January Regulatory Update

Jan 01, 2024

Electrical Safety

Luxembourg: New European standards applicable in the electrotechnical, non-electrotechnical and telecommunications field
They entered into force through November and December 2023.
Through November and December 2023, the Luxembourgish Standards Body published several lists of European Standards in the electrical field, in the non-electrical field and in the telecommunications field which became applicable in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

Electrotechnical field:
• ILNAS-EN 60335-2-45:2002/A11:2023 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-45: Particular rules for mobile heating tools and similar appliances
• ILNAS-EN 60335-2-99:2003/A11:2023 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-99: Particular rules for electric kitchen hoods for commercial use
• ILNAS-EN 60670-24:2013/A11:2023 Boxes and enclosures for electrical equipment for fixed electrical installations for domestic and similar uses - Part 24: Particular requirements for enclosures for protective equipment and other electrical equipment with dissipated power
• ILNAS-EN IEC 55016-1-4:2019/A2:2023 Specifications for methods and apparatus for measuring radio interference and immunity to radio interference - Part 1-4: Apparatus for measuring radio interference and immunity to radio interference - Antennas and test locations for measurements of radio interference radiated disturbances
• LNAS-EN IEC 60335-2-113:2023 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-113: Particular requirements for devices intended for cosmetic and aesthetic care involving lasers and high intensity light sources
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-34: Particular requirements for motor compressors
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60335-2-40:2023 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular requirements for electric heat pumps, air conditioners and dehumidifiers
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60335-2-75:2023 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-75: Particular requirements for commercial distributors with or without means of payment
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60384-25:2021/AC:2023-05 Fixed capacitors used in electronic equipment - Part 25: Intermediate specification - Conductive polymer solid electrolyte surface mount aluminum electrolytic fixed capacitors
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60794-1-301:2023 Optical fiber cables - Part 1-301: Generic specification - Fundamental testing procedures for optical cables - Methods for testing cable elements - Bend test, method G1
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60794-1-303:2023 Optical fiber cables - Part 1-303: Generic specification - Fundamental testing procedures for optical cables - Ribbon dimensions - Opening template, method G3
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60947-6-1:2023 Low voltage switchgear - Part 6-1: Multi-function equipment - Source transfer equipment
• ILNAS-EN IEC 61010-031:2023 Safety requirements for electrical measuring, regulating and laboratory apparatus - Part 031: Safety requirements for equipped hand-held and manipulated probes for electrical measurement and testing
• ILNAS-EN IEC 62561-1:2023 Components of lightning protection systems (CSPF) - Part 1: Requirements for connecting components
• ILNAS-EN 50110-1:2023 Operation of electrical installations - Part 1: General requirements;
• ILNAS-EN 50110-2:2023 Operation of electrical installations - Part 2: National annexes;
• ILNAS-EN 60335-2-31:2014/A11:2023 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-31: Special rules for kitchen hoods and other cooking fume extractors;
• ILNAS-EN 60838-2-3:2017/A1:2023 Miscellaneous sockets for lamps - Part 2-3: Special requirements - Sockets for lamps Dual-ended linear LEDs;
• ILNAS-EN 61770:2009/A12:2022/AC:2023-06 Electrical appliances connected to the water supply network - Requirements to avoid water return by siphoning and failure of connection assemblies;
• ILNAS-EN IEC 55036:2020/A1:2023 Electric and hybrid electric road vehicles - Disturbance characteristics radio frequency - Limits and measurement methods for the protection of receivers external below 30 MHz;
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60076-19-1:2023 Power transformers - Part 19-1: Rules for determining uncertainties for measuring power transformer losses;
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60309-1:2022/AC:2023-06 Plugs, fixed socket outlets, movable sockets and connector bases for industrial uses - Part 1: General requirements;
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60534-1:2023 Industrial process control valves - Part 1: Control valve terminology regulation and general considerations;
• ILNAS-EN IEC 61820-3-4:2023 Electrical installations for lighting and marking of aerodromes - Part 3-4: Circuits safety secondaries in series circuits - General safety requirements;
• ILNAS-EN IEC 61980-2:2023 Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) Systems for Electric Vehicles – Part 2: Specific requirements for communication and activities of MF-WPT systems;
• ILNAS-EN IEC 63044-4:2021/AC:2023-06 Home and Building Electronics (HBED) and Systems technical building management (SGTB) - Part 4: General safety requirements functional for products intended to be integrated into HBES and SGTB.

