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EMC compliance & labelling regulatory arrangements

EMC regulatory arrangements - a brief explanation

To deal with the problem of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), the ACMA has introduced the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulatory arrangements under the Radiocommunications Act 1992. All products that fall within the scope of the regulation are subject to compliance with the arrangements and must be appropriately labelled with the compliance mark.

The purpose of the regulation is to minimise electromagnetic interference between electronic products which may diminish the performance of electrical products or disrupt essential communications. This is increasingly important with the rapid growth in the use of electronic systems and digital technology in the commercial and domestic environments that all users can access the radiofrequency spectrum without risks from interference.

The EMC regulatory arrangements introduce technical limits for emissions from electrical/electronic products and communications services. It is important that manufacturers and importers understand the compliance arrangements for accountability rests with Australian suppliers responsible for placing the products on the market. To establish compliance with the regulatory arrangements, suppliers must demonstrate that products meet relevant standards before such products are supplied into Australia.

The ACMA recognises a number of European and international EMC standards. Also under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA), the ACMA has harmonised the EMC regulatory arrangements with New Zealand.

Index to relevant documentation

Forms

EMC fact sheets

  • Devices incorporating a radiocommunications transmitter - HTM or PDF
  • EMC regulatory arrangements - HTM or PDF
  • Device compliance levels - HTM or PDF
  • Medical devices - HTM or PDF
  • EMC testing for information technology and like equipment - HTM or PDF
  • EMC testing of broadband over power line equipment - HTM or PDF
  • EMC requirement and products needing modification for compliance - HTM or PDF
  • Motor vehicles and motor accessories - HTM or PDF
  • Sound and television broadcasting receivers and associatedequipment - HTM or PDF
  • Powerline communications (PLC) equipment - HTM or PDF
  • Lighting equipment - HTM or PDF
  • Telecommunications, radiocommunications, EMC and EMR - A summary of labelling requirements - HTM or PDF
  • EMC requirements for battery powered devices - HTM or PDF

Legislation and standards

 

Last update: 1 December 2009 14:13