I own and operate a consultancy business in Sydney, Australia specializing in product regulatory and standards requirements in the South Pacific. I personally also represent Australia to the IEC TC74 committee and 2 or it's Working Groups, WG7 & WG8. This committee and Working Groups you are most likely aware are responsible for IEC 950. I also am a member of the local joint Australian/New Zealand standards committee responsible for the work of IEC TC74. This local committee is responsible for the joint Australian/New Zealand local equivalent of IEC 950, AS/NZS 3260.
My company presently offers project management services in the area of obtaining Australian approvals for ITE and other products. >Does any one have any suggestion on the best methods for getting compliance >for ITE equipment in Australia?, specifically product safety!! AUSTEL (Australian Telecommunications regulator) requires test reports to AUSTEL TS001 + AS/NZS 3260 for safety. Many labs outside Australia are accredited to test to these standards. I can provide a list if required. Alternatively, testing can be done in Australia at one of the many local labs (whom I know very well and can assist if required). An application to AUSTEL for an AUSTEL permit also must contain associated, detailed documentation regarding the product plus engineering drawings etc. Various other requirements must also be met such as EMC requirements and if a device connecting directly to a telecommunications network, various interworking standards. >Will they recognize the CE mark, even though they are not part of the >European Union? The CE mark is not accepted in Australia as satisfying compliance. The most important issue regarding product requirements in Australia is that AUSTEL recently changed the regulations concerning AUSTEL permits being held by companies outside Australia. As of January, 1996 AUSTEL permits are only issued to companies with local offices or an 'AGENT'. Any Australian company can make application for a permit and the permit is issued in their name. This carriers considerable legal ramifications etc but some companies are willing to provide this service. Hope this helps. Best regards, Kevin Kevin Richardson Ph: 043-29-4070 Stanimore Pty Limited Fax: 043-28-5639 "The Technology Requirements Specialists" Int'l: +61-43-xx-xxxx Email: Internet: 100356....@compuserve.com Compuserve: 100356,374
