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Radio compliance flowchart


Does the product contain a radio transmitter?

yes
no
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Check radio licensing policies in New Zealand. Does the product comply with authorised frequency, power and usage conditions?

yes
no
Product may NOT be supplied in New Zealand

Check Unwanted Emissions Limits Table. Does the product comply with unwanted emissions limits?

yes
no
Product may NOT be supplied in New Zealand

Does the frequency fall into a spectrum licence?

yes
no
Performance standards are controlled by Management Right holder. Check with holder.

Check Applicable Radio Standards Table. Is this product in a class listed in the table?

yes
no
Outside requirements. Only Table 2 and licence conditions apply

Is it a Radio transmitter for NZ Defence Force?

yes
no
Exempt from requirements

Is it a Short Range Device?

yes
no

Is it installed in vehicles at the time of manufacture?

yes
no

Check Applicable Radio Standards Table. Does it comply with an applicable standard in its class?

yes
no
Product may NOT be supplied in New Zealand

Is this a harmonised ACA standard?

yes
no
 

Does the standard require level A3 conformity?

yes
no
 

Does the standard require level A2 conformity?

yes
no
 

Does the standard require level 3 conformity?

yes
no
 

Does the standard require level 2 conformity?

yes
no
The standard should require level 1 conformity. Establish a compliance Folder with a declaration of conformity and a product description. Label with NZ Supplier Identification. Label with Compliance Mark. Product may be supplied in New Zealand.
The standard should require level A1 conformity. Establish a compliance Folder with a declaration of conformity and a product description. Label with NZ Supplier Code Number. Must NOT label with Compliance Mark. Product may be supplied in New Zealand.
Establish a Compliance folder with a declaration of conformity, a product description, and a test report or manufacturer's performance specifications, or a certificate issued by another administration. Label with NZ Supplier Identification. Label with Compliance Mark. Product may be supplied in New Zealand.
Establish a Compliance folder with a declaration of conformity, a product description, and a test report from an accredited test body. Label with NZ Supplier Identification. Label with Compliance Mark. Product may be supplied in New Zealand.
Establish a Compliance folder with a declaration of conformity, a product description, and a test report or manufacturer's performance specifications, or a certificate issued by another administration. Label with NZ Supplier Identification. Must NOT label with Compliance Mark. Product may be supplied in New Zealand.
Establish a Compliance folder with a declaration of conformity, a product description, and a test report from an accredited test body. Label with NZ Supplier Identification. Must NOT label with Compliance Mark. Product may be supplied in New Zealand.
Product may be supplied in New Zealand.


Last updated 17 January 2008