sufficient
Temporary Approvals issued during transition
period, invalidated – full Approval now required
Local applicant required
Paperwork only process
Lead-time ~ 5 – 6 weeks
Validity 5 years
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Regulatory Changes Malaysia
 Add-Host Approval Scheme for Modules
Abolished – Mar 2014
No longer possible to add host models to
Approved modules via paperwork only process
Each host now requires Approval in full, inclusive
of local testing / sample inspection.
Products Approved prior to change in regulations
– not affected.
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Regulatory Changes Pakistan
 Approval requirements for Mobile Phones
introduced.
Jan 2014 – Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
(PTA) introduced Type Approval requirements for
cellular mobile devices
New rules also apply to WWAN equipped tablets,
and WWAN devices which are data only
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EA Customs Union (EAC)
Approval Scheme
Customs Union Agenda
 Introduction
 Scope and Limitations
 Differences to GOST, Advantages and Disadvantages
 Overview of Approval Schemes
 Certification
 Declaration
 Exemption Letter
 Serial and Batch Approval
 Product Categorization
 Labelling Requirements
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Customs Union Introduction
Overview
 Harmonization of regulations for EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and LVE (Low-voltage equipment) across
Customs Union member states of Russia, Belarus and
Kazakhstan
 Implemented Feb 2013 as replacement to the
independent national GOST EMC / Safety Approval
schemes previously enforced in these countries
 EA Customs Union (EAC) Approval is a singular
harmonized Approval Certificate for EMC and / or
Safety that covers all member states in the union
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Customs Union Introduction
Scope and Limitations
Customs Union Approval does not cover
RF or Telecom
For RF or Telecom devices, separate
national Approval to cover RF / Telecom
function must still be obtained in Russia
and Belarus
Kazakhstan has no separate RF scheme
so Customs Union Approval alone is
sufficient.
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Customs Union Introduction
Key Differences From GOST
Changes
GOST Scheme
Customs Union Scheme
Applicant
Foreign Manufacturer or
Local Company
Local Company
Route to
Approval
Single route via accredited
lab
Multiple routes and options –
CoC, DoC, Exemption Letter
Local
Testing
Requirement weakly
enforced
Requirement much more rigidly
enforced
Factory
Inspection
No requirements /
requirement weakly
enforced
Requirement much more rigidly
enforced
Certificate
Validity
Maximum up to 3 Years
Maximum up to 5 Years
Voluntary
Approval
Voluntary Approval Possible
No Voluntary Approvals Possible
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Customs Union Introduction
Advantages and Disadvantages
 Advantages
 Single EMC/ Safety Approval Certificate covering all customs
union member states
 Options for Longer Approval Validity
 Flexibility to apply for Approval in any of the member states
 Disadvantages
 Increased complexity – multiple routes and schemes to Approval
 Stricter requirements – introduces local test and factory
inspection requirements.
 Stricter supervision and monitoring of Certification Bodies
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Customs Union Introduction
Transition from GOST
 Two Year Transition Period Allowed
Existing GOST Certificates remain valid until
stated expiry date or 15th March 2015 (whichever
comes first)
As of 15th March 2015, all GOST Certificates in
circulation will cease to be valid and must be
replaced with a Customs Union Approval
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Customs Union
Approval Schemes
 Three Approval Schemes
 Certification (Certificate of Conformity)
 Declaration (Declaration of Conformity)
 Exemption Letter
 Certification and Declaration scheme divided
in to sub schemes
 Serial Approval
 Batch Approval
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Customs Union
Approval Schemes
 Approval Scheme
 Certification, Declaration or Exemption Letter
 Determined by product type, function and HS
code
 Approval Scope
 Batch or Serial
 Applicant at liberty to select option that best
suits their needs and requirements
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Customs Union
Approval Schemes
 Certification Scheme
 Third Party Certification – Certification Body takes
responsibility for compliance
 Required for devices ‘in scope’ of Customs Union
Technical Regulations on EMC and LVE
 Local Testing Required
 Physical Factory Audit / Inspection Required
 Family Approval Possible
 Local Approval Holder Required
 Lead Time ~ 12 weeks (FI ~ 12 weeks)
 Certificate Validity 1 - 5 Years
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Customs Union
Approval Schemes
 Declaration Scheme
 Applicant takes responsibility for compliance
 Required for devices ‘out of scope’ of Customs Union
Technical Regulations on EMC and LVE
 Local Testing Required
 Local Approval Holder Required
 Family Approval Possible
 Lead Time ~ 4 Weeks
 Certificate Validity 1 - 5 Years
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Customs Union
Approval Schemes
 Exemption Letter
Required for spare parts which are intended to
be imported and sold in Customs Union
Region as part of already Approved Host
Device.
