EMC testing of lighting products
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Whenever we hear EMC discussed it is always in the form of a question. What is EMC? Do I need a compliance certificate? How do I get a C-Tick mark? Can I sell my product overseas? It is our aim to guide you through the process of gaining EMC approval for your lighting product.
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What is EMC?
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Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) refers to the ability of an electrical or electronic device or system to function satisfactorily in its environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic interference to other devices in that environment. Most electrical equipment is required to be compliant to the relevant EMC standard and labeled with the C-Tick mark.
The C-Tick mark is a compliance trademark registered to the Australian Communication Authority (ACA) by the Trademark Office and indicates compliance with the EMC framework. It may be used by the ACA to trace the supplier of the equipment. |
What are my obligations?
The regulations are aimed at suppliers, importers and manufacturers of electrical/electronic devices, who offer products for sale on the Australian market. If you are a supplier you must
Compliance is Mandatory. All electrical/electronic devices entering the Australian market, either locally or by import must comply with the applicable EMC standard mandated by the ACA. Compliance is by means of Declaration of Conformity (DoC). Suppliers to the Australian market must ensure they have compliant documentation for their product before labeling with the C-tick mark.
- Determine whether your products meet the applicable Australian EMC Standard or its international equivalent. You will require compliance reports to determine whether they meet the standard.
- Prepare a compliance folder for each product that complies, including: a description of the device, brochures or specification sheets and EMC test reports.
- A signed Declaration of Conformity stating that the product complies with the Standard. It must be signed by an Australian citizen or resident, who is in a position to represent the company. This is your legal statement that the product complies.
- Apply to the ACA to use the C-Tick mark. The C-Tick mark is a trademark registered to the ACA by the Trademark Office and indicates compliance with the Standard.
Compliance is Mandatory. All electrical/electronic devices entering the Australian market, either locally or by import must comply with the applicable EMC standard mandated by the ACA. Compliance is by means of Declaration of Conformity (DoC). Suppliers to the Australian market must ensure they have compliant documentation for their product before labeling with the C-tick mark.
