New Process at SAA Following customer feedback, we have altered our process so that both technical checks are completed before the client is notified of any feedback. This means just one set of comments on any application. The new process is a reasonably big change that has caused an initial backlog, and we urge patience… Read More
[:en]DC Isolators The definition for DC Isolator as published in AS/NZS 4417.2 is: DC Isolator An electrical device that— (a) is an air-break d.c. rated isolator; and (b) is for connection to the wiring of a household photovoltaic (PV) electrical installation, other household renewable energy installation, or household energy storage installation.; and includes (c) any… Read More
[:en] Small Batteries Small batteries are a high profile issue in Australia as we have had a couple of children die and numerous other children getting severe internal burns from swallowing them. When a remote control is intended to be used with an appliance or batteries that are accessible inside the appliance, the battery type… Read More
[:en] RECS – RCM Last Friday, the Queensland Government issued a Declaration of Recognised External Certification Scheme (RECS) for SAA Approvals PTY LTD. 上周五，昆士兰政府颁发了授予SAA 特许外部认证体系资质（RECS）的公告。 This is what it means for our customers: 对于我们的客户而言，这意味着： Absolutely nothing changes for our customers unless they choose to use the RECS scheme instead of the REAS scheme at the… Read More
[:en]Power Supplies – Very Important The New South Wales Regulator has been writing to importers and sellers of Power Supplies advising them that AS/NZS 60950.1 is not an appropriate standard for power supplies for general use. If the power supply is for use with IT products only, then an approval to AS/NZS 60950.1 is permitted…. Read More
[:en]Package Deal When we certify a product for electrical safety, we also offer the EMC service at AUD 265 and this also includes a free basic listing on our Marketplace which is where certificate holders can promote their products direct to Australian customers and find buyers for their products. This is a great opportunity for… Read More
AS/NZS 3820 We field many enquiries about AS/NZS 3820. This standard is the basic electrical safety standard referenced by State and National electrical safety legislation across Australia and New Zealand. Simply put, this standard requires that any electrical product imported into, or manufactured in, Australia must comply with the relevant Australian safety standard. Even if… Read More
[:en]Declared Articles List We have advice from the NSW DFT that the declaring definitions will be updated soon to reflect the changes in product levels in AS/NZS 4417.2. As soon as this has been released we will send out a special newsletter detailing the changes. We will work with all clients to ensure their certificates… Read More
[:en]All-in-one Service Remember that we offer a service to certify for safety, EMC and also a free listing on SAA Marketplace for your client’s product for an inclusive price of AUD 865. All within 5 working days. This is great value for the client and takes care of everything they need to supply the importer… Read More
[:en]IMPORTANT! PV Inverters – 3100 no longer necessary for SAA After reviewing the standards and in consultation with the CEC, we have decided that there is no further need to test PV inverters to AS/NZS 3100 if tested to the IEC 62109-1 and IEC 62109-2 standards. The technical rationale behind this decision is that AS/NZS… Read More