 Foreign Manufacturer can hold Approval
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Customs Union
Approval Schemes
 Serial and Batch Approval
 Serial Approval – For Serial Production – valid for
import of unlimited quantity of stated product(s) during
lifetime of Approval
 Batch Approval – For Single Import Consignment
Only. Max units unstipulated. Manufacturers expected
to apply reasonable judgement.
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Customs Union
Product Categorization
 Categorization ‘In Scope’ and ‘Out of Scope’
– Determines which Approval scheme applies
 Products ‘In Scope’ of Customs Union EMC and LVE
Regulations are subject to Certification.
 Products ‘Out of Scope’ of EMC and LVE Regulations
subject to Declaration
 Rules can be open to interpretation. Lots of
scope for variation and differences of opinion
between Customs Union Certification Bodies
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Customs Union
Product Categorization
 Key Factors Determining Product Classification
 HS Code (Harmonised System Code)
 Model Name
 Power Supply and charging mechanism – i.e mains
A/C, DC Battery Only
 Input Voltage Rating
 Intended Use – Industrial or Consumer
 HS Code is the chief determinant factor,
however is rarely used in isolation alone. One or
more of the above may also need to be
considered
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Customs Union
Product Categorization
Getting correct classification is crucial
Incorrect classification can lead to:
Problems at import stage
Severe penalties to manufacturer, local holder
and Customs Union CB including:
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Financial Penalties
Confiscation of products
Loss of accreditation status
Imprisonment
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Customs Union
Labelling
 Customs Union Label Artwork
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Customs Union
Labelling
Labelling Rules
Label should be placed on the product itself,
the packaging and the user manual
If labelling product not feasible due to size
restrictions label may be placed on packaging
and user guide only
Label must be clear and visible to the naked
eye
Minimum character height is 5mm
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Indonesia
Regulatory Changes
Indonesia Agenda
General Regulatory Overview
Focus on Regulatory Changes
Rules for Modular Approval
Approval of Dual Band Access Points
Other Planned Changes
Changes to Type A / Type B Approval
New Application Prioritisation System
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Indonesia Regulatory
Overview
 Process and Requirements relatively stable at
current
 Potential for frequent regulatory changes of both
minor and major impact
 Often implementation of changes can be
disjointed and problematic due to lack of
cohesion between Indonesian Government,
Authority, Lab and Customs
 Several notable and significant changes
introduced in 2013
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Indonesia
Rules for Modular Approval
 Multiple changes introduced during 2013
eroding strategic advantage previously
conferred through Modular Approvals
 Modular Approval now only advantageous if
the module is imported in to Indonesia in it’s
stand-alone state, not integrated in to any
host
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Indonesia
Rules for Modular Approval
 Under new regulations - if module is imported
in to Indonesia installed inside a host then
host Approval must be obtained again in full
from scratch
 Local testing on host must be repeated – not
possible to leverage any modular level
results.
 Local importers no longer able to apply for
Type B Host Approval, leveraging from Type
A Modular Approval
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Indonesia
Dual Band Access Points
 Previously WLAN Access Points could only be
Approved for single band use – either 2.4GHz or
5GHz only
 New Regulations from Jan 2013 – WLAN
Access Points may now be Approved for Dual
Band Use
 Indonesia Frequency Plan - Unchanged
2.4GHz – Channels 1 – 13
5GHz – Band 4 Only – Channels 149 – 161
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Indonesia
Dual Band Access Points
 Approval Process for Dual Band Operation is the
same as for Single Band Operation
 Two Accredited Laboratories
 Authority Lab
 Accredited Lab
 Sample Requirements - Strict
Samples must be locked to Indonesian bands /
channels only
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Indonesia
Proposed Changes
 Numerous proposed changes planned for
Indonesia Regulatory process
 Proposed changes currently still under
development and in consultation stage
 No commitments at current time regarding
extent or timeframe of implementation
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Indonesia
Proposed Changes
 Type A and Type B Approval format to be abolished
and replaced with new system
 Type A – Approval issued to manufacturer
 Type B – Approval issued to importer (Required to
Import Goods)
 Most common approach at current – manufacturer
obtains Type A Approval. Importer then obtains
Type B Approval via paperwork only approach,
leveraging local testing from manufacturers
Approval
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Indonesia
Proposed Changes Cont.