Non-electrotechnical field:
• ILNAS-EN 4863:2023 Aerospace series - Thermal protection suits in the event of rotorcraft immersion - Requirements, testing and marking
• ILNAS-EN 13501-2:2023 Fire classification of construction products and elements - Part 2: Classification based on fire resistance and/or smoke control test data, excluding products used in ventilation systems ILNAS-EN 13776:2023 LPG equipment and accessories - LPG tanker loading and unloading procedures
• ILNAS-EN 14972-6:2023 Fixed fire-fighting installations - Water mist systems - Part 6: Test protocol for automatic nozzle systems for false floors and false ceilings
• ILNAS-EN 14972-11:2023 Fixed fire-fighting installations - Water mist systems - Part 11: Test protocol for open nozzle systems for cable galleries
• ILNAS-EN 15876:2023 Electronic toll collection - Assessment of the conformity of on-board equipment and roadside infrastructure equipment to EN 15509
• ILNAS-EN 17634:2023 Electronic cigarettes and e-liquids - Determination of the consistency of nicotine delivery during defined puff sequences with several identical e-cigarettes
• ILNAS-EN 17848:2023 Leather - Chemicals - Quality control
• ILNAS-EN ISO 6369:2023 Ice makers for commercial use - Classification, requirements and test conditions (ISO 6369:2023)
• ILNAS-EN ISO 13849-1:2023 Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General design principles (ISO 13849-1:2023)
• ILNAS-EN ISO 14002-2:2023 Environmental management systems - Guidelines for the use of ISO 14001 to take into account environmental conditions and aspects within the framework of a given environmental theme - Part 2: Water (ISO 14002-2:2023)
• ILNAS-EN ISO/IEC 17043:2023 Conformity assessment - General requirements for the competence of proficiency test organizers (ISO/IEC 17043:2023)
• ILNAS-EN 12309-1:2023 Gas-powered sorption devices for heating and/or cooling with a heat flow on PCI less than or equal to 70 kW - Part 1: Terms and definitions;
• ILNAS-EN 14664:2023 Chemicals used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption - Solid iron (III) sulphates;
• ILNAS-EN 16440-2:2023 Test methods for refrigeration devices for insulated means of transport - Part 2: Eutectic Refrigeration Devices;

Telecommunications field:
• ILNAS-EN 319 421 V1.2.1 (2023-05) Electronic Signatures and Infrastructures (ESI); Policy and Security Requirements for Trust Service Providers issuing Time-Stamps.
• ILNAS-EN 303 687 V1.1.1 - 6 GHz WAS/RLAN ; Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum
• ILNAS-EN 319 122-1 V1.3.1 - Electronic Signatures and Infrastructures (ESI) ; CAdES digital signatures ; Part 1 : Building blocks and CAdES baseline signatures.

Saudi Arabia: List of HS codes that will be updated on the SABER platform to become subject to technical regulations published,
They will become subject to technical regulations within 30 days of the date of the corresponding notification, which was published on December 14, 2023.
Related links
Link to Notification on SABER Website

Energy Efficiency

Brazil: Target program for energy efficiency of refrigerators and freezers approved

It entered into force on December 15, 2023, with a staged approach for compliance until December 31, 2027.

On December 8, 2023, the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy published Resolution No. 2 on approving the energy efficiency target program for refrigerators and freezers.

This Resolution is based on Law No. 10.295 of 2001 which establishes the National Policy for Conservation and Rational Use of Energy, and led to the approval of several regulations implementing the policy. Amongst them, Portaria No. 1 of 2018 previously established the target program for the energy efficiency of refrigerators and freezers, and will be applicable until the dates established in this new Resolution.

The provisions of this Resolution apply to the same categories of refrigerators and freezers for domestic use included in Portaria No. 1 of 2018, as follows:

• Minibars;
• Refrigerators;
• Frost-free refrigerators;
• Combined;
• Combined frost - free;
• Side by side;
• Vertical freezers;
• Frost-free vertical freezers;
• Horizontal freezers.

Such categories are covered when operating on an alternating current of 60 Hz and nominal voltages of 127 V or 220 V, or voltage ranges that encompass the same, or direct current operation.

