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Country Approvals
Kiwa Electrical Compliance (KEC) can help you gain access for your products into the worldwide market. We can provide the required testing and certification services for the UK, EU, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand markets. We can also assist with achieving the requirements of all other countries, through our global market access partner, including advice on local representation and in-country testing.
Each country has different regulations, and you will need to ensure that you comply with the relevant regulations before placing your product into that marketplace.
The testing and certification offered by KEC is shown by country / region in the expandable table below. Please contact us for a certification / testing quote, or if you are looking to supply into a market not listed.
KEC testing and certification by country
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United Kingdom
UKCA Mark
The UKCA mark is the product conformity mark used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It is a legal requirement for most electronic products placed on the UK market and covers most goods which previously required CE marking. For the Northern Ireland market, the CE marking or UKNI marking is required.
UKCA and CE marking processes involves both technical and administrative requirements to be met as set out in the relevant directives before a product is placed on the market and on an on-going basis as well.
We can undertake testing to the UK version of European EMC and Radio standards (BS EN) and support you to ensure that your products are compliant for sale on the UK market whether they have been manufactured in the UK or imported.
Technical Requirements
Designated standards exist for all regulations and are covered in the UK Designated Standards. Using designated standards to assess products is the most commonly used route for manufacturers and we are able to help you through the UKCA Marking process including UKAS accredited testing at our Laboratory.
Kiwa Electrical Compliance can help by assisting you in applying the UKCA Marking to a number of product variations, without having to test them all. We can also provide a gap analysis service which involves taking your current test reports and reviewing them against the latest requirement, to provide a summary report, highlighting any different/missing tests that you would need to perform, helping you maintain on-going compliance.
Administrative Requirements
In addition to meeting the technical requirements of a directive, there are also administrative requirements that need to be met.
This includes the collation of Technical Documentation and the creating and signing of a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) - the legal statement that the product meets the requirements of the UK Regulations; Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Like the equivalent EU Directives (EMCD, RED & LVD) it is allowable to self-declare compliance to these regulations, although for Radio standards only when the manufacturer has applied the UK designated standards.
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Europe
The CE Marking process for electronic products in Europe requires several technical and administrative steps to be completed before your product can be placed on the market and maintained thereafter. CE Marking is a legal requirement for most electronic products placed on the European market.
KEC can assist you through the process and as part of our service we will be pleased to advise on the standards applicable to your product. We can undertake testing to all European Standards, BS EN, ETSI, CENELEC etc.
Technical Requirements
You need to identify all of the applicable EU directives (EMCD, RED, LVD etc) for your product and then provide evidence such as a test report to show that your product is in conformity with their requirements.
Each directive has a list of harmonised European standards (ENs) related to it, providing Presumption of Conformity with the requirements of the relevant directive when correctly applied. A lot of manufacturers select this route, KEC are able to help you through the European CE Marking process including testing at our UKAS accredited laboratory No. 2360.
Administrative Requirements
As part of the European CE marking process, you also need to compile and keep the Technical Documentation, draw up and sign a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) - the legal statement to show the product meets the requirements of the relevant directives.
Ongoing Compliance
The requirements of the European Directives for CE marking apply not just at the point that a product was first placed on the market, but all products of that type subsequently placed on the market.
To remain compliant, you need to periodically check that:
• The directives and standards applicable to your product have not changed.
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USA
We can help you gain access to US markets through our accredited testing services.
EMC Testing
KEC is recognised as a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and we are designated to perform compliance testing on equipment subject to Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) under Parts 15B and 18 of the Commission's Rules.
There are two main parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that cover EMC:
- FCC Part 15B – Radio frequency devices (non-intentional radiators)
- FCC Part 18 – Industrial, scientific and medical equipment
Radio Testing
As an FCC accredited testing laboratory for the US market, KEC can perform unlicensed radio testing to various parts of 15C, along with testing to certain licensed rule parts. We can also provide certification services in order to achieve FCC grants and listing on the FCC’s website for Radio equipment. Kiwa Electrical Compliance FCC scope of accreditation can be viewed here. FCC 47 CFR Part 15 also covers devices which are intentional radiators in subpart 15C.
Electrical equipment marketed in the USA requires authorisation. There are two routes available to show the evidence required according to the risk of interference that the type of equipment possesses:
1. Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)
Unintentional radiators I.e. that connect with PC's or television systems, CB radios, digi-boxes, and other digital devices considered to be medium risk. The product is tested at an accredited facility and similar to in Europe the manufacture draws up a Declaration to accompany the product and its technical file.