 Price structured – applicant selected
prioritization system for processing of Type
Approval applications
 Standard
 Expedite
 VIP
 New requirements for assessment of EMC,
Safety and Human Exposure
 For WWAN products – requirement for IMEI
letter from authorised body
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India BIS
Safety Approval Scheme
India BIS Agenda
 Introduction
 Background to India Approval Schemes
 Overview of new BIS Approval scheme
 What and when
 Products requiring mandatory BIS Approval
 Organisations involved in scheme
 Procedure Overview
 Registration and product testing
 Moving forward
 Labelling Requirements
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India Approvals Overview
Up until 2013 there have always been 2
Approval schemes in place in India specifically
for this industry:
 WPC (Ministry of Communications and IT
Department of Telecommunications) covering
Radio Approvals
TEC (Telecommunication Engineering
Centre) covering Telecom Approvals
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India BIS – What and when
 In September 2012, the Electronics and Information
Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory
Registration) Order was introduced, and enforced in
March 2013.
 The Order requires that certain products imported to,
manufactured in, stored, distributed or sold in India
must conform to the Indian (safety) standards
specified in the schedule. These products must then
be registered as compliant with the Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS)
 Technical standards in interest of public health and safety
 Global quality standards for domestic manufacturers
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Products requiring
mandatory BIS
1. Electronic Games (Video)
2. Laptop / Notebook/ Tablets
3. Plasma / LCD / LED Televisions of screen size 32’’ and above
4.Optical Disc Players with built in amplifiers of input power 200W and above
5. Microwave Ovens
6. Visual Displays Units, Videos Monitors of screen size 32’’ and above
7. Printers and Plotters
8. Scanners
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Products requiring
mandatory BIS
9. Wireless Keyboards
10. Telephone Answering Machines (excluding EPABX, PABX, Fax machines or VoIP
devices)
11. Amplifiers with input power 2000W and above
12. Electronic Musical Systems with input power 200W and above
13. Electronic Clocks with Mains Power
14. Set Top Box
15. Automatic Data Processing Machine
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Testing standards
Product
Indian Standard
Title
1. Electronic Goods
IS 616:2010
Audio, Video and Similar
Electronic Apparatus - Safety
Requirements
(IEC 60065:2005)
2. Laptop/Notebooks/Tablets
IS 13252:2010
(ISO/IEC 609501:2005)
3. Plasma/LCD/LED
Televisions of screen size
32" and above
4. Optical Disc Players with
built in amplifiers of input
power 2000W and above
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Information Technology
Equipment - Safety - General
Requirements
IS 616:2010
(IEC 60065:2005)
IS 616:2010
(IEC 60065:2005)
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Requirements
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Testing standards
Product
Indian Standard
Title
5. Microwave Ovens
IS 302-2-25:1994
Safety of household and similar
electrical appliances: Part 2
Particular requirements:
Section 25 Microwave ovens
(IEC-60335-225:2010)
6. Visual Display Units,
Video Monitors of screen
size 32" and above
IS 13252:2010
(ISO/IEC 609501:2005)
7. Printers, Plotters
IS 13252:2003
(ISO/IEC 609501:2005)
8. Scanners
IS 13252:2010
(ISO/IEC 609501:2005)
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Equipment - Safety - General
Requirements
Information Technology
Equipment - Safety - General
Requirements
Information Technology
Equipment - Safety - General
Requirements
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Testing standards
Product
Indian Standard
Title
9. Wireless Keyboards
IS 13252:2010
Information Technology
Equipment - Safety - General
Requirements
(ISO/IEC 609501:2005)
10. Telephone Answering
Machines
11. Amplifiers with input
power 2000W and above
12. Electronic Musical
Systems with input 2000W
and above
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IS 13252:2010
(ISO/IEC 609501:2005)
IS 616:2010
(IEC 60065:2005)
IS 616:2010
(IEC 60065:2005)
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Equipment - Safety - General
Requirements
Audio, Video and Similar
Electronic Apparatus - Safety
Requirements
Audio, Video and Similar
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Requirements
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Testing standards
Product
Indian Standard
Title
13. Electronic Clocks with
Mains Powers
IS 302-2-25:1994
Safety of household and similar
electrical appliances: Part 2
Particular requirements: Section
25 Microwave ovens
14. Set top box
IS 13252:2010
(IEC-60335-225:2010)
(ISO/IEC 609501:2005)
15. Automatic Data
Processing Machine
IS 13252:2010
(ISO/IEC 609501:2005)
Audio, Video and Similar
Electronic Apparatus - Safety
Requirements
Information Technology
Equipment - Safety - General
Requirements
CB Test reports therefore play a pivotal role in the BIS
Safety Scheme
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Who is involved
 Deity – Department of Electronic and Information
Technology Ministry of Communications & Information
Technology, Government of India
 BIS – Bureau of Indian Standards
Deity introduced and oversee the scheme, they
update the mandatory list. Manufacturers also must
register with Deity.