The provisions of this Resolution apply in two stages. The Energy Efficiency Indexes are established in Table 2, according to which the equipment must meet 85,5% of energy efficiency/maximum consumption on Stage 1, and 90% on Stage 2. The Indexes are calculated for each stage in accordance with the provisions of Portaria 332/2021 and based on IEC 62552:2007 for Stage 1 and IEC 62552:2020 for Stage 2.

Companies must comply according to the following deadlines:

For Stage 1:

• Manufacturing and import: December 31, 2023
• Marketing by manufacturers and importers: December 31, 2024
• Marketing by wholesalers and retailers: December 31, 2025

For Stage 2:

• Manufacturing and import: December 31, 2025
• Marketing by manufacturers and importers: December 31, 2026
• Marketing by wholesalers and retailers: December 31, 2027

Until these dates, equipment must meet the maximum consumption levels established in Portaria No.1 of 2018.

Mainland China: Catalogue of products subject to energy efficiency labelling (16th Batch) published,

They will enter into force on January 1 or June 1, 2024, depending on the product category, with a transition period until January 1 or June 1, 2026. It affects welding machines, LED flat panel luminaires, commercial Induction cookers, AC contactors and displays.

On December 14, 2023, the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) published the Announcement No. 1629, 2023 on the catalogue of Products subject to energy efficiency labelling (16th Batch).

The following implementation rules have been revised:

• CEL 043-2023: Welding Machines;
• CEL 044-2023: LED Flat Panel Luminaires;
• CEL 045-2023: Commercial Induction Cookers;
• CEL 018-2023: AC Contactors; and
• CEL 014-2023: Displays.

The rules will enter into force from these dates:

From June 1, 2024 (can be delayed for existing stock manufactured or imported before the date of entry into force until June 1, 2026):

• CEL 043-2023: Welding Machines;
• CEL 044-2023: LED Flat Panel Luminaires;
• CEL045-2023: Commercial Induction Cookers;

From January 1, 2024 (can be delayed for existing stock manufactured or imported before the date of entry into force until January 1, 2026):

• CEL018-2023: AC Contactors

From June 1, 2024 (can be delayed for existing stock manufactured or imported before the date of entry into force until June 1, 2026):

• CEL014-2023: Displays

Products that are manufactured or imported before the effective date of these rules are granted a transitional period of two years (January 1, 2026 or June 1, 2026 respectively) to add the energy efficiency label.

The implementation rules of the energy efficiency labelling of the five product categories will be valid for five years with the following expiration dates:

• CEL 043-2023: Welding Machines will be valid until June 1, 2029;
• CEL 044-2023: LED Flat Panel Luminaires will be valid until June 1, 2029;
• CEL 045-2023: Commercial Induction Cookers will be valid until June 1, 2029;
• CEL 018-2023: AC Contactors will be valid until January 1, 2029; and
• CEL 014-2023: Displays will be valid until June 1, 2029.

Furthermore, the Announcement provides that the 2106 rules on the energy efficiency labelling of AC contactors and computer monitors specified under Announcement No. 14, 2016 will be repealed on January 1, 2024 and June 1, 2024 respectively.

Switzerland: Energy efficiency requirements for installations, vehicles and equipment amended,

They will enter into force on January 1, 2024. They affect the measurement of energy performance of refrigeration appliances, tumble-dryers, air conditioning equipment, the labelling and other aspects.

On November 29, 2023, the Swiss Federal Council enacted an Ordinance to amend the 2017 Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Ordinance.

Annexes 1.1, 1.3, 1.13, 1.21 and 1.22 of the 2017 are modified to provide supplemented energy characteristics of installations and appliances. The energy performance of certain appliances (listed below) must be measured and calculated as part of the conformity assessment, on the basis of the guidelines and methods referred to in the following EU Regulations:

• mains-powered refrigeration appliances: Annexes II and III of Regulation (EU) 2019/2019 and Annexes II and IV of Regulation (EU) 2019/2016;
• domestic mains-powered tumble dryers: Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) < 24 to be determined in accordance with Annex II (1) of Regulation (EU) 932/2012;
• mains-powered air conditioners and comfort fans: the energy label and mentions of energy characteristics must comply with Annexes II to VII of Regulation (EU) 626/2011;
• mains-powered refrigeration appliances with a direct sales function: Annexes II and III of Regulation (EU) 2019/2024 and Annexes II and IV of Regulation (EU) 2019/2018; and
• light sources and separate control gear: Annexes II, III and V of Regulation (EU) 2019/2020 and Annex II of Regulation ( EU) 2019/2015.

