IEC publishes pre-release versions of revised RoHS testing standard IEC 62321
IEC is now offering for sale pre-release versions of parts 1 to 5 of the revised RoHS testing standard, IEC 62321 on Determination of Levels of Certain Substances in Electrotechnical Products. The IEC 62321 series covers testing methods for substances … Continue reading
France publishes Draft Decree on the Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment for Comment.
This Decree aims to implement the new Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 8, 2011 on the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS). Interested stakeholders are invited to participate by filling in … Continue reading
India publishes “Draft guidelines for series formulation” for Comment.
On 11 January 2013 India published The Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Products for Implementation of “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012”. These guidelines are for review by the stakeholders. It is expected that … Continue reading
Jordan proposes 7 regulations on electrical & electronics products; would transpose EU’s EMC, LVD & RoHS Directives
Jordan has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of seven new proposed regulations applicable to electrical and electronic products. The proposed regulations would establish rules for: ecodesign of fluorescent lamps, household lamps, luminaires, and ventilation and air-conditioning systems; electromagnetic compatibility … Continue reading
European Commission publishes industry comments on RoHS 2 FAQ
The EU Commission has published industry’s comments on the draft ROHS 2 FAQ document which was published in July. A large number of industry associations and individual companies have submitted comments. The Commission will finalise the FAQ document and publish … Continue reading
English Translation of Turkish Ecodesign Requirements
An English translation of the Turkish 2011 Ecodesign Requirements for Standby and Off Mode Electric Power Consumption of Electrical and Electronic Household and Office Equipment is now available for purchase from C2P. For further details, please contact us.
Switzerland: New Energy Efficiency/Labeling Requirements for Electrical Equipment
The Swiss Federal Council has today announced an amendment to the 1998 Energy Ordinance, effective from 1 January 2012, regarding energy labeling and energy performance requirements for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and dishwashers. For further information, please contact us.
English translation of Vietnamese EEE Hazardous Substances Amendment
An English translation of the recent 23 September 2011 amendment to the Vietnamese Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Circular 2011 is now available for purchase from C2P. For further details, please contact us.
Amendment to Vietnamese RoHS
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade published an amendment to the Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Circular on 16 September 2011. For further details, please contact us.
English Translation of the Vietnamese Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Circular
An English translation of the Vietnamese Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Circular, which entered into force on 23 September 2011, is now available to purchase from C2P. For further details, please contact us.