BIS write the Indian standards and responsible for
Approval process.
 No more extensions.
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Process Outline
Manufacturer Registration
Local Testing (1 functional
sample)
Product Registration
(Type Approval)
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Procedure Overview
 Manufacturer and Product Registration
 Both Deity and BIS involved
Prior to product registration, each physical
manufacturer (final assembly factory) needs to
register with Deity
Manufacturer registration and product local
testing can proceed simultaneously
Tests can only be conducted at BIS approved
labs in India (per manufacturer)
BIS allow for Approval of family/type on one
certificate – all models must still be tested.
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Manufacturer Registration
Pre-requisites
1. Full name and address of physical manufacturer (as
per safety report)
2. Business registration license (or other official
government issued document)
3. Contact details of the appointed member of factory
manufacturer responsible for BIS registration
4. English translation of above is essential
5. Local nominee required
6. Online process, 3-4 days.
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Accredited labs
1. Electronic Regional Test Laboratory (North)
2. Electronic Regional Test Laboratory (East)
3. Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (West)
4. Electronics Test & Development Centre (Bangalore)
5. UL India Pvt Ltd. Bangalore
6. UL India Pvt Ltd. Manesar (Haryana)
7. TUV Rheinland (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Bangalore)
8. Intertek India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi
9. Conformity Testing Labs Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi
10. Bharat Test House Pvt. Ltd. Sonepat (Haryana)
11. HI Physix laboratory India Pvt. Ltd. Ranjangaon (Pune)
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Test Report requirements –
CB Test reports and critical
components
 CB Test Reports & technical documentation must be
submitted ahead of local testing
 All critical components must be declared and have evidence
of conformity to IEC standards
 Conformity of Critical Components to standards harmonised with IEC
will also be accepted.
 Where IEC standards are not available, test reports issued in
compliance with other international & national standards are accepted.
 “Various” cannot be listed on the Safety report. All sources
of manufacturers, models and brands of a component must
be identified and verified (with supporting evidence of
conformity)
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Product Registration
Overview
Immediately after local testing is
completed and reports issued, products
can then register with BIS
4 week process in total.
Application submitted electronically and
then in hard copy – at times over 100
pages of documents are submitted.
Certificate issued with 2 year validity
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Summary:
 CB test reports still play an essential role and must
be submitted to the lab ahead of test start
 Test reports will be issued by accredited lab for
review at BIS
 Physical manufacturers must be registered before
products can be Approved
 Once reports are issued, applicants can then file for
product Approval/registration
 Certificates are issued for each physical
manufacturer
 Approvals are valid for 2 years – full renewal process
is yet to be confirmed
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Procedure Overview –
moving forward
Approve
multiple
products of the
same
type/family
simultaneously.
Testing time is
approx. 2
months
Allow 2-3
months from
project start
to completion
Review time is
approx. 1 month
Local
Representation is
important
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Labelling requirements
“Self Declaration - Conforming to IS xxxxxx, Rxxxxxxxx”
IS xxx = standard
R = registration number
On the product and its packaging
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Ukraine
Approval Scheme
Ukraine Agenda
 Introduction
 Background to Ukraine Approval Schemes
 Overview on current requirements
 What and when
 Organisations involved in scheme
 Procedure Overview
 Certification
 Declaration
 Moving forward
 Labelling Requirements
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Ukraine Approvals
Background
 Beginning of 2011 - EMC standards and
regulations were released mandating
requirement for Declaration on EMC standards
in addition to Certification (CoC).
