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Standards and compliance requirements
Why are standards necessary?
Standards are needed to ensure safe and satisfactory products that are fit for their intended use. The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio standards prescribed by MED also protect the radio spectrum, minimising interference and allowing effective use of radiocommunications services.
Joint (AS/NZS) standards are developed under a co-operation agreement between Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand. International standards, for example IEC-CISPR, ISO, ETS, EN and FCC, are adopted in New Zealand where possible, to maximise trade opportunities and equipment availability.
The standards referred to can generally be obtained from Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia.
What are the compliance requirements for electrical, electronic and radio products?
The formal requirements to be met by suppliers of electrical, electronic and radio products are prescribed in Gazette Notices:
Radiocommunications Compliance Notice – levels of conformity, compliance folders and product labelling
EMC Standards Notice – electrical and electronic product technical standards
Radio Standards Notice – radio communication transmitter technical standards
Regulatory Harmonisation Notice – mutual recognition with other countries of test reports, standards, and product labelling
Are there other standards?
Reference standards
Reference Standards provide guidance to Approved Radio Engineers regarding matters which must be considered in determining the compatibility between radio services when certifying spectrum licences.
Voluntary standards
Voluntary standards provide guidance relating to the manufacture, installation and use of EMC and Radio products to ensure correct operation of the equipment and protection of the radio spectrum.
Codes of Practice
Codes of Practice are guidelines for equipment suppliers, installers and operators to minimise the risk of interference
Summary of compliance requirements
A summary of the EMC compliance requirements for suppliers of electrical and radio products.
