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24/04/09 NEWSBYTE: CTIA-Wireless Association Supports Common Format for Wireless Phone Chargers

On behalf of the wireless industry on Earth Day April 22, 2009, CTIA-The Wireless Association® announced its commitment to support a common format for wireless phone chargers, known as the “Universal Charging Solution” (UCS)...Read more

21/04/09 NEWSBYTE: Wi-Fi Alliance to Announce Certification Program for New EAP Types

Wi-Fi Alliance is planning to announce the certification program for the new EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) types on May 20, 2009. The new EAP types testing include EAP FAST (Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling) and AKA (Authentication and Key Agreement)...Read more

21/04/09 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Recalls Electric Coffeemakers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer, announced a voluntary recall of about 155,000 coffeemakers made in China and Poland due to electrical failure and possible fire hazard...Read more

08/04/09 CPSC Announces Voluntary Recall of Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the importer, announced a voluntary recall of about 1400 universal AC/DC/USB portable power sources...Read more

01/04/09 NEWSBYTE: NWML Takes on Enforcement of Batteries Regulations

The United Kingdom (UK) Department for Business has appointed the National Weights and Measures Laboratory (NWML) as the Batteries Enforcement Authority...Read more

01/04/09 NEWSBYTE: Updated Wi-Fi CERTIFIED and Wi-Fi Alliance Logos

In order to align the logo with current trends in package design, Wi-Fi Alliance made a few minor modifications to the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED and Wi-Fi Alliance logos for a more up-to-date appearance. ...Read more

31/03/09 NEWSBYTE: NCC Second-Generation e-information System Runs New E-era of NCC’s Website

National Communications Commission (NCC) announced the Additional Online Application Functions of e-information System and the Online Application Process to authorize certificate holders to share its approval label...Read more

31/03/09 NEWSBYTE: New Mandatory Amendment for EN 301 893 V1.4.1 - Additional Requirements for DFS

The new mandatory amendment for EN 301 893 V1.4.1 has additional requirements for DFS that affect 802.11a WLAN products...Read more

31/03/09 NEWSBYTE: Portuguese Mandate of Maximum Sound Power Limit for Portable Audio Devices

This proposed Portuguese mandate to Radio and Communications Terminal Equipment establishes a maximum limit of 89dB for the sound power level of portable audio devices...Read more

31/03/09 NEWSBYTE: Bureau Veritas Is WiMAX Radiated Performance Test Lab and CTIA Authorized Testing Laboratory for Over the Air Performance Testing

Bureau Veritas ADT has been approved as a WiMAX RPT Certification Lab since Dec. 2008 and recently also become CTIA Authorized Testing Laboratory (CATL) for Over the Air Performance testing effective March 9th, 2009...Read more

31/03/09 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Recalls Desktop Computers for Overheating

About 215 high-end desktop gaming computers manufactured in China have been voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer based in California in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)...Read more

26/03/09 NEWSBYTE: Industry Canada to publish Radio Standards Specification of Devices Using UWB

Industry Canada to publish the Radio Standards Specification (RSS) of Devices Using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology March 28, 2009...Read more

23/03/09 NEWSBYTE: Electrical Equipment in Bathrooms - New Amendment A2: 2008 of NFC C15-100

French low-voltage installation standard NFC 15-100, which regulates the installation of all electrical products inside or outside the house, has been amended in November 2008...Read more

20/03/09 NEWSBYTE: New FCC Filing Fees for Certification Work Have Been Suspended Until Further Notice

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may impose and collect fees and associated charges for certain types of services it provides to communication entities over which it has jurisdiction. ...Read more

20/03/09 NEWSBYTE: VCCI Abolishes Paper Submission and Initiates New Internet Submission

As of April 1, 2009, Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) will accept only internet submissions of reports of compliance, not paper copy. A new internet submission system will be initiated for better data management...Read more

19/03/09 Amendments to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

Batteries

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has posted significant changes and amendments to the 50th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (2009). A number of these changes impact lithium batteries including the maximum allowable amount to be transported, labeling requirements and testing requirements....Read more

19/03/09 NEWSBYTE: Electrical Product Recalls by CPSC and FDA

There have been a number of recent recalls of electrical products by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for various safety hazards including electrocution, fire, and shock. Products include hair dryers, refrigerators, holiday lights and external defibrillators....Read more

11/03/09 CPSC Announces Voluntary Recall of Flat Panel Television Wall Mounts

CPSC Announces Voluntary Recall of Flat Panel Television Wall Mounts

A voluntary recall, issued by both the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the manufacturer, affects wall-mount brackets that support flat panel television sets. There is a safety concern that the unit could crack, with the potential of a television set falling and causing injury. ....Read more

09/03/09 New Obligations Regarding Electrical Products Sold or Offered for Sale in Ontario

New Obligations Regarding Electrical Products Sold or Offered for Sale in Ontario

Under Ontario Regulation 438/07, manufacturers who sell electrical products in Ontario, Canada, will be required to register with Ontario’s Electrical Safety Association (ESA) beginning April 1, 2009. It will also be necessary to certify the electrical products through a Standards Council of Canada (SCC) accredited certification body or have a SCC field evaluation performed....Read more

04/03/09 NEWSBYTE: FCC Fines Distributor Nearly $8 Million Over Non Compliant TVs (Feb 1, 2008 - FCC 07-191)

This fine has been levied by the FCC against a distributor for interstate shipments of digital television receivers that did not comply with the FCC’s V-Chip technology requirements....Read more

04/03/09 NEWSBYTE: Updates to Safety Requirements for Vacuum Cleaners - revision of ANSI/UL 1017:2006

The UL standard for Vacuum Cleaners, Blower Cleaners, and Household Floor Finishing Machines, UL 1017, is under review for changes in content.....Read more

04/03/09 NEWSBYTE: The MEPS Regulation in Australia Takes Effect

The MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) programs are mandatory in Australia and New Zealand, enforced on December 1, 2008....Read more

04/03/09 NEWSBYTE: DTV Transition Update

On February 4, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to delay the nation's transition from analog to digital television broadcasts from February 17 until June 12. ...Read more

04/03/09 New Mandatory Amendment for EN 55022:2006 (CISPR 22 5th Edition) – Requirements for Information Technology Equipment

New Mandatory Amendment for EN 55022:2006 (CISPR 22 5th Edition) – Requirements for Information Technology Equipment

EN 55022:2006 (CISPR 22:2005/A1:2005) goes into effect in the European Union (EU) on October 1, 2009. Currently the testing range is from 30MHz to1GHz. Testing from 1GHz to 6GHz is introduced in amendment A1:2007 and goes into effect the following year, October 1, 2010.....Read more

04/03/09 NEWSBYTE: Proposed Changes to UL 507, Electric Fans

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