2. Certification
Intentional radiators I.e. RF transmitters, radar detectors and certain other high-risk devices. The product is tested at a listed facility and the technical file reviewed by an independent body before a certificate is granted and details listed on the FCC website.
Equipment Authorisation Types
See which type of authorisation is required for your device from the unintentional radiators listed below:
Authorisation of Unintentional Radiators Type of device
Equipment authorisation
TV broadcast receiver SDoC or Certification FM broadcast receiver SDoC or Certification CB receiver SDoC or Certification Super regenerative receiver SDoC or Certification Scanning receiver Certification Radar detector Certification All other receivers subject of part 15 SDoC or Certification TV interface device SDoC or Certification Cable system terminal device SDoC or Certification Stand-alone cable input selector switch SDoC or Certification Class B personal computers and peripherals SDoC or Certification CPU boards and internal power supplies used with Class B personal computers SDoC or Certification Class B personal computers assembled using authorised CPU boards or power supplies SDoC or Certification Class B external switching power supplies SDoC or Certification Other class B digital devices and peripherals SDoC or Certification Class A digital devices, peripherals, and external switching power supplies
SDoC or Certification Access Broadband over Power Line (Access BPL)
Certification All other devices SDoC or Certification Useful links
FCC Equipment Authorisation Procedures
FCC Knowledge Database (KDB)
FCC Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) KDB
FCC Labelling and user information KDB -
Canada
We can help you gain access to Canadian markets through our accredited testing services.
We can perform EMC and Radio tests to Canadian ISED standards and our 3 and 10m OATS test site and semi – anechoic chambers are filed with ISED under 5612-1 5612-2, 5612-3, and 5612-4.
EMC Testing
KEC is able to provide testing to ICES-003 and, where manufacturers wish to place their products on both the US and Canadian markets, a test report that addresses the requirements of both regulatory authorities.
Radio Testing
In Canada the ISED requires both testing and certification of radio equipment using an appointed certification body. Kiwa Electrical Compliance provides the testing and support of ISED certification to achieve ISED acceptance, certificates for radio equipment and listing on Canada’s Radio Equipment List (REL).
Useful links
ISED Certification FAQ's
ISED RSS-Gen — General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus
ISED RSP-100 — Certification of Radio Apparatus and Broadcasting Equipment -
Australia and New Zealand
We can help you gain access for your products to markets in Australia and New Zealand through our appointment as a Conformity Assessment Body and using accredited testing.
EMC Testing
A Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) exists between Australia and New Zealand and the EU. Kiwa Electrical Compliance is a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) under the MRA, this means that products tested in our UKAS accredited laboratory and accompanying Kiwa Electrical Compliance test reports can be used to place your products on the market in Australia and New Zealand.
Radio Testing
Radio and wireless devices tested in our UKAS accredited laboratory to the applicable European and FCC radio standards and accompanying KEC test reports can be used to place your products on the market in Australia and New Zealand. The RCM mark must be affixed to the product.
Useful links
ACMA Radiocommunications Licences
NZ Gazette Radiocommunications Regulations -
Japan
Asia is one of the fastest growing markets for telecoms, wireless and electrical equipment. However, unlike Europe, it does not have a harmonised scheme for certification, so you must apply for certification in each country you wish to market in. We can help you place products on the Japanese market through our membership of the VCCI Scheme.
EMC Testing
Accreditation by UKAS for the emissions testing of ITE (Information Technology Equipment) allows KEC to be a Supporting Member of the Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI). Our test reports are acceptable to the VCCI, enabling manufacturers to confidently place their ITE products on the Japanese market. Our VCCI compliant large test chamber allow us to provide testing of products for the Japanese market, we can perform the following tests AC Conducted Emissions, Telecoms Emissions and Radiated Emissions 30MHz - 6GHz.
Radio Testing
Radio and wireless devices placed in the Japanese market will require a test report showing compliance to the Japanese radio legislations.
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Global
We can provide the required testing and certification services for the UK, EU, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand markets. Achieving global market access allows for important growth, but with different requirements in individual countries, it can be challenging to know if your products are compliant.
We can assist with achieving the requirements of all other countries, through our global market access partner specializing in wireless communication, ITE and electrical products for domestic and commercial use. This includes offering advice on local representation and in-country testing, ensuring that your global market access route is smooth and hassle-free.