Machinery

Telecommunications

Canada: Measurement Procedure for assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance according to RSS-102 published
2023-12-26
It entered into force on December 15, 2023, with a transition period until December 15, 2024.
"Radio Standards Specification RSS-102.SAR.MEAS, Measurement Procedure for Assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Compliance in Accordance with RSS-102, issue 1, replaces the following documents:

1. Supplementary Procedure SPR-001, SAR Testing Requirements With Regard to Bystanders for Laptop Type Computers with Antennas Built-In On Display Screen (Laptop Mode/Tablet Mode), dated January 1, 2011
2. SPR-004, Time-Averaged Specific Absorption Rate (TAS) Assessment Procedures for Wireless Devices Operating in the 4 MHz to 6 GHz Frequency Band, issue 1, dated June 18, 2021
3. SPR-APD, Supplementary Procedure for Assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) and Absorbed Power Density (APD) Compliance of Portable Devices in the 6 GHz Band (5925-7125 MHz), issue 1, dated June 2, 2022

This document is associated with the modernization of RSS-102, Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands). SAR-related procedures are consolidated into this document to simplify the identification of procedures related to SAR testing.

The main changes are listed below:
1. new requirements to assess compliance of hand SAR during voice calls
2. revised maximum separation distance for SAR
3. clarified accepted test procedure for foldable devices
4. integration of the contents of SPR-001, the SAR-related provisions of SPR-002, SPR-004, SPR-APD, and various SAR-related notices
5. various editorial changes [...]

Scope
This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out the specific absorption rate (SAR) compliance requirements for all equipment operating in the 100 kHz to 6 GHz frequency band. Note that some provisions are included for the application of SAR measurements to evaluate compliance to absorbed power density (APD) limits of portable devices operating in the 6 GHz band (5925-7125 MHz)."

Japan: Amendment of Radio Act Enforcement Regulations on broadening the scope of recording media published
2023-12-29
It entered into force on December 4, 2023.

On Dececmber 4, 2023, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issued amendment No. 81, 2023, to the Radio Act Enforcement Regulations (Ordinance No. 14, 1950).

Its objective is to broaden the scope of recording media for applications, notifications, as well as the creation and preservation of records. Currently, recording media are restricted to CD-ROMs, etc in accordance with Article 51-4-2.

It allows the use of any type of electromagnetic recording medium to deliver documents when concluding a contract for the sale of designated radio equipment.

Related links
Ordinance No.81, 2023 - Amendment of Radio Act Enforcement Regulations, Ordinance No. 14, 1950

Japan: Amendment of Radio Act Enforcement regulations related to broadband WLAN published
2023-12-29
It entered into force on December 22, 2023. It includes institutional arrangements for the introduction of broadband WLAN.

On December 22, 2023, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication issued Ordinance No. 95. 2023, to amend the Radio Act Enforcement Regulations (Ordinance No. 14, 1950), the Radio Equipment Regulations (Ordinance No. 18, 1950), the Technical Standards Conformity Certification of Specified Radio Equipment (Ordinance No. 37, 1981) and others.

Its objective is to align with IEEE 802.11be, a new wireless LAN standard being developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in the USA.

IEEE 802.11be is contemplating a change in the maximum communication speed from 9.6Gbps to 46Gbps, incorporating 320MHz within the occupied frequency band, and integrating multilink and preamble puncturing functions.

The main changes of the amendments are:

• Introduction of broadband wireless LAN
• 6GHz band communication for low power indoor (LPI) slave stations
• Review of in-vehicle wireless LAN in the 5.2GHz band

South Korea: Technical standards for radio frequency transmission equipment for telecommunications services amended.
2023-12-28
It entered into force on December 8, 2023. It affects the occupied frequency bandwidth of mobile communications wireless equipment.

On December 8, 2023, the Korean Radio Research Agency (RRA) issued an amendment (Notice No. 2023-22) to the Technical Standards for Radio Frequency Transmission Equipment for Telecommunications Services.

