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Electromagnetic compatibility flowchart

 


Does the product contain a radio transmitter?

yes
no

Is the product imported from Australia?

yes
no

Does the product comply with Australian ACMA requirements?

yes
no

Check the list of EMC standards accepted in New Zealand. Is there an applicable EMC Standard listed?

yes
no
The product may be outside the EMC requirements. Check with a testing laboratory or RSM.

Does the product comply with an applicable Standard?

yes
no
The product may NOT be used or supplied in New Zealand

Power consumption < 6nW, or Spare Part, or Motor Vehicle, or NZ Defence Force

yes
no

Check definition of Group 2 industrial, scientific and medical. Is the product classified as Group 2 industrial, scientific and medical?

yes
no
Must comply with Table 6, ISM frequencies. Establish a compliance folder with a declaration of conformity, a product description and a test report from an accredited test body. Label with supplier Identification. Label with compliance Mark. Product may then be supplied in New Zealand

Check the manufacture's specifications of the product. Does it contain any parts listed in 7(a) of the EMC Standards Notice?

yes
no
Further documentation not required. Product may be supplied in New Zealand. (Optional:- Establish a compliance Folder with a declaration of conformity and a product description. Label with supplier Identification. Label with compliance Mark.)

Is it telecommunications terminal equipment for installation in customer premises?

yes
no

Check definition of Group 1 industrial, scientific and medical. Is the product classified as Group 1 industrial, scientific and medical?

yes
no
Must comply with Table 6, ISM frequencies. Establish a compliance Folder with a declaration of conformity, a product description, and a test report, or manufacturers performance specifications, or a certificate issued by another administration. Label with supplier Identification. Label with compliance Mark. Product may then be supplied in New Zealand.

< 10 per year, or battery powered, or prototype for demo, or fixed installation?

yes
no
 

Establish a compliance Folder with a declaration of conformity, a product description, and a test report, or manufacturers performance specifications, or a certificate issued by another administration. Label with supplier Identification. Label with compliance Mark. Product may then be supplied in New Zealand.

Product may be supplied in New Zealand


Last updated 22 May 2008