C-Tick certification is an Australian EMC certification project
The laboratory provides the C-Tick test report, and the Australian importer uses the C-Tick test report to register.
concept
A/C-Tick is a certification mark issued by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) for communications equipment. manufacturer
And importers must follow the steps below to use A/C-Tick::
1. The product performs ACAQ technical standard test
2. Register with ACA to use A/C-Tick3, fill in the "Declaration of Conformity Form" and keep it together with the product conformity record
4. A label with the A/C-Tick logo is affixed to communication products or equipment
5. Sales to consumers A-Tick is only applicable to communication products. Most electronic products apply for C-Tick, but if electronic products apply for A-Tick, no additional
Apply for C-Tick outside. Since November 2001, Australia/New Zealand’s EMI has applied for a merger; if the product is to be sold in these two countries, the following documents must be
Be prepared for spot checks by ACA (Australian Communications Authority) or New Zealand (Ministry of Economic Development) authorities at any time.
Spot check items
1. Test report-it must be issued by NATA or a certification body that is mutually concessionary with NATA, such as NVLAP or A2LA accredited laboratory, to be valid, otherwise
The probability of requesting samples to be sent for testing is very high.
2. "Application to use the C-tick Mark" Form-must be signed by the Australian/New Zealand company or importer.
3. "Supplier's Declaration of Conformity" Form-must be signed by the Australian/New Zealand company or importer. The manufacturer responsible for the signature is responsible for ensuring that the products sold still comply with EMI regulations.
4. Original design drawings and specifications (such as: circuit diagram, block diagram, User's Manual, Service Manual, etc.).
5. Describe the production inspection procedures during production to ensure the maintenance of EMI characteristics.
6. Any change description and necessary test records that will affect EMI.
Certification cycle
C-tick certification period: 1-2 weeks
Certification level
Australia's EMC system divides products into three levels. Suppliers must register with ACA and apply for the C-Tick mark before selling level two and level three products.
Level 1 products refer to products with low interference radiation to devices using wireless spectrum, such as manual switches, simple relays, one-way squirrel cage induction motors, resistors, etc. For products of level 1, the supplier must sign a declaration of conformity and provide a product description. Level 1 products can apply for the C-Tick mark voluntarily, but the supply
After the supplier chooses to use the mark, it will provide a conformity statement and a product description at the same time as a conformity record to prove that the product described in the statement is in compliance with
Related EMC standards. The test location is not required, and internal testing is allowed.
Level 2 products refer to products that have high interference radiation to devices that use the wireless spectrum, such as switching power supplies, welding machines, dimmers, and most household appliances.
In addition to signing a declaration of conformity and providing a product description, the supplier must also provide a test report conducted in accordance with relevant standards. If there is no relevant standard, it needs to be submitted.
For technical structure documents, the test location is not required, and internal testing is allowed.
Level 3 products refer to products that have extremely high interference radiation to devices that use the wireless spectrum, that is, products covered by CISPR11 and CISPR22. Communication terminal products are still
It is included in this scope, but starting from November 7, 2003, the terminal products will be classified into level two products. Suppliers must sign a declaration of conformity and mention
In addition to the product description, a test report issued by an accredited testing organization must also be provided. At the same time, a quality management system certificate issued by the QSM certification body must be issued.
Certification mark
The C-Tick mark must be marked with the information of the Australian supplier as required, so that ACA can effectively trace the product’s EMC responsibility when spot-checking the product on the market.
Supplier. The identification of information includes four aspects:
1. The registered name and address of the Australian supplier.
2. Australian Company Number (Australian Company Number)
3. The number issued by the ACA to the Australian supplier.
4. The Australian registered trademark used in the Australian market.
Order label
Radio communication equipment or special electrical and electronic equipment must comply with relevant labeling requirements, otherwise it cannot be sold or supplied to Australia
The C-Tick is a sequential label, which applies to the material items covered by the label notice below
1. Radio Communication (Sequence Label with Emissions) Announcement 2001 A brief description of the arrangements adjusted to comply with EMC
2. Radio Equipment (Sequence Label) Announcement No. 1 1996 to show a brief description of the arrangements for the compliance adjustment of radio communications
3. Radio Communication (Sequence Label-Electromagnetic Radiation) Bulletin 2003 Brief description of compliance with EMR adjustment arrangements
Under the EMC adjustment arrangement, a sequence label must be affixed to the product before the product is supplied to Australia. It must also comply with electromagnetic radiation (EMR)
Order label for regular non-radio communication products.
For telecommunications products, EMR is covered by A-Tick sequential labels.
The sequence label on the C-Tick must have supplier information that can identify the supplier. The information may adopt the supplier code issued by ACA, the Australian company
You can get more information about using the C-Tick mark on the ACA website, or other forms detailed in the relevant label notice.
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Product Range
According to the mandatory electromagnetic compatibility product catalog released by the government in 2001, the main products involved are:
● Industrial, technological, medical (ISM) equipment, audio-visual equipment;
● Household appliances;
● Electric tools and electric heating appliances;
● Lighting and similar equipment;
● Information technology equipment.
● The products that do not need to apply are:
● The device is manufactured outside of Australia and is not imported to Australia for sale;
● Devices imported from New Zealand for sale in Australia and that have already complied with the relevant regulations of New Zealand; ● Products not in the scope of application.