Similar to the recent phasing out of inefficient 240V incandescent “General Service” light bulbs, mains voltage reflector lamps including PAR lamps will need to comply with MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) by October 2016. This means that if you supply...
When did you last check that your production meets the originally approved product? The introduction of the EESS (Electrical Equipment Safety Scheme) is starting to show that Government policing and field audits have begun in earnest. We are seeing more recalls and...
When your renewal reminder notice is sent to you it has some serious implications that should be carefully considered. In most cases, the cost of a 12 month extension is the same as a 5 year renewal. In the case of Third-Party Certifiers (SAA Approvals, TUV Rheinland,...
We are seeing more of these wall plates these days in the “slimline” design with removable cover plates as opposed to the older “thicker” designs. The standard requires that when mounted, and if the screw heads can be touched with the “standard test finger”, then...
There is a new 2014 version of the standard AS/NZS 3105 which has new tests. It also incorporates requirements from the “conditioning and control device” standard AS/NZS 3197 to encompass these devices as well. Please ensure that your power board designs incorporate...
If you market wall switches (including socket outlet switches) for fixed installation, then the new requirements coming into effect on 19th August 2016 will mean that your brand name must appear on the front where it is visible after installation. Poor marking...