This amendment aims to revise some provisions in Article 4 concerning standards for mobile communication radio equipment.

It replaces the term "occupied frequency bandwidth" with "classification" in several provisions.

It specifies the frequency range for adjacent channel leakage power in Item 4: Conditions for the mobile station transmitter of Article 4⑥ on technical standards for narrowband Internet wireless equipment used in mobile communications employing frequency division duplexing.

It details the portion previously denoted as the "occupied frequency bandwidth" as 300kHz.

The adjacent channel leakage power shall be a value where the power leaked within the required frequency bandwidth is 37㏈ lower than the average power of the fundamental frequency, at frequencies 300kHz outward from the lowest and highest designated frequencies.

Lastly, the amendment modifies the out-of-band emission conditions table for the following mobile communication radio equipment to comply with international standards (ITU/3GPP).
• 3.5GHz band mobile communication radio equipment that utilizes time division duplexing (Article 4⑧Item 6)
• Wireless equipment for 4.7GHz band mobile communications utilizes time division duplexing (restricted to operating a wireless station solely within a building, etc.) (Article 4⑩Item6).

Switzerland: Several telecommunications installations regulations amended

2023-12-26

They will enter into force on January 2024. They cover the implementation of the universal charger provisions and USB-C common charger requirements.

Ordinance AS 720, November 2023 - Amendment of Telecommunications Installations Ordinance, November 2015

On November 22, 2023, the Swiss Federal Council enacted an Ordinance to amend the Telecommunications Ordinance 2015.

The amendment requires all radio communication equipment which can be charged using a cable and are widespread on the market to be charged using a USB Type-C connector.

Furthermore, the amendment stipulates that all radio communication equipment must be accompanied by information relating to compatible charging devices as well as any charging device provided. The information must be provided on the equipment packaging, on the equipment itself if no packaging is present, or via a separate accompanying document. The information provided is required to be clearly visible, readable and understandable for users, and be written in the official language of the place where the installation is offered for sale. In bilingual locations, they must be provided in both official languages.

Economic actors within the market, such as importers or distributors, must give consumers the option to purchase radio communication equipment without the required charging device. They also have to obtain prior authorization from OFCOM before importing or making such equipment available within the market.

Ordinance AS 721, November 2023 - Amendment of Telecommunications Installations, Implementing Ordinance, May 2016

On November 23, 2023, the Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) enacted an Ordinance to amend the Implementing Ordinance regarding telecommunications installations.

The amendment transposes Directive (EU) 2022/2380 into national law, which introduces harmonized standards for charging technology for a range of radio equipment.

It provides technical specifications and compatibility provisions for radio equipment and charging devices, as well as labelling requirements for equipment sold with or without charging devices.

The amendment also outlines the procedure for approving and managing risks associated with radiocommunication installations which are intended to be used to ensure public safety by authorities.

Switzerland: Use of the radiofrequency spectrum and radio communication amended

2023-12-26

It will enter into force on January 1, 2024. It affects the prior authorization for frequency use and radiocommunication installations.

On November 22, 2023, the Swiss Federal Council enacted an Ordinance to amend the 2020 Swiss Radiofrequency Spectrum and Radio Communication Ordinance.

The 2020 Ordinance is amended to modify the circumstances under which prior authorization by OFCOM for specific frequency use is not required, which includes:

• radiocommunication installations transmitting under the control of a network on the latter's licensed frequencies;
• in frequency areas intended exclusively for military use by the army or civil protection;
• by the army or civil defense in frequency areas intended for both military and civilian use, provided that OFCOM has approved such use after consultation with the competent military body;
• for radiocommunication tests in shielded anechoic chambers, provided that disturbances outside the chamber.

In addition, it is outlined that prior authorization is required to utilize the frequency spectrum for global navigation satellite system transmitters.

Furthermore, the 2020 Ordinance is amended to implement a provisions stipulating that any individual intending to set up and operate, for demonstration, test or repair purposes, a radio communication installation must obtain prior authorization from OFCOM. Additionally, it is provided that OFCOM grants the authorization if the current or future operation of the frequencies in the bands concerned is not excessively hindered. It is also stipulated that OFCOM holds the capacity to revoke authorization in the event of non-compliance.

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