DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER VENDOR REQUIREMENTS FOR LAMPS CHILD APPEALING LOW VOLTAGE LAMP ELECTRICAL SAFETY REPORT COVERING: AS/NZS 60598.2.10:2015 Luminaires - Particular requirements - Portable child-appealing luminaires. Specifies minimum safety requirements for portable child-appealing luminaires for use with tungsten filament lamps with supply voltages not exceeding 24 V. DECLARED This product is a declared (AKA Proclaimed or Prescribed) article. It consequently requires a current Australian Approval certificate. In Australia all states except NSW require it to also be registered by the importer on the EESS Database. In practical terms, this means that, unless you are going to produce a special version for sale in NSW only, it is "de-facto mandatory" for any declared article intended for sale in Australia and New Zealand. Currently, (2023) The NSW Dept of Fair Trading does not fully support EESS, so any articles with NSW XXXXX approval numbers must have the approval number marked on the product (not its packaging). All other "brands" of approval are stored on the ERAC database and so for those an RCM is sufficient. The rating label must also carry the model name the product was registered under. The recommended practice is to put both the RCM and approval number on the product, regardless of who the approver is. NZ Specific: • In New Zealand the retailer must sign and keep an on hand an SDoc (Statutory Declaration of Compliance) as well as copies of all relevant Approval documentation. • NZ safety laws now require rating labels to specifically indicate that the product is designed to operate at the NZ standard 230V. That is, it must either simply say "230V", or state a range that includes that figure eg "220 - 240V" In NZ, a product labelled "240V" is deemed to be "unsafe" operated at 230V. PLUGPACK If a device is supplied with a separate plugpack power supply or charger, all compliance documentation relevant to that is also required. The preferred electrical safety report covers the current versions of these standards: AS/NZS AS/NZS 61558.1 AS/NZS 61558.2.6 (for iron core transformer type) AS/NZS 61558.2.16 (for switchmode type) AS/NZS 3112:2017+A1:2021 (for adaptor with integral pins). Note: AS/NZS 3112+A1: 2021 covers the AC plug portion and NOW includes impact (tumble) testing. Approval certificates that were based on test reports to AS/NZS3112:2017 (ie without +A1:2021) became invalid on June 2022, regardless of their expiry date! "Brick" type adaptors with detachable power leads do not require AS/NZS3112. Safety reports to the AS/NZS 62368.1 standard (Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment) will now ONLY be accepted if the Approval certificate specifically names the device it is intended to power. (Eg "To power XY1234 radio.") For "standalone" (general purpose) plugpacks, ONLY the 61558 test standards can be used, plus the relevant parts of AS/NZS 3112+A1: 2021. Note: You can use reports to European versions of these standards (Eg EN 61558.2.6 instead of AS/NZS 61558.2.6) but they must either mention the "Australian Variations," or a "Top Up" report must be obtained that covers the Australian requirements not covered by the overseas version of the standard, AND testing to the relevant parts of AS/NZS 3112+A1: 2021 is still required. DECLARED ARTICLE An AC Adaptor is a declared (AKA Proclaimed or Prescribed) article. It consequently requires a current Australian Approval certificate. NB: The date on the Electrical Safety Report must be earlier than the date on the Approval Certificate! A later date means it is not the report that the Approval Certificate is based on. (In that case, the Approval must be updated). It must also be registered by the importer on the EESS (ERAC) Database. NB! In all states except NSW, "wildcard" model numbers (eg "ABCxxxyyy" where "xxx" and "yyy" represent voltage and current codes) are no longer permitted on Approval Certificates. The certificate ("RECS type") must list all the model numbers it covers. The NSW "REAS" type still allows "wildcards," so that type will need to carry the "NSWXXXX" approval number. Most private regulators (eg SAA Approvals) now issue dual RECS/REAS types. In New Zealand: • The retailer must sign and keep an on hand an sDoc (Statutory Declaration of Compliance) as well as keep copies of all relevant Approval documentation. The rating label must also carry any mandatory text described on its approval certificate. • In NZ the rating label must now specifically indicate that the product is designed to be able to work on 230 Volt mains. A product just labelled "240V" (meaning "up to 240V") is now deemed to be "unsafe"! The label can specificaly state 230V, or 230V can be within the allowable range of voltages, eg "100 - 250V," POWER CORD If the adaptor uses a separate power lead, we require current Australian Approvals Certificates for: • The mains cord • The mains plug • The appliance connector (if a detachable cord is used). This is IN ADDITION to the Approval Certificate for the plugpack itself, if applicable. EMC REPORT An EMC report to the current version of AS/NZS CISPR 32 (or European equivalent) is required, either as a standalone report, or if a "bundled" plugpack, preferably as part of the report for the device it is meant to power. (NZ ONLY) HARMONICS AND FLICKER REPORT COVERING: AS/NZS 61000.3.2:2013 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current = 16 A per phase) ENERGY EFFICIENCY (MEPS/GEMS) REPORT TO AS/NZS 4665.1:2005+A1 Performance of external power supplies - Test method and energy performance mark, AND: AS/NZS 4665.2:2005 Performance of external power supplies - Minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements The adaptor must also be registered on the www.energyrating.gov datatbase, and carry the appropriate efficiency rating marking. Note: Battery chargers that incorporate an actual battery management cycle are exempt from GEMS. However, if the charging cycle circuitry is not incorporated in the power supply body (ie it is built into the battery or charging base), then the power supply is captured by GEMS. DEC-LABELLING This item is either a declared article itself, or it contains declared articles (240V lead components, AC adaptor etc). All declared articles must be labelled in accordance with the requirements of their approval certificates. Currently (2023) items with approvals issued by the NSW Dept of Fair Trading must be marked with their "NSWXXXXX" approval number. With approvals issued by all other authorized bodies (SAA approvals, UL etc), provided the approval is registered on the ERAC database, the item can be marked with just an RCM. However there is nothing to stop you putting both the approval number AND the RCM on the label. With the current state of confusion about ERAC, that is the recommended procedure . EMC REPORT COVERING: AS CISPR 15:2017 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment. OTHER MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: PSI-240V Pre-Shipment Inspection: Additional Checking Requirements for all mains-powered electrical products. 1. All critical components listed in Safety report must be identified and photos inserted in PSI report 2. Internal construction and wiring must match safety report. Internal Photos of an inspected sample must be included 3. Markings on Appliance, Plug, Cord and Appliance connector (if used) must match the requirements of their approval certificates. 4. If any approval date shows due to expire 6 months or less after date of inspection, shipment must be marked "Fail" pending confirmation manufacturer intends to renew. 5. Mechanical operations (switches etc) must be tested for the specified number of operations. 6. Timers must be tested for timing accuracy 7. For high-power heating appliances (heaters, irons etc) and lighting products, actual measured Power consumption must match rating label. 8. Internal construction and layout must match photos in EMC report. (Same photos as for Safety report). 9. A high-voltage (HIPOT) insulation test must be carried out, as per the safety report. If the factory does not have such facilities in-house, they will need to explain the method they use to confirm safety compliance. IP Be aware of Intellectual Property issues and traps. Examples are Patents on White LEDs, Rovicorp's acquisition of a range seemingly trivial but potentially costly features of on-screen displays for Set Top Boxes, VCRs etc. Also, all digital Video and Audio licensing must be in place (eg MPEG, MP3 etc) DOC-QUAL QUALITY OF COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION For most electrical appliances, ideally there should be no more than about 7 documents, including approval certificates. It is expected that suppliers will have all these documents in place prior to the tendering process. 1.NO EVALUATION CAN COMMENCE AND NO ORDERS CAN BE PLACED UNTIL SUITABLE QUALITY DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN SIGHTED BY QA. 2. THE FACT THAT DOCUMENTATION MEETS OUR DOCUMENT QUALITY STANDARDS DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THE DOCUMENTS ARE ACCEPTABLE. THE PRODUCT STILL MUST BE SHOWN TO MATCH THE REPORTS. Documents may be rejected for any of the following reasons: • Test reports that are more than 3 years old • Test reports from labs with insufficient accreditation • Test reports that cover an unreasonable range of models, or completely unrelated models • Illegible Documents that are not original PDFs from lab or certifying body (Scans of paper documents are NOT acceptable) • Test reports that do not include clear identifying photos • Test reports that mention Photo annexes which are not supplied • Electrical safety reports with a later date than the Approval certificate • Electrical Safety reports that do not address Australian Regional Differences. • Documents with unexplained discrepancies between PDF date and issue date • Documents that are only Drafts, and/or unsigned and/or undated • Documents that are made up of more than 4 PDF sections (including Photo Annexe) • Documents that are missing pages • Mixtures of model-specific and irrelevant documents (so-called "shovelware"). That is, supplying a large stack of unsorted files and expecting QA to find for the relevant ones. KNOWN CONSTRUCTION ISSUES (FROM PAST EXPERIENCE): LENGTH 1. Ensure all supplied AC cords and other cables are the specified length (That is, watch for suppliers who shorten the cable to save money). 2. With Audio cables, the specified length must be the actual cord length, not including the connector plugs. For example a "1 Metre" cable must actually have 1 Metre of cable. 3. For declared articles, check that any change to cord length does not invalidate the Approval certificate. (Eg, buyers doing a "special" extra-cord-length version of an existing Power Board for a special promotion).