 Beginning of 2012 - Safety standards and
regulations were released mandating
requirement for Declaration on Safety in
addition to the CoC and EMC Declaration (if
applicable)
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Ukraine Approvals
Background
 Beginning of 2013 - RF / Telecom standards
and regulations were released to mandate that
all RF and Telecom devices would require an
R&TTE Declaration, in addition to any applicable
EMC and Safety Declaration.
 End of 2013 – advised that Ukraine Certification
(CoC) for RF/Telecom would be abolished.
Declarations would remain.
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What and when
Changes
Before
At present
Legacy Type
Approval (RF /
Telecom
Certification)
Mandatory
Failure to sign European
Association Agreement in Nov.
2013 - still legally in place,
however CAB opinion remains
divided
Agreement in process for
signature, however.
Route to
Approval
Via bi-monthly
Commissions Meeting at
Authority for Certification
CABs now issuing Approvals
directly for majority of products
Commissions Meeting now only
takes place once a month and is
for Access Point Declarations &
Telecom Certifications only
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What and when
Changes
Before
At present
Local Testing
Enforced
CABs will follow paperwork only
process while political unrest
continues and customs issues
encountered
Certification
Validity
1 year
No expiry for devices such as
Short Range Devices, Access
Points and Cellular devices.
Other products falling under
Telecom Law will still have a
validity of 1 year
Annual
Technical
Inspection
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N/A
Under discussion for all
Certificates with no expiry.
Nothing yet in place.
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Who is involved
National Commission for the State Regulation of
Communications and Information (Authority)
Mandate requirements for Certification and
Declaration
State Service of Special Communication and
Information Protection of Ukraine (Authority)
Commissions Meetings and Technical Standards
Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)
Local testing
Issuance of Certification and Declaration
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Procedure Overview Certification
At present, Certification is still legally required for
all RF and Telecom devices
 Still 2 routes to
Approval:
Product
Consignment
Certification
Serial
Production by
Test Result
 Local testing still required*
 Manufacturer can still hold Approval
* At present, varies by CAB
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Procedure Overview Declaration (DoC)
 EMC - most host devices
 Safety – anything mains connected
 R&TTE – all RF and Telecom
 Self Declared or via CAB
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Outline – Declarations
 Local testing required – 2 samples required*
 Local holder required
*Manufacturer EU test reports can be leveraged to avoid testing for
EMC & Safety Declarations.
If R&TTE DoC process runs in parallel to CoC, testing does not
need to be repeated.
 A single DoC listing EMC and/or Safety and/or RF
standards can be obtained.
 No expiry – local holder must maintain DoC for 10 years
 Products which have obtained R&TTE DoC must also be
registered in the national Electronic Device Register of
Ukraine – mandatory for import
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Procedure Overview –
moving forward
Political unrest
continues
European association
Agreement has been
partially signed and
will be fully signed at
some point after
Ukraine elections in
May 2014
While CAB opinions
remain divided,
officially legacy Type
Approval is still
mandatory
Local testing
requirement
temporarily
removed due to
shipping issues
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Labelling requirements
Mandatory for all Products with
Declaration(s)
If processed via a CAB, CAB
number should feature below logo
Voluntary only for Certification
CAB number should feature
below logo
Product and/or its packaging, operation and
accompanying documents or smallest consumer
packaging
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Regulatory Updates
Country
9-Apr-15
Change
Belarus
Early 2014 - Compulsory
certification requirement for all
radio and telecommunication
removed. Declaration now sufficient
Removes the need for physical
Factory Inspection, but local testing
still required.
Vietnam
New technical standards introduced
affecting all RF devices.
Additional EMC testing required to
ensure its Compliance with QCVN18,
full effects being investigated at
present.
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Regulatory Updates
Country
Change
Gambia
Changes to Type Approval guidelines
introduced in July 2013.
Certificates issued before 30th October
2013 will automatically expire on 31st
December 2015. Renewal is then required.
Ghana
New Type Approval guidelines
implemented in January 2014.
Now mandatory to submit samples for local
testing.
Peru
Portions of 902-928MHz band opened up
again in 2013
915-928MHz and 916-928MHz have now
been assigned as unlicensed bands
Yemen
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Type Approval procedures and
requirements introduced at the end of
2013
Type Approval now mandatory.
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Fax: +44 1844 